Payment Policies
I understand that Next Step Broadway's tuition for the 2021/2022 session is for a full school year and split up into ten (10) equal payments from September through June: September (Month 1), October (Month 2), November (Month 3), December (Month 4), January (Month 5), February (Month 6), March (Month 7), April (Month 8), May (Month 9), June (Month 10) (With the exception of Musical Theatre Production).
I understand that a non-refundable and non-transferable tuition payment for September (Month 1) and June (Month 10) along with a non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment. I understand that there is a $20 Registration Fee for the 1st child, and $15 Registration Fee for the 2nd child and thereafter - to a $50 maximum per family.
I understand the full year tuition covers a minimum of 30 weeks of lessons for the full year.
I understand that all classes are scheduled more than 30 weeks for the year to accommodate for any weather closings, emergencies and class cancellations for any reason; and I understand that make-ups for classes will only be scheduled if the year falls below 30 weeks.
I understand that I will not receive any tuition proration, refunds, or credits for any classes missed during the year.
I understand that I must keep a credit card on file and I give permission for Next Step Broadway, LLC to charge my credit card the monthly tuition payment on the first of every month.
I understand that Next Step Broadway LLC will charge my account a $15 late fee if payment is not made by the 15th of every month.
I understand that if my account is still delinquent by the 21st of the month my child will not be able to participate in class until my account is current.
I understand that the Recital Fee is due on December 1st and I give permission for Next Step Broadway LLC to charge my credit card the recital fee. I understand that I must notify Next Step Broadway LLC in writing before December 1st if I wish to withdraw from class and understand that there are no refunds or credits for the recital fee. I understand that I must communicate in writing to the Studio Manager by November 15th if I would like to pay the recital fee in a different method. I understand that the recital fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
I understand that if I register after November 31st that I will be subject to a $15 Shipping & Handling Fee for a recital costume.
SUMMER TUITION POLICY
NEW NSB STUDENTS: There is a $20 Registration Fee for the 1st child, and $15 Registration Fee for the 2nd child and thereafter - to a $50 maximum per family. The registration fee is waived for current Next Step Broadway families who are enrolled in the 2019/20 dance season. REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE!
There is a 5% discount for multiple classes and camps (Applies to Early Bird Special and regular tuition).
A non-refundable deposit of $100 per camp session is required at time of registration to reserve a space for your child. The balance will be deducted from your account 1 month prior to the start of each camp.
All cancellations must be in writing, either in the studio or via email (infomi@nextstepbroadway.com). You will receive 100% tuition credit less the $100 deposit to use toward 2020 NSB camps or 2021-22 NSB classes if written cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to the start date of each camp or class.
Waiver and Release of Liability
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in COVID-19 RELEASE (hereinafter the "Activity"); and
IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in same;
I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, "Releasor," "I" or "me", which terms shall also include Releasor's parents or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and
I HEREBY release and forever discharge NEXT STEP BROADWAY, LLC, located at 685 S. Adams Rd, Birmingham, Michigan 48009 & 30860 Southfield Rd, Southfield, Michigan 48076 their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (collectively "Releases"), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity.
I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize Next Step Broadway, LLC to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision of the Next Step Broadway, LLC official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I
EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Next Step Broadway, LLC AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST Next Step Broadway, LLC FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of Next Step Broadway, LLC, its agents, and Employees.
I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by Michigan law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements.
In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's or my agent's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.
THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION.
THIS AGREEMENT was entered into at arm's-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both Participant, Myself as Parent/Guardian and Next Step Broadway, LLC agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence shall be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.
In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT, AFFIRM THAT I AM OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR OLDER, AND THAT I AM FREELY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND THAT THIS RELEASE CANNOT BE MODIFIED ORALLY. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND THAT I AM SIGNING IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
PARENT / GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS
In the event that the participant is under the age of consent (18 years of age), then this release must be signed by a parent or guardian, as follows: I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the parent or guardian of the Participant, and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this individual.