Class Policies

Class Policies

(Please read the policies that apply to your class):

Applause Summer Programs:

  • CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund less a $75 cancellation fee may be issued if requested before May 1st, 2024. After May 1st, 2024, no refunds will be given.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • You may switch weeks within the same 2024 summer program up until June 1st, 2024. After June 1st, no scheduling changes are able to be made.
  • There are no make-up classes available for our summer programs.
  • All parents/students in our Jr. Filmmaker Intensive and K-5th Theater & Film summer program will be required to fill out a minor talent release before the first day of class.
  • If your child has an allergy please let us know. Also, please call us if there is any issue that you feel we should know about before the program begins.
  • We are a nut-free environment. All students should bring a nut-free lunch and snack each day.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the program.
  • All children enrolled in Junior Clubhouse MUST be fully potty-trained.
  • All summer programs are separation classes and no caregivers will be permitted to wait inside the building.
  • Applause reserves the right to place students in the appropriate group for their age level, and combine or split age groups according to enrollment each week.
  • A detailed letter explaining the summer program policies and procedures will be emailed closer to your child’s summer program week.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.


Applause Dance Company:

  • There are no make-up classes for our weekend program. We encourage your child to attend the majority of classes and we offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds or credits given for our weekend dance program. In the case of injury, if we are notified with proof of the injury in the form of a doctor’s note that states that the student is unable to participate for the duration of the semester at least TWO WEEKS prior to the start of the semester, you may receive a credit for the following semester.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire for class: all dancers should have athletic sneakers or jazz sneakers preferably in black. White, silver or gray accents are acceptable.
  • Intermediate and Advanced dancers should bring soft jazz shoes (preferably black) to class.
  • Students must wear all black to each class. Black yoga pants, black leggings, black tank tops, black t-shirts and/or black leotards are acceptable.
  • Certain base items (leotard, shoes, tights, etc.) will be needed for performances. A precise list will be given out at the start of the semester.
  • You will be notified of the additional costume fee once the show is set and casting has been given out.
  • Parents must fill out a conflict sheet with your child’s scheduled conflicts and return it to Applause by the second week of class.
  • If a student would like to switch sections between semesters, all changes MUST be approved by the Director of Dance. Some changes may require an additional audition.
  • Students MUST attend production dates to be eligible for the program. Students may not miss more than 2 pre-planned classes or their role may be compromised.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.

Junior, Intermediate, & Advanced Musical Theater Performance Classes:

  • There are no make-up classes for our weekend program. We encourage your child to attend the majority of classes and we offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds or credits given for our Junior, Intermediate, or Advanced Musical Theater program.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire for class.
  • Parents must fill out a conflict sheet with your child’s scheduled conflicts and return it to Applause by the date given by the stage manager.
  • Students MUST attend production dates to be eligible for the program. Students may not miss more than 2 pre-planned classes or their role may be compromised.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.

Film (Little Movie Stars, YouTube Movie Stars, Advanced Movie Stars, On-Camera Acting):

  • There are no make-up classes for our film program. We encourage your child to attend the majority of classes and we offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund less a $75 cancellation fee will be given if Applause is notified 24 hours after the first class of the semester. After this point in time, we are unable to offer any kind of refund.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire for class.
  • All parents/students will be required to hand in a conflict sheet noting any scheduled absences throughout the semester.
  • All parents/students will be required to fill out a minor talent release before the first day of class.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.

Film (Make Your Own TV Series, Filmmaker Experience, Film Editing):

  • There are no make-up classes for our film program. We encourage your child to attend the majority of classes and we offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: There are no refunds for the Make Your Own TV Series, Filmmaker Experience, or Film Editing classes.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire for class.
  • For our Film Editing class, students are required to have a laptop, charger, and Adobe Premiere Pro each week.
  • All parents/students will be required to hand in a conflict sheet noting any scheduled absences throughout the semester.
  • All parents/students will be required to fill out a minor talent release before the first day of class.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.

After-School Theater & Dance:

  • There are no make-up classes for our after-school program. We encourage your child to attend the majority of classes and we offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • Pre-School Classes will be allowed 2 scheduled make-up classes throughout the semester, pending availability.
  • In the event of inclement weather, make-up classes may be held virtually.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: A full refund less a $75 cancellation fee will be given if Applause is notified 24 hours prior to the second class of the semester. If we are notified of the cancellation later, we are unable to give any kind of refund or credit. Please note that this does not include Private Groups.
  • There are no refunds or credits for Private Groups.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire for class.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.

ADC Elite Competition Team:

  • There are no make-up classes for the ADC Elite Competition Program. We encourage your child to attend all classes.  We offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • More than one unexcused absence will result in removal from the ADC Elite Competition Team.  
  • If absences begin to affect a dancer’s performance, an alternate will be considered as a replacement. 
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear all black to each class. Black yoga pants, black leggings, black tank tops, black t-shirts and/or black leotards are acceptable.  All dancers should have athletic sneakers or jazz sneakers preferable in black.  White, silver, or gray accents are acceptable.  
  • Uniform ADC teamwear will be required for all competition weekends.  Teamwear options will be available for purchase via links provided by the ADC Elite Competition Team Coordinator. 
  • Parents will be responsible for all competition fees, including, but not limited to, costume fees, entry fees, media packet, etc. Parents will also be responsible for travel, meals/snacks during competitions, and helping your child at the competition (chaperoning, hair, makeup, etc.). 
  • Parents must fill out a conflict sheet with your child’s scheduled conflicts and return it to Applause prior to the first day of class.
  • All solo and/or duet requests must be submitted by the third week of class for review by the Director of Dance.  
  • Students MUST be available for the ENTIRE competition weekend to be eligible for the program. Students may not miss more than 1 pre-planned class, except in the case of illness, family emergency, or exposure to COVID-19.
  • Students may be required to produce a negative Covid test prior to competition weekend depending on the rules set forth by the competition committee.  
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds or credits given for our weekend program. 
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, the location of  rehearsals may be subject to change.

Agent Workshops:

  • There are no make-up classes for the Agent Workshops. We encourage your child to attend the majority of classes and we offer private lessons for an additional charge if they require extra help.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: There are no refunds for our workshops.
  • RETURNED CHECKS: A $30.00 fee will be charged for each check returned from the bank for any reason.
  • Applause reserves the right to dismiss a student, without refund, whose conduct or influence, in the opinion of the Program Director, is not in the best interests of the class.
  • Students must wear appropriate attire for class.
  • Participation is for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent.
  • Applause may make changes of any nature at any time and from time to time to its classes, calendar, schedule, standards, policies, requirements, rules, and procedures whenever Applause deems it necessary or desirable in connection with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. This may include, but is not limited to, changes in modes or methods of delivery of classes, modifying or rescheduling classes, and requiring compliance with new, additional, or modified standards, policies, procedures, or rules intended for the protection of the health and safety of our community. If guidelines for room capacities change, cancellations will be made to the last students registered.

GENERAL POLICIES:

ANTI-RACISM POLICY:

  • Applause is committed to being a safe and welcoming space regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic status. No discriminating acts or remarks will be tolerated by students or parents at Applause.

VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY:

  • Filming of any kind is not permitted. Applause reserves the right to film, photograph classes and share footage, movies and photographs on appropriate viewing platforms and for teaching purposes and publicity. Viewing platforms may include, but are not limited to, Applause Theatrical Workshops Inc. social media outlets and YouTube channel.