Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD - Sch 09-10 & Registration Form

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=100 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Home"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Abo"><U>About Us</U></A></div> <div> <B>Fall Classes & Registration 2009-2010</B></div> <div> <A HREF="summer_camps___classes_2010.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Summ"><U>Summer Camps & Classes 2010</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="class_descriptions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Clas"><U>Class Descriptions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="calendar__newsletter__updates___events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cal"><U>Calendar, Newsletter, Updates & Events</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="pre_school_classes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD PreS"><U>Pre-School Classes</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="show_troupe.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Comp"><U>Show Troupe</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_us___location.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Cont"><U>Contact Us & Location</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="dance_fashions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Empl"><U>Dance Fashions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="employment.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Empl"><U>Employment</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="charitable_giving.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Char"><U>Charitable Giving</U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=455 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="1e182260.jpg" border=0 width="130" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="51be16e0.jpg" border=0 width="225" height="110" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="welcome_to_the_2008_2009_season___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <I><B>WELCOME</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#660099" FACE="Arial" ><B> to the 2009-2010 Season!    </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Classes begin September 8, 2009.  </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="639" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="#schedule_of_classes" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U><B>Schedule of Classes</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="#registration_form_1" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U><B>Registration Form</B></U></A></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="#studio_and_tuition_policies" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U><B>Studio Policies</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="110"><div> <A HREF="#rockin__tots" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U><B>Rockin' Tots</B></U></A></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="119"><div> <A HREF="#tap___tumble" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U><B>Tap & Tumble</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  <A NAME="schedule_of_classes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>2009-2010 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES</B><B>: </B></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>View the Schedule below.</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.thebackstagedancestudio.com/ScheduleofClasses20092010v090809.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.thebackstagedancestudio.com/S"><U><B>CLICK HERE</B></U></A><B> to Download and Print the Schedule in PDF.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>** NEW TUESDAY CLASSES THIS YEAR for AGE 3-4 and ADULTS!! **</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="788" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 564 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="5befb2e0.png" border=0 width="763" height="558" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="registration_form_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>REGISTRATION FORM:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.thebackstagedancestudio.com/RegistrationFormFall20092010Backstage.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.thebackstagedancestudio.com/R"><U><B>CLICK HERE</B></U></A><B> to DOWNLOAD and PRINT the 2009-2010 REGISTRATION FORM.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="studio_and_tuition_policies"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>STUDIO POLICIES:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="10" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="763" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 943 WIDTH="741"><div> <B><U>BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO POLICIES 2009 -2010</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.     TUITION PAYMENTS.</B> Your 1st tuition payment along with a registration fee is due at time of registration.  Tuition payments #2, #3, #4, and #5 are due on the first of October, December, February, and April.  Backstage does not mail out invoices and a $10.00 late fee will be charged after the 7th of each month.  Once a class is taken in any given tuition period, tuition paid is completely non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or class.  Any student who has an outstanding balance will not be permitted to take class until the account is brought back current. For all returned checks, there will be a $30.00 fee.  If a check is returned, the payment must be made by credit card, money order, or cash to bring the account current.  Auto payments are also available (see front desk for form).</div> <bR> <div> <B>2.     CLASS WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY.</B>  Requests for withdrawal for one or more classes must be made by the dancer or parent/guardian on a Withdrawal Form, which can be obtained from the front desk. Upon such withdrawal within the time frame permitted, tuition shall be adjusted accordingly. No refunds shall be made for withdrawals not timely made, and the undersigned parent/guardian shall remain responsible for payment.</div> <bR> <div> <B>3.     RECITAL COSTUMES.