WELCOME  to the Magic of FOCUS Dance Center for the Performing Arts, where our “FOCUS” is on inspiring students and athletes of all ages and levels in the pure fun and artistry of dance performance and fitness. 

S24 FOCUS Information and Policies Agreement

The following are important policies. Please read all points.By registering and enrolling, you are agreeing to  these information and policies.

Universal Classes:

For the beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancer. Providing ongoing weekly growth in technique and performance abilities in all styles of dance, ages, 2.5 to 102. Classes are designed for fitness, dance technique/performance, teambuilding, confidence, posture, positive social skills, refined listening skills, mental and physical stamina, discipline, goal setting and achieving, as well as new friendships. 

Students are challenged for advancement with assessments that advance them through three rankings (Example: 1A, 1B, and 1C etc.) within each training level as well as the ability to graduate to more advanced levels when ready. Assessments are always available upon request throughout the year.

Performance Classes: 

Students enrolled in Universal Performance classes are required to participate in the Concert Series June 12, 2027 as an important aspect of the full uninterrupted class experience.

Participation in the performance class includes required costume fee ($149 + tax per performance class) and participation fee ($125 per student).  We will charge your card on file for the Concert fees upon enrollment.

You are committed to remaining enrolled for the full month of June. Classes immediately resume as normal after the Concert that following Monday. Students who join a class after April 1st will need to be assessed and approved to participate in the Concert Series

There may be some additional costs associated with the performance, i.e. accessories for costumes, and basic makeup. Specific Stage Makeup and Hairstyle guidelines are required for all dancers performing in the Concert. 

Optional costs may include reserved seating, professional photos, USB of performance, flowers etc.

Competitive Dance Programs:

FOCUS offers an award winning Company Program for the Intermediate and Advanced dancer, a Stargazer program for the beginner/Intermediate dancer and Club FOCUS for the beginner/intermediate wanting to get started in the competing world of dance.

Communications:

My Account.  Our Portal located on our website, focusdancecenter.com, is what parents use to enroll in classes, pay tuition, update card information, add siblings, etc! 

Email. FOCUS Talk is a bi-weekly e-mail that we send to all FOCUS clients. It is our main form of communication with valuable ongoing information, reminders, promotions, Holiday closures and important time-sensitive information throughout the season.  Be sure you provide us with your e-mail address and make sure FOCUS Talk does not end up in your junk mail.

 

Follow us: Instagram @focus_dance_center, Tik Tok @focus_dance_center to be informed and aware. And check us out on Facebook https://focusdancecenter.Facebook

 

  • FOCUS Dance Center has my permission to use my or my child(ren)’s photograph publicly to promote Itself. I understand that the images may be used in print publications, on-line publications, presentations, websites, and social media platforms. I also understand that no royalty fee or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use.

 

Universal Tuition Policy:

A non-refundable $75 (or $125 per family if enrolled at the same time) registration fee per dancer is applied at time of registration, and when reactivating your account. Tuition received after the 5th of the month will result in a $25.00 late fee. 

Approved special circumstance refunds are accompanied by a $25.00 processing fee.

Tuition is due regardless of attendance in class.There will be no refunds for missed classes.

Cancellation Policy:

Clients are responsible for the tuition until they withdraw from the class. You may email to request an add/drop at any time. Your class is not dropped until you receive a confirmation email. Withdrawals will not be accepted over the phone.

 

Families must give a 30-day written notice if you choose to withdraw from FOCUS. If a dancer takes a break (and chooses not to stay enrolled) and returns at a later date, you are required to re-activate and pay the $75.00 reactivation fee. All withdrawal requests must be emailed to connect@focusdance.com

All Drop-ins are non refundable. Privates:

If you need to cancel or reschedule your private lesson please email connect@focusdance.com at least 24 hours prior to the lesson. If you don’t show up for your lesson or give less than 24 hours notice, you will receive ‘one’ grace notice. Upon the 2nd time there is a NO SHOW or late cancellation, you will be charged by the office for the private lesson without crediting with the exception of an emergency situation.

Make-up policy:

  • Limited make-up policy: all make-ups require a doctor’s note 
  • Approved Make-ups apply to active students only.
  • Once an account is made inactive, all makeups become invalid.
  • All other breaks will not receive a voucher.
  • Holiday-Vouchers (see important dates) cannot be applied to tuition.
  • Students with poor attendance may be required to take private lessons to learn missed material.

