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Studio policies and everything families need to know for a great season.
The hours of operation are Monday–Wednesday from 5:30pm–8:30pm. Students will individually enter the facility and a staff member will check them in. (Parents MUST be present with their child(ren) at check-in and pick-up.) Classes will end 5 minutes early to reduce dancer overlap and allow for disinfecting/cleaning between classes. We will dismiss them individually where you will pick them up from outside. Students for the next class will remain outside until a staff member calls for that class. Students must remain in class until dismissed by the instructor. If a student needs to leave early, he/she must inform the staff member prior to class. WDC staff cannot be held responsible for unsupervised children. There is no one to supervise children when they are not in class. Siblings may not wait inside or outside the studio when they are not in class, nor can they wait in the dance room during their siblings' class time.
No refunds or deductions are given for missed classes. Good attendance is essential to the student's progress. Arriving late for class is disruptive to the class and it is unfair to the students and instructor. All students must arrive on time.
See the Important Dates page for more information. We will follow East Baton Rouge Parish School closures due to bad weather. Make-up classes will be announced.
All information concerning events, class cancellations, and important dates are posted on our website and/or social media pages (Winter Dance Co and Winter Dance Company). If in doubt, please give us a call or check the website and social media pages for more information.
In addition to the website, a digital monthly newsletter will be sent via text and on our website to keep you informed of upcoming events and dates. Find it on the Forms & Documents page.
If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to withdraw a child from class, please notify the studio by submitting a withdrawal form before the first of the next month to avoid tuition being charged again. The form may be turned in at the studio Monday–Wednesday, 5:30–8:30pm. Tuition and other fees will continue to be charged until a letter of withdrawal has been received, and all fees must be paid in full at the time of withdrawal. No refunds will be given.
Parents will receive their child's Google Classroom Code on their first day of class. This platform is used for teachers to record and post their lessons for students to practice at home. View the class codes.
Donate any new or gently used dance bags, dance attire, and dance shoes that are too small. These items will be available for students who may need them.
Our teams and groups are Expressions of Praise (EOP), Legends in the Making (LiTM), Fly Girls, CORE and ELiTE. Auditions for Legends in the Making and Fly Girls are in July and August. Members of the Expressions of Praise team are selected by the directors, Winter D. McCray and Nataklemia Green. CORE and ELiTE Performing Groups are selected by the Lead Instructor, Janesa Richardson. See the Teams page for more information.
Winter Dance Company holds a four-week camp during the month of June. Campers take classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, liturgical ballet, pom dance and other exciting activities. A staff of professionals works with students for an exciting, educational, and fun-filled session. Summer camp participants also perform in the annual recital. See the Summer Camp page for more information.
Training is essential for a dancer's progression in dance. Dance workshops and various performance opportunities will be available for interested and/or selected students. Since dance is a performing art, performances give a sense of accomplishment and an opportunity to showcase their talents. There may be additional costs for participation in these opportunities. More information TBA.
Order studio and team paraphernalia at the studio, or download the WDC order form.