Handbook for Students  & their families

2025- 26 

Dance Year

Halestone Dance Studio

Halestone Foundation

Handbook for Students & Their Families

2025-26 Dance Year

Contents:  

• General Info
• Registration, Tuition, and Fees
• Studio Policies and Etiquette
• Dress Code  
• Waivers  
• Calendar and Schedule of Events  
• Company Info  
• Scholarship Application
• Drop-In Form  
• Free Trial Class Form  
• For Older Students: Communication Waiver

• Guidelines Birthday Parties

General Info

Halestone Dance Studio is a non-profit dance studio operated by the Halestone  Foundation.  

Currently, Halestone Dance Education Programs serve students ages 18-months through adults  at both a physical studio location in Lexington, VA (722 S Main St, Suite B) and through  outreach and education programs in local schools and preschools in Lexington, Buena Vista and  Rockbridge County, VA. In 2019-2020, Halestone offered over 20 classes per week at its studio  location and provided ongoing dance classes (more regular than a one-time workshop) to 6  schools, and one-time workshops to 3 additional schools through community partners such as  the YMCA.

In addition, Halestone maintains a student pre-professional student company that performs in  the community and is in the process of rebuilding an adult performing ensemble (a community  dance company). Halestone produces two concerts each year featuring staff, instructor, and  student choreography and performances, and appears at 6+ community events throughout the  year.

Mission Statement

The Halestone Foundation enriches the Rockbridge area by providing access to quality dance  experiences and education in nurturing environments. We foster the creative process, artistic  excellence, and joy. We empower individuals and communities to make, perform, and  experience original dance as a theoretical, technical, and expressive art.

Board of Directors

The 2025- 2026 Board of Directors are Stephanie Hodde, President; Sarah Balcomb and Stephanie Johnson, co Vice-Presidents; Lorelei Pisha, Treasurer; Raeanna Simcoe, Secretary; Anne Gale, Higgins Stewart, Sarah Smallwood

Staff & Teaching Artists

Kathleen Gale, Artistic Coordinator and Studio Manager

Lorelei Pisha, Treasurer and Accounts Manager

Teaching Artists:  

Kathleen Gale

Corinna Allen

Caroline Lauck

Brittany Kilnger

Brian Hernandez

Nancy Saylor

Virginia Newman

Mikeala Schon

Karen Szcsesiul

Raeanna Simcoe

Voicing Concerns and Feedback

If you need to provide feedback or voice a concern about your child’s class or instructor please  contact the director at director@halestone.com 

If you have a question about tuition, the schedule, or are having trouble getting in contact with  the director you can also contact the studio manager at studiomanager@halestone.com 

If you are experiencing an issue with the director or need to voice a concern confidentially you  can contact the board at board@halestone.com.

Charitable gifts

As a non-profit dance education organization, Halestone welcomes gifts of cash, check, or in kind donations. These gifts are used to support our scholarship program, our outreach programs  in local schools, and our general operating costs as a non-profit.  

Studio Doors

The entrance to the studio and lobby is through the Waiting Room Door. Please do not use the  other two doors except in cases of emergency.

                Main                                                Side                        Waiting

                Building                                        Studio                        Room

                Door                                                Door                        Door

Inclement weather

Halestone Dance Studio will follow the Lexington City School closing decisions due to inclement  weather. Students should not be compelled to attend class if they are concerned about safe  travel. When possible Halestone will offer make-up classes for classes canceled due to  inclement weather, and students are always welcome to make-up class missed by attending  another class for their age group.  

Registration, Tuition & Fees

Halestone’s registration is through our online system with Wix. Visit our website  (www.halestone.com) to access Wix. After creating an account you will see which classes your child can take at Halestone.

If you are having trouble registering your child for a class you believe they belong in, please  contact us at studiomanager@halestone.com.

