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Calendar of Holidays-Class Closings Below 

  • October 31-Halloween-October is the festive month of dressing up into those scary, funny and sometimes pretty costumes.  PPAA also celebrates this holiday!  Don’t be caught with out a costume the week before Halloween or there will be a trick and no treat!

  • All Classes dress up October 24-30,the week before Halloween.

  • November-Thanksgiving(No classes Thursday - Saturday)

  • December—Winter Break(No Classes  December 23rd -January 1st)-Season’s Greetings!

  • Spring Break(No classes Thursday-Saturday)

  • Memorial Day Weekend-

    (No classes Saturday- Monday)

  • These are the only Holidays the school will be closed.

 

 

Dance Recital

Our Dance Recital is a wonderful experience for all ages.  We have been presenting it in this unique fashion for over 20 years and always receive raving reviews on the exceptional experience it provides for our young and older students.  We send out paperwork in November and a deposit is due for costumes by the Thanksgiving Holidays.  Recital is optional but about 98% of our students participate.  If students accept the invitation to be a part of the recital they must participate in an Informal Recital and the Formal Recital.  The Informal Recital acts as our rehearsal and a DAY OF THE ARTS.  Our Formal Recital is a dinner and show.  There is an approximate cost of $20.00 per student for our Informal show and all are invited to attend, there is no additional cost and it is free admission at the door.  Our Dinner and show is approximately $40.00 per person and we require one ticket to be purchased.  Our recitals are strategically organized to produce a wonderful experience for all.  Students cannot opt to be in the Formal and not participate in the Informal.  This would confuse other dancers in their performance. 

Communication

Please be sure that you "JOIN" our email list on the front page of our website.  We will be sending Newsletters updating you on the latest information.  You can also view these newsletters on the website.  You may call our 1 866 59 COMAD number for information and contact. Please note that we have a NO VERBAL commmunication policy for our teachers and parents.  Anything that requires important  dates and times will be noted in a newsletter or on the website.  Please call us if you receive verbal information to avoid confusion.

Snow Policy/Emergency Closing

In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies be sure to call the answering machine or check the website.  (Check one half hour before class time to see if we are in session.  If the weather is bad please make a safe decision based on your area.  If there is not a message that states we are closed then we are in session. 

Students will be contacted for Music for a snow schedule change.

 

Make-ups or cancellations and Snow Days

 

Make-ups for dance:  These are posted on the bulletin board and can be taken at your convenience (You must call and inform us 48 hours before attending).Make-ups for music:  Repertoire Class information is posted on the bulletin board.

Music:Students will be contacted for Music for a snow schedule change.

 

May and June rescheduling

The months of May and June may require some rescheduling because of conflicts with the Teacher’s  schedules due to various rehearsals. Information will be sent out closer to the dates of change.

 

Substitutes      

                                        

COMAD reserves the right to replace a teacher with a substitute if that teacher is not able to attend a lesson.

 

Return call

Please allow three working days for a call back.  If you do not receive a call back, please call again and leave a message with a convenient time and number to reach you.  Your questions are very valuable to us as we have learned in the past and have grown to the present.  We listen and evaluate the best way to assist you.

 

Safety

 

Please do not allow students to enter the building alone.  Bring students into the studio and be sure the teacher is aware of their presence.  The parking lot is a very dangerous area, please do not ask students to meet you outside the building after class. Escort them to the car.Please do not allow siblings to play in the parking lot or on the stairs inside the building.If you drop your child off for class, be sure to pick them up on time. We do not want students waiting outside alone in the parking area.

 

Parking

 

On busy evenings please allow extra time for parking so that students still are ready to begin class on time.

 

        Eagleville:

  • For Music:  There is parking in the rear of the building at our Eagleville location; we encourage students to enter through the back entrance for Music only.  For Dance:  Please enter through the front door.

Harleysville:

 

  • Because we are in a shopping center, parking is not a problem.  If you have a teenage driver who has classes until later, be sure to remind them to always exit the building with another student or a teacher.  It is never too safe of an area to ignore safety.

     North Wales: 

 

  • The parking lot outside the front of the building can be used, but also over the railroad tracks there in the back of the building.  The building parking lot in the left corner is also available for us to park.

Class Cancellation

The Consevatory of Music and Dance reserves the right to cancel classes with less than 5 in attendance.  Classes may begin with 2 or 3 in them but they will close within a month if there is insufficient enrollement.   Parents may opt for a private class, semi private or trio class with a shorter class time based on the fee schedule.    

Classes with less than 5 in the class will be reduced 15-30 minutes.

 

Absences:

 

If a student is absent from a class, he/she is entitled to a general music make-up class. A general music make-up class is a group repertory class where the students must come prepared with a piece to perform.  It is not required that a student have the piece memorized or completed.  The teacher will comment, discuss and /or recommend areas for improvement.  Scales and exercises may also be asked for.  Students are only entitled to this make-up if they call 24 hours in advance of their scheduled lesson.

A repertoire class (for make-ups) will only be offered once every two months.

Please inform us that your child needs a make-up by placing your name on the repertoire list in the office.

Make-ups must be taken before May 1.  There will be no make-ups carried over to the summer or following year unless extended because of snow cancellations or teacher absences.

If a student is late for lessons, their time is missed and the class time will not be extended. Teachers are regularly scheduled with lesson times back to back.

To avoid interruption of lesson time, you may want to contact the office for questions, unless it pertains to the student's lesson. Understand that the teacher cannot speak to you longer than the student's lesson time.

 

Cancellations & Requests

Teachers are not the source for requests or to inform about a cancellation or withdrawal from a class.  Written requests to the office is the only recognized form of communication by the school. We would like to assist you in the most effective way.  We want to be sure all are informed about your cancellation to avoid any inconvenience to you.

Tuition News and Payment instruction 

 

Tuition payments should be placed in the tuition box. 

  • Note: All fees must be paid by pre-authorized credit cards at time of registration or authorized bank draft. 
  • Tuition fees subject to change.

 

Registration for All Students-  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

New students may enroll at any time of the year for available classes offered. Monthly dance fees are based on an annual tuition rate for 33 classes within 9months, Sept. through May. Students coming in the middle of a month will be pro-rated for that month. 

  • The following procedure should be followed to register:

    • Registration form must be filled out, signed and returned with fees.

    • Registration can be done in person, by mail, or online through our website.

    • Our office staff will be available to assist you with available openings for classes. 

    • If there are no openings or if you have a special request, we will place you on a waiting list.

    • Tuition and registration fee must be paid before the student attends class.

    • If a student discontinues, the parent must contact the office in writing immediately or the student's account will be charged.

 

Dance Teams/Company/Concerto

  • By Audition Only (May/June and September Auditions)

This program is for more serious dancers, who want to improve their technique in Ballet and Jazz.  We  have a holiday performance, sometimes a performance in February/March and more than one recital to perform for.  They are also required to attend competition if they are in Company or Dance Teams(fees for competition range from $40.00-$100.00).  Team/Company/Concerto may also be required to attend at least one master class during the year. (Fee may be $15.00-$60.00, depending on the artist brought in).  Students are required to attend classes based on their level and a summer camp. A formal acceptance is required which will e emailed.  Many of these students major or minor in dance in college.    We recommend non-performing classes to prepare for pre teams/teams and Academic Ballet Classes to prepare for Concerto.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

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