TO REGISTER:

• For year long classes: A deposit of 50% of total tuition plus a $40 non-refundable registration fee is required at registration. BALANCE IS DUE BY OCTOBER 31st TO AVOID FINANCE CHARGES (see policies on reverse)
• For classes of 15 weeks or less in duration: PAYMENT IN FULL including $40 non-refundable registration fee is required at registration.
• For students registering after the 2nd class: tuition will be pro-rated. Please call the office for the tuition due.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

• Early payment discount: 5% discount on classes when tuition is paid in full and check is postmarked by August 8th.
• Family registration discount: Pay only one $40 registration fee per family!
• Multiple class discount: For students enrolled in 3 or more Technique and/or Core Cuiiculum classes excluding Concert Group and all Ensembles: 10% discount on tuition for the third and additional classes taken. This dicount will be applied to the lowest tuition.

IMPORTANT POLICIES TO NOTE:

• NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE 2nd CLASS. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR MISSED CLASSES.
• Monthly late fees of $25 will be assessed on all balances 60 days past due.
• Makeup classes, when available, may be taken only within the same session.
• A $25 fee will be assessed against all returned checks.
• Payment plans are available upon request and review but must be arranged at time of registration.
• We reserve the right to change classes subject to enrollment.  Faculty is subject to change.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Financial Aid Application is available upon request
  
• Please join us for a “Week of Dance” Series from September 21 to 26, 2009. Join us during this entire week of open-house classes! Every class at Steffi Nossen will have an open door for dancers to try an age and level appropriate class at no charge. Winter series will be held from January 11 to 16, 2010.
  
• A Choreography Showcase featuring new works by emerging choreographers will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM at the Purchase College Dance Theatre Lab. Everyone is invited to attend this exciting afternoon of dance!
  
• Our Annual Community and Benefit Concerts will be held at SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center on March 25, 26 and 27, 2010. The Community Concerts are free of charge to clients of social service agencies, inner city community groups, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.
• Our Core Curriculum classes and other performing groups will present their end-of-year performance in May, 2010 at Fox Lane High School, Mary Lou Meese Theatre.
  
• Watch for our SummerDance programs at Steffi Nossen, Summer 2010.
  
• Our weather closings follow public schools in corresponding communities and will be announced on WFAS 103.9 radio, News 12 Westchester television and online at www.news12.com.

SCHOOL ETTIQUETTE

• Attendance and punctuality are crucial to a dancer’s development and growth. Our curriculum is designed to instruct and guide dancers to their fullest potential. Proper attire and neat hair are required and enhance the experience of dance instruction. We expect our students to approach their dance experience with a sense of discipline and respect. Please contact the office for attire assignments for each class.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

• Directions to our Central Studios located in the Music Conservatory of Westchester, 216 Central Avenue, White Plains.
  For directions to our other locations please call the office at (914) 328-1900
• From North or South - Take Bronx River Pkwy to County Center. Turn onto Central Avenue. We are located in the Music Conservatory Building right next to City Limits Diner.
• From East or West - From West 287 get off Exit 5 and you will be on Tarrytown Road. *At the fourth traffic light turn right onto Central Avenue. The Music Conservatory will be on your right next to City Limits Diner. From East 287 get off Exit 5. At top of exit turn left. Go to the first traffic light turn left onto Tarrytown Road- follow from above.* Parking is available in the Music Conservatory lot free of charge or across the street on Central Avenue in the municipal lot with meters. Please do NOT park in the City Limits Parking lot.