Policies
GENERAL INFORMATION and IMPORTANT DATES:
Horizons runs a 9-month dance season beginning Monday, August 25, 2025 and concluding late May 2026.
Horizons will be closed on Labor Day, Thanksgiving Eve & Thanksgiving (Nov. 26 & 27), Christmas Eve through New Year's Break (Dec. 24 - Jan. 4).
All tuition payments are due the 1st of each month (unless otherwise noted).
The 2026 Spring Showcase date is Saturday, May 16th at 7 pm (The Miller Center for the Arts).
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Tuition rates have been revamped and based upon the experience & education level of the Horizons' staff as well as on the tuition scale of businesses offering similar services within the surrounding area.
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
All recordings posted on social media must give credit to @horizonsdance, @doniellebaileyhorst, etc. If a student wishes to video during class, permission must be given. Do not bring cell phones into class without express permission from the instructor. Choreography is the property of the Horizons' Staff.
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CONTACTING US for ABSENCES, etc.:
Students should not text staff members regarding absences or with additional questions. All communication should go through a parent or guardian via email: horizonsdanceconservatory@gmail.com. The personal time of our staff is valued by Horizons and should be valued by our clientele as well.
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QUIET & CONSIDERATION:
If you enter the studio during a regularly scheduled class, please make your way quietly through the entrance and back to the hallway. If you come early to warm-up and to properly prepare for your class, please do so with respect for any dancers and staff currently in a teaching/learning environment. As a rule, we value kindness and appreciate your consideration and empathy for your fellow dancers.
SATURDAY CLASSES:
Horizons will offer some options for Saturday classes. Students will be notified via email and/or social media of any opportunities. Additional fees apply. ​
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REFORMER SESSIONS and PRIVATE LESSONS:
​Reformer sessions are open to all dancers and all adults. Donielle Bailey Horst is a trained Pilates Practitioner on both the mat and reformer equipment. We also offer private dance lessons. Please see prices and duration of lessons on the tuition rates page.
Injuries
Please tell your instructor immediately in case of an injury. We will provide ice and needed aid and contact a parent when necessary. Each injury will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Students may observe class during an injured period but no refunds will be given.
Snow Days
Notification of closures will be sent via email. Snow days will be made up when needed. Horizons runs on a 36-week season.
Attendance
​While we understand that students may also want to participate in sports, musical productions, etc., missing more than 3 classes within a short period of time will create a deficit within the learning environment. Please discuss any extended absences with the Horizons' staff in advance.
Competition & Team Information
While competition is valuable for the self-confidence and growth of our dancers, we at Horizons Dance Conservatory uphold training and the social aspects of dance above all else. If you are looking to attend National Summer events, Horizons does not attend these as a group experience. We are happy to register soloists for National events for a fee of $75 per dancer. Keep in mind, a competitive event cannot be attended without the express permission of Horizons' directors as the choreography and preparation occurred during our business hours and we own the rights.
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Horizons attends regional competitions beginning in November with an additional one in January/February, generally two in March, and one in April. Competition is not mandatory for all students and not all classes attend competition. Students & parents of participating classes will be notified in advance. The average cost of one group number is $75 per dancer. Duos and Trios are normally around $90 per person and Soloists range from $150 to $190 per number.
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HORIZONS' TEAM OPTIONS:
The final Monday night hour is set aside for Small Groups. Dancers may sign-up for that hour and they will be placed in one small competitive group (4 to 9 members). Our Competitive Small Groups compete at all regional competitions we attend.
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Our Competitive Large Groups will be determined via one audition which includes a movement and interview portion for each dancer. Audition day and time is not currently set for the 2025-26 Season.
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SPECIALTY GROUPS:
In certain instances, we may offer additional opportunities for dancers to compete in a Small or Large Specialty Group. Dancers will be informed via email and/or social media of these opportunities.
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*Each member of all Team Small & Large groups as well as Specialty Groups will be charged an additional level of tuition each month. This is based upon our tuition rate scale.​
Competitive Solos
At Horizons, we encourage the artistic practice of each individual. Performing a solo at competition allows for the development of each unique artist. Our soloists are coached through song choice, the dance discipline each wishes to perform, the collaborative process of choreography, and the expression of each individual via their physical context (costume choice) and storytelling narrative.
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The staff at Horizons will work with each dancer to determine the best fit for each season's solo experience. A fee of $225 must be paid in advance by each soloist. This includes choreography and music editing. All additional coaching and in-studio time will require additional fees.
Email us at horizonsdanceconservatory@gmail.com to sign up.
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A schedule for soloists to utilize studio space will be available each week. A coach will also be accessible during these time slots. Studio space will be shared with other dancers. Additional fees apply.