Tuition and Calendar

For 2025-2026 Halestone’s classes will run from August 25th through May 16th, for a total of 34  weeks of class. The hourly length of each class determines the cost of the class for the year’s  program. We are introducing a sliding scale for payment this year. Please review the 5 tiers and select a sustainable option. There are 10 installments, plus registration and recital fees. The first installment and registration fee are billed upon enrollment. The remaining 9 installments are due the 1st of the month. 

Scholarships

Halestone Dance Studio is committed to ensuring that anybody and everybody can dance.  Contact Halestone at studiomanager@halestone.com to inquire about scholarship opportunities.

Withdrawals & Cancellation

The ability to run our classes is contingent on the number of students in the class. For all of our  yearly classes we assume that students will take class for the entire year. Students who need to  drop a class for any reason must email director@halestone.com one month in advance  and will be charged tuition for their last month. (Exceptional circumstances will be considered.)  Tuition is non-refundable and refunds will not be given for classes missed due to illness, family  trips, inclement weather, etc.

Halestone reserves the right to cancel classes due to low registration. In the unlikely event that a  class is canceled, every effort will be made to switch the student to an appropriate alternative  class. If this is not possible, tuition will be refunded.  

Registration Fees & Dropping In

A registration fee of $10 per class, per student offsets the cost of managing your account.

Our Saturday morning classes will now have a drop-in option. The drop-in fee is $15 per class.  Students dropping in do not owe a registration fee. If you drop-in to a Saturday class once and  then decide to register for the entire quarter your $15 drop-in fee will be counted towards your  registration fee. For classes without a drop-in option students may come to any class once to try  it for free before committing to the year. (Students who have never taken class at Halestone  before can try Saturday classes for free once).

Sibling Discount

This year we are implementing a sibling discount. One student pays full price. Each additional  sibling receives a 5% discount, equal or lesser value. If you have multiple children enrolling in  dance class please contact us before you pay so we can implement the sibling discount and let  you know your new balance. The system will not add the sibling discount automatically.

Paying Tuition and Online Registration Confirmation

After creating an account with Wix and registering for classes you can choose to  pay your tuition online or in person through cash, check or card. The default will be to pay your child’s tuition in 10 equal installments. If you would like to pay for the year or by semester please  contact us by email at studiomanager@halestone.com and we will make sure this is accurately  represented in our system.

Online payments: Credit Card transactions may be charged an additional fee. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate our new system.

Auto-Pay: We offer an Auto-Pay option, which you can opt-into when you register for  classes online. This option will allow Halestone to automatically charge your card each month  for tuition due on the 1st. Auto-pay is offered through a secure  online payment processing system. If you register for Auto-Pay you are consenting to allow Halestone to charge your card each month.

To avoid confusion we do not email statements to parents that register for Auto-Pay.

Spring Concert & Recital Fees

It is expected that all classes (except our Saturday classes) will participate in our spring concert.  If you do not want your student to participate in our spring concert you must inform the director  by emailing director@halestone.com by December 31st. (Students in our Saturday classes can opt  into concert participation.)

There is a $115 recital fee for each student participating in the concert which covers the dancer’s  first costume and is due December 1st. This fee includes: the dancer’s first costume; a recital pass for the dancer that will act as their ticket to the show when they are not performing; and a link to select pictures and video from the concert. For dancers in more than one piece in the concert, additional costume will be an added fee. 

For questions regarding payment, please contact studiomanager@halestone.com.

For questions regarding registration and invoice, please contact webmaster@halestone.com 

Studio Policies and Etiquette

Halestone instructors and staff promote and model appropriate dance etiquette and behavior  both inside and outside the studio. You can help us provide a professional, nurturing, safe, and  creative environment in our lobby, dressing rooms, and studio by following our studio policies. 

Dance Floor Surface

The marley is a sensitive dance surface. No food, drink, or street shoes are allowed in the  dance studio area. Water is allowed in spill-proof containers only. Water spills need to be  cleaned up as soon as possible.

