For  Information



Contact the Studios at 919-797-2871 or email studios@americandancefestival.org.



The Samuel H. Scripps Studios are located at 721 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27708 on the 2nd floor. Parking is available in the adjacent lot.

How  to  Register



Register online here!



General  Information



All students are required to sign a liability, film and photography waiver.

 Space in class is determined on a first-come-first-served basis.

 Students must arrive on time for class properly dressed and ready to dance. A student arriving more than 15 minutes late may be asked to observe class. Important warm-up exercises take place in the beginning of class and a student who is not properly warmed risks being injured. Late arrivals are also disruptive to the class. 

Class Rates are subject to change. Classes may be cancelled without prior notice. Classes that don’t meet the minimum number of students are subject to cancelation. Refunds will be made for classes not taken.

 ADF is not responsible for lost or stolen items.



Rates  for  the  Winter/Spring  Term

Tuition Policies, Payments and Refunds

Pre-registration is required for Youth Classes, Workshops and Parent/Youth Classes.

Classes purchased in bulk (5 Classes or 10 Classes) are non-refundable and non-transferable. They also cannot be used for Special Workshops or Parent/Youth classes.

Drop-In Classes are nonrefundable.

Youth Trial Classes are available if there is still space in a class by the first day of the term. Students are allowed to attend one class as a trial for a $15 fee. If the student registers for the class, the $15 fee will be applied towards the total tuition due. Students must notify the Studio within 3 business days of the trial class whether or not they plan to register or their spot will be forfeited.

Late Registration Students who register after classes have begun are still responsible for full tuition payment. Tuition will not be prorated.

Youth Tuition is only refundable within the first 2-weeks of the term for which the child is registered. The tuition refund is pro-rated; based on classes taken. If a student must withdraw from a class, written notification is required and must be sent to Mollie O’Reilly, Studio Manager.

For all Workshops, tuition is non-refundable once the workshop has commenced and may not be credited to any future classes. Tuition for a workshop is only refunded if a written notice is provided one 24 hours prior to the first day of class.

There is a 10% discount for households registering for two or more youth classes a term. 
Households enrolling in two or more youth classes are eligible for monthly automatic draft payments. To be enrolled in our payment plan, you must contact and receive approval from Mollie O’Reilly, Studio Manager. The first payment will be due on the first day of a household’s registration. The three remaining payments will occur on a monthly basis from the initial set-up date. The total tuition cost of the household must be paid in full by the end of the current term.
 


Checks should be made payable to “American Dance Festival” or “ADF.” A $25 fee will be due for all checks returned for any reason. The fee must be paid in cash within one week from the time the owner of the account is notified. Student will not be able to take classes or register for any further classes until the entire outstanding balance is paid.

Gift Certificates will be available for purchase. Gift Certificates expire one year from date of purchase and are non-refundable.

Classroom  Etiquette  and  Dress  Code  for  Youth  Classes

It is not necessary to report a student’s absence, however, anticipated absences of several classes should be reported to the Studio Manager. 
Students should remember to use the bathroom before class begins. If it is necessary to use the bathroom during class, the student should ask the teacher for permission and return to class promptly. 
Students must conduct themselves quietly and politely while in class and while waiting for class in the lobbies and bathrooms. 

Long hair must be pulled back in either a bun or ponytail; short hair must be pulled back away from the face. 
 Students should wear appropriate dance attire. General guidelines are listed below. Please refer to class descriptions for any specific requirements.

• Comfortable clothing (leotards, t-shirts, shorts). Footless tights or bare legs. No street clothes, tutus, or costumes allowed.
• Clean sneakers are recommended for Hip-Hop classes. Black-soled shoes are not allowed. 
• Jewelry may not be worn in class.

Doors to the studios are kept closed while classes are in session. Parents are asked to remain outside the studio for the duration of the class. Parents can wait in the lobby area.