Important dates
Winter/Spring 2020 UPDATED
Friday Jun 19th - Last day of Winter/Spring 2020 Semester UPDATED
Summer Program 2020 July-August 2020
Fall Program September 2020-January 2021
Winter/Spring Program February-June 2021
Summer Program 2021 July-August 2021
Please note: Information, policies and waivers below and within apply to the above dates.
NOTICE Regarding COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, DDF is attempting to maintain its classes virtually and remotely while adhering to all government guidance regarding this unprecedented and ever-changing situation. DDF appreciates your understanding and support during this time. All registrants understand and agree that, for virtual and remote classes, DDF cannot and shall not be held liable or responsible for any risk to the health, safety, or physical wellbeing of any student / dancer / enrollee, and each registrant hereby assumes such risks on behalf of the student / dancer / enrollee and releases DDF from any and all liability, damages, costs, or expenses with respect to same, and covenants not to sue DDF with respect to or relating to same. Registrant further indemnifies and holds DDF harmless from any and all liability, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs) incurred by DDF as a result of Registrant's violation of the foregoing. All registrants and their parents and/or guardians, by entering DDF property and using any of its facilities, will be deemed to have 1) agreed to follow all applicable rules and protocols regarding use of DDF's facilities, and (2) waived any and all claims or liabilities against DDF, its LLC members or employees relating in any way to COVID-19, or any precautions taken, or failed to be taken, in connection therewith.
Fee Information & Policies
Semester Registrants: When you register, you will be charged a $100 deposit per class, $50 of which is NON-REFUNDABLE. This guarantees your spot. The balance of your fees will be charged the first week of the new semester. Fees will be pro-rated if the semester has already begun. No fees are charged if registering for the wait list.
Summer Program Registrants (NON-Virtual Program): A $100 deposit per week will be charged at the time of registration; deposits are non-refundable. The balance of summer fees will be charged on June 1st. If registering after June 1st, you will be charged in full. There are no refunds for withdrawals from the Summer Program, nor are there refunds or make-ups for any absences. Sessions are interchangeable, space permitting. We regret that we cannot offer any trials or make-ups during the Summer Program.
Summer Program Registrants (Virtual Programs): Full payment is due at time of enrollment. All VirtualDDF summer payments are non-refundable. If Downtown Dance Factory is able to move any part of VirtualDDF to an in-studio Summer Program, payments are transferable. Summer weeks are not transferable among dancers, but sessions are interchangeable (space permitting). Downtown Dance Factory reserves the right to cancel an intensive, workshop or class as a result of insufficient registration in its sole discretion. In such instance(s), a full refund will be provided to the enrolled participants. Registration must be received no later than 30 minutes prior to the program's start time to guarantee you receive the login ID. There are no make-ups or trial classes for VirtualDDF Summer Programs.
Registration fee: There is a one-time $25 non-refundable registration fee per child. Returning students are not subject to this fee. There is no Registration Fee for VirtualDDF Drop-In classes. If you choose to enroll in any semester or summer-based program in the future, you will be subject to the one-time $25 non-refundable registration fee per child.
Sibling Discount: During the semesters, a sibling discount of 5% is offered for the second child and subsequent children from the same family. During the Summer Program, A 5% sibling discount is offered for the 2nd child and subsequent children from the same family registering for the same week.
Multiple Class Discount: There is a 20% discount for the 2nd and 3rd weekly class, a 25% discount for the 4th weekly class, and a 50% discount for the 5th + weekly class taken by a single student in the same semester (not applicable in the Summer Program).
Downtown Dance Factory reserves the right to cancel a class as a result of insufficient registration in its sole discretion. In such instance(s), a full refund will be provided to the class participants.
Each registrant must maintain a valid credit card on file with Downtown Dance Factory, and hereby approves Downtown Dance Factory to charge such credit card for the fees incurred as provided herein. There will be a $5 fee for each instance of a declined credit card, and registrant agrees to pay any other costs or fees incurred by Downtown Dance Factory as a result of such declined card.
Winter/Spring Re-Enrollment
Re-enrollment: ALL DANCERS ENROLLED IN FALL SEMESTER CLASSES WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED IN THE SAME CLASSES FOR THE WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER ON NOVEMBER 2ND. You must opt out via email between November 2nd and November 16th if you choose NOT to continue dancing into the Winter/Spring Semester. Deposits for the Winter/Spring Semester will be charged on November 17th. If your dancer would like to add or switch classes, you will be given priority to enroll in those classes before general registration begins. The balance of your tuition will be charged in the first week of the Winter/Spring Semester. There will be an additional recital costume fee per class and media fee per family charged along with your Winter/Spring tuition unless you specify, before the 3rd scheduled class, that your child will not participate. Recitals take place at Tribeca Performing Arts Center and are a ticketed event. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I DO NOT OPT OUT, MY DANCER WILL BE ENROLLED IN THE SAME CLASSES FOR THE WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER AND THAT THE DEPOSIT(S) WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CARD ON FILE ON NOVEMBER 17TH.
