How will families receive important info?
- Everything at Aspire is run through the Jackrabbit system.
- Access Jackrabbit via the Parent Portal via our website.
- Please use a valid email when signing up.
- Please make sure you are signed up for the email alerts, as that is one of our main forms of communication
- Please join us on the Band App by scanning the QR Code to the right.
- You’ll get important communication notifications here, too!
What are the dancer’s performances?
- All Aspire Dancers participate in our two Annual productions
- The Nutcracker at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
- Spring Recital
- Check the Aspire Calendar for performance dates
- If your dancer will not be participating in the Nutcracker, we must have written notice by October 31st
- Being on stage is an important part of the Performing Art of Dance. We love offering opportunities for your dancer to perform!
Why We Choose The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theatre?
- We partner with the Crouse Hinds Theater for our shows for a variety of reasons, including the generous size of the stage, the professional experience for our dancers, and it has plenty of seating in the auditorium for family and friends. The Crouse Hinds Theater also has more availability for newer studios, like ours.
- Why not choose a venue at one of the local schools? Unfortunately, several of the school districts in our area no longer rent their theaters to groups that are unaffiliated with the school district. Those that do often do not have sufficient seating or reserve the right to cancel at any time, which would be difficult for last minute changes to venues or dates.
- Why not choose a closer venue? Sadly, many of the closer venues and those in the suburbs do not have availability during our preferred dates and times for shows. During the Thanksgiving/beginning of Winter Holidays, and the end of May/beginning of June schedule for most of these locations are busy with graduations, other performances, or special events during these very busy times.
Are there Snow Day/Make-Up Class policies?
- If a dancer misses a class because they are sick or have another commitment:
- Dancers have the option to take a make-up class
- No credits will be made to accounts for missed classes
- No make-up classes will be allowed after April 30th due to Recital preparations.
- Snow days will be posted by 2pm on Band and through Jackrabbit email.
- There will be no refunds or credits for snow days.
- Please feel free to take a makeup class of your choosing.
What are the studio’s payment policies?
- Payments will be posted on the 1st of each month.
- Cards will be processed on the 5th of the month.
- Tuition payments are split into 9 payments from September to May.
- You must have a card on file or a checking/routing number in the Jackrabbit system.
- We also accept checks & cash.
- If you prefer to pay with check or cash, please drop off your payment before the 5th of the month and be sure to get a receipt.
- Once tuition has been processed, no refunds will be given.
- Students who participate at any time during a month of classes will be charged for the full month.
- Aspire Dance does not send monthly statements
- you can find account information in your Jackrabbit portal at any time.
- A late fee of $10 will be applied two weeks after the due date if a payment arrangement has not been made.
- An additional $5 fee will be charged each week thereafter.
- If two consecutive monthly payments are missed, dancers will be dropped from their class.
- Dance at Aspire is a full-year commitment from September to June.
- If you choose not to continue, a written notice through email must be received before the 5th of the month or charges will be processed.
- No refunds will be granted if a notice is not received.
- Tuition payments will continue to occur until written notification. is received.
- There will be no makeup classes allowed after April 30th due to recital prep.
- All September-June drops/class cancellations must be made by March 1st or the remainder of the year is charged in full.
- Any dancers participating in Aspire Dance’s annual Nutcracker must pay through December. Any drops will be applied in January.
What are Summer Camp payment policies?
- Summer Camp tuition includes:
- A non-refundable $25 Registration Fee that holds your child’s spot in the camp.
- All camp drops must send a written, email notification by June 5th.
- Any camp drops before June 5th are charged $25 immediately.
- Drops made after June 5th, are charged in full.
- Camp attendees can swap or switch a camp free of charge.
Helpful Aspire Tips!
- Parking can be a challenge as classes let out and others are coming in, please be patient with each other. We share the parking lot with some other really awesome businesses and sometimes that means a limited number of parking spaces, be safe and watchful, but mostly be kind <3
- Please always try to come a bit earlier for your class so your dancer is ready to enter the room when the class starts, this makes for easier transitions for each class throughout the night.
- If you need shoes or dance attire, please come extra early as we anticipate a busy night in our store. Miss April will do her best to help everyone, but trying on shoes can take some time, we want to make sure you get the perfect fit! Please plan ahead and arrive with plenty of time to be fitted.
- Our lobby is welcoming & comfortable, but it can also seem small, especially on a busy dance night. Not everyone will have a seat, but it’s a great time to get to know your fellow dance parents while you find a cozy spot to wait for your dancer :)