Studio Policies
Elite Dance Force is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all students to learn and grow as humans and dancers. Our policies are designed to ensure that all students can enjoy their dance experience.
Class Tuition.
At Elite Dance Force, tuition for the 2024-2025 season starts at $470/year (or $55/month) plus a one-time $70 costume fee. The season includes 32 classes from September to May.
Payment Options
Monthly payments: Due on the 1st of every month.
Prepayment for the entire year: Receive a reduced rate for paying upfront.
Important Payment Policies
A $15 late fee (or 1.5% of the balance, whichever is greater) will be applied to payments not received by the 7th of the month.
Returned checks will incur a $30 fee.
Autopay enrollment via the DanceStudio Pro app is required. If payment is not received by the 10th, your card on file will be charged.
No refunds or credits for missed classes. A written request is required to withdraw from any class.
Costume Fees
Costume deposits will be due on October 15th and are $70.00 per dancer per routine. Due to the nature of ordering costumes, costume deposits are non-refundable.
Recital costumes will be ordered in December. Costumes are ordered from national companies and do take several months to receive. Any costumes ordered late will be charged for extra shipping and the total costume fee will be due at the time the late order is placed.
Studio Closures.
October 31: Halloween
November 26th-30th: Thanksgiving Break
December 22nd-January 4th: Holiday Break
March 30th-April 5th: Spring Break
May 25th: Memorial Day
Severe Weather Policy: In the event that classes must be cancelled due to severe weather, notification will be sent out via text, call and email. Classes are cancelled only when roads are hazardous for our staff and students. There are no refunds for cancelled classes.
Elite Dance Force Dress Code.
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Hair: Bun
Attire: Leotard
Tights: Pink/skin tone
Shoes: Pink/skin tone
Note: Black leotards are required for Cecchetti
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Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun
Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt
Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts
Shoes: Black tap shoes
Note: Tights optional
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Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun
Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt
Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts
Shoes: Skin tone turners
Note: Tights optional
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Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun
Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt
Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts
Shoes: Skin tone turners
Note: Tights optional, poms will be provided
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Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun
Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt
Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts
Shoes: Bare feet
Note: Tights must be convertible
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Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun
Attire: Comfy top
Bottom: Shorts/pants
Shoes: Tennis shoes
Note: Shoes must not be worn outside
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Hair: Neat pony, braid or bun
Attire: Leotard, tank, or fitted shirt
Bottom: Leggings or fitted shorts
Shoes: Bare feet
Note: Tights must be convertible
Recommended dance supply stores.
Dance World
19651 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Phone
(248) 477-0520
Code of Conduct.
These guidelines have been created by the administration of Elite Dance Force (EDF) with the intention to provide students and families guidance in daily settings and ensure that everyone who joins our dance family has the chance to thrive. As always, we are open to feedback, so if any of these requirements are unclear or concerning, please send an email to elitedanceforce.canton@gmail.com.
On the occasion that there is repeated failure to comply with the Code of Conduct, Elite Dance Force reserves the right, at its discretion, to dismiss or take disciplinary action on any student or parent/guardian/family member who breaches Elite Dance Force’s code of conduct.
Remember, it is a privilege to participate in classes and performances. One's behavior must emulate that privilege.
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Honesty and integrity are expected.
Dancers must participate within Elite Dance Force rules, and respect teachers, staff, volunteers and their decisions.
Dancers must respect their fellow dancers and the studio facility.
Dancers are expected to serve as role models to younger dancers at all times including the use of appropriate language, stellar behavior and good manners.
Dancers must not distract, bully or harass other dancers.
Dancers must refrain from using offensive racially discriminatory or obscene speech, gestures or written materials.
Dancers must refrain from talking back to adults or refusing to comply with reasonable requests.
Dancers must not physically, mentally, or emotionally bully or cyber bully other dancers, staff, studios or instructors. This includes social media postings referencing directly or indirectly a student, staff, studio brand, other studios, and/or affiliations of the studio.
Dancers will show respect and care to the studio and our facilities.
Dancers are expected to attend classes regularly, adhere to the dress code, put forth 100% effort, energy and enthusiasm.
Dancers are expected to be punctual and conduct a warm-up before the start of class to ensure their body is ready for physical activity.
All dancers will be friendly, warm, and welcoming to other dancers at the studio and in their classes.
Dancers observing class due to injury or sickness are expected to be quiet and courteous to dancers, dance teachers, and dance assistants. They will be required to take notes on corrections that the teachers give during class and may be asked to summarize their learnings at the end of class.
Dancers are expected to ask for help when they need it. We are here for you.
When representing Elite Dance Force, dancers must continue to follow Elite Dance Force’s code of conduct as they are representative of our organization.
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Honesty and integrity are expected.
Parents are encouraged to support their child’s/children’s involvement and help them enjoy the art and sport of dance.
Parents must demonstrate respect for faculty, staff, and studio facility at all times.
Parents must raise issues of disagreement first with Elite Dance Force leadership.
Parents will not engage in inappropriate conduct towards instructors, staff, other dancers, other studios and families.
Parents must discourage challenges and inappropriate conduct towards instructors, staff, other dancers and families.
Parents will refrain from physical, mental, or emotional bullying or cyberbullying of other dancers, staff, instructors, studios, or families; This includes social media postings referencing directly or indirectly to a student, staff, families, studio brand, other studios, and/or affiliations of the studio.
Parents must remember that children participate in dance for their own enjoyment.
Parents will teach their children respect for other students, teachers and adults and lead by example.
Parents will encourage and guide their child to accept responsibility for their own performance and behavior.
Parents will encourage and guide their child to follow the EDF Dancer Code of Conduct.
Recital.
Elite Dance Force will hold its dance recital on May 30th, 2026 the location is TBD as we are looking to try a new venue this year. Dress rehearsal will be the week of May 16th during your scheduled class time.
A non-refundable costume fee is due on October 15th, 2025.
Dancers will be measured for their costumes in October-November.
Admission for the dance recitals will be charged to cover the costs associated with holding the event. Recital ticket information will become available in the spring.
Dancers who miss more than 50% of their classes may be dropped from their recital dance.
Programs will be available for purchase starting in early spring, and are only available when pre-ordered. No programs will be for sale at the recital.
Additional details, call times, and information will be available in our Recital Packet which will be sent via email in the spring.
Competition Team Policies.
In addition to the above policies, the competition team must also adhere to additional policies related to their experiences representing our studio at various events and competitions. These policies can be found below.