STUDENT/PARENT EXPECTATIONS

Students:

  • Arrive 5 minutes before the designated class time, ready to dance.  Students 15 or more minutes late, they may not be allowed into the class or be asked to sit and watch for their own safety.
  • Instruction begins 5 minutes into each class and instruction ends on the hour or half hour depending on when class is scheduled.
  • Adhere to the FOCUS Dress Code as stated in this document. For safety reasons, dancers without proper attire will not be able to participate.
  • Upon registering you must purchase the required attire for the style you are enrolling in.
  • When showing up to your first class please see the front desk for approval of required attire. 
  • We recommend you write the dancer’s name inside all dance attire and shoes.
  • Hair in bun required for all ballet classes, alll other classes, hair must be secured away from face.
  • During class, dancers may ask instructors questions and for permission to use the restroom.  All other talking is inappropriate. 
  • All parents and dancers are responsible to uphold and defend the good name and reputation of FOCUS Dance Center, whether in person, by phone, email, social media, etc. I understand FOCUS has a strict policy for any dancer or parent disrespecting the Studio, the Program, another dancer, or an Instructor (whether in-person, by phone, email, social media, etc.).
  • Disruptive behavior will result in temporary or permanent loss of class participation privileges.
  • No food, drinks, candies, or gum is allowed in the dance rooms or down the hallway.  Closed water bottles are acceptable and encouraged.  All food must be eaten in the study area or outside.  No cell phone nor smart watches are used during class.  Please keep all cell phones on vibrate and in your dance bag.

Parents:

Do not interrupt classes to speak with instructors before or after class, contact the office to make an appointment to speak with the instructor. Contact the FOCUS Dance Center office with any questions or concerns you may have regarding our instructors, classes, or placement.  

FOCUS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes at their sole discretion.

Registration in a new class beginning may take up to 7 days.

The front office doors are locked promptly at the end of office business hours.  All dancers still have the ability to exit from any exterior door after hours. No one will be able to enter without assistance.

Dancers need to go to the restroom before class. Parents of Tiny dancer classes, please stay in the building during their class time to assist them if they need to use the restroom.  If a  dancer under the age of 7 needs to use the restroom, a member of our office staff will escort them to the restroom if their parent is not available.

Parents are allowed to watch the class in the hallway at the studio window for the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes of class only. Please use the monitors in the front lobby to watch the entire class. There are no parents allowed in the classrooms at any time.

Parents are responsible to come on time at the end of classes to pick up their child. Any child under the age of 7 will be walked to the front desk by the instructor to wait for your arrival. Anyone over the age of 7, parents are responsible to be here on time to pick up their child. The office / instructors are NOT responsible for your child once class has ended. Note: if you know ahead that you will be late, please phone the office.

Please keep the hallways clear.  No Strollers are allowed in the hallways per Fire Marshall rules.

Lost & found baskets are located in each dance room. The lost items are held for one month then taken to a local charity. 

FOCUS DANCE CENTER REQUIRED DRESS CODE

  • All dress code is available for purchase in the FOCUS lobby to ensure required dress code. Student attire must be approved at the front desk before attending class. Dress code is part of class curriculum. Improper dress code will affect your student’s placement during assessments.
  • Students not in the required dress code may be asked to sit and take notes.
  • Warm-up attire is at the discretion of the instructor.
  • No Jewelry 
  • For Pre-Ballet levels and higher…In dance, tights are considered underwear. It is distracting from the dancers' lines to see underwear.

Note: Please be aware that our class shoes and tights’ dress code will also be required and worn for Showcases and performances.

 

Pre-Primary/Primary-A/Primary-B/Primary-C/Ballet

  • Girls
    • Hair: in a bun
    • Leotard and Ballet Skirt: FOCUS/ABT required colors and styles sold exclusively at The FIT *no tie around skirts / the color needs to match exactly
    • A warmup sweater (sold exclusively at The FIT) may be worn during the warmup section of class ONLY
    • Tights: Capezio Ballet Pink #1916C 
    • Ballet Shoes: Light Pink Canvas split sole Hanami #2037C (Child) or Hanami #2037W (Adult)
    • No sports bras or bra straps to be shown in Ballet classes.
  • Boys
    • Plain white T-Shirt, black jazz pants, joggers or shorts. See ballet dress code for shoes.
    • Black canvas split sole (Buy either style below): 
      • Hanami #2037C (Child) or Hanami #2037 (Adult)

Jr Tap/Tap

  • Girls
    • Hair: In a bun or ponytail. Must be pulled back from fack
    • Top: Solid colored tight fitting active/dancewear top / leotard. No street clothes
    • Bottom: Athletic/activewear leggings, Athletic Joggers, or Studio Pants. No Street Clothes
    • Shoes: Capezio Cadence #CG19C (child) or Capezio Cadence #CG19 (adult)*
  • Boys
    • Solid colored T-Shirt, black basketball shorts, joggers or sweats Tap/Jazz/MT/Lyrical/T & T/Tumbling see dress code for shoes The FIT (@ FDC)
    • Shoes: Capezio Cadence #CG19C (child) or Capezio Cadence #CG19 (adult)*

*If the lace up is too big, purchase the Mary Jane Capezio #3800 (child) in black leather (NOT patent)*

 

Jr. Jazz/Jazz/Lyrical/Turns & Tech/Musical Theater 

  • Girls
    • Hair: In a bun or ponytail. Must be pulled back from face.
    • Top: Solid colored tight fitting active/dancewear top/leotard. No Street clothes
    • Bottom: Athletic/activewear leggings, Studio Pants, or Bike shorts. No street clothes or jeans
    • Shoes: E-Series Jazz Slip Ons  #EJ2C (child) or E-Series Jazz Slip Ons #EJ2 (adult)
  • Boys
    • Solid colored T-Shirt, black basketball shorts, joggers or sweats Tap/Jazz/MT/Lyrical/T & T/Tumbling see dress code for shoes The FIT (@ FDC)
    • Shoes: E-Series Jazz Slip Ons  #EJ2C (child) or E-Series Jazz Slip Ons #EJ2 (adult)

