Studio Policies

Elite Dance Force is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all students to learn and grow as humans and dancers. Our policies are designed to ensure that all students can enjoy their dance experience.

Class Tuition.

Monthly Rates

$47/Class + a one time $70 Costume Fee

Our rates run from September - June. Payments will be due on the 1st of every month. Payment options include: payment on a monthly basis or prepayment for the entire year at a reduced rate. Delinquent payments, specifically payments not received by the 7th of the month, will accrue a $15 late fee or 1.5% of the balance whichever is greater. Returned checks will result in a $30.00 fee. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. A written request for withdrawing from classes is required. 

Costumes

Costume deposits will be due in September and are $70.00 per dancer per routine. Due to the nature of ordering costumes, costume deposits are non-refundable.

Recital costumes will be ordered in December. Costumes are ordered from national companies and do take several months to receive. Any costumes ordered late will be charged for extra shipping and the total costume fee will be due at the time the late order is placed.

Studio Closures.

  • November 22-26th: Thanksgiving Break

  • December 23-January 7th: Holiday Break

  • March 25th-31st: Spring Break

  • May 27th: Memorial Day

Severe Weather Policy: In the event that classes must be cancelled due to severe weather, notification will be sent out via text, call and email. Classes are cancelled only when roads are hazardous for our staff and students. There are no refunds for cancelled classes.

Elite Dance Force Dress Code.

  • Hair: Bun

    Attire: Leotard

    Tights: Pink/skin tone

    Shoes: Pink/skin tone

    Note: Black leotards are required for Cecchetti

  • Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun

    Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt

    Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts

    Shoes: Black tap shoes

    Note: Tights optional

  • Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun

    Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt

    Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts

    Shoes: Skin tone turners

    Note: Tights optional

  • Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun

    Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt

    Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts

    Shoes: Skin tone turners

    Note: Tights optional, poms will be provided

  • Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun

    Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt

    Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts

    Shoes: Bare feet

    Note: Tights must be convertible

  • Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun

    Attire: Comfy top

    Bottom: Shorts/pants

    Shoes: Tennis shoes

    Note: Shoes must not be worn outside

  • Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun

    Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt

    Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts

    Shoes: Bare feet

    Note: Tights must be convertible

Recommended dance supply stores.

Bee’s Ballet to Blades

6025 N Wayne Rd

Westland, MI 48185

Phone
(734) 728-7596

 

Code of Conduct.

These guidelines have been created by the administration of Elite Dance Force (EDF) with the intention to provide students and parents guidance in daily settings and ensure that everyone who joins our dance family has the chance to thrive. As always, we are open to feedback, so if any of these requirements are unclear or concerning, please send an email to elitedanceforce.canton@gmail.com.

On the occasion that there is repeated failure to comply with the Code of Conduct, Elite Dance Force reserves the right, at its discretion, to dismiss or take disciplinary action on any student or parent/guardian/family member who breaches Elite Dance Force’s code of conduct. 

Remember, it is a privilege to participate in classes and performances. One's behavior must emulate that privilege.

    • Honesty and integrity are expected.

    • Dancers must participate within Elite Dance Force rules, and respect teachers, staff, volunteers and their decisions.

    • Dancers must respect their fellow dancers and the studio facility.

    • Dancers are expected to serve as role models to younger dancers at all times including the use of appropriate language, stellar behavior and good manners.

    • Dancers must not distract, bully or harass other dancers.

    • Dancers must refrain from using offensive racially discriminatory or obscene speech, gestures or written materials.

    • Dancers must refrain from talking back to adults or refusing to comply with reasonable requests.

    • Dancers must not physically, mentally, or emotionally bully or cyber bully other dancers, staff, studios or instructors. This includes social media postings referencing directly or indirectly a student, staff, studio brand, other studios, and/or affiliations of the studio.

    • Dancers will show respect and care to the studio and our facilities.

    • Dancers are expected to attend classes regularly, adhere to the dress code, put forth 100% effort, energy and enthusiasm.

    • Dancers are expected to be punctual and conduct a warm-up before the start of class to ensure their body is ready for physical activity.

    • All dancers will be friendly, warm, and welcoming to other dancers at the studio and in their classes.

    • Dancers observing class due to injury or sickness are expected to be quiet and courteous to dancers, dance teachers, and dance assistants. They will be required to take notes on corrections that the teachers give during class and may be asked to summarize their learnings at the end of class.

    • Dancers are expected to ask for help when they need it. We are here for you.

    • When representing Elite Dance Force, dancers must continue to follow Elite Dance Force’s code of conduct as they are representative of our organization.

    • Honesty and integrity are expected.

    • Parents are encouraged to support their child’s/children’s involvement and help them enjoy the art and sport of dance.

    • Parents must demonstrate respect for faculty, staff, and studio facility at all times.

