Attendance Policy, Dropping Classes, and Make-Ups

Absences and Make-Up Classes 

CAPA does not have an official attendance policy for dancers who are only enrolled in technique class and do not participate in our Performing Ensemble, Ballet Companies, or Production.

We understand that many students engage in other extracurricular activities as well, and perfect attendance is often not possible. Of course, sporadic attendance will likely affect their ability to move to the next level and/or can impact their ability to participate in our June Showcase performances if they haven’t been able to learn the choreography.  

Make-up classes must be taken within one month of a missed class in another class of the same style and level or one level down. You may take up to two (2) make up classes between August and December and three (3) make up classes between January and June. Two (2) makeup classes are allowed during Summer Session (June/July). You do not need to schedule these in advance, just come and let the teacher know you are there for a make-up. Regularly attending another class for which the dancer is not registered, as a form of “makeup” is not allowed.

To Change or Drop A Class

To add a class at CAPA, you simply register via our online portal.

We require a 30-day notice for dropping a class, which must be requested in writing via email to capa@capadance.net - depending on when you give notice, you may incur another month’s non-refundable tuition charge.

If you drop a class before December 31st, we can refund your June Showcase costume deposit as applicable. If you drop a class after December 31st, we cannot refund the costume deposit. If you drop a class after JAN 31, costumes have been ordered, and you must pay the balance due for costume(s) that were ordered for your dancer. No refunds for costumes ordered/received. Any costume that was billed will be available to pick up when it arrives.

Attendance Policy for Performing Ensembles, Ballet Companies, and Production

 • Fall Semester (August – December): Two vacation/unexcused absences per required class are allowed.  

• Winter/Spring Semester (January – June): Three vacation/unexcused absences per required class are allowed.

Excused Absences: an illness, a personal or family emergency, a required school function (homework, studying or attending a play, rehearsal, or athletic event do not count), and religious ceremonies/events. Social events such as birthday parties are not excused.  

Injuries: An injured dancer is asked to attend and watch actively within the dance room during classes where choreography is being taught so that they can learn the choreography by watching. They are not allowed to be on their phone, doing homework, or sitting in the waiting room instead of observing the class. Taking notes on what it’s taught during those classes is encouraged.

Vacation Absences: Any absence due to being out of town for leisure or pleasure when CAPA is otherwise open. 

Notification: Please notify us via email at CAPA@capadance.net before planned absences so that we can let the teacher know. All absences will be considered as vacation/unexcused unless we receive written notification in the form of an email sent to CAPA@capadance.net on or before the day of class explaining the reason for the absence.  
NOTE: We are piloting an Absence Notification system via GOOGLE FORM for 2025-2026 School year. Notification given via form does not need to be separately sent to our email address as all responses are forwarded to the CAPA email address.

If a student is expected to exceed 2 absences due to an illness or injury, a doctor’s note is required. If your child is contagious, please keep them at home.

Although CAPA is generally open on most Monday holidays, absences that occur on a weekday school holiday are considered excused.

Respect and Conduct

We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying of any kind.

Students who engage in exclusionary, demeaning, or hurtful behavior, whether at CAPA or during CAPA sponsored activities, may be asked to withdraw from CAPA. Use of Social Media which demeans a fellow CAPA student, parent or staff is considered grounds for dismissal.

Parental conduct is a factor that will be taken into consideration in your dancer’s ability to remain a student at CAPA. Hurtful gossip and other inappropriate behaviors is negative and unwelcoming and will not be tolerated. Similarly, disrespect for our teachers will not be tolerated. 

Classroom expectations: Students are expected to arrive to class on time (5-10 min early), wearing appropriate dance attire & shoes and with properly groomed hair (SEE DRESS CODE). They are expected to treat teachers and classmates with respect and to devote their full attention to class. Rough-housing, hanging on barres, creating a distracting or negative environment to classroom learning and the like will not be tolerated. Students who cannot adhere to these standards may be removed from class by the teacher, sent to the office to speak with management, and parents will be notified. Students with frequent unresolved behavior issues may be asked to withdraw from CAPA.

We are willing to work with students and parents going through difficult times. Prompt communication with office management is KEY.