Jazz/ Musical Theatre (Black) Lyrical (Tan) Turns and Tech (Tan or Black)

 

Jump Start/Jr. Hip-Hop/Hip-Hop/K-Pop 

  • Girls
    • Hair: In a bun or ponytail. Hair must be pulled back from face
    • Top: Loose and/or activewear tops
    • Bottom: Athletic joggers, sweat pants, or basketball shorts…..NO JEANS
    • Shoes: Low Top Black & White Converse style sneakers sold at The FIT @ FOCUS
  • Boys
    • Solid colored T-Shirt, black basketball shorts, joggers or sweats Tap/Jazz/MT/Lyrical/T & T/Tumbling see dress code for shoes The FIT (@ FDC)
    • Shoes: Low Top Black & White Converse style sneakers sold at The FIT @ FOCUS

 

Tumbling/Acro/Stretch and Conditioning

  • Girls
    • Hairstyle: In a bun or ponytail. Hair must be pulled back from face
    • Top: Solid colored tight fitting active/dancewear top / leotard - No loose fitting tops
    • Bottom: Athletic/activewear leggings, Studio Pants, or Bike shorts
    • Shoes: Capezio Nude Turning Point #H063C (child) or Capezio Nude Turning Point #H063W (adult)
  • Boys
    • Solid colored T-Shirt, black basketball shorts, joggers or sweats Tap/Jazz/MT/Lyrical/T & T/Tumbling see dress code for shoes The FIT (@ FDC)
    • Shoes: Capezio Nude Turning Point #H063C (child) or Capezio Nude Turning Point #H063W (adult)

For your convenience,

“The FIT” RETAIL STORE IN THE LOBBY OF FOCUS CARRIES ALL REQUIRED DRESS CODE ATTIRE! Thank you in advance for supporting our business. The FIT provides all dancewear and activewear needs including: tights, leotards, leggings, dance shoes, training tools, FOCUS gear and MUCH more

 

Important Dates 26’- 27’

 

ON BREAK - Labor Day

Monday, September 7, 2026 - (Vouchers given to Monday Classes)

Classes Resume - Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

STARGAZER ASSESSMENT

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

OPEN - Columbus Day

Monday, October 12th, 2026

OPEN - Wear Your Halloween Costume to class

Monday, October 26th - Saturday, October 31st 2026

ON BREAK - Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 23rd - Sunday, November, 29th 2026 (Vouchers given)

Classes Resume - November 30th, 2026

In-Class Holiday Showcase

December 14th - December 19th, 2026

ON BREAK - Winter Break

Monday, December 21st - January 3rd, 2027 (No Vouchers)

Classes Resume - January 4th, 2027

OPEN - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 18th, 2027

OPEN - President's Day

Monday, February 15th, 2027

ON BREAK - Spring Break

Friday, March 26th - Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Vouchers given to Friday / Saturday classes)

Classes Resume - Monday, March 29th, 2027

Tech Rehearsal

Friday, May 21st, 2027 -  Thursday, May 27th, 2027

ON BREAK - Memorial Day

Monday, May 31st, 2027 (Voucher given to Monday Class Only)

Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, June 5th, 2027 - Friday, June 11th, 2027

FOCUS Spring Concert Series

Saturday, June 12th, 2027

Assessment Presentation Week (LEVEL UP CEREMONY!)

Monday, June 21st - June 26th, 2027

ON BREAK - Fourth of July

Saturday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 4th, 2027 (Vouchers given Saturday classes)

Classes Resume - Monday, July 5th, 2027

End of Summer Break 

Monday, July 26th - Sunday, August 8th, 2027

Classes resume Monday, August 9th, 2027

New Season Begins (S25)

Monday, August 9th, 2027

FOCUS BUILDING YOUTH CHARITY

FOCUS is now uniting as a Philanthropy Family with the FOCUS Building Youth Charity.

We are pulling our resources together as a team and just imagine if every FOCUS Family could unite in providing $5.00 or more monthly tax-deductible donation to FOCUS Building Youth, we can succeed in gifting a minimum of 25 of our low income neighbors, schoolmates, and friends with one dance/fitness class per week for a year!

Contribute more if you are able, and we could reach that gifting goal even sooner, and share not just the love of dance arts, but the love and pride of our FOCUS Family united and strong as a giving community greater than ourselves. This will work if we all OPT IN! Help make a difference to the children in our community who don’t have the resources available. 

Use the QR Code below and get started being part of our FOCUS philanthropy Family TODAY!

 

To Applicants:

FOCUS Building Youth Charity is reaching out to encourage families who do not have the resources available in our community and surrounding communities to apply to receive free classes through FOCUS Building Youth Charity at FOCUS Dance Center. Aid Assistance Application below: