General Policies
Class Start Time: Spotlight classes begin on time. Students should arrive 10 minutes early already dressed and ready to participate in all warm-up exercises. Warm up is an important component of class.
Class Limits: Class sizes are limited based on the room size, age and student level to provide optimum learning. If a class is full, we will make every effort to place students into a comparable class at a different time slot if possible. If any class registration is below six students and efforts at alternative placement fails, Spotlight Vermont reserves the right to cancel the class. A refund of all deposits and charges related to the class will be made.
Age Range: Each class has an age range deemed appropriate for the as a guideline. If you have questions about a student's placement, please check with the Director. Please note, toddlers must be out of diapers.
Dance Attire etc:
Preschool / Kids Combo Classes (5-7 yr old) - Any color leotard, tights or skirts. Black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes.
Kids Ballet Classes - Pink tights, black leotard and pink ballet shoes.
Tap Class - Comfortable dance clothes. Black tap shoes.
Jazz - Tight fitting dance clothes, foot undies, or black jazz shoes.
Lyrical / Modern - Tight fitting dance clothes, foot undies, or bare feet.
Hip Hop - Street clothes and sneakers.
Adult Ballet - Check with the Instructor.
All Classes for Males - T-shirts, shorts, black dance pants, or sweats. Check with Instructor regarding shoes.
Hair - Unless otherwise instructed, please have long hair pulled back away from your face.
Note on Used Shoes: Used shoes are available for purchase or trade in.You can exchange an old pair of shoes for a used pair. The only exception is if the shoes has a name on the bottom. In that case, then you need to write a check to that person, and leave it at the desk.
If you are looking for used shoes, please come 15 minutes before your class starts.
Ballet - $5.00
Mary Jane Tap Shoes - $9.00
Jazz Shoes - $15.00
Tap Oxfords - $25.00
New Shoes: You can go on Amazon and purchase new shoes, or you can visit the dance shop at “Lines” in South Burlington.
Parking: You may park in our parking lot or in the street. No parking in the paint store parking lot unless it’s after 5:00 pm during the week, or Saturday’s after 1:00 pm.
Empty/Unattended Studios: The use of studios unattended by Spotlight staff is strictly prohibited. They are not to be used as a play area, waiting room, etc. Anyone found in unattended studios will be asked to leave immediately.
Attendance: Students are expected to come to class regularly and on time. Please notify the office in advance when a student must miss a lesson due to illness, vacation or other compelling reason.
Absences: No refunds will be given due to missed lessons or lessons dropped during current month. In the event of prolonged illness or injury, please contact the office for arrangements.
Make Up Classes: If 2 or more class times are canceled in the same session due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, one "make up" lesson will be scheduled for a future time, usually during weeks the studio is on break.
Monday Holiday: With the exception of Christmas and New Year, we do not observe Monday holidays during the dance year.
Snow Cancellation: You will receive an email if we cancel due to the weather.You can also check our social media for studio closings.
Valuables: Spotlight Vermont is not responsible for lost or misplaced personal property. A lost and found area is in the front dressing room. Any unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill during the Holiday break and again after the June performances.
Performances: A spring performance is held at the end of the dance session in late May / early June each year for both our Vergennes and South Burlington studios.
Cancellation Policy: There will be no refunds unless there are special circumstances which are pre-approved by the studio director.
Termination of Enrollment: In certain circumstances, when it is in the best interest of one or more students, it may be necessary for the Director to terminate a student's enrollment. Every effort will be made to correct a problematic situation before terminating enrollment. Reasons for termination of enrollment include the following:
Disruptive or dangerous behavior by students or their parents
Repeated unexcused absences or unfulfilled class / performance commitments
Abuse of other children, staff or property
Inability of Spotlight Vermont to meet the child's needs