Waiting Room and Changing Rooms

Please help us keep our lobby clean and fresh for all dancers and families. Students should be  encouraged to not leave belongings in the changing rooms. They should hang bags and coats  in the waiting room. Shoes should be placed on the shoe rack, not in front of the shoe rack. Please use the trash receptacles provided and put plastic and metal bottles and cans in the  recycling bin. Please do not leave diapers in our trash cans.  

Do not leave children under the age of 10 unattended at the studio. Please plan to stay at the  studio with your child until the start of class and to arrive promptly at the end of class to pick  them up.  

Arrival

Arrive Prepared. Dancers are expected to arrive for class on time with their class uniform,  dance shoes, and other class equipment (including hair bands or pins for securing buns and other appropriate hairstyles). We have multiple dressing rooms and bathrooms for students to  change. Please allow enough time for your child to dress and be prepared before class begins.

Attendance

Students are expected to consistently attend the class they are registered for. If attendance  becomes an issue students may be asked to sit out of certain performances.  

If fewer than 3 students show up for class on a given day, the class length may be shortened at  the teacher’s discretion.  

Hair

Hair must be styled securely, pulled away from the face and off the neck with bangs cut above  the eyebrows or pinned back so that the dancer’s vision is not obscured and hair is not slapping  the face when performing turns. Hair merely tucked behind the ears is NOT considered secure.

Jewelry and Accessories  

Jewelry must be removed before class. Wristwatches, necklaces, large rings on ears or fingers,  and bracelets on wrists or ankles are a potential hazard should they catch on clothing, hair, or  other dancers. Small, non-dangling earrings are allowed.

Jeans are not allowed in dance class.

Shoes

Dance shoes must be worn for studio use only. Street shoes or dance shoes worn as street  shoes (traveling from the car to studio) are NOT allowed in the studio since even small traces of  dirt or grease cause damage to the studio floors and make it unsanitary for dancers performing  floor exercises during class. When purchasing shoes for class, dancers must buy the dance  shoes specified for their class (see our Dress Code). Shoes manufactured for street use damage  the studio floors and leave behind hard to remove marks on the soft wood and vinyl surfaces.

Water Bottles

Please send students of all ages to class with spill-proof water bottles containing water only.  While we do keep paper cups on hand for thirsty students to hydrate if needed, leaving the room  to get water wastes class time and using paper cups is unnecessary when students use  reusable water bottles. Please help us instill the responsibility of remembering your belongings  and the importance of hydration in your student. We now sell Halestone water bottles for $12, you can buy one at the studio anytime!

Behavior

Maintaining a focused and respectful learning environment is essential for all students. If a child is consistently distracting others or not participating in class, the instructor will communicate the concern with the parent or guardian. If the behavior continues, a second discussion will take place to further address the pattern. Should the issue remain unresolved after these two conversations, a formal meeting will be scheduled involving the parent or guardian, the student, and the instructor. A board member or AC may also be present if deemed necessary to support a constructive resolution and ensure the best outcome for the student and class.

Dress Code

Halestone’s class uniform and dress code guidelines benefit dance students by promoting  discipline and ensemble awareness, and allow for the accurate assessment of technical  performance.  

At the teacher’s discretion, dancers who are not properly attired may be excused from class  participation.

Please contact us if our uniform requirements are a burden for your family. We have a collection  of donated dance clothes and shoes that we can provide to your child..

Little Steps (2.5-4 years)

Loose clothing that does not restrict movement

Creative Movement (4-5 years)

Loose clothing that does not restrict movement

Intro To Dance (5-8 years)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Nude leather or canvas ballet shoes

Black tap shoes

Modern Dance Fundamentals (9-13 years)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Advanced Seminar (14-18 years)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants.

Socks will be required in specific sections of class, please have dancers bring them into class.

Knee pads optional.

