LOTUS DANCE ACADEMY
Our Performing Dance Company participates in many recitals throughout the performance season (September through August) and are featured in our annual Lotus Dance Academy Recital.
These dancers will have opportunities to dance in special event performances and solo routines.
Requirements:
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Participation in the dance season from September through August
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Annual costume purchase
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Attendance at performances
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Attendance at Annual Recital
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Attendance at the Annual Lotus Dance Academy photo shoot
Benefits:
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10% off same technique class within the week
Competitions provide dancers with the opportunities to showcase their talents, gain performance experienced, and receive feedback from industry professionals. Your dancer will build their technique and artistry, develop discipline, and build confidence.
Requirements:
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Participation in the dance season from September through August
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Attendance at performances
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Attendance at Annual Recital
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Attendance at the Annual Lotus Dance Academy photo shoot
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Attendance in the same technique class twice per week in addition to their competition rehearsal
Benefits:
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Opportunity to win awards and scholarships to further their dance education
First Day:
Welcome to The Lotus Dance Academy! We encourage you to come try the technique class you are interested in free of charge, so we can determine if that class will be the best fit for your dancer. If you would like to try multiple classes, there will be a $20 drop in fee per class (up to 5 classes).
Have your dancer come dressed in appropriate dance attire, hair pulled back, and with a water bottle. Prior to participation we require a completed online waiver that can be found below. The Lotus Dance Academy is a youth-based dance program for children ages 2 - 17.
Registration Requirements:
Registration is completed in person at The Lotus Studio. You must select which Lotus Dance Academy program you would like your dancer to participate in. An annual family registration fee of $60.00 will be due at time of registration each year. If you are registering during our performance season (September through May) the total fee will be $60, and a $30 registration fee if registering for the first time during our summer season (June through August).
Dress Code:
Proper dance technique is our focus, and we ask that our dancers follow dress code to allow us to safely instruct them.
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Ballet, Intro to Dance - Leotard, tights, optional skirt, ballet shoes, hair in bun
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Acrobatics - Leotard or fitted exercise clothes, clean bare feet, hair pulled back
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Hip Hop - Comfortable dance clothes, LDA recommended hip hop shoes
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Contemporary, Jazz, Pom - Comfortable dance clothes, appropriate shoes, hair pulled back
Class Viewing & Photograph/ Video:
We have viewing windows to our studios A & B and can provide a Zoom link to view studio C upon request. We ask that viewing family is not loud or disruptive to the class or lobby areas. Please note some of our dancers are not comfortable with having pictures or videos taken and do not have a photograph release form on file. We ask that you please respect all families by not taking photos or videos of any dance classes.
Late Pick Up:
We ask that your dancer is picked up within 10 minutes after class has ended. There will be a fee of $1/min if your dancer is not picked up. If an emergency occurs please give us a call or text at 503-302-5020. For the safety of your child if you plan to have a person who is not listed on your waiver pick up your child please try to let us know ahead of time.
Make-up Class:
There are no refunds or credits for missed classes. Dancers are allowed to attend a different class than their regularly scheduled class (of the same class types and level) as a make-up day. You are required to let us know ahead of time due to class capacity. If you would like to participate in additional practice, please contact The Lotus Studio to schedule private lessons.
Announcements:
Our primary form of communication is through email and our website. Please check your email regularly and feel free to call or email with questions at 503-302-5020 and Marci@the-lotus-studio.com.
General Studio Rules:
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Water only & no food in studio spaces
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No street shoes on studio floors
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No gum
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No acro or horseplay in studio hallways or lobby area
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Siblings are welcome to wait in lobby area, but must be watched at all times by a parent
The Lotus Dance Academy
Class Descriptions & Schedule
Below are descriptions of each class currently offered. Please contact us with any questions and come in to try a class today!
2024 - 2025
Lotus Dance Academy Class Schedule
Monday
4:30 - 5:30 pm Ballet 4+
5:30 - 6:30 pm Acrobatics 4+
5:30 - 6:45 pm Hip Hop 8+
6:45 - 8:00 pm Contemporary 8+
Tuesday
4:45 - 5:30 pm Intro to Dance 2+
5:30 - 6:30 pm Jazz 4+
5:30 - 6:30 pm Acrobatics 4+ (waitlist)
6:30 - 7:45 pm Acrobatics 8+ (waitlist)
Thursday
4:45 - 5:30 pm Intro to Dance 2+
5:30 - 6:30 pm Jazz 4+
5:30 - 6:30 pm Acrobatics 4+ (waitlist)
6:30 - 7:45 pm Acrobatics 8+ (waitlist)
Friday
Reserved for private lessons, solo performers, competition team rehearsal and Birthday Parties
Wednesday
4:30 - 5:30 pm Ballet 4+
4:30 - 5:30 pm Hip Hop 4+
5:30 - 6:45 pm Hip Hop 8+
6:45 - 8:00 pm Contemporary 8+
Saturday
Reserved for private lessons, solo performers, competition team rehearsal and Birthday Parties
Dance Tuition Rates & Policies
Monthly Tuition Rates:
Monthly dance tuition rates are based on the duration of the class and the number of classes taken per week. If your dancer is registered for the same technique class twice a week you will receive a 10% discount on the second class.
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45 minute class once a week= $65.00 per month
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60 minute class once a week= $70.00 per month
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75 minute class once a week= $80.00 per month
Private Sessions/ 60-minute class= $75 per hour/per person
Refund & Cancellation Policy:
The Lotus Dance Academy requires a written 30-day notice of cancellation or pause in classes prior to stopping. There are no refunds for dance tuition. You will be responsible for tuition until the 30 day time frame is complete from the billing cycle which is the 5th of each month.
If your dancer is a 'Performer' with The Lotus Studio and you are dropping within the dance performance season (September - August) you will be responsible for a $100.00 drop fee.
We require a card on file for monthly tuition. If you wish to use a different form of payment you must make that payment before the 5th of the month otherwise the card on file will be used for payment.
There are additional fees up to $75.00 for late, declined, or returned payments.
Any and all payments with a card will require an additional 4% fee. To avoid fees, we recommend cash or checks made payable to
The Lotus Studio.
All merchandise sales are final.
We do not pro-rate or refund for costumes. All costume sales are final.
We do not refund for our annual registration fee.