Beginner-Advanced No long baggy pants are to be worn in tap or jazz classes. No exceptions!
Beginner- Tan Mary Jane style buckled tap shoe.
Girls: Solid color leotard and tights (black or tan) or dance pants/biker shorts and bare feet.
Girls: Solid color leotard and tights (black or tan) biker shorts over tights and bare feet.
Performances and Picture Day
All dancers level II and up are required to wear full stage make up. Costumes must be steamed and sewn to be stage ready. Hair and costume requirements per dance will be stated as performance and picture dates approach. No Jewelry, Nail/Toe Polish, Piercings, or Tattoos during these events. If a dancer has a visible tattoo or body piercing they will be asked to cover it up. No exceptions.
This year’s Picture Day Saturday May 10th 2025
There will be no regular scheduled classes on picture day.
Specialty Classes/Performances, Solo Choreography and Ensemble:
Pageant Training, Specialty Choreography, Private Lessons, and Master Classes have separate price rates and are not included in regular pricing.
Pre-requisite requirements for classes: Classes for the intermediate and advanced dancer require certain classes are taken in order to be eligible for other classes. Classes marked with a ** on fall schedule denotes that a minimum of two ballet classes are taken a week to be enrolled in that class. This includes Dance Progressions Dance Ensemble. Classes marked with a * on fall schedule denotes that one ballet class is required to be enrolled in that class.
Senior Choreography: Senior students who are enrolled in a minimum of two technique classes per week will be offered the option of a solo, duet or trio to perform in the recital. Technique classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern. Pricing will be evaluated upon request.
*The decision of the studio director is final
**The director reserves the right to remove any student from choreography for lack of attendance and/or poor sportsmanship
*** The director reserves the right to cancel class due to low enrollment
Costume deposits:
This year’s show is Sunday June 1, 2025
A non-refundable costume deposit of $50.00 per costume per dancer is due by October 25, 2024. The balance of the costume is to be announced and will be due by January 2, 2025.
Refund policy:
Registration fee, Media fee, First months payment and costume deposits and balances are non-refundable.
Summer tuition is non-refundable.
Year paid in full is non-refundable.
Students will not be refunded for classes taken under any circumstances.
A fee may be assessed for withdrawal after the month of December.
Enrolled dancers are still responsible for monthly tuition payments. Withdrawal from our program must be submitted in writing to the director. Tuition payments will continue to be paid in full until the dancer is formally withdrawn from our program.
Snow day policy:
If a snow day/absence occurs make up classes will be available by attending an equal leveled class. If your dancer must be absent please email teachersatdp@gmail.com. This email will go to all of the DP teachers. Please put your dancer’s name and instructor’s name in the subject line.
We do not follow the public school system when regarding cancelation for snow days. We will decide the status of class based on the road conditions.
An email announcing cancellations will be sent out from director@danceprogressions.com.
Please check email by 8:00 AM for status of morning classes.
Please check email by 1:00 PM for status on afternoon and evening classes.
Classroom Conduct:
Please show respect for your teachers and fellow dancers. No talking, touching, hanging on Ballet barres or gum chewing will be allowed in the classroom. Regular attendance and prompt arrival is appreciated.
Attendance/Make up classes:
Attendance is imperative for a dancer to progress in class. Members of the Dance Progressions Ensemble are required to make up no less than 50% of their missed classes. Dancers must be on time for all classes and rehearsals.
If the student is more than 10 minutes late it is up to the discretion of the instructor if the dancer is to participate and may be asked to observe the class.
Parent Conduct:
Please be a good role model and keep it positive! Negative or inappropriate language and/or behavior will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal of both parent and/or student from Dance Progressions. Please communicate concerns sooner rather than later by contacting the studio to make an appointment. Dance teachers are not to be interrupted before, during or in between classes. Every effort will be made to address your concerns in a timely manner.
2024-2025 Season
Our season runs 9/7/24-6/14/25
The first tuition payment made at registration will be applied to the month of June. After the registration and June tuition is paid there are 9 payments due on or before the following dates:
September 1, 2024
October 1, 2024
November 1, 2024
December 1, 2024
January 1, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
April 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
We follow the Public School District regarding vacation weeks and holidays. Dance Progressions will be closed the following dates. Please note that we DO NOT observe most Monday holidays.
October 5th Costume Show- All staff is away
October 31 (Halloween) if it falls on a dance night
November 26-30 (Thanksgiving) Spring Show audition will be held 11/26 and we participate in the Derry Holiday Parade 11/30
December 23- January 3 (Christmas and New Years)
February 24-March 1 (School winter vacation)
April 28-May 2 (School spring vacation)
May 26 (Memorial Day)
Tuition
Tuition is collected monthly.
Returned checks will be charged a $25.00 fee. Tuition is due ON OR BEFORE THE 1ST DAY OF THE MONTH REGARDLESS OF BANKING BUSINESS DAYS. Payments made beyond the 15th of the month will incur an additional $15.00 late fee per dancer.
PREFERRED METHOD IS BY AUTO PAY THROUGH OUR ONLINE PAYMENT STSTEM.
Payments may also be made in person, or be mailed to:
Dance Progressions PO BOX 1042 Londonderry, NH 03053
Registration Fee: $20.00 per family
Media Fee: $25.00 per family
2024-2025 Rates (Monthly)
Preschool and Combo Ballet/Tap: $55.00
Combo Ballet/Tap/Jazz: $80.00
30 minute Tumble: $45.00
45 minute Tumble: $55.00
30 minute Tumble and a Ballet/Tap Combo Class: $80:00
45 minute Tumble and a Ballet/Tap Combo Class: $85:00
1 hours 0 minutes $ 60.00
1 hours 15 minutes $ 65.00
1 hours 30 minutes $ 80.00
1 hours 45 minutes $ 85.00
2 hours 0 minutes $ 90.00
2 hours 15 minutes $ 100.00
2 hours 30 minutes $ 105.00
2 hours 45 minutes $ 110.00
3 hours 0 minutes $ 115.00
3 hours 15 minutes $ 120.00
3 hours 30 minutes $ 125.00
3 hours 45 minutes $ 130.00
4 hours 0 minutes $ 135.00
4 hours 15 minutes $ 140.00
4 hours 30 minutes $ 145.00
4 hours 45 minutes $ 150.00
5 hours 0 minutes $ 155.00
5 hours 15 minutes $ 160.00
5 hours 30 minutes $ 165.00
5 hours 45 minutes $ 170.00
6 hours 0 minutes $ 175.00
6 hours 15 minutes $ 180.00
6 hours 30 minutes $ 190.00
6 hours 45 minutes $ 200.00
7 hours 0 minutes $ 205.00
7 hours 15 minutes $ 210.00
7 hours 30 minutes $ 215.00
7 hours 45 minutes $ 220.00
8 hours 0 minutes $ 230.00