Ballet (9-12 years)

Leotard or fitted top

Skirt or leggings, tights optional

Nude leather or canvas ballet shoes

Pre Pointe Contemporary (13-18 years)

Leotard or fitted top

Skirt or leggings, tights optional

Nude leather or canvas ballet shoes

Clogging I (8-12 years)

Shirt and pants that end at or above the ankle (like capris or cropped leggings)

All students must wear socks to prevent blisters

Black clogging shoes with Steven Stompers buck taps

Clogging II (12+)

Shirt and pants that end at or above the ankle (like capris or cropped leggings)

All students must wear socks to prevent blisters

Black clogging shoes with Steven Stompers buck taps

Dance Theater Lab (9-12 years)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Hip Hop Foundations (7-9 years)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Move and Groove - Hip Hop (9+)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Jazz (12+)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Black Jazz Shoes

Junior Company (9-13 years)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Socks will be required in specific sections of class, please have dancers bring them into class.

Senior Company (14+)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Socks will be required in specific sections of class, please have dancers bring them into class.

Adult Ensemble (18+)

Fitted shirt or leotard

Leggings, joggers, sweatpants, yoga pants, or other flexible athletic pants

Baby and Me (Formerly Wildflowers)

Loose clothing that does not restrict movement

Waivers  

The following waivers will be distributed at the beginning of each dance year or scheduled  session of class. Students must have signed waivers before they can participate in class.  

Liability Waiver: 

I verify that my child has been checked by a licensed physician and is physically able to participate in classes at Halestone Dance  Studio. I understand that participation carries certain risks of injury and I assume all risks resulting from participation. I will  hold harmless Halestone Dance Studio and their trustees, officers, employees, agents, and any and all affiliated departments  from any and all liability, causes of action, claims and demands of every kind or nature whatsoever which may arise in connection  with or resulting from participation in any Halestone Dance Studio classes or activities. 

Signature:______________________________________ Date: _____________________  

Photo Waiver: 

I understand that Halestone Dance Studio has the right to use photo and video documentation in studio marketing, social media,  press relations, educational materials, website, archives, in print and on the official company website. I understand that IF I  DO NOT want Halestone to use photos/ videos of my child for promotional purposes I will contact  director@halestone.com to say so. We will then place your child on our do not photograph list and will not share media of  your child. 

Signature:______________________________________ Date: _____________________  

Payment and Studio Policies:  

Please read carefully.

Tuition:

Monthly tuition installment payments are due on the 1st of the month (Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1, Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 1, April 1,  May 1).

Withdrawal policy:

The ability to run our classes is contingent on the number of students in the class. For all of our yearly classes we assume that  students will take class for the entire year. Students who need to drop a class for any reason must email director@halestone.com one month in advance and will be charged tuition for their last month. (Exceptional circumstances will be considered.) Tuition is  non-refundable and refunds will not be given for classes missed due to illness, family trips, inclement weather, etc.  

Registration fees:

At the beginning of each dance calendar year students owe a non-refundable $10 registration fee per class, per student. 

Spring concert:

It is expected that all classes (except Saturday classes) will participate in our spring concert. If you do not want your student to  participate in our spring concert you must inform the director by emailing director@halestone.com by December 1st. There is a $115 recital fee for each student participating in the concert which covers the dancer’s first costume and is due December 1st.  

(Reminders and further info will be distributed.) Additional costume fees will be added for students  in multiple classes.  

Sibling discount:  

One student pays full price. Each additional sibling receives a 5% discount, equal or lesser value. The sibling discount only applies to tuition.  

Scholarships:  

Scholarship students will receive an official scholarship agreement if their scholarship is approved. That agreement will need to be signed and returned and will discuss how the scholarship applies to the fees and payment policies.  

I have read and agree to the payment policies.  

Signature:______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Calendar, Events/Concerts, and Inclement Weather

Halestone’s Calendar is available online on our website. Please reach out to director@halestone.com  if you are looking to reserve studio space or schedule a private lesson.

