It is of utmost importance that the Studio SEVEN staff witness a self-motivated, dedicated, hard working individual driven by their personal love of dance, not that of their parents. If a lack of interest/excitement persists in a dancer, a parent/faculty/student conference may be called to identify the child’s goal before the company year begins.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: 

• PAYMENT PLAN: Rising SEVEN families are REQUIRED to have a credit/debit card on file to process automatic payments.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Payments will be automatically deducted via the card on file for 9 consecutive months (September - May)

{Regularly scheduled classes will not be held the month of August and will resume after      Labor Day}

•  COSTUME FEES: Costume fee is dependent on Rising SEVEN Team placement. 

LATE PAYMENT: If payment is not received by the first of each month, a $10.00 late fee will be applied to the account each week until payment is received in full.  NOTE: If a card is declined on the 1st of the month, we will continue to process the payment until it has been received. 

WITHDRAWAL / REFUND: Rising SEVEN members are required to complete a full season. If the withdrawal from the Rising SEVEN Team is chosen due to any circumstance, a refund will not be given.

RISING SEVEN DANCER REHEARSAL ATTIRE:

• Tech Classes = tight fitting dance top and booty shorts or leggings, jazz shoes, hair pulled back.

• Team Rehearsals = tight fitting dance top and booty shorts or leggings, style/class appropriate shoes, hair pulled back.

• Competition Week (Rehearsals taking place the week of competition) = All black dance attire ie:leotard, booty shorts, bra tops, hair pulled back.

ILLNESS POLICY:

• If your child is not feeling well, but is NOT CONTAGIOUS, (no fever within 24 hours, or vomiting), we ask that they attend rehearsals to sit and watch. Please note…they may be asked to occasionally stand in a formation, but otherwise they may sit. (Fever free without the assistance of a fever reducer medication.)

• If a fever is present (within the last 24 hours), throwing up and/or contagious, we ask on behalf of all our dancers that you NOT bring them to class.  Any missed company class will require a private with that particular instructor or an approved assistant.  

• Studio SEVEN must be notified on the day of absence.

COMPETITIONS/CONVENTIONS:

Rising SEVEN Teams will attend up to 4 regional competitions within Oklahoma and surrounding states with the opportunity of attending nationals at the vote of team members' parents. A minimum of 5 members must agree to attend nationals. All travel fees, hotel/food/rental car expenses are at your discretion and done on your own for all out of town events.

The Rising SEVEN Teams will attend 1 convention (Dance Directive.) These opportunities will help dancers grow through learning new styles, different choreography and technique methods from different instructors, building their versatility and choreography comprehension. It is imperative to build strong dancers and continue progression. 

• Regional Competition Fee Estimate (subject to change)- $70-$105 per dancer per group

• Convention Fee Estimate (subject to change)- $90-$375 per dancer per convention

OBLIGATIONS:

Being a member of the Rising SEVEN Team is an honor and commitment. 110% is expected from each member and parent for a successful year. Please make sure you fully understand all requirements and obligations before joining the Studio SEVEN Team.

EXPECTATIONS:

ALL Studio SEVEN members will be treated the same with the same expectations regardless of age. Hard work and discipline will be demanded since joining pre-competitive teams at Studio SEVEN is a choice and an honor.

It is vitally important that Studio SEVEN maintain a healthy competitive environment for our children. This can only be achieved when we have 100% commitment from everyone involved. One's inability to commit will affect all members of the Rising SEVEN. 

Being part of the Rising SEVEN team means working together and honoring the commitments that help the entire team succeed.

ELEVATE TRANSFER STUDENT POLICY:

Any student may transfer into our studio as a Rising SEVEN member with the fulfillment of a private audition if Rising SEVEN Auditions are missed.

HOW DO I STAY INFORMED?

Studio SEVEN is dedicated to sharing as much information with our Studio SEVEN FAMILY as quickly as it is received.

• If you have questions regarding any of the information provided, please email us at:  angela@studiosevends.com  and we will answer your questions as soon as possible.

• Each class will have a BAND group. Please download this all and join your class.

• “Like” us on Facebook for daily news & updates, including weather closings!

• “Follow” us on Instagram @studioSEVENds

• “Follow” us on TikTok @studioSEVENds

• www.StudioSEVENds.com will have pages dedicated to information as well as links to all the social media sites listed above.