</B> Costumes cost approximately $60-$75 each. A minimum deposit of $30 per costume should be paid by October 31, 2009. The balance of the costume amount is due no later than December 15, 2009. Costumes are ordered over the Winter Break. COSTUMES WILL NOT BE ORDERED UNLESS THEY ARE PAID IN FULL BY THE DEADLINE.</div> <bR> <div> <B>4.     RECITAL FEE.</B> A recital fee of $30.00 per student or $35.00 per family will include two recital tickets and must be paid with your April tuition payment.  Recital fees are non-refundable. No tickets may be picked up if there is a balance on your studio account, which includes tuition, store items, or any other miscellaneous charges. Additional tickets may be purchased in May on a first come, first served basis.</div> <bR> <div> <B>5.     MINIMUM ENROLLEMENT.</B> Minimum enrollment is six students per class.  If the minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be canceled or combined with a similar class.</div> <bR> <div> <B>6.     CLASS ETIQUETTE.</B> All students are expected to be on time and properly attired for class. Students who do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted to participate in class.  ALL students must be in proper shoes and attire by the second week of class.  Please visit the studio website for shoe and dress codes for each class (posted August 1, 2009) and plan to shop early!  Students are expected to behave properly at all times. Gross misconduct will not be tolerated.</div> <bR> <div> <B>7.     VISITING DAYS.</B> Visiting Days will be held twice yearly so that parents may observe their child's progress. Notices will be sent home specifying these dates and times. Please make every effort to attend these two days at the studio. No visitors are permitted in classrooms at any other time unless the instructor gives special permission.</div> <bR> <div> <B>8.     ABSENCES. </B>Always call the studio before class starts whenever any absence is necessary. Absences must be made up within one month, as there are REFUNDS ARE NOT GIVEN FOR MISSED CLASSES.</div> <bR> <div> <B>9.     INCLEMENT WEATHER. </B> In case of bad weather conditions, please call the studio for cancellation information. We do not follow Howard County school closings. In any case, please do not feel obligated to travel to class if you are uncomfortable with the weather conditions.</div> <bR> <div> <B>10.     EARLY DROP-OFF & LATE PICK-UP.</B> Students are not to be dropped off at the studio any earlier than 15 minutes prior to their first class of the day, and must be picked up no later than 15 minutes following the conclusion of their final class of the day. A fee of $10.00 will be assessed for every 15 minutes, or portion thereof for drop-offs earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the student's first class of the day, and for any pick-ups later than 15 minutes following the end of the student's last class of the day. This does not apply to students waiting for their student siblings to finish their last class of the day.</div> <bR> <div> <B>11.     SIBLINGS.</B> For liability reasons, persons under the age of 18 who are not attending class at Backstage on a given day are not permitted to be left in the studio without a parent or guardian while a sibling is in class.</div> <bR> <div> <B>12.     PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOGRAPHS.</B> I give Backstage Dance Studio permission to use my child's photograph for purposes of promoting the dance studio and its camps.</div> <bR> <div> <B>13.     WAIVER & RELEASE OF CLAIMS.</B> Parent/Guardian and dancer recognize the risk of injury inherent in any dance program. Parent/Guardian acknowledges that the dancer is participating upon his/her express agreement that injury may occur and agrees to release Backstage Dance Studio, its employees, directors, and volunteers from any and all liability relating to such an incident.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="rockin__tots"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="527" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 295 ><NOBR><div> <B>ROCKIN' TOTS:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="394c4fa0.jpg" border=0 width="196" height="250" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="20" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="295"><bR> <bR> <div> <B>Ages 2-3</B></div> <bR> <div> Rockin' Tots is a program designed for 2 and 3 year olds to experience the dance studio atmosphere while having the freedom to express their creativity through songs, rhythm, props and movement.</div> <bR> <div> Young dancers are surrounded by music, mirrors, and barres - the same setting that will one day become a familiar place should they continue their dance education.</div> <bR> <div> 40-Minute Rockin' Tots classes are set in a relaxed atmosphere where fun is the #1 priority!</div> <bR> <div> <B>Reserve Your Spot Today!</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="tap___tumble"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="454" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <B>TAP & TUMBLE:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="39292940.jpg" border=0 width="146" height="148" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="20" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="280"><div> <B>Ages 3-4</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>THIS FUN CLASS IS PERFECT FOR THE CHILD WHO WANTS TO DO IT ALL!   </B></div> <bR> <div> Tap & Tumble is designed for 3 and 4 year olds.  The 40-minute class will move them thru tap, warm-up and tumble.  Always a mix... always a variety.  A sure pleaser for all pre-schoolers!</div> <bR> <div> <B>Reserve Your Spot Today!</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <A HREF="fall_classes___registration_2009_2010_m.htm" TITLE="Backstage Dance Studio Columbia MD Sch "><U>Back to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Backstage Dance Studio... your Dance Studio in Howard County.</B></div> <div> <B>Looking for Summer Dance Camps in Howard County?  You've come to the right place!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=25 BGCOLOR="#660099" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Professionalism, Quality, Experience  ... 410.312.0900</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>