Missed Lessons and Classes

Students are charged for all lessons and classes for which they register, including those missed through student absence.

Private Lessons missed by the student will not be rescheduled. The instructor, at registration, reserves a segment of time each week for the student. As a courtesy, students who must miss a lesson should notify the instructor as far in advance as possible.

To contact your instructor, call the FSPA Office at 810.238.1350 ext. 3. Your message will be forwarded to the instructor. Faculty extensions are also listed on Meet our Faculty and Staff

If the student needs to miss a normally scheduled lesson due to a religious holiday, the student should notify the private instructor at least two weeks in advance or at the beginning of the term. The instructor will make every effort to reschedule that lesson.

Dance classes

Dance classes missed under extenuating circumstances may be made up within the current term.

Student Withdrawal
All tuition will be refunded if notification is given before the first lesson or class. Refunds for cancellation after the opening of each term or semester will be made as follows:

1.Refund if notice is received before the second lesson or class: 75% of the tuition charged.
2. Refund if notice is received before the third lesson or class: 50% of the tuition charged.
3. Refund if notice is received before the fourth lesson or class: 25% of the tuition charged.

There will be no refund after the fourth lesson or class.

Class Cancellations
In the event a class day is canceled due to teacher illness or emergency, a sign will be posted on the door. If time permits, students will be called.

The FSPA will credit, refund or reschedule only if the teacher is absent or if the school is closed due to snow or some other official emergency.

School Closings
School closings will occur in the event of a snow emergency or other natural occurrences and will be announced on television and radio. The School will not automatically close when the Flint Community Schools close.

Materials
Students must provide their own instruments, music and dance attire. Costumes for dance performances are provided. Students will be required to purchase necessary materials for instruction.

Attire for Creative Dance, Ballet and Modern Dance Classes

• Hair must be neatly fastened off neck and away from the face.
• No baggy clothing permitted. Wrap sweaters in class color are allowed.
• Leg warmers in color of tights. Skirts may be worn for variation class and some rehearsals.

Girls

Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet - White leotard, white footless tights.

Elementary Ballet I, II and III - Light blue leotard, white tights, white ballet shoes.

Elementary Ballet IV, Intermediate Ballet I - Black leotard, pink/flesh-colored tights, pink/skin-tone ballet and pointe shoes. Barefoot for Modern Dance.

Intermediate Ballet II and III - Burgundy leotard, pink/flesh-colored tights, pink/skin-tone ballet and pointe shoes. Barefoot for Modern Dance.

Advanced Ballet I and II - Royal blue leotard, pink/flesh-colored tights, pink/skin-tone ballet and pointe shoes. Barefoot for Modern Dance.

Boys

White t-shirt, black tights and dance briefs, or black jazz pants, dance belt, black ballet shoes.

Adult Women

Leotard, tights, ballet shoes. Skirts may be worn in Adult Ballet class.

Private Lessons - Teacher Changes
The FSPA contracts independent artists to teach private lessons. These artists have reached a high level of excellence and quality as professional performers and educators. They also maintain their own schedules and have their own unique teaching styles. Likewise, students have their own expectations and learn in their own unique ways. We make every effort to match student and teacher, but sometimes learning methods may not coincide. If this occurs, Office Staff and Department Chairs will help in facilitating changes.

Parental Responsilbility
Parents are responsible for students before and after class. It is required that parents arrive on time for pick up.

Emergency Cards
Emergency cards are kept in the Public Safety Office. Although it is not required, we encourage you to fill one out for each student. You can pick up an emergency card in the Public Safety or FSPA Office.