Community Events and Spring Concert: Halestone participates in many community events throughout the year. While our company classes are most likely to perform in these events, occasionally teaching artists will be asked to prepare their classes for these events. Teaching artists will be responsible for taking student measurements in the fall and choosing costumes, with approval by the Artistic Coordinator, for the spring concert (late April- early May) Teaching Artists will be provided a great deal of creative freedom over the choreography they produce for the spring concert, but will also often be asked to collaborate with other teachers or the AC, and/or respond to a theme with their choreography. The AC has final say on the choreography, music, and costumes of a Teaching Artist.

Inclement weather: Halestone Dance Studio will follow the Lexington City School closing decisions due to inclement weather. We will still hold classes on school days with 1-2 hour delays. Neither students or teachers should be compelled to attend class if they are concerned about safe travel. Contact the Artistic Director if you need to arrange a substitute teacher due to inclement weather.

The 2025-2026 Season of Dance

*this calendar is subject to change*

Fri-Sat, Aug 8-9                Studio Cleanup

August 11                         Board Meeting (Online)

August 19, 5-7pm                Shoe Day and Open House

August 23                        Rockbridge Community Festival

August 25                        Studio Classes Begin

September 1                        No Classes - Labor Day

Sept 1                                Board Meeting (In Person)

Sept 10                        W&L Community Engagement Fair

October 6                        Board Meeting

October 25 & 26                Pumpkin Walk - Witches Dance

October 31                        Main Street Halloween

November 8                        Fall Showcase

November 24-28                No Classes - Thanksgiving Break

December TBA                Lexington Christmas Parade with Boxerwood

December 8-11                Bring a Friend Week

Dec 22 - Jan 5                        No Classes - Winter Break

January 19                        No Classes - MLK Jr Day

January TBA                        Halestone’s Company Showcase

February 13                        Valentine’s Dance Fundraiser

April 6-10                        No Classes - Spring Break

May 1-2nd                        Halestone’s Spring Production

May 16                        Last Day of Classes/Picnic

                                Spring Studio Clean Up

Company Programs at Halestone

What is “company”?

Within dance education we can teach dance technique, anatomy and alignment, performance skills, the creative process (how to choreograph, how to communicate ideas), improvisation, teamwork, self-esteem, and so much more. That’s a lot to accomplish in 1-2 hours of class a week, which is why many studios offer company programs for serious dancers of various ages who want a deeper engagement with dance.

At Halestone, students who participate in company get to experience (at a level appropriate for their age) what it is like to be a dancer in a company, rehearsing for a performance and working with guest artists or collaborators. By participating in company, students get more chances to put their dance education into practice: community performances and festivals, extra rehearsals, classes and performances at Halestone, and more time per week spent dancing. Because company functions like a rehearsal, company classes are not a place for students to learn dance technique. However the foundation of dance technique(s) is needed for students to be successful performing artists, which is why being in company requires students to take additional dance classes during the week. Company classes at Halestone are focused on developing choreographic tools and critical thinking skills through dance studies. Students will learn composition, feedback techniques, advanced improvisation skills, and be part of producing and performing in various productions throughout the year.

Company programs at Halestone have operated under various names throughout the years (such as the Young Dancers, the Creative Movement Ensemble, the High School Ensemble, the Community Dance Connection Theatre, Junior Company, and Senior Company, to name a few).

In 2025-2026 Halestone will offer the following company programs:

• Halestone’s Junior Company
• Halestone’s Senior Company
• Halestone’s Adult Ensemble
• Halestone’s Intergenerational Company

Junior Company

Junior Company allows young dancers the opportunity to experience company membership at an age appropriate level. Students are introduced to the choreographic process, feedback techniques, and improvisational practices. Junior Company is open to dancers who have studied at Halestone for at least one year and others by permission/invitation of the instructor. Junior Company Members are required to take MDF and one additional technique class. There is no audition for Junior Company. Contact director@halestone.com for clarifications and exceptions.