Refund Policy
If you withdraw from a class before the first class takes place, you will be responsible for $50 of your deposit (per class). Once the semester starts, if you must withdraw from the class, you can do so PRIOR to the 3rd scheduled class. You will receive a pro-rated refund, less a $25 cancellation fee per class. Withdrawals must be made with at least 24 hours notice prior to your class start time to avoid being charged for the class. There are no refunds or credits for classes dropped or missed for any reason once the third class takes place. We do not provide refunds for uniforms once they have been worn. You understand and agree that DDF cannot and shall not be held accountable for extreme weather or other unforeseen events beyond DDF's control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, wars, acts of terrorism, or other force majeure events that, by their nature could not have been foreseen by DDF or, if possible to have been foreseen, are unavoidable, and DDF shall not provide a refund or credit for classes canceled in the case of such events. DDF will follow the guidance of the NYC public schools, NY City, State and local government, the Federal government, and/or the safety advisories from New York City (as applicable) in making class cancelation decisions. Summer Program fees are non-refundable. No classes are transferable among or between dancers.
Uniforms
Each Downtown Dance Factory class has a required uniform. Check out our website Uniform Page to see the uniform requirements for your class. (There is no uniform for the Summer Program). Uniforms are available for purchase at our Studio 4 Store.
Recitals 2021!
SAVE THE DATE for 2021!!! Rehearsals and Recitals 2021 are tentatively set for Saturday June 5th through Sunday June 13th, 2021.
If you are registering for the Winter/Spring Semester, your child will perform in Downtown Dance Factory's end of year dance recital (Recitals are optional for TutuTots). Please visit our Recital Page for more information.
(NOTE: Subject to change in DDF's discretion without notice due to COVID-19)
Make-up Class Policy
Downtown Dance Factory allows two (2) make-up classes per semester, subject to availability. Please let us know once your child has missed class - call or email us to schedule a make-up in an appropriate class, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note, make-ups CANNOT be scheduled in a full class and make-ups MUST be taken in the same semester as the missed classes. If you must cancel your scheduled make up, please do so 24 hours prior to it taking place in order for it not to count as one of your 2 allotted make-up classes.
In the Winter/Spring semester, MAKE-UPS MAY ONLY TAKE PLACE UNTIL APRIL 1ST, in order to avoid disrupting recital preparation. There are no make-up classes for the Summer Program, for scheduled closures, or for classes canceled due to unforeseen events as contemplated in the "Refund Policy" section above.
Account Management
Please feel free to manage your account (e.g. register for additional classes, update your contact information, change your payment details, etc) using our DDF Portal.
Click here to login. Click on "I don't know my password" and follow the prompts to have a password emailed to you. (You can change this to something more memorable once you've logged in).
Assumption of Risk
By the very nature of the activity, dance carries risks of physical injury. No matter how careful the student and the teacher are, such risks cannot be eliminated. The risks of injury includes minor injuries such as bruises and more serious injuries such as broken bones, dislocations, muscle pulls, or worse. Sports or any activity that involves motion and rotation in a unique environment, carries with it a reasonable assumption of risk.
Downtown Dance Factory is bound by law to inform all participants and/or their guardians of the risks involved in the activity of dance in general. In consideration for Downtown Dance Factory accepting the enrollee, and in consideration of the enrollee having an opportunity to improve skills through the use of Downtown Dance Factory staff and facilities, those legally responsible for the named enrolling student realize, understand, and acknowledge the risks of injury involved and, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree to and shall assume the responsibility of such risks for said student and further agree to save and hold harmless Downtown Dance Factory, LLC, its members, staff, teachers, agents, contractors, and representatives, and all others concerned, and to indemnify them against all loss, liability, damage, and expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs associated with same) incurred or likely to be incurred relating to or resulting from such risks and injuries/damages.
Downtown Dance Factory is not responsible for lost, misplaced, damaged or stolen personal belongings on our premises.
Medical Release
I certify that the enrollee has no condition that prohibits full participation in the activities at or provided by Downtown Dance Factory. I assume all ordinary risks when the enrollee is using the facilities or participating in a virtual or remote class, recital, or other DDF event, and hereby release Downtown Dance Factory, or any of its staff or teachers, for any injury or damage suffered in connection with said use of the facility or participation. In case of emergency, if I cannot be reached or if emergency action is required or appropriate, I authorize Downtown Dance Factory, its agents and staff, to contact and secure necessary or appropriate medical attention for the enrollee.
Enrollment Condition
I understand and agree that Downtown Dance Factory has the right to terminate the enrollment of a child if it is determined that the continued attendance of the child in Downtown Dance Factory's program is not in the best interest of the child or the program, or such child is deemed by DDF in its sole discretion to be overly disruptive or unruly. I agree to supervise, or have a responsible adult supervise, my child before and immediately after class at the DDF facility, and to also supervise, or have a responsible adult supervise, my child for the duration of any virtual or remote class, recital, or other DDF event.
Photo Release
Downtown Dance Factory may, in the course of teaching classes and workshops, putting on performances, and hosting virtual or remote classes, recitals, or events, take photographs and/or video which include our enrolled students. If you DO NOT want your child to be included in Downtown Dance Factory advertising / promotional materials / website, etc., please send us an email at info@downtowndancefactory.com. We will mark it in your family account.
Signature
By selecting "I have read and agree" to all policies and waivers, and by submitting this form to DDF, you acknowledge and agree that you have signed such form, understand and agree to all of the terms contained herein, intend to be legally bound by same, and that such electronic signature constitutes your valid and binding original signature.
