Student Handbook

Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater

Our goal is that each student experience life lessons as they grow in an artistic environment. No matter your age or level, there is a place for you at SIUDY FLAMENCO (SF). We offer recreational dance classes for youth through adult, as well as, a pre-professional training program for aspiring professional flamenco dancers.

The Flamenco Program

L1 Beginner 1 year training - Pensum: Rumba and Sevillanas
L2 Intermediate Beginner 2-3 years training - Pensum: Sevillanas, Rumba, Fandangos, Alegrías, Tangos, Escobilla por Solea
L3 Advanced Beginner 3-5 years training - Pensum: Sevillanas, Alegrías, Tangos, Fandangos, Bulerias, Introduction to accessories (fans and mantón)
L4 Intermediate 5-8 years training - Intermediate level choreography of diverse flamenco palos
L5 Intermediate Advanced 8-10 years training
L6 Advanced 10+ years training - Pre-professional/Professional

Each level focuses on developing the dancer's technique, discipline, artistry, and performance skills.

Placement

This will be at the discretion of the Artistic Director/Coordinator. We have a professional staff to ensure that each student is placed in the class best suited for them, ensuring quality instruction at the correct level.

Class Procedure

Please arrive ten minutes prior to class start time dressed in the proper attire, shoes, and hairstyle. Please do not be late for classes. Proper technical warm-ups are done at the beginning of class and are vital to preventing injuries. Warm-up is critical to proper dance execution and the safety of you or your child.

Uniform

Flamenco attire of choice that includes:

  • Flamenco shoes
  • Flamenco skirt
  • Leggings
  • Leotard or form fitting top
  • Hair neatly pulled back

Observance

Guest observance of classes is welcome through the television monitor located in the waiting area. No guests will be allowed into studios without prior permission from administration.

Tuition

The Teen dance season, and thereby tuition payment responsibility, runs from August until June. All students must enroll for a full season of classes.

The Adult dance season, and thereby tuition payment responsibility, is year round running from August 1st until July 31st. All adults will be registered for 1 full year and AUTO-RENEWED unless notified in writing prior to the renewal date.

If at any time during the registered year you must withdraw for a period of time and ask to have tuition placed on hold, you will be required to re-register upon your return and pay your annual registration membership of $100.

Both teen and adult Tuition is paid in monthly installments due on the first day of each month. The first installment and the minimum Registration Membership fee are due upon registration.

SF primarily observes Miami-Dade Public School calendar. Some months have 5 weeks while others only 4. Holidays are not pro-rated nor are there any additional fees for months with five weeks of classes.

Monthly Tuition of Classes

Hours per Week Monthly Rate
1 hour / week$115 / month
1.5 hours / week$150 / month
2 hours / week$185 / month
2.5 hours / week$215 / month
3 hours / week$235 / month
3.5 hours / week$255 / month
4 hours / week$275 / month
4.5 hours / week$295 / month
5 hours / week$315 / month
Unlimited Classes$360 / month

Payment Policy

Monthly Tuition payments will be automatically charged the 1st of each month using the credit card on file. Any payment not received by the 3rd of the month will auto-incur a $40 late fee on the 4th of the month.

Any student wanting to use a different credit card must send new card information to our General Manager, Debbie Cubides, via WhatsApp messaging to (754) 307-6999 prior to the 1st of the month.

Full Tuition Discount: Tuition paid in full at registration receives a 10% discount; or pay one-half of tuition at registration with a valid credit card number (to remain on file) and receive a 5% discount. The second half of tuition will be automatically charged on the 1st day of the 7th month of classes.

Family Discount: If multiple family members are registered for monthly tuition based classes and paying monthly, each will receive a 10% discount.

Accepted Forms of Payment: Only Credit Card payments will be accepted for Monthly Tuition Payments. We accept all major credit cards.

Refund Policy

When you register for dance classes, you are making a full season commitment (from August through June for teens and August to July for adults) and are responsible for paying for the entire season unless you withdraw in writing 10 days prior to withdrawal.

You must notify management at classes@siudyflamenco.org in writing that you are withdrawing yourself or your child. If notification is received after tuition has been charged no refund will be issued.

TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Registration

In lieu of a "registration fee", SF requires its students to become members of the Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater, LLC *Patron Program. There are various "Tax Deductible" options available.