Senior Company

Halestone’s Senior Company focuses on developing choreographic tools and critical thinking concepts through dance studies. Students learn composition, feedback techniques, advanced improvisation practices, pedagogical methods, entrepreneurial skills, and be part of producing and performing in various productions throughout the season. Senior Company members are expected to perform at various community and Halestone performances.

Senior Company is open to ages 14 years and up, dancers who have studied at Halestone for at least one year and others by permission/ invitation of the instructor. Dancers must be taking regular technique classes to support their learning in company. There is no audition to participate in Company, however students are expected to take the Advanced Seminar class and 2 additional technique classes, as well as the Senior Company class.

Students wishing to perform in Company are expected to enroll in all three technique classes, although in some cases exceptions may be granted. Students who do not wish to be in company are still welcome to register for Advanced Seminar. Contact director@halestone.com for clarifications and exceptions.

Adult Ensemble

Adult Ensemble is open to all interested dancers 18 years of age and older. No prior dance experience is necessary. Dancers must simply have an interest in exploring the creative process through movement and be willing to try new things. AE meets weekly for evening class to discover authentic individual and collective movement techniques. There are also opportunities for performance several times a year.  Members of Adult Ensemble who do not wish to perform are free to  opt out of any scheduled performance.

Intergenerational Dance

Halestone has a deep history of Intergenerational Dance and is excited to offer an additional Intergenerational Dance opportunity that invites members of our Adult Company to collaborate with Halestone’s Senior Company in a dynamic, connected “company” environment. This initiative fosters artistic exchange across generations and strengthens the sense of community and shared purpose within our studio.

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Adult Company members who choose to participate will have the option to attend select Senior Company classes and rehearsals throughout the season. These shared sessions offer a space for mutual learning, inspiration, and ensemble-building through movement. Participants will engage in technique, improvisation, and repertory work alongside high school dancers, contributing their own perspectives and experience to the creative process.

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This is an optional extension of Adult Company involvement, ideal for dancers interested in a more rigorous, collaborative, and process-driven approach to dance. Participants should be open to exploration, feedback, and performance opportunities.

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Whether you're a seasoned mover or returning to dance after time away, Intergenerational Dance offers a meaningful way to grow artistically and connect with dancers of all ages through shared movement, intention, and creativity.

1. Dancers are expected to make weekly class a priority and to attend other scheduled rehearsals. We will attempt to keep additional rehearsals to a minimum, and to schedule them in advance and at convenient times. However due to the nature of our performing schedule, some additional rehearsals can’t be avoided.
2. Participation in performance and community events is voluntary, but once dancers have indicated that they will participate in a particular event they will be expected to attend all extra rehearsals for the event and the event itself.
3. Dancers are permitted one non-medical/non-emergency absence during the season for family vacation or other special events. Excessive absences or tardiness to rehearsals may result in a change or loss of role.
4. Parent/guardian cooperation is expected in ensuring regular attendance and punctuality.
5. Dancers will be treated as pre-professional modern dancers involved in the artistic process with company directors and guest artists. Thus, dancers are expected to behave in a professional manner and bring their best selves (body, mind and spirit) to all classes and rehearsals. Dancers are role models for younger students and are encouraged to act accordingly at all events, classes and rehearsals.
6. Company Dancers entering their senior year of high school (or the equivalent) are invited to choreograph a piece to be performed in Halestone’s year-end recital. These dancers should follow the below guidelines for choreographing a senior piece:
7. The student should have a conversation with the Artistic Coordinator by early November to indicate their intentions to choreograph a piece.
8. The student should organize two showings of the work in progress with the Artistic Director to receive feedback. The student should organize the showings at least one week in advance. These showings could happen during Company class, during a rehearsal for their piece, or at another pre-scheduled time.
9. The student can invite anyone they choose to be in their piece or hold an audition to select dancers. If their piece includes dancers not taking class at Halestone the student should contact the Artistic Coordinator to obtain parental permission/ waivers.
10. Students should expect scheduled rehearsals outside of class time
11. If the graduating student would like to have work set specifically on them by the Artistic Coordinator or a guest artist for recital, rather than choreograph their own dance, this may be possible and the student should let the Artistic Coordinator know this preference in the fall.