    • Parents must raise issues of disagreement first with Elite Dance Force leadership.

    • Parents will not engage in inappropriate conduct towards instructors, staff, other dancers, other studios and families.

    • Parents must discourage challenges and inappropriate conduct towards instructors, staff, other dancers and families.

    • Parents will refrain from physical, mental, or emotional bullying or cyberbullying of other dancers, staff, instructors, studios, or families; This includes social media postings referencing directly or indirectly to a student, staff, families, studio brand, other studios, and/or affiliations of the studio.

    • Parents must remember that children participate in dance for their own enjoyment.

    • Parents will teach their children respect for other students, teachers and adults and lead by example.

    • Parents will encourage and guide their child to accept responsibility for their own performance and behavior.

    • Parents will encourage and guide their child to follow the EDF Dancer Code of Conduct.

Recital.

Elite Dance Force will hold its dance recital on June 1st, 2024 at the Berman Center for Performing Arts. Dress rehearsal for all classes will be the week of May 27th during class. Admission for the dance recitals will be charged to cover the costs associated with holding the event. Recital ticket information will become available in the spring.

Competition Policies.

While there are thousands of competitions across the country every year, we intentionally choose events that celebrate all dancers, are led by professional and recognized organizations, and who have a great reputation for thoughtful feedback to dancers and smooth competition operations. The competitions may change from year to year as we evaluate the needs of our dancers and studio size.

Here’s more about what to expect:

SCHEDULES FOR COMP

  • We will not know the exact performance day/times for each dance team, solo, or group dance until one or two weeks before the competition…and sometimes there can be changes the week of the event as different studios drop out or jump in at the last minute. Therefore, it is vital that dancers block off the entire weekend that they have a dance competition to avoid frustration or scheduling mishaps.

  • Even at the most well-run competitions, it is very common for the dances to run AHEAD of schedule. This is great news for those scheduled to perform later in the evening as it shortens the day, but can be tricky if you have guests driving in to cheer on your dancer. Please monitor the Facebook group and team group texts for the scoop on times. The competition will not wait because Grandma & Grandpa haven’t arrived yet: it’s best to anticipate an early arrival for everyone. 

CALL TIMES

  • Group Dances: 2 Hours prior to performance time

  • Solos: 1.5 Hours prior to performance time (solos tend to run early)

  • If your dancer's group or solo is scheduled within the first two hours of the competition, please have them arrive when the doors open.

  • Dancers must arrive in hair and make-up with their EDF jacket on - they should be ready to warm up and put their costumes on when arriving.*

PARENTS’ AND DANCERS’ CONDUCT

Parents and especially dancers should do their best to attend as many solos and group dances as they can on competition weekend. They should be in the audience cheering their team on whenever they can. Dancers should plan to attend and cheer on all soloists who are on their team (for example: The Junior Team will cheer on all Junior Team soloists). We want Elite Dance Force to set a great example for all of the other teams at competition weekends! Please also keep in mind that this is dance...it is supposed to be fun and the students deserve a great weekend to perform and HAVE FUN after all of their hard work.

Students must conduct themselves appropriately and maintain good sportsmanship throughout the competition. Students are expected to remain humble and supportive throughout the event. Dancers must act according to our Code of Conduct (see above).

Dress Code at Competitions.

  • MINI TEAM: Hair in a high bun and with light makeup. No false eyelashes, just light mascara. If you need help, please refer to the videos in the FB group of the hair and make-up tutorials. NO EARRINGS.

    PETITE, JUNIORS, PREMIERE, TEENS, AND SENIORS: Hair will be in a low bun with a center part (NO WHISPIES). We will use browns/bronze eye shadows as usual. Lipstick will be “Crush” and “The Red” by Sephora. I will have plenty of both with disposable applicators or you can purchase your own. Fake eyelashes are a must!

    For dancers with braids or other hairstyles, make sure your hair can be secured in a low bun

  • Dancers must wear skin tone tights that match their turners. Dancers must also wear EDF competition earrings. Dancers must not wear any additional jewelry. Additional piercings must be removed if possible.

    We will have a sign-out sheet at the dress rehearsal for tights and will color match the dancers skin tone and their turners. Mini Team will not be wearing earrings. Petite, Juniors, Premiere, Teens, and Seniors can sign out earrings at rehearsal if they need a new pair. These items will be billed to your account accordingly.

  • All costume pieces will be sent home with the dancers after the in-studio dress rehearsal. It is the dancer's responsibility to keep them organized and neatly stored before and in between competitions. Hair accessories tend to go missing: take extra care to keep those organized! Please be sure to label all costume pieces, shoes with students' names/initials.

  • All students must wear their warm-up Jacket/EDF spirit wear upon arrival at the competition and throughout the event. There will be no eating in costumes without a warm-up covering it.

Need to know more about what to pack? Check out this packing list!