*NOTE: Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater LLC is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and as such, your patronship is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Consult your tax advisor.

**ALL STUDENTS MUST BE A "SIUDY FLAMENCO MEMBER" PATRON FOR $100.

SIUDY FLAMENCO MEMBER $100-$350 (ANNUAL DONATION)

  • One year registration for Siudy Flamenco general classes.
  • Early access to news and performance announcements.

Before and After Class

Parents of teen students please instruct your child to wait inside the studio office for their rides and to inform the staff if their ride is late. Minors are not permitted to wait outside for rides. A minor will not be allowed to leave the premises unsupervised unless given written consent from a parent or guardian.

Absences

Missed classes are not refundable. Tuition is still due to hold your spot in class. There are no refunds if you drop a class(es) in the middle of the month, choose other activities over dance class, or simply skip class.

SF requests that the student or parent send a WhatsApp message to administration at (786) 671-8150 to inform of any absence, illness or problem a student might be having.

If there is a contagious illness, please stay out of class until fully recovered and can participate fully without risk of relapse. Injured dancers are asked to "sit out" and observe classes until completely healed and doctors approval is given to resume classes.

Make-Up Classes

A missed "Level" class cannot be made-up in another "Level" class due to the lack of multiple same level classes. Students will have an option to makeup classes on a case by case basis for pre-determined and pre-notified absences of 2+ weeks. Please contact management via WhatsApp message at (754) 307-6999.

Class Cancellation

SF reserves the right to combine classes, change times, provide substitute teachers and/or replacement teachers or cancel or combine any class as management deems necessary. There is only one teacher assigned per class. There may be times when two teachers will be assisting each other. Teacher assignments can be subject to change if in the best interest of students and teachers. These decisions will be made by the director.

Dropping/Adding Classes

If choosing to drop a class or drop out of SF all together, we must receive written notice a minimum of 10 days prior to next tuition payment. To insure you do not get billed after you have dropped a class, please email management at classes@siudyflamenco.org so we can update your billing records.

If you add class(es) during the middle of a month, the remainder of that month will be pro-rated and the following month you will be charged at full rate for remainder of season.

Private Lessons

SF offers private instruction with a variety of Siudy Flamenco Instructors for dancers wanting to work in a one on one environment to strengthen technique and/or brush up on choreography. Private lessons can only be canceled if done 24 hrs prior to the scheduled lesson. If you must cancel after, then a doctors note must be submitted or client will be charged for the missed private lesson.

60 minute Private Lesson Pricing

Student Type Price
Registered Students$99.00
Non-Registered Students$110.00

60 minute Semi-Private Lesson Pricing

Group Size Registered Non-Registered
2 Students$79.00 each$89.00 each
3 Students$74.00 each$79.00 each
4+ Students$59.00 each$69.00 each

Discounted Private Lesson Packages:
5 Private lessons - 5% discount* | 10 Private lessons - 10% discount*
*For Discounted rate, client must pay package in full when booking

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like a private lesson with Maestra Siudy Garrido please contact our class coordinator, Ximena Silva, via WhatsApp messaging at (786) 671-8150 for pricing, scheduling and payment instructions.

Photography & Videography

SF will periodically bring in photographers and/or videographers to document the work being done in class. You have an option to Consent or Not Consent on your registration form. Your acceptance acknowledges that SF reserves the right to use these photos/videos in promotional materials either printed or via our website or social media outlets.

Questions and Concerns

Please do not engage the instructors at any time in their respective dance studios to ask questions. When one class ends, another one begins. If you have a question or concern please leave a message at the front desk for the director or manager. Messages will be returned as soon as possible. The director, manager and/or the parents can schedule a studio meeting if needed. This should be done via email at classes@siudyflamenco.org.

Season Performances

We customarily have an end of season recital to showcase the dancers progress throughout the year. ALL TEEN STUDENTS are expected to participate in the performance. ADULT STUDENTS are highly encouraged to participate and showcase their hard work.

If unable to participate for any reason SF must be notified in writing at classes@siudyflamenco.org immediately. If notification is made after costumes have been ordered, Dancer will still be responsible for payment of such.

Contact Us

Email: classes@siudyflamenco.org

General Manager (Debbie Cubides): (754) 307-6999 (WhatsApp)

Class Coordinator (Ximena Silva): (786) 671-8150 (WhatsApp)

Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater, LLC