Policies and Frequently Asked Questions

DIRECTIONS: CREATIVE DANCE CENTER is located in the beautiful Haller Lake Community Club in a residential neighborhood just off Aurora Avenue North. 12577 Densmore Avenue North is just south of the North 128th Street and Densmore Avenue North intersection. From Aurora Avenue North, go east on N 128th Street. Northbound on I-5, take the NE 130th Street exit. Southbound on I-5, take the NE 145th Street exit. From either exit, head west and turn south on Meridian N and west on N 128th. Plenty of free parking. CDC’s office is located next door to the north at 12583 Densmore Ave. N. Call Metro for convenient bus routes from your neighborhood.

DATES: Summer 2010
Weekly Classes: A Five-Week Session from Monday, July 5 through Saturday, August 7, 2010.
Fall/Winter 2010-2011
Youth Classes: A Sixteen-Week Session from Monday, September 13, 2010 through Saturday, January 29, 2011. Creative Dance Center Holidays: no classes November 21-28, December 12-January 2. Adult Classes & Nurturing Baby Classes: Two Sessions: Fall - a 10-Week Session: Monday, September 13 through Saturday, November 20; Winter - a 10-Week Session: Monday, November 29, 2010 through Saturday, March 12, 2011 (no classes Dec. 12-Jan. 2).

VISITING: A waiting area is provided outside of class during non-visiting days. If your young child is not ready to dance on their own, Parent/Child class may be more developmentally appropriate. Please call the Education Director at 206-363-7281 if you are unsure of appropriate class placement for your child or email terry@creativedance.org.
Summer Session 2010 -Parents are invited to observe youth classes during the final class of the session.
Fall/Winter 2010-2011 -Parents are invited to observe youth classes during the 8th week (November 1-6) and 16th week (January 24-29) of the session.

WHAT TO WEAR: Adults- dance or exercise clothes; Girls- dance clothes such as leotards, dance skirts, etc., bare feet; Boys- sweat pants or shorts and t-shirts, bare feet; Toddlers- dance or play clothes, bare feet. Ballet shoes are required for Pre-Ballet and Ballet I & III classes.

MISSED CLASSES: You may make up missed classes in any comparable class during the current session. Check the web schedule at www.creativedance.org to ensure the class you wish to attend is taking place. Please do not come to class if you or your child is sick. Make up your missed class after health has returned.

HEALTH TIPS FOR FLU SEASON: The Creative Dance Center is committed to providing an excellent dance education to our students while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. In light of the coming flu season and concerns about the H1N1 virus, here are some common sense steps that you can take to keep you and your family healthy.

DROP-INS: Please bring exact change or check. Youth Classes - Siblings or friends may attend a class on a one time, case-by-case, space available basis. The drop-in fee for Youth Classes is $15.00. In an Adult/Youth Class (Nurturing Baby, Parent/Toddler/Child) the drop-in fee for a sibling is $7.50. Adult Classes are available as drop-in for a $15.00 fee.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Required to ensure a place in class. Registration in current classes does not guarantee a space in upcoming sessions. Full tuition sent with registration form is preferred. Classes without sufficient enrollment will be canceled. When more than one family member is registered during the same session, a 5% discount will be applied to the tuition total.

LATE REGISTRATION: Classes may be prorated after the 4th week of the session. A 10% prorate fee will be assessed. Classes without sufficient enrollment will be canceled and refunded.

REFUNDS: No Refunds given unless CDC Administration is notified prior to the fourth week of classes. $5.00 processing fee will be levied.

FINANCIAL AID: Limited financial aid is available. Applications will be sent to you at your request and must be received at CDC with your pre-registration.

ADULT CLASS CARD: An 8-class card may be used toward any adult class during the current Adult Class session - $115. Please designate primary class on registration form.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES: Celebrate a birthday in a unique way with one of the Creative Dance Center’s talented and creative teachers! CDC faculty present an age appropriate creative dance class which will include the BrainDance and fun activities utilizing a wide variety of props and music. After a 45 minute creative dance class, a room is available for refreshments provided by the host family. Birthday parties are booked on studio space and teacher availability. Birthday party fee is $150.00 for up to 15 guests. Length of party time is one and a half hours. Payment is due upon scheduling. Cancellation policy: when one week notice of cancellation is given, there is a $40 cancellation fee. If one week notice is not given, the full payment will be retained by the Creative Dance Center. Please contact Terry at 206-363-7281 or terry@creativedance.org to schedule a party or to answer any other questions.

FIELD TRIPS: CDC offers special one-hour creative dance classes for preschools; homeschool groups; Brownie, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, and Campfire troops; and other special interest groups. Classes include an age appropriate BrainDance and conceptual creative dance activities utilizing a wide variety of props and music. The fee for a one hour field trip is $95.00. Cancellation policy: we require one week notice of cancellation. If one week notice is not given there is a $40 cancellation fee. Please contact Terry at 206-363-7281 or terry@creativedance.org to schedule a field trip or to answer any other questions.

BRAINDANCE: Developed by CDC Founder Anne Green Gilbert, the BrainDance is included in every class as a warm-up and introduction to the dance concept. The BrainDance sequences through the eight fundamental movement patterns of early human development which wire the central nervous system. BrainDance connects and aligns all parts of the body, brings blood and oxygen to the brain and muscles, and helps us to center and focus.

Other questions?: Phone: 206-363-7281 • e-mail:info@creativedance.org