Registration

• A Registration Form, Waiver Form, registration fee and 1st months' tuition is needed to reserve a student spot.

Classes

• All class placements are approved by the directors.
• Dropping classes must be done by filling out a RDA Drop Form and submitting the form to the front desk.
• RDA reserves the right to make faculty and schedule changes as necessary.
• Student may make up any classes missed by checking with their teacher for an appropriate class.
• Classes canceled due to weather will be assigned a make up class.
  • After the second class canceled, we will schedule make up classes over the April school vacation.
• All students are expected to be in proper Dress Code.
• All students are expected to have the required shoes by December 1st.
  • A full list of style is on the Dress Code Tab.
• All students must have their hair pulled tightly back for all classes.

Tuition

• See Tuition Tab for fees, late fees and discounts.

Refunds

• All refunds are at the discretion of the directors.
• RDA Refund Forms must be filled out and handed into the front desk

Inclement Weather & Studio Closings

• RDA follows the Chelmsford School Calendar and weather cancellations.
• Additional closings may be necessary and is up to the discretion of the directors.
• RDA will announce all closings on the website, RDA's App, all social media and studio phone.
  • RDA will post any cancellation two hours prior to first class of the day.
  • If you have questions on cancellations, it is always best to check before heading to the studio.
• Classes canceled will be assigned a make up class.
  • After the second class canceled, we will schedule make up classes over the April school vacation.

Performances

• RDA theatre and dance students will participate in one or two, end of the season performances,
  Spring Showcase.
• Students are required to purchase one costume per class.
• Students are required to purchase coordinating tights and shoes per class.
  • A full list of styles will be posted on the Showcase Tab.
• Showcase shirts will be included in costume billing.

Dance Studio Rules

• Only class participants are allowed in the dance studios.
• No student is allowed in dance studios without an instructor present.
• No logo wear from other dance studios should be worn at RDA.
• No jewelry should be worn during class/rehearsals.
• No street shoes allowed on the dance studio floors.
  • If using shoes for Hip-Hop please bring them to class and use them only for class.
• No food or drink allowed in the dance studio, except for water.

General Studio Rules

• At the end of class, students under the age of 16 must remain in the lobby for their ride.
• During classes, all personal belonging must be left in the locker rooms.
• RDA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Cell phone and all electronic devices should not be used by students will in class.
  • However to increase our social media presence we would like dancers to "check in" while at RDA.
• The studio phone is available to all students if they need to contact a family member.
• RDA is a smoke free facility.

Behavior

• RDA students must behave respectfully to all staff, faculty and other students.
• Physical and/or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
• RDA maintains a strict zero tolerance policy regarding inappropriate behavior, theft, vandalism, and the use of illegal substances.
• Students found in violation of these rules will be dismissed from RDA,
  • No refunds will be issued.