• We will also send out regular email correspondence so check often

GENERAL RISING SEVEN TEAM REQUIREMENTS

• Competition classes should take priority over other extracurricular activities. To help families plan ahead, we provide a Year-at-a-Glance calendar at the beginning of the season outlining all important dates and commitments.

  • Families whose dancers participate in school, church, or other activities are encouraged to share this calendar with teachers, coaches, and sponsors so they are aware of Studio Seven’s schedule and competition commitments.

  • Please keep in mind that dancers who are stretched too thin may struggle to balance multiple responsibilities. Because competition teams rely on every dancer, we ask that competition commitments be treated as a priority whenever scheduling conflicts arise. As a team activity, each dancer plays an important role, and an absence can impact the entire group.

• Tardy & Attendance policy: A private lesson (at the expense of dancer/family) with your instructor or an assistant must be set up after you have been tardy or absent to a Rising SEVEN Rehearsal or Rising SEVEN required class (more than 10 minutes late or absent) if deemed necessary by an instructor. While this is meant to help the dancer stay up to date with their choreography and any changes made in the missed rehearsal, it does NOT help them with formations, spacing, transitions, etc so please continue to make class attendance a priority. 

  • Any dancer missing the last rehearsal before a competition WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE with no refund/reimbursement from Studio SEVEN/ dance competition. ALL RISING SEVEN REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY

• All financial obligations must be met promptly and are not optional.

  • LATE FEES WILL APPLY ON OVERDUE ACCOUNTS. ($10 per week. Max $40 per month)

  • Overdue accounts will not be eligible to compete, with no refund/ reimbursement.

• Dancer Placement: Dancers are placed in their routines based on their current ability level, age and learning potential. Placement is not an argumentative issue. ANY NEGATIVE REFERENCES, including phone calls, text messages, emails or social media posts, REFERRING TO RISING SEVEN PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD OR ANYONE ELSE’S WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM STUDIO SEVEN.

• Conversing in a negative manner towards Rising SEVEN members, faculty, Studio SEVEN families, or any other connections with Studio SEVEN will not be tolerated and will be cause for dismissal from Studio SEVEN.

Studio SEVEN’s biggest concern is that your child possesses a personal desire to be involved in our performing arts program. Please thoroughly explain all guidelines and expectations for Rising SEVEN teams to your child, regardless of their age, so that there are no misunderstandings throughout the year.

PRIVATE LESSON GUIDELINES:

All faculty members are available for private lessons on a sign-up basis for solos/duets/trios/etc. Please contact a faculty member to request private lessons. Fees are as follows:

• $35 for half hour for one dancer ($25 per dancer if split with no more than 3 dancers)

• $70 for full hour for one dancer ($40 per dancer if split with no more than 3 dancers)

SOLO/DUET/TRIO REQUIREMENTS:

These dances are open to dancers aged 4 and older.

• $500 Solo fee includes 3 hours of instruction, basic music edit, and choreography. *Additional music editing fees may apply*

• $600 Duet/Trio fee (split between dancers) includes 3 hours of instruction, basic music edit, and choreography. *Additional music editing fees may apply*

• Novice/Recreational divisions - must take the minimum Rising SEVEN requirements with minimal absences. 2 private lessons per month will be required

• Competitive/Advanced division - must take ballet and tech classes weekly with minimal absences and be a part of the SEVEN Society in any capacity. 2 private lessons per month will be required.

SOLO/DUET/TRIO COSTUME & COMPETITION FEES:

• These fees will be due along with Rising SEVEN class costume & competition fees.

• Costume fee will be at parent’s discretion and is dependent on whether the costume is custom made, purchased by dancer, etc.  All costumes must be approved by the instructor.

• $160-$230 Solo competition fee (per competition and subject to change)

• $75-$130per dancer Duet/Trio competition fee (per competition and subject to change)

SOLO/DUET/TRIO COMPETITION FEES WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DRAFTED ON THE 1st, 3 MONTHS BEFORE EACH COMPETITION CHOSEN.  DANCERS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO COMPETE AT EVERY COMPETITION HOWEVER, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT.  

By enrolling in Rising SEVEN Classes at Studio SEVEN, you understand and agree to the terms provided in this policy book. All requirements are MANDATORY, NOT OPTIONAL. This policy book is effective for one session and if it is broken for any reason, all financial commitments must be fulfilled.