Information for Students and Parents
2008-2009 (Fall-Spring)

Welcome to North Carolina Dance Institute! We are excited to have you (or your child) as a student. Please take a moment to review this information sheet, and – as always – let us know if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you!

Dates to Note
Aug 4: 2008-2009 (fall semester) classes begin.
Sep 1: Labor Day. NCDI closed - classes will not be held.
Nov 26 - 30: Thanksgiving Break. NCDI closed Wednesday through Sunday.
Dec 22 - Jan 4: Winter Break. NCDI closed.
Jan 5 (Monday): Classes resume for spring semester.
Apr 6 - 12: Spring Break. NCDI closed. Classes resume Monday April 13.
May 11 - 23: Parent Observation Weeks and Award Ceremonies.
     Parent Observations will be spread out over two weeks. See schedule.
May 25: Memorial Day. NCDI closed.
May 18 - 30: Bring a Friend for Free Week.
     Bring a Friend will be spread out over two weeks. See schedule.
May 30: End of 2008-2009 dance year.
Jun 15 - Aug 1: Summer session with evening classes and dance camps available.

NCDI does NOT follow Wake County Public School System with regard to teacher workdays and holidays. For inclement weather, please call 919-786-0555 or see our website for closure information. Make-up schedules will be posted for holiday and inclement weather closings.

Attendance
Please encourage perfect attendance, as class attendance is very important for class continuity and learning. Should a student miss a class, make-ups are available within 30 days of the missed class. Please DO NOT call NCDI to notify of absences. Simply choose a make-up class that is appropriate in age and skill level and come to that class. Please be prompt for all classes and in appropriate dance attire.

Attire
Dance attire requirements are listed on our website under quick links or classes. Students who are not properly dressed will be asked to observe their class. Shorts are not permitted in classes. Hair should be in a bun for ballet classes. Students should never walk outside in their dance shoes. This damages the shoes and will subsequently damage the dance floors. All bags and belongings should be left in the cubbyholes, or tucked away neatly within the dressing room area. Please write the student’s name in all shoes and on dance bags.

Observing Classes
Parents are welcome to observe classes through our large windows, but please be reminded that small children may become distracted if they see their parents in the windows. Please keep small children from disrupting classes by removing them from the windows. Children should be supervised at all times and should not be disruptive to others waiting in the lobby area or halls. NCDI holds Parent Observation at the end of the dance year. Parents and friends are welcomed into the studios for a special showcase. Dance trophies, medals, and/or certificates of achievements are given to students who study the entire year!

Parking and Pickup
For safety, we prefer that students NOT wait outside of the building. Please come inside to pick up your child if they are under the age of 9. Students 10 years of age can look for their parents through the window and then go to their parents’ car. The Public Library is a great place to study, but students must have parental permission to walk to the library unsupervised. Please do not leave any valuables within sight in your car as you come inside. As a courtesy to our neighbor, please avoid parking in Allen Funk’s storefront parking spaces during the day.

Food and Drink
Food and drinks are NOT permitted inside of NCDI. There are many restaurants in Duraleigh Corners and we prefer that the students eat there. Water is permitted in the studio if it is in a spill-proof sports bottle.

Tuition Payment and Withdrawal Policy
Tuition is paid quarterly, and invoices will be mailed. The due dates are posted on the invoices and on our website on the registration forms. NCDI does not accept monthly payments. Class registration applies to the entire traditional school dance year. If you need to withdraw from a class, please present a written letter to NCDI 30 days prior to withdrawal. A 30-day written notification is required for withdrawal from any class. Phone messages or verbal withdrawals are not accepted. A refund or credit will be processed when the withdrawal letter is received. No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes.

Notifications
Performance opportunities are available during the year. Check the front board for announcements and auditions. Stay informed of upcoming events, auditions, information, and news by frequently checking our website!

Enjoy the Experience!
Please be reminded (or remind your child) that it takes effort and determination to reach advanced levels of dance. Dance is fun, exciting, and full of great personal rewards. Reminders about stretching at home while watching TV and healthy eating habits are important. We look forward to teaching you or your child and making dance a positive experience! Thank you for making NCDI a great place to dance!

Thank you for choosing North Carolina Dance Institute!