Studio Policies
TUITION POLICIES & DROP POLICY
Families are required to enroll in autopay. Tuition will be processed on the 23rd of the months July 2026 - May 2027 until a drop request is submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. The drop is not considered complete until you receive an email response from Protégé confirming the class cancelation. Drop requests are due on or before the 18th. NO EXCEPTIONS. There are 11 payments total. A late fee of $25 is automatically charged to overdue accounts after a 5-day grace period or the 1st of the month, whichever comes first. Dancers will not be able to take class until the payment is received. There is a $35 charge on returned checks. Tuition is an annual fee broken into equal monthly payments from July through May. The amount of tuition does not change based on how many classes are in a given month. Tuition does not adjust for studio closures due to planned holidays or acts of nature like a fire, flood or disease pandemic. Dancers will not be allowed to participate in competition or recital if an outstanding balance exists on their account. We use email to send statements. A non-refundable registration fee of $50/student and $15/sibling is due at registration. Families MUST have a credit card on file and agree to autopay. If you would like to pay by another method, you must do so before autopay runs on the 23rd of each month.
MISSED CLASSES
Registered students are expected to attend their own classes on a weekly basis. There are no refunds or credits for missing class for any reason. We do not offer make-up classes.
__CLASS OBSERVATION
Parents of preschool-aged children must remain in the lobby or just outside to help their child use the restroom as needed. Parents can use their judgement for Kinder aged students.
All of our classes for ages 6 & up are drop-off. Parents may schedule observation days up to once per month. If you would like to schedule an observation of your child’s class please contact the desk at 818-532-7700. Parents who need a medical exemption so they can observe every week should contact the desk.
STUDIO ETIQUETTE
Absolutely NO food or drinks allowed in the studio with the exception of water. No dance shoes may be worn outside the studio. Students are not allowed to enter the studios without a teacher present. Younger siblings waiting inside the studio must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. They must be on their best behavior for the duration of their stay and should not disrupt dance classes, dancers preparing for class, staff members, or parents in the lobby. We expect siblings to be respectful while waiting.
_VIRTUAL CLASSES DISCLAIMER
In the event of a mandatory closure due to a pandemic, act of nature or other unpredictable and/or catastrophic situation, classes will immediately switch to virtual via the Zoom app. There will be no refunds or make-up classes offered during a pandemic, act of nature or other unpredictable and/or catastrophic situation. Families are expected to transition to the Zoom app until the crisis resolves or they drop their class according to studio policy.
__MEDIA RELEASE
Protégé Performing Arts may use the photos and/or videos of past or current students for publicity and advertising purposes. This includes YouTube, social media, website, and print advertising campaigns. We do not identify dancers by name without the consent of their parents. If you would like, we will add a NO PHOTO tag to your child’s account and they will be asked to step out of class photos.
OTHER POLICIES
There are absolutely NO refunds. Any credits given as a courtesy for extraordinary circumstances may be applied to future classes and lessons. Classes and teachers are subject to change at any time. Protégé Performing Arts is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave valuable items at home. Students are not permitted to wait outside alone. Parents must pick up their children.
SUMMER CAMPS, SUMMER INTENSIVES & SUMMER CLASS CANCELATION POLICIES
1. Cancellations made before June 1st:
Families are required to enroll in autopay. Tuition will be processed on the 23rd of the months July 2026 - May 2027 until a drop request is submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. The drop is not considered complete until you receive an email response from Protégé confirming the class cancelation. Drop requests are due on or before the 18th. NO EXCEPTIONS. There are 11 payments total. A late fee of $25 is automatically charged to overdue accounts after a 5-day grace period or the 1st of the month, whichever comes first. Dancers will not be able to take class until the payment is received. There is a $35 charge on returned checks. Tuition is an annual fee broken into equal monthly payments from July through May. The amount of tuition does not change based on how many classes are in a given month. Tuition does not adjust for studio closures due to planned holidays or acts of nature like a fire, flood or disease pandemic. Dancers will not be allowed to participate in competition or recital if an outstanding balance exists on their account. We use email to send statements. A non-refundable registration fee of $50/student and $15/sibling is due at registration. Families MUST have a credit card on file and agree to autopay. If you would like to pay by another method, you must do so before autopay runs on the 23rd of each month.
MISSED CLASSES
Registered students are expected to attend their own classes on a weekly basis. There are no refunds or credits for missing class for any reason. We do not offer make-up classes.
__CLASS OBSERVATION
Parents of preschool-aged children must remain in the lobby or just outside to help their child use the restroom as needed. Parents can use their judgement for Kinder aged students.
All of our classes for ages 6 & up are drop-off. Parents may schedule observation days up to once per month. If you would like to schedule an observation of your child’s class please contact the desk at 818-532-7700. Parents who need a medical exemption so they can observe every week should contact the desk.
STUDIO ETIQUETTE
Absolutely NO food or drinks allowed in the studio with the exception of water. No dance shoes may be worn outside the studio. Students are not allowed to enter the studios without a teacher present. Younger siblings waiting inside the studio must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. They must be on their best behavior for the duration of their stay and should not disrupt dance classes, dancers preparing for class, staff members, or parents in the lobby. We expect siblings to be respectful while waiting.
_VIRTUAL CLASSES DISCLAIMER
In the event of a mandatory closure due to a pandemic, act of nature or other unpredictable and/or catastrophic situation, classes will immediately switch to virtual via the Zoom app. There will be no refunds or make-up classes offered during a pandemic, act of nature or other unpredictable and/or catastrophic situation. Families are expected to transition to the Zoom app until the crisis resolves or they drop their class according to studio policy.
__MEDIA RELEASE
Protégé Performing Arts may use the photos and/or videos of past or current students for publicity and advertising purposes. This includes YouTube, social media, website, and print advertising campaigns. We do not identify dancers by name without the consent of their parents. If you would like, we will add a NO PHOTO tag to your child’s account and they will be asked to step out of class photos.
OTHER POLICIES
There are absolutely NO refunds. Any credits given as a courtesy for extraordinary circumstances may be applied to future classes and lessons. Classes and teachers are subject to change at any time. Protégé Performing Arts is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave valuable items at home. Students are not permitted to wait outside alone. Parents must pick up their children.
SUMMER CAMPS, SUMMER INTENSIVES & SUMMER CLASS CANCELATION POLICIES
1. Cancellations made before June 1st:
- Option 1: 100% credit on account
- Option 2: Refund less 6% credit card fee
- 100% credit on account only
- No credits
- No refunds
Tuition & Other Fees
