Payment Policies
Summer tuition is based on a 6-week schedule and is due at the time of registration. Fall/Spring tuition is based on a ten month schedule. For your convenience, you may split the tuition into monthly payments. Please note that the number of classes in each month will vary. If you choose to split your tuition into monthly payments, the tuition will be the same each month regardless of the number of classes in that month.
Payment Plans:
Plan 1: Full Payment - One payment in full at registration. 5% tuition discount if paid annually.
Plan 2: Sign up for auto pay by emailing info@jilljustindancealliance.com. Your credit card will be billed monthly for 10 equal monthly payments on the 1st of the month.
Plan 3: 10 Equal Monthly Payments due on the 1st of the month - You must log on to make payments each month.
A late fee of $15 will be applied after the 15th of the month.
Students whose accounts are 30 or more days past due will not be permitted to take class.
No credit is given for sickness, absences, holidays or snow days. Students may make up missed classes in another class.
If a student is unable to attend class for a significant period of time during the year, we cannot hold the spot for that student unless tuition is paid for the missed period.
There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.
Account balances must be paid in full for students to participate in the recital.
Tuition & Fees
2019 Fall Registration: (See Summer Fees on the Summer page of our website)
There is a yearly registration fee of $25 per dancer; maximum $50 per family. This fee is non-refundable.
Tuition:
1 class - $60/month,
2 classes - $110/month,
3 classes - $145/month
All additional classes - $30 each/month
Sibling discount = 10% discount for additional dancers in the same immediate family
Costumes:
Students participating in the annual recital will require a costume for the performance. A fee of $68 for child-size costumes and $78 for adult-size costumes is due November 1st. Costume fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. (Separate fees apply for Company costumes.)
ADULT CLASSES - You will be asked to enter your credit card info but your card will not be automatically charged. Our staff will enter the correct tuition amount in your account within a week. You may log on and make a payment at that time. You may also pay at the studio. Your card will be automatically charged after the first class if you did not have a chance to pay before that time. (Please see website for tuition rates.)
General Policies
Inclement Weather:
In most cases, JJDA will follow the inclement weather closings of the Edison Township school district. Always check the outgoing voicemail on the phone, which will be updated with closing information.
Pick-up and Drop-off:
Please do not leave your child unattended before or after class. Our staff will not be able to monitor your child when she or he is not in the classroom. In the event that you are delayed, your child must wait in the waiting room to be picked up. The studio is not responsible for children who leave the premises. Siblings must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dress Code:
Adherence to a dress code is required. The dress code in dance class encourages discipline and respect for the dance studio environment. Please do not wear valuable jewelry or bring any valuable items to the dance studio. JJDA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Check our website for dress code details for your child's class.
Code of Conduct
-At all times the staff of JJDA will treat you with professionalism, courtesy and respect. We kindly ask that you respond in a similar manner.
-JJDA has a no gossip policy. If you are unhappy with anything at JJDA the director will do her best to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Please bring the issue to the director immediately and do not discuss it in the waiting room. Misunderstandings are often caused by such waiting room conversations.
-Please do not discuss the abilities, class placement or performance of any JJDA student. The JJDA staff will not discuss with you any student other than your own child.
-At recitals, performances and competitions, please treat the event staff and fellow spectators in a respectful manner and observe all rules of the event.
-Please do not enter the dance room unless invited by the teacher.
-JJDA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who does not comply with the above code of conduct.
Waiver & Signature Text
By enrolling in classes, I waive any liability against The Jill Justin Dance Alliance on behalf of my child for any personal injury or loss of property while participating in any activity or any class offered by the school. In case of an emergency illness or injury in which I cannot be present or reached, I authorize The Jill Justin Dance Alliance to seek the necessary medical attention for my child.
In addition, I give permission for my child to be photographed or videotaped while dancing. I understand that the photographs and video will be used by The Jill Justin Dance Alliance for the purpose of publicizing and promoting the studio's programs and services and may be included on the studio's website. Compensation will not be expected.
I have read and understand the above policies and I agree to abide by these policies while my child is enrolled in The Jill Justin Dance Alliance. I will be responsible for all charges/payments for this account.
