Policies 2026-27

Withdrawal

If a student wishes to discontinue classes, notice must be given to the studio (via email: cori@mackavenuedancecenter.com) by the 15th of the PREVIOUS month to avoid further billing. Phone calls, phone messages, or verbal notice are not accepted as a form of withdrawal. Payment drafts will continue until the studio is notified via email that a student is discontinuing. There are NO refunds given for discontinued classes or missed classes.

Drop fee: $25

Attendance Policy and Makeup classes

Students are expected to attend every class and to arrive on time. Progress in class depends upon the student’s regular attendance and consistent class participation. Important warm-up exercises for the dancer’s safety are conducted at the beginning of class, and arriving late to class also causes disruption.

Please notify the studio of an absence via email at cori@mackavenuedancecenter.com.

Students are allowed to make-up classes anytime during the term. Make-up classes must be of the same level and type. Any classes not made up during the dance year are forfeited. Please note that during a recital year, makeup classes are not possible after April 1st.

• If you are sick and/or contagious, please stay home.
• Students should speak to their instructor later to determine a make-up class that they can attend.
• Excessive absences, especially during recitals years, may result in a dancer’s removal from the class or the recital dance.

Class Cancellaton Policy

Due to low attendance (less than 6 students), a class may be cancelled. If appropriate, the class might be combined with another class at that same time or the student might transfer to another class on a different day. If an appropriate substitution cannot be made, the student is entitled to a refund.

Class Observation

Observers are not allowed in class. This is disruptive to the students and the class, especially for our youngest dancers.

Teacher/Studio Director Consultations

If you have concerns about your dancer’s progress or health, please email cori@mackavenuedancecenter.com to schedule a consultation. Teachers do not have time to talk between classes.

Inclement Weather Policy

MADC follows the Grosse Pointe School District Calendar for most holidays and snow days. If school has not been canceled and weather conditions have worsened throughout the school day, check your email or our social media for updates.

Care of Students/Waiting Area

MADC is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students, nor is our waiting area large enough to accommodate them.  Out of concern for our students and their families, the following rules apply to the waiting area:

• Students are not to be left at the studio for excessive periods before or after their classes.
• Students are to take all belongings home with them after each class. MADC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Personal items that are left behind are placed in the lost-and-found box in the waiting room.
• Food, gum, and beverages (other than water) are NOT permitted in the waiting area or dance studios. Spills and garbage ruin the floor, attract bugs, and create a mess. Let’s keep our studio clean and nice!
• A student may bring a water bottle to class. We have a new refilling station.
• If water bottles are brought, PLEASE remind your child to bring them home with them. If they are left in the studio, they will be thrown out. There are breaks for water during shoe and class changes.