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 Studio
Policy/FAQ's
Who should dance at Danza Viva?
If you are between the ages of 2 and 102 then you belong at Danza
Viva! We offer classes at the beginning through professional levels
in dances that will bring your dance to life!
Why world dance?
Because there is a world of dance which is much larger and richer
than we have allowed ourselves to experience - a more fluid, expressive,
authentic, dynamic, and life-giving world of dance which finds its
origins in the exuberant movements of Africa and traces a rich history
through Middle Eastern, Spanish, Latin and contemporary Hip Hop
rhythms.
What if I have never danced before?
Danza Viva offers many beginning level classes for dancers who want
to experience the joy of world dance without the pressure of having
to "perform". Take
one of our many dance fitness classes for a fun workout, try Latin Heat or Belly
Dance to learn some fluid moves, or take Hip Hop and try out some funky urban moves.
What if I (or my child) is considering
a professional career in dance?
Danza Viva’s students have access to the very best
teachers and choreographers and have the opportunity to participate in advanced
classes, teams and performance workshops. Both children and adult students can talk
with Danza Viva's director
Rebecca Huntman about designing a comprehensive pre-professional
program at Danza Viva to include study in African, Jazz, Latin,
Middle Eastern and Spanish dance or music.
Studio Policy
Please remove street
shoes immediately upon entering studio.
Doors open for students 10 minutes before
each class. When arriving early please ring east entrance doorbell for access to
our comfortable waiting room and store.
Please pick up your children immediately after their class. Late fees ($1.00 per minute) will be charged to parents who are more than five minutes late to pick up their child.
Attire: Proper attire is listed
in the course description for each of our classes. Please note that
all street shoes must be taken off at the door and that gym shoes
with black soles are not permitted in the studio.
Dance Concerts/Recitals: Student
dance concerts are held in the winter and in the spring. Please
check "workshops/events" for this year's dates. In addition
to these large-scale productions, all students enrolled in our children’s classes present a mini recital to
their parents and friends several times throughout the year.
Private Lessons in
Voice, Dance, or Drumming are available upon request.
Refer a Friend and
both of you will receive a $10 class credit.
Scholarships: Need-based scholarships are available to Oak
Park and River Forest residents through Youth Services, Oak Park/River Forest
Townships. Ask us for an application.
Make-up Policy:
Missed classes can be made up by attending another class during the same session but
cannot be rolled over into another session.
Payment/Refund Policies
Adult classes: Classes are held in six week sessions and tuition is paid in full
before the
first day of each new session. Adults who plan a continued course of study at Danza
Viva may choose to save 5 % by paying monthly per classes. See our registration
form for details.
Children’s/Youth classes, Performance Workshops (optional for adults):
All students enrolled in our children’s/youth classes or performance workshops as
well as any adults who wish to save 5% pay monthly per classes. Monthly payments
are charged automatically over our ten month season. Students’ spaces in their
chosen classes are guaranteed from session to session. Students paying monthly
receive a built-in 5% discount on their tuition.
Questions about our monthly payment program:
What if the student desires to leave the studio before the end of the season?
Simply write a letter requesting termination of automatic payment 30 days in advance
of requested termination.
Can the student change classes throughout the year?
Certainly. You can change your
class selection at any time as long as there is space in the class that you are
requesting.
My child is playing sports in the fall but would like to join for winter classes.
Can we still start mid year?
Yes. We will allow students to join throughout the
year. Monthly payments will begin during the starting month.
Method of payment: Danza Viva
accepts cash, checks, Master Card and Visa. Please make checks payable
to Danza Viva. If checks are returned due to non-sufficient funds,
Danza Viva will charge a $25.00 NSF fee. Note: All
students enrolled in children’s/youth classes, teams or performance workshops are charged monthly to their Master Card or Visa.
Refunds: Sorry, no refunds or
exchanges toward other sessions will be granted.
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