Dance Theatre Southwest

Policies
Dress Code - Tuition - Absences - Drop Classes

Vacations & Holidays - Class Observations - "Footnotes"

Spring Performance - New Mexico Ballet Company

New Mexico Ballet Company II - The Junior Company

"History of Dance" Program - Other Performances

Dress Code

Children's Division	Follow dress code for each class
General Division	Follow dress code for Ballet Division
Ballet Division	Follow dress code for each level
Pointe	If this is your first pair of pointe shoes, DO NOT SEW ELASTIC OR RIBBONS ON YOUR SHOES UNTIL YOUR INSTRUCTOR HAS EVALUATED PROPER FIT.
Flamenco	Black leotard, black flamenco skirt, flamenco shoes, hair in low bun or pony tail
Jazz/Tap	Solid colored leotard, jazz pants, tap or jazz shoes
Hip Hop	Appropriate, modest dance attire, dance sneakers or jazz shoes
Modern	Solid colored leotard and footless tights, or unitard
Adult Division	Appropriate dance attire

Tuition
THERE WILL BE NO TUITION INCREASE FOR THE 2008 - 2009 SEASON.
DTSW will be adding New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax only.

Tuition is based on two semesters. Each class will meet 18 times per semester.
Tuition is due by the 5th of each month. If your class does not meet by the 5th of any given month, payment may be mailed in a timely fashion to arrive by the 5th or placed through the mail slot in the front door by the 5th.
A $10 late fee will be incurred for any late payments. This policy will be strictly enforced.
A copy of your monthly statement will be available by the 1st of each month.
A 5% discount applies for pre-payment of semester.
Additional family members receive 10% off the lesser tuition.
Boys are always 50% off at Dance Theatre Southwest.
A $25 fee is charged for each returned check.

SEMESTER I: August 18 - January 10 SEMESTER II: January 12 - May 23

Hours per week	Tuition (billed monthly)	Hours per week	Tuition (billed monthly)
30 minutes	$ 39.00 + tax	5 hours	$191.00 + tax
45 minutes	49.00 + tax	5-1/4	198.00 + tax
1 hour	59.00 + tax	5-1/2	205.00 + tax
1-1/4	70.00 + tax	5-3/4	212.00 + tax
1-1/2	82.00 + tax	6	218.00 + tax
1-3/4	95.00 + tax	6-1/4	224.00 + tax
2	105.00 + tax	6-1/2	230.00 + tax
2-1/4	113.00 + tax	6-3/4	236.00 + tax
2-1/2	121.00 + tax	7	242.00 + tax
2-3/4	129.00 + tax	7-1/4	248.00 + tax
3	136.00 + tax	7-1/2	254.00 + tax
3-1/4	143.00 + tax	7-3/4	260.00 + tax
3-1/2	150.00 + tax	8	265.00 + tax
3-3/4	157.00 + tax	8-1/4	270.00 + tax
4	163.00 + tax	8-1/2	275.00 + tax
4-1/4	170.00 + tax	8-3/4	280.00 + tax
4-1/2	177.00 + tax	9	285.00 + tax
4-3/4	184.00 + tax	9-1/4 +	290.00 + tax

Registration Fee:	$20 per student
Additional Family Member:	$15 per student
Boys Tuition:	50% off all tuition - always!
Prepay Discount:	5% off tuition when pre-paying entire year. If classes are dropped, there are NO REFUNDS.
Additional Family Member Discount:	10% off (applies to lowest family member's tuition)
Adult & Professional Dancers:	6 class dance card - $60. Dance card must be used within 9 weeks. Additional classes may be purchased at discounted rate. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS ON UNUSED CLASSES. NOT VALID FOR MASTER CLASSES.

Absences

WE DO NOT PRORATE FOR ANY MISSED CLASSES DUE TO ILLNESS, FAMILY VACATIONS, OUTSIDE PERFORMANCES, REHEARSALS, MASTER CLASSES. Please make up missed classes within six weeks from the date of the missed class. Should you decide to disenroll, DTSW must be notified in writing two weeks in advance. Should you decide to re-enroll, the $20 registration fee will apply.

Drop Classes

Dropped classes will only be processed once per month. Drop Class Forms must be turned in to the front desk no later than the 15th of the month. Tuition will be adjusted for the following month. Classes may be added at any time during the month.

Vacations & Holidays

Please see school calendar.

Class Observations

Dance Theatre Southwest has two waiting areas that allow parents to informally observe their child's progress throughout the year. We will notify you in advance of our more formal observation days where parents are allowed to sit in on classes.

"Footnotes"

Our monthly newsletter will be available with your monthly statement to keep you up to date on school news and events, such as changes in schedule, upcoming auditions and performances, and recital information. Please be sure to pick them up at the front desk each month.

Spring Performance

We will present a performance each spring with every other year being a formal theatre performance. You will be notified in writing of any costume fees, class schedule changes, and rehearsals and performances. Participation in the performance is not mandatory; however, it is an invaluable part of your child's dance education. Performing allows students to showcase their progress throughout the year and learn about the theatre experience.

New Mexico Ballet Company Patricia Dickinson, Artistic Director

Admittance to the company is by audition only. Students 8 and up are eligible to audition. Call NMBC at 505-292-4245 for more information.

New Mexico Ballet Company II - The Junior Company

Admittance to the company is by audition only. Students 10 and up are eligible to audition. Call NMBC at 505-292-4245 for more information.

"History of Dance" Program

This school program is specially designed for pre-school to middle-school aged children. Fully funded by the New Mexico Ballet Company and the City of Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund, this program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of dance through a short historical dance presentation and printed information packet for the school teacher to expand upon in class. Call 505-292-4245 for scheduling this program in your school.

Other Performances

Dance Theatre Southwest also performs in schools, senior citizens homes, shelters for the homeless and outdoor festivals. Call 505-296-9465 to schedule your next event.