LEGACY SCHOOL OF DANCE MISSION STATEMENT
Students of Legacy School of Dance will be instructed on proper technique, while focusing on building self-confidence and learning to apply aspects of good character.
*Proper Technique - Legacy students are taught extensive age-appropriate curriculum and are encouraged to practice and master the steps.
*Self-Confidence - Legacy classes are a safe place where students can learn and grow in confidence while experiencing a loving environment.
*Character Development - Legacy students will learn respect for others and self and will learn to strive for excellence in all areas while building good character.
2023-2024 SHOWCASE SEASON POLICIES
DANCEWEAR
Dancewear must be ordered through Legacy Dance or a reputable retailer. See below for approved dance attire.
The only acceptable dance shoe brands are Weissman, Revolution, Bloch, and Capezio. Dance shoes must be purchased from a reputable dancewear retailer and not from stores like Walmart, Target or Amazon (unless it is one of the approved brands).
ALL DANCEWEAR, especially shoes, MUST BE LABELED on the inside. With shoes being changed before, during, and after class, it is easy to have shoes misplaced. Write names with a Sharpie, on a piece of tape, or a fabric label stuck inside the shoe.
After Back-to-Dance Nights in August, dancewear orders will be made at the beginning of every month. Please email brenda@legacydancecolorado.com. if you need to re-order anything. Payment for re-ordered items will only be accepted via the student’s Parent Portal. Instructors will not have cash boxes available, so cash will not be accepted. Local tax will be added where applicable.
ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS
Toddlers and Tutus
Girls: light purple, light pink, or light blue leotard with attached tutu or skirt, with pink tights and pink ballet shoes.
Boys: White t-shirt, black snug fitting pants, black ballet shoes.
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Level 1 & 2 Combo
Girls: Solid black short or long-sleeved leotard, with NO attached skirt or rhinestones, with pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black patent tap shoes. Tank top or spaghetti strap leotards are not allowed.
Boys: White t-shirt, black snug fitting pants, black ballet shoes & black oxford tap shoes.
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Pre-Teen & Teen Combo
Girls: Solid black short or long-sleeved leotard, with NO attached skirt or rhinestones, with pink tights, optional solid black ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes.
Boys: White t-shirt, black snug fitting pants, black ballet shoes & black oxford tap shoe.
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Ballet, Pre-Pointe
Girls: Solid black short or long-sleeved leotard, with NO attached skirt or rhinestones, with pink tights, solid black ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes.
Students in Ballet 2+ may choose to purchase a spaghetti strap leotard through Legacy. This is the only sleeveless leotard option that is permitted for this level.
Students in Ballet 3+ & Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1 may choose a leotard from a variety of styles from our selection, pink tights, pink or black leg warmers encouraged.
Boys: White T-shirt, black snug fitting pants, and black ballet shoes.
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled away from face in a ballet bun using bobby pins & clips.
Jazz Mini, Tap/Jazz
Girls: Solid black short or long-sleeved leotard, with NO attached skirt or rhinestones, with pink tights, optional solid black leggings, and black jazz shoes. Tap shoes required for Tap/Jazz 1-5 (oxford tap shoes or tap boot encouraged).
Boys: White T-shirt, black snug fitting pants, & black jazz shoes. Tap shoes required for Tap/Jazz 1-5 (oxford tap shoes, or tap boot encouraged).
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Contemporary/Lyrical
Girls: Solid black short or long-sleeved leotard, with NO attached skirt or rhinestones, black leggings, sole shields.
Boys: Black T-shirt, black snug fitting pants, sole shields.
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Musical Theatre/Improv
Girls: Solid black short or long-sleeved leotard, with NO attached skirt or rhinestones, solid black leggings.
Boys: Black T-shirt, black snug fitting pants.
Shoes: Black jazz shoes
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Hip Hop
Girls: Black Legacy Logo T-Shirt over a leotard (any color) OR Long or Short Sleeved solid black leotard. Solid black leggings or joggers (looser pants but joined at ankle). No stripes, designs, or logos on pants.
Boys: Black Legacy Logo T-Shirt, solid black joggers (loose but joined at ankle). No stripes, designs, or logos on pants
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Shoes: Hip Hop Sneakers purchased through Legacy Dance and designated for indoor use only.
Adult Dance
Dance leotard or fitted top, leggings, black jazz shoes.
Hair: All Hair must be completely pulled up in a ponytail, bun, braid, or short hair held back with clips.
Accessories
Light pink or black leg warmers may be worn by all classes except musical theatre/improv, and hip hop.
No jewelry, besides small stud earrings, is allowed during class. Bracelets, necklaces, and dangling earrings are not permitted.
FREE DRESS DAYS
Free Dress Day is an optional time where students are welcome to choose a dance outfit to wear to class that is different from the typically required dress code.
Girls: students may wear different colored or designed leotards, attached or separate skirts and tutus, or previous dance recital costumes. Must wear tights, costume must have a leotard bottom.
Boys: students may wear a different colored shirt or previous dance recital costume.
Hair rules still apply for all classes.