Scholarship Application Form

If the 5 tier sliding scale options do not work for you, please fill out the scholarship application form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv6pbe4CKkuPqMxSdAZppWz5njJJXqv38i9WWsmjm5dJ0l7w/viewform

Drop-In Form  

Please only use this form to drop-in to a class. To register for a class visit www.halestone.com or use the Paper Registration Form.  

Liability Waiver: 

I verify that my child has been checked by a licensed physician and is physically able to  participate in classes at Halestone Dance Studio. I understand that participation carries certain  risks of injury and I assume all risks resulting from participation. I will hold harmless Halestone  Dance Studio and their trustees, officers, employees, agents, and any and all affiliated  departments from any and all liability, causes of action, claims and demands of every kind or  nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with or resulting from participation in any  Halestone Dance Studio classes or activities. 

I understand that payment for drop-in classes is due at the class taken.  

Signature:_________________________

Free Trial Class Form  

All students are welcome to try a class for free to see if it is a good fit. Please contact the  director at director@halestone.com to notify the studio before trying a class for free.

Liability Waiver: 

I verify that my child has been checked by a licensed physician and is physically able to  participate in classes at Halestone Dance Studio. I understand that participation carries certain  risks of injury and I assume all risks resulting from participation. I will hold harmless Halestone  Dance Studio and their trustees, officers, employees, agents, and any and all affiliated  departments from any and all liability, causes of action, claims and demands of every kind or  nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with or resulting from participation in any  Halestone Dance Studio classes or activities. 

Signature:_________________________

For Older Students:  

Communication Waiver

For students ages 12-18 please read over the following situations with your dancer  and discuss appropriate communication behavior, indicate your preferences, and  return this form. Halestone would like to protect students’ privacy and safety.  

Student Name: ____________________________________________ Parent/guardian Name: _____________________________________ 

Is it okay for Halestone staff and teaching artists to exchange emails and communicate directly  by email with your student? □ yes □ no

Is it okay for Halestone staff and teaching artists to exchange phone numbers and communicate  directly by text with your student? □ yes □ no

Is it okay for Halestone’s official Instagram and Facebook accounts to tag photos of your dancer?  □ yes □ no

Is it okay for Halestone staff and teaching artists to accept friend and follow requests from your  dancer on social media accounts such as Instagram and Facebook?  

□ yes □ no

Parent signature: __________________________________________ Student signature: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________

Birthday Parties

Halestone is available to host birthday parties for your child. Parties can be based around a  theme of your choice and include 45-60 minutes of dance instruction, creative movement and  dance games (depending on the age of the children and parent preference) and a location to  have food, cake and gifts. Parties include a 30 minute set-up time and a 2-hour party time.  

Families are responsible for any decorations, food, cake, and paper products.  Price: $150 for up to 10 children, Additional children $6 each  

Sample Party Schedule:  

3:00 pm – space available for families to set up; staff member will be on hand to assist  3:30 pm – party starts  

3:30-3:45 – children arrive; introductions  

3:45-4:30 – dance class and games  

4:30-5:00 – cake and food

5:00-5:25 – more dancing in the studio

5:30 – party ends; clean-up space

Details:  

- Halestone’s space is available for party rentals on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and  other times during the summer holidays.  

- Contact the director at director@halestone.com or call (540) 463 7444 to reserve your  birthday party.

- A 50% deposit is due at the time of reservation.  

- Two adults must remain for the duration of the party.  

- All attendees must sign Halestone waivers to participate in dance and games.