RDCT Letter of Commitment 2023 - 2024 This Document outlines the commitments of a member of the RDCT) Dancer’s pledge 

● I commit to dedicating 100% of my energy and willpower each time I walk through the studio doors. 

● I commit to trusting my teachers ,my fellow team members, and most importantly myself.

● I commit to treating each fellow team member with love and respect and will refrain from gossiping about any member or leaving them out. 

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Dancer Obligations Attendance Policy Each dancer is required to attend all scheduled classes on time. While we understand that emergencies happen and things come up, attendance is one major part of the team's success. Excused absences must be approved in advance by your instructor with as much notice as possible. In emergency events please notify your instructor as quickly as possible through Emily Erdman. No absences will be permitted during competition season. Competition season begins at least one month prior to our first competition and ends with the last competition. If a dancer has an emergency or illness that requires them to miss a team class it is their responsibility to learn any missed choreography from a fellow team member prior to the next class. No unexcused absences are permitted and may result in being pulled from competition routines and/or suspension/dismissal from the team. It is imperative that dancers arrive to class on time so that they can properly warm up their bodies to avoid injuries. Please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes early for class so that dancers may have on proper attire and be ready to begin class on time. If a dancer arrives late to class (more than 10 minutes), they will only be allowed to observe and take notes. Two instances of tardiness will count as an absence.  Dancers are permitted 2 excused absences (School concerts/events,family emergencies, ect.)They are also permitted 2 unexcused absences.  These absences should not be the week of a competition or show as this may result in your dancer being pulled from a dance with no refund. We completely understand that things come up and are willing to work with you and your dancer, however we will be keeping track of absences and will notify you if your dancer has reached the permitted number

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 Dress Code - It is important that dancer’s are all dressed appropriately dancers will not be permitted to take class or participate in rehearsal if they are not dressed properly and prepared.  This would count as absence against your dancer.  A link will be provided for you to purchase everything your dancer will need.

 2023 -2024 Dress Code:

We are trying to make it as easy as possible for you all to have quick access to the proper attire. 

Anything with an * next to it it is required and mandatory for either class and/or costume basics for competitions.

  Everything else will be billed to you separately when we order costumes for the year.

• If on any given day your dancer(s) have a ballet, pointe or ballet show rehearsal that dress code is what is required and takes priority.  Meaning dancers need to come dressed in the following.  We simply don’t have time for the kids to have to change hair tights and attire in between classes.

1. Ballet / Pointe - A secured bun - *required black leo and *required pink tights, split sole shoes (we have an option on the site but we know many of you have your own already).

Boys -White shirt, Black leggings/shorts, white socks, black ballet shoes.

2. Lyrical/Contemp/ Jazz - Hair needs to be secured OUT OF FACE.  A leotard or the following listed sports bra with plain black athletic leggings is acceptable for class.  All tights and shoes needed for classes and shows are also in the Nimbly shop. 

https://www.shopnimbly.com/RCDT

nimbly modest sports bra insert photo and link and any athletic plain black leggings they own.

* Dancers are no longer allowed to wear shorts tops of their own as choices in the past have not  been acceptable and appropriate for training.

Additional required items for classes/costumes and comps

• Link Hallwear  uniform - this link will be sent out when the store opens - we only open the store about 3x a year for 2 weeks at a time. 

• Performance earrings link Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5DMHGC?cafId=cc86c785-09ac-4eb3-9efc-ef2e12e760b2&cafASIN=B07R5DMHGC&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_D1EN7ZP26WSP02WX06TM&th=1

• Bunheads Nude Gel Knee pads - https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_BH1650_html?pid=8190&shop=Style&&skey=knee+pads&search=true&SortOrder=R&SID=1809297238

****Additional items that we recommend parents and dancers invest in: 

Garbage bag warm up Pants Sansha Brand

https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_L0108N_html?pid=23988&shop=Style&&skey=garbage+bag+pants&search=true&SortOrder=R&SID=1809299343

Bloch resistance stretch therapy band

https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_A0925_html?pid=29150&shop=Style&&skey=Bunheads+Theraband&search=true&SortOrder=R&SID=1809298578

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Suspension/Dismissal

Once you have missed two classes in a trimester you will be notified via email that you won’t be allowed any more absences. If you are absent again you will be put on probation and may not be allowed to compete with the team. Any unexcused absence will result in automatic suspension and may result in being pulled from dances for competition or performance. More than one unexcused absence may result in dismissal from the dance team and is at the discretion of Caroline and Emily. If a dancer is pulled from any dance or is dismissed from the team no refunds will be given for tuition, costumes, recital fees, or competition fees that have been paid for up until that point.  

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Three Strike Policy All team members are required to follow a three strike policy. The policy works as follows: If a dancer or parent talks badly about another dancer, parent, staff member or any of the RDCT family whether in conversation or on social media sites of any kind they will be issued a strike. Strikes will also be issued for any behavior that does not promote team unity. If a strike must be issued the dancer and their parents will be notified by Caroline or Emily and each situation will be handled on an individual basis. After three strikes, the dancer will be asked to leave the team. We do not want this to happen to any of our dancers so let's keep ourselves in check! Please note that this rule also applies away from dance. This rule also applies to parents. If a dancer’s parent is heard spreading ill will about another dancer, then her dancer will unfortunately have to take the strike. This policy is not intended to punish anyone, but is meant to help raise the morale at the studio and create a safe environment for our dancers. 

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Financial Policy: There will be financial consequences of leaving a team early. Although this would be painful for all of us and we hate the thought of losing any dancer, there are repercussions for leaving a team before the year is through. Because of the cost associated with re choreographing a number there is a financial penalty for leaving a team before the year is done. There will be a $300 fee assessed to any member quitting or being removed from the team before competition. 

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Payment Policies and Procedures

*Tuitions / Comp Rehearsals Tuitions 

Tuitions and comp rehearsal tuitions are made from the team classes that each dancer is required by contract to take and any additional rehearsals.

 *Due to holidays and length difference in months the amount of classes per month may fluctuate but the monthly tuition remains the same.

**Specialty rehearsals for things like solos/duos and extra dances are mostly held on Saturdays. Your monthly rehearsal fees will fluctuate depending on how many rehearsals your dancer has per month.

 If your dancer misses due to an illness/commitment vacation etc or anything on their behalf you will need to reschedule and pay for additional rehearsals.  

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*Cash 

* square (A credit card fee will be added)

Late fees are as follows:

1-7 days late = 5% late fee of balance due 8-14 days late = 10% late fee of balance due 15-21 days late= 15% late fee of balance due Additional days late will result in additional fees following this schedule 

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* Costumes and Comp Payments

all costume and competition entry fees will be billed through RCDT via e-mail, they can be paid as follows:

*Checks made out to: Reality Competitive Dance Team 

*Square invoice (a credit card fee will be added).

We will allow penalties with % for past two weeks after 2 weeks your dancer will either be removed from comps or dances .  The costume companies and comps have deadlines and we can’t make late payments. 

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 *Private lessons:  Dancers need to BRING CASH and have it handed to instructor PRIOR to session NO cash NO lesson.

understand our financial policy and agree to pay all fees that are due in relation to RCDT. You are also acknowledging that your account will go to collections and legal action may be taken to collect on your account if it is not paid on time. You will be responsible for all fees incurred during the collections process.

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