No dress up costumes, dresses, or t-shirts that are not intended specifically for dance class or recitals. For example, students may not come in an Elsa costume that is intended for pretend play.
The Free Dress Weeks for this season are:
September 23-27
October 24-30
December 15-20
January 27-31
February 24-28
March 24-28
*Any class weeks following the showcase are free dress weeks
CLASS READINESS
Dance shoes should never be worn outdoors. Students should arrive a few minutes prior to the start of class to allow time to change into dance shoes and line up outside the dance room.
A small dance bag, backpack, or reusable shopping bag, is recommended to contain student’s dancewear. It is very helpful to keep some extra hair ties, etc, in this bag for emergency days!
PLEASE TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE BATHROOM BEFORE CLASS. Instructors cannot take them during class. Pull-ups are encouraged for any children who are not independent in toileting. If bathroom needs arise, we will attempt to contact the parent first (for Toddlers & Level 1 Combo). In cases of emergency, a Legacy staff member may accompany the student to the restroom but will not enter the bathroom or assist in any way.
Students are expected to follow directions and be respectful of all students and teachers. Failure to comply will result in time-outs during class, and students may be required to try dance again at a later date.
PARENT OBSERVATION
Parents are only allowed in the dance studio on designated Parent Observation Days. Observation weeks for this season are scheduled for November 18-22 and March 10-13.
Parents agree to follow all rec center policies regarding entrance and waiting in the building. The Carbon Valley Community Center does not have a waiting lobby, parents will need to drop off students at the start of class and then return to pick up. The Fort Lupton Recreation Center does not permit waiting upstairs. Parents understand that these regulations may change throughout the season.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students should only attend class when in good health and ready to learn. This includes being free of fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or any contagious illness for a minimum of 48 hours prior to class.
Absences should be reported through the Dance StudioPro parent portal by clicking on Attendance > Report Absence.
From September-December, if students need to miss class for some reason (i.e. illness or vacation) they may make-up the class by attending a same-level class at any of our locations, regardless of where they normally attend. From January-May, make-up classes are not offered as each class is learning their unique showcase dance.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
If a decision is made to cancel class, it will be posted no later than 8am for morning classes, and 3pm for afternoon/evening classes. Parents with students in affected classes will be emailed, and it will also be posted on our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram).
TUITION POLICY
Students taking class at the Legacy Frederick studio and CVPRD facilities will have tuition collected through the Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal via auto-pay, Sept-May. Tuition will be posted on the first of each month, and auto-pay will run on the 5th.
FLRC students will pay monthly tuition through FLRC and be subject to their policies. Any extra fees (registration, costume) will be withdrawn through the parent portal, directly from Legacy School of Dance.
CVPRD policy requires a different rate for students who do not live in the Carbon Valley Recreation District. Monthly fees are shown in the tuition schedule below.
TUITION SCHEDULE
30 minute classes - $55
45 minute classes - $60
60 minute classes - $75
Ballet 4/5 (meets twice weekly) - $100
**Students who attend classes at CVPRD facilities, but do not live in the CVPRD taxing district, will be assessed a higher tuition rate of 30 min - $80, 45 min - $90. This does not apply to classes held at Legacy Dance Frederick Studio or Fort Lupton Recreation Center.
COSTUME FEE PAYMENT
All costume fees will be automatically deducted November 15, 2024 from their Parent Portal Account.
All costume fees are non-refundable, even in the case of a class withdrawal. Costumes will not be distributed to dancers with overdue balances. Dancers who withdraw after costume fees are charged will be able to pick up the paid costume after costume distribution week in the spring.
All Costume Fees include one pair of uniform tights unless otherwise noted.
COSTUME FEES FOR THE 2024-2025 SHOWCASE SEASON
Toddlers, Level 1, Level 2 $100
Ballet 1-5, Pre-Pointe, Pre-Teen & Teen Combo, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz Mini, Musical Theatre, Adult Combo $95 $110
Tap/Jazz 1-5 $125
Performing Team: included in team participation costs
LATE FEE POLICY
Parents are expected to ensure that credit cards registered with Dance Studio Pro are current and sufficient funds are available.
If cards are expired/declined, Legacy Dance will provide one courtesy notification via email which must be corrected by the 10th of the month or a late fee of $10 per day will be assessed. If fees are not paid by the 15th of the month, the dancer will not be allowed to participate in class until charges and late fees are paid.
DROP POLICY
Students who wish to drop a class must provide notice to info@legacydancecolorado.com at least 1 week prior to the start of class (for mini-sessions) or month (for recital season) to stop future tuition charges. No partial refunds will be given for students who drop mid-month.
SHOWCASE POLICY
Students who withdraw after March 1st will be charged both April and May tuition regardless of attendance. Each showcase dance is choreographed with all classmates in mind, and late season drops are strongly discouraged as they impact all dancers in the class.
In order to showcase all of the amazing hard work of the dancers in our program, Legacy School of Dance will most likely be split into two show groups on the same Spring Showcase weekend. By signing up your dancer(s) in one or more classes, please be aware that there is a possibility that your dancer(s) may be required to participate in both show groups.
I have read and agree to Legacy School of Dance 2024-2025 Season Policies.
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