Dress Code and Policies
Studio Dress Code Information
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Comfortable clothing and bare feet.
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Fundamental
- Nimbly Dancewear Ordering Site
- Ballet Skirts are available for purchase at the Studio
- Jazz and Tap students may wear any plain black leggings (no embellishments).
Beginning
- Nimbly Dancewear Ordering Site
- Ballet Skirts are available for purchase at the Studio
- Jazz and Tap students may wear any plain black leggings (no embellishments).
Intermediate, Advanced, and Intensive
Intermediate**, Advanced, and Intensive Students:
Discount Dance Supply Ordering Site or Ballera (by appointment only)
- Ballet Slippers: Bloch split sole Pink leather Ballet Slippers
- Tap Shoes: Black full sole Capezio or Black Bloch Jazz Tap shoe (tie style)
- Jazz shoes: Tie or slip on split sole black Jazz Shoes (no sneaker style)
- Leotard: Any style black leotard. No embellishments.
- Tights: Capezio Convertible Tights (color: ballet pink)
- Ballet Skirt available for purchase at the Studio
- Tap, Jazz, and Modern students may wear plain black leggings (no embellishments).
**Students in the Intermediate Level may also order through the Nimbly Dancewear Ordering Site
Studio Policies
In order to facilitate the best possible learning environment for all students, the following guidelines are to be observed and followed:
List of Services
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Terms of StudyList Item 1
The 2025–2026 dance year includes two; 15-week semesters
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Consistent attendance is essential for individual and class progress.
• Make-up classes are available for excused absences if the Studio is notified prior to the missed class.
• All make-ups must be completed within the same semester. Private make-up classes are not available.
• Tuition will not be refunded or prorated for missed or dropped classes.
• For medical absences, a signed doctor’s note is required to receive tuition credit.
• More than three consecutive unexcused absences may result in removal from the class without a refund.
WEATHER CLOSINGS
In case of severe weather, class cancellations will be posted via:
• WTMJ-TV 4 Snow Closings
• Studio website
• Studio Facebook page
• General email notification
PARENT VISITING WEEK
Parents are invited to observe their dancer’s final class of the Fall Semester.
A full Visiting Week schedule will be posted on the website as the date approaches.
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General Studio InformationList Item 2
• Address instructors as “Miss” followed by their first name
• No gum chewing in class
• Follow the 2025–2026 Dress Code
• Disruptive behavior may result in dismissal without refund
• Students arriving more than 10 minutes late without notice may be asked to observe only
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Class Placement
Our curriculum follows a graded structure, designed for progressive development at all skill levels.
• Continuing students are evaluated annually for appropriate placement.
• New students must attend an evaluation for class placement.
• All classes meet once weekly, so select one time slot per discipline.
• Final placement decisions are made by the instructor.
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Communication & Social MediaList Item 3
The Studio maintains an official:
- Public Website
- Public Facebook Page
- Closed Facebook Group
- Closed Instagram Page
The Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance, Ltd. maintains a public Website and Facebook page for dissemination of business information and general communications.
In addition to the forward facing public pages, the Studio also maintains closed Facebook and Instagram pages. We routinely use the closed sites as a mode of communication for specific information relevant to current students and their families.
Our public pages will share interesting and relevant news stories about the Studio as well. As part of those types of communications, we may utilize both the public facing and/or closed sites to feature events sponsored by or involving official Studio participation, students, staff and alumni.
These communication channels may include pictures of the event including images, and/or names of participant students. It is the Studio’s policy that at no time will we use a student image in any open social media site or for other commercial purposes where prior authorization has been withheld.
Further, no person or organization not affiliated with the Studio may use, copy, alter or modify any photograph for any reason without the express advance written consent of the Studio and the parent(s) involved.
We encourage you to join the Studio’s Facebook and Instagram pages as we use this to post periodic notices and Studio news throughout the year.
The Studio’s Facebook and Instagram group is administered internally by Miss Holly (Heard) and Miss Ella Kempen.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Studio’s Facebook or Instagram group, you may do so by clicking the ‘Join’ button on the Studio Facebook or Instagram page(s).
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Spring Dance ProgramList Item 4
It is our belief that performing is a very important part of the students’ formal dance training.
Each spring at the conclusion of the second semester, the Studio presents a program in which the students have the opportunity to participate.
On alternating years, we hold a full Dance Concert and the following spring it is the “Lights & Tights” Program. The Dance Concert is a costumed production with a planned theme and scenery, whereas the “Lights & Tights” Program is not a fully costumed production, nor does it have a planned theme or scenery. In this program students generally perform in their regular classroom attire.
Each program is held at the Sussex Hamilton Fine Arts Center and is open for the public to view.
This year’s performances will be the “Lights and Tights” Program.
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Tuition Information
Tuition is payable before the semester begins.
Should we find it necessary to send additional monthly statements for unpaid tuition amounts, late payment fees of $10.00 will be added on each statement cycle.
As has been the case in the past, a 10% discount on tuition will be given to families with two or more children enrolled.
Tuition is non-refundable except in the event of a serious illness or injury. Requests for a refund must be made in writing to the Studio Director and an originally signed doctor’s certificate of inability to continue class must accompany the request. Credits or refunds are not granted for any other reason.
Mailing Address:
Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance, Ltd.
P.O. Box 171
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Ballet Punch Cards
Intermediate/Advanced and Intensive Ballet/Pointe students are encouraged to attend multiple classes weekly.
• Additional classes may be purchased using a discounted Class Punch Card
• Punch Cards are not valid for Variations classes
• Unused punches are non-refundable and expire at the end of the Spring 2026 Semester
