Do Jump Movement Theatre School Policies

We welcome your input on our policies. If you have questions, comments or concerns call the school director Wendy Cohen at 503.231.1232 (or e-mail Do Jump at dojump@dojump.org)

Payments/Refunds/Credits

Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. If a student must withdraw from a class, camp or workshop the following applies:

Refund the class tuition paid less $10 OR

Issue a credit for the full amount of tuition, good for any Do Jump camp, class, or ticket purchase for up to 1 year after the date issued.

If a student withdraws less than one week before the start of class or camp, the student will receive a Do Jump class or ticket credit for the full amount of tuition.
If a student withdraws up to one day after the class or camp has begun, the student will receive a prorated Do Jump class or ticket credit.
If a student withdraws two or more days after a class or camp has begun, we will be unable to issue a refund or credit.

Private lesson cancellations require 24 hours prior notification; full payment for the lesson will be required for any notification after that time.

Drop-ins/Class Cards

Baby Circus. Limited drop-ins are available for Baby Circus classes. Please call the Do Jump office by 4pm the day before class to register in advance. If the class is full, we will ask you to try another week. Baby Circus drop-in classes are $15/class.
Youth. Friday "Do Jump Sampler" drop-in classes are available for current, returning, or new students. Please call the Do Jump office to register in advance. Do Jump Sampler classes are $15/class.
Adults. Current or returning Adult students may drop-in to any non-Level 1 class, space permitting. You may call the Do Jump office at 503.231.1232 to determine which classes have available drop-in space. Class cards may be purchased for all Adult drop-in classes: class cards are $125 for $150 worth of classes. With the exception of Adult Open Workout, drop-in prices are $15 for 1½ hour classes and $20 for 2 hour classes. Adult Open Workout is $15.

Missed Classes & Make-ups

Baby Circus. Baby Circus students may schedule one make-up for a missed Baby Circus class each 5-week term. Make-up classes are available during other, regularly scheduled Baby Circus classes, but make-up space is limited. Please call the Do Jump office at 503.231.1232 at least 24 hours before class to schedule a make-up. If the class is full, we will ask you to try another week.

Youth Classes. Because of the sequentially-structured nature of our classes, and because of our commitment to maintain a low student-teacher ratio, we are unable to offer make-up classes or credits for missed youth classes.

Adult Classes. Adult students may schedule two make-ups for missed classes each 10-week term. Make-up classes may only be scheduled for the following classes:
* Strength Training classes
* Adult Open Workouts (for Level 2 and above students)
Level 1 students may also schedule a make-up for another Level 1 trapeze & acro class by calling the Do Jump office at 503.231.1232.

Observing Class

Family and friends of students are invited to observe the first day of class or camp only. After that, we ask that parents, friends and relatives not observe class unless special arrangements are made in advance with the teaching staff. Experience has taught us that an audience during class can be a dangerous distraction to students. Instructors are available before and after class to discuss each student's progress and class experience. And, family and friends are invited to a short performance at the end of each class. Please put it on your calendar so that you don't miss out!

Day Care

Unfortunately we do not have the resources to look after children before or after class. Parents who drop their children off unsupervised more than 10 minutes early or pick their children up more than 10 minutes late will be charged a day care fee of $10 per quarter hour.

What to wear

Please remember to dress your student appropriately for class – comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and is not distracting. Please dress your child in layers in winter months, as both spaces can be chilly.

Good Not so Good (Bad even)

* Sweatpants
* Stretchy shorts
* Footless tights
* Leotards
* Unitards
* Long hair tied back
* Bare feet * Jeans or non-stretchy pants
Metal buttons, snaps, loops, etc.
Footed tights
* Skirts or Tutus
* Baggy un-tucked T-shirts
* Long hair left down
* Socks
*Jewelry (Wedding rings are permitted, but can be painful on the trapeze.)

Please Bring: A water bottle with your name on it. We have water, but no cups!
Please Do Not Bring: Toys, games, stuffed animals, or other distractions.

Good things to know

* Do Jump's office is located at the Echo Theatre: 1515 SE 37th Ave, Portland, OR 97214-5131. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at 503.231.1232, or dojump@dojump.org.

* Our Sunnyside location is in SE Portland at 3520 SE Yamhill St., in the third floor gymnasium of the Sunnyside-Centenary United Methodist Church. Head up the long concrete ramp on the eastern side of the building, go through the doors and proceed to the top of the stairs. There is no elevator. If the doors are locked, used the code 6789 on the alarm pad. This is a special Do Jump code and will only work during Do Jump class hours after the teachers have arrived. If you have trouble getting in to the building, call us on our emergency cell phone: 503.421.5003, and the teachers will let you in. If that phone number does not work for any reason, please call us at the Echo Theatre at 503.231.1232.

* If you or your child has special needs, please let us know.

* It is important that students are on time for class. The Echo Theatre has only one bathroom, located in the lobby. The Sunnyside Church Gym has only one bathroom, located downstairs of the gym. If your child will need to use the bathroom as a changing room, please plan accordingly.

* The Echo Theatre and the Sunnyside Church have on-street parking only.

* Class schedules are available at www.dojump.org/school.shtml

* Lost and Found:
  Echo Theatre: Located in a bin in the lobby or the office.
  Sunnyside Gymnasium: Located downstairs at the Methodist Church (on the 1st floor) by the Swap Shop.

* What to do while waiting for a student in class:
   Echo Theatre: You are welcome to wait in the lobby. If you would like access to WiFi, please ask in the Do Jump! office for the wireless password.
   Sunnyside United-Methodist Church Gymnasium: While waiting for a student in class, Do Jump families are welcome to use the Sunnyside "Swap Shop" – an area with comfortable couches, toys & activities. There is WiFi available in the Swap Shop. Please respect the rules of the Swap Shop while you are visiting their space.

* Do Jump! does not deny benefits to or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or sexual orientation, and values the unique abilities of each individual.

* Do Jump is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Tax ID 93-0682075. Donations are tax deductible to fullest extent of the law. They are also greatly appreciated!

* We would welcome your involvement as a volunteer. See the office or grab a volunteer form in the lobby.

We look forward to seeing you in class!