Welcome!
The NC School of Performing Arts was established to provide the highest caliber of
dance, theatre and music education in the Jacksonville area. Offering excellent instruction
at all levels, NCSOA desires to equip its students with the necessary training needed
whether they have professional aspirations or just desire personal development.
Registration
There is a NON-REFUNDABLE, annual registration fee of $25.00 per student. This fee
is never prorated, regardless of date of enrollment. Registration fee and one month’s
tuition is required to register. Classes lacking a minimum number of students are subject
to cancellation.
Payment Policies
TUITION BILLING: Tuition is billed on the 5th of every month. Monthly tuition has
been set to average holidays, performance dates and four/five week months and is
therefore charged equally each month. Tuition is not prorated due to student absences. If
you wish to withdraw your student and discontinue billing, withdrawal must be submitted
in writing to NCSOA at least 30 days prior to effective date of withdrawal. This allows
NCSOA a reasonable amount of time to make known and fill the upcoming available space
in the class You will be held responsible for all tuition and fees due if proper withdrawal
has not been submitted, even if a student/parent chooses to discontinue attending class.
Students who temporarily withdraw from a class intending to return, take the risk of losing
their space in the class and will be charged a $20 re-enrollment fee.
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Monthly ACH draft from a checking account.
2. Check or Cash for a semester. When using the semester payment option you must
include the payments for the fees that would have been drafted. (costume dep, costume
balance, & production fee) There is a $25.00 service fee on any payment returned to
NCSOA as insufficient funds.
Class Attendance
Attendance is each student’s responsibility. No refunds are given for missed classes.
Classes falling on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter weekend may be made up as a
missed class, there is no prorating. Frequent tardiness and absences to a performing class
cannot be tolerated in fairness to the instructor and the students. You may forfeit your
position in class and your tuition.
MAKE UP POLICY: Only 3 make up per semester are allowed. It is the parent’s
responsibility to schedule a make up with the office staff.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
NCSOA will be closed if weather is dangerous. If the weather is questionable, call the
studio for closing info. We do not follow any particular school district closings. There are
NO MAKE UPS due to bad weather closings.
DANCE ATTIRE:
Proper dance attire is required in all youth classes ages 5-up. Adherence to dress code is
mandatory. Tights must be worn in all classes with the exception of hip hop and tap.
PRE-DANCE:
Girls-Any color leotard, any color tights and pink ballet shoes
AGES 5 AND UP:
Please refer to our dress code for details (available in our lobby & website www.
ncchoolofperformingarts.com) with the exception of tumbling. Tumblers may wear shorts
and T-shirts or dancewear.
Studio/Facility
Please be respectful of our facility. No food or drink is allowed in our dance studios or in
our front lobby. Eating and drinking is permitted in our student lounge and waiting area,
however each person is responsible for cleaning and disposing of their waste. Students
may not leave their belongings in the front lobby, please take personal items to the waiting
area in the back. No one is permitted in a studio room unless they are partaking in a dance
class. Please do not allow younger siblings to play in an empty studio.
Class Observation
Parents will be notified when there are designated observation days.
Performances and Costumes
Performance is considered an integral part of a student’s training. Known conflicts with a
performance date should be communicated in writing to the teacher as soon as possible as
this will affect the performance. Some classes will be chosen to perform in a local mall or
community show. Costumes will consist of matching leotards, dance pants, shirts or
inexpensive homemade combination and accessories.
Video Cameras are prohibited. Please do not bring flash or video camera to the auditorium
We have a professional videographer; DVD’s/tapes can be purchased. You are welcome to
bring cameras the night of the dress rehearsal.
The NC School of Performing Arts was established to provide the highest caliber of
dance, theatre and music education in the Jacksonville area. Offering excellent instruction
at all levels, NCSOA desires to equip its students with the necessary training needed
whether they have professional aspirations or just desire personal development.
Registration
There is a NON-REFUNDABLE, annual registration fee of $25.00 per student. This fee
is never prorated, regardless of date of enrollment. Registration fee and one month’s
tuition is required to register. Classes lacking a minimum number of students are subject
to cancellation.
Payment Policies
TUITION BILLING: Tuition is billed on the 5th of every month. Monthly tuition has
been set to average holidays, performance dates and four/five week months and is
therefore charged equally each month. Tuition is not prorated due to student absences. If
you wish to withdraw your student and discontinue billing, withdrawal must be submitted
in writing to NCSOA at least 30 days prior to effective date of withdrawal. This allows
NCSOA a reasonable amount of time to make known and fill the upcoming available space
in the class You will be held responsible for all tuition and fees due if proper withdrawal
has not been submitted, even if a student/parent chooses to discontinue attending class.
Students who temporarily withdraw from a class intending to return, take the risk of losing
their space in the class and will be charged a $20 re-enrollment fee.
TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Monthly ACH draft from a checking account.
2. Check or Cash for a semester. When using the semester payment option you must
include the payments for the fees that would have been drafted. (costume dep, costume
balance, & production fee) There is a $25.00 service fee on any payment returned to
NCSOA as insufficient funds.
Class Attendance
Attendance is each student’s responsibility. No refunds are given for missed classes.
Classes falling on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter weekend may be made up as a
missed class, there is no prorating. Frequent tardiness and absences to a performing class
cannot be tolerated in fairness to the instructor and the students. You may forfeit your
position in class and your tuition.
MAKE UP POLICY: Only 3 make up per semester are allowed. It is the parent’s
responsibility to schedule a make up with the office staff.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
NCSOA will be closed if weather is dangerous. If the weather is questionable, call the
studio for closing info. We do not follow any particular school district closings. There are
NO MAKE UPS due to bad weather closings.
DANCE ATTIRE:
Proper dance attire is required in all youth classes ages 5-up. Adherence to dress code is
mandatory. Tights must be worn in all classes with the exception of hip hop and tap.
PRE-DANCE:
Girls-Any color leotard, any color tights and pink ballet shoes
AGES 5 AND UP:
Please refer to our dress code for details (available in our lobby & website www.
ncchoolofperformingarts.com) with the exception of tumbling. Tumblers may wear shorts
and T-shirts or dancewear.
Studio/Facility
Please be respectful of our facility. No food or drink is allowed in our dance studios or in
our front lobby. Eating and drinking is permitted in our student lounge and waiting area,
however each person is responsible for cleaning and disposing of their waste. Students
may not leave their belongings in the front lobby, please take personal items to the waiting
area in the back. No one is permitted in a studio room unless they are partaking in a dance
class. Please do not allow younger siblings to play in an empty studio.
Class Observation
Parents will be notified when there are designated observation days.
Performances and Costumes
Performance is considered an integral part of a student’s training. Known conflicts with a
performance date should be communicated in writing to the teacher as soon as possible as
this will affect the performance. Some classes will be chosen to perform in a local mall or
community show. Costumes will consist of matching leotards, dance pants, shirts or
inexpensive homemade combination and accessories.
Video Cameras are prohibited. Please do not bring flash or video camera to the auditorium
We have a professional videographer; DVD’s/tapes can be purchased. You are welcome to
bring cameras the night of the dress rehearsal.
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