COVID 19 RELEASE WAIVER
I release EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics LLC, it's instructors, independent contractors, and all other associates from liability for harm, theft, or injury that may be suffered by me and/or members of my family traveling to or from or during participation in activities and programs sponsored by EXPRESS Dance. & Acrobatics LLC. I hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily assuming full responsibility for all risks of physical injury arising out of active participation in a dance class cheer, camp, or other dance related activities. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses and voluntary assume the risk that I and/or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending and participating and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, employees, independent contractors, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I release EXPRESS Dance. & Acrobatics LLC its instructors, independent contractors and all associates from liability for harm, injury or death pertaining to COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses. I understand that there are NO refunds for registration fees, costumes or classes. I understand and agree to EXPRESS Dance. & Acrobatics LLC policies and procedures. I understand that my student must have this release form signed before attending classes, clinics or camps
2020-2021 EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatic Policies
REGISTRATION FEE is $25.00 per student. The registration fee is non-refundable.
A completed registration form, a signed payment contract & waiver agreement, first month's tuition, as well as the
$25.00 registration fee must be received before a student can be enrolled in any classes.
CHANGING CLASSES: please notify the front desk via an ADD/DROP form by the 20th of the month prior to the change
taking place. You must fill out an ADD/DROP form to change your registration. Simply not attending a class does not
excuse you from paying for it.
2. TUITION: Please be aware that tuition is based on a 9 MONTH dance & acrobatics school year (Sept-May).
Monthly tuition fee remains the same regardless of weeks in the month, school vacation closings, weather cancellations,
mandated closures, or the number of absences in a month.
• Tuition is due within the first week of every month.
• Account statements will be e-mailed within the first week of the month.
• A LATE FEE of $15.00 will be automatically charged if payment is not received by the 15thof the month.
• EXPRESS strongly suggests a credit card be put on file at the time of registration to be charged when tuition is
not received by the 15th of each month to avoid late fees. A "Credit Card Authorization Form" is included in
this registration packet.
• RETURNED CHECKS will be charged a $20.00 fee.
• We offer a 5% discount on annual tuition that is paid in-full by September 30. Please be aware, however, that
tuition payments are non-refundable and will not be credited back to you. PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Cash, Check, Discover, Master Card or Visa are welcome.
• Payments may be paid by online Portal payments, Automatic Credit Card Withdrawal, mailed to the studio,
dropped off at desk or placed in drop box.
• Please request receipt for all cash payments.
FAMILY PLAN: The first child pays full fee, the second child receives 10% off, and the third child receives a
one-hour class combination free.
2020-2021 Tuition Fees: Monthly Tuition September - May
30 Minutes: $47 / 45 Minutes: $52 / 1 Hour Combination: $62 / 1.25 Hour Combination: $72 / 1.5
Hour Combination: $77 / 1.75 Hour Combination: $82 / 2 Hour Combination: $87
3. ATTENDANCE: Please make every effort to have your child attend all classes. We encourage you to arrive 5
minutes before class time. Any child not in class must be supervised by an adult in the waiting areas.
• Missed Classes: There will be no refunds or make ups for missed classes.
• Snow Days: Cancellation of school due to snow/inclement weather does not mean that dance classes will be
cancelled. A message will be left on the studio answering machine (508) 478-9222, posted to our webpage
and/or social media pages.
4. CLASS ATTIRE:
GIRLS: It is required that all girls wear a leotard and tights-of her choice-EXPRESS YOURSELF!
Dance skirts, shorts and leggings are optional. Tan tap shoes with strap are required for tap classes and pink ballet
slippers are required for ballet. Bare feet are required for all other classes.
BOYS: Comfortable clothing appropriate for dance. Black tie tap shoes for tap, black ballet slippers and sneakers for hip
hop.
Hair must be pulled up neatly
5. PARENT OBSERVATION: Observation for Grades PI-12 will consist of the last 5 minutes of the class during the
months November, January, March & April. Please check calendar for specific week. It is important to remember that
parent viewing can be distracting to the student. We want the maximum learning experience for your child. Therefore,
please limit any observation to the scheduled dates and times only. We appreciate your cooperation. This may need to
be adjusted based on CDC regulations due to Covid 19.
6. ACROBATIC CLASSES/EXHIBITION: Acrobatic classes do not perform in the Annual Spring Recital.
However, children in acrobatic classes will perform in a special Acrobatic Exhibition at the studio sometime during the
last week of classes. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend. Each student will receive a trophy for their
participation.
7. SPRING RECITAL INFORMATION: Children enrolled in dance classes will perform in our Spring Recital
typically in May at Bellingham High School. More info to follow.
• Recital Dress Rehearsal: Held May 2021 at Bellingham High School. A schedule of rehearsal times will be available
the week before the recital. Attendance at dress rehearsal is mandatory.
• A 50% costume deposit will be due the first week of November. The balance will be due first week of
December.
• Your child's costume/s will not be ordered unless the balance has been paid.
Costume fees will be due in full the first week of December. We are dealing with costume companies that require full
payment when the order is placed and that is why we must have ALL costume fees paid in full by this due date. EXPRESS
Dance & Acrobatics is unable to give costume refunds once costumes are ordered. Any costume not claimed after 30
days of the recital will become property of EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics, LLC.
2020-2021 ECF 1/2 Year Policies
COMING SOON
2020-2021 ECF Full Year Policies
TIME COMMITMENT All team members must attend all practices, competitions, and performances. Committing to these events is a huge part of being a team member. Express Cheer Force team members will be participating in competitions throughout the 2020-2021 season. Our competition schedule will be announced at the Parent Meeting in the fall. Choreography for competition routines are created based on the number of athletes on each team. If athletes are unable for any reason to participate in practice and/or competition, it Is a hardship and disruption to others to relearn spacing and/or choreo. It is difficult for the coach to have to re-choreograph a part of or the entire routine. Therefore, being a member of ECF requires an increased level of commitment from both the athletes and their families. FULL YEAR TEAM: Practices are intended to improve upon technique, strength, agility, flexibility, and tumbling. All Team Members are required to attend these classes each week. ****Important to note that all info is pursuant upon allowed regulations, we will need to update as more info is relayed from the state. SEPTEMBER - MAY WEEKLY PRACTICES: • 4.5-5 hours per week. Schedule to be determined. VACATIONS: There are regular practices scheduled for each vacation. We ask you to plan your family vacations accordingly. o December School Vacation: Practice will be held. The schedule may be altered this week. We are in the competitive season at this point and are preparing the routines accordingly. o February Vacation: Practices will be held normal times the entire week. We are in the midst of the competitive season at this point and are preparing the routines accordingly. o April Vacation: Schedule to be determined. COMPETITIONS Regional / National Cheer Competitions TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: • Regional Competitions are generally held 1-2 hours away in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. • Competitions are usually scheduled for Saturday and Sundays. It is important to keep competition weekends clear. • You will not receive time schedule until 3-5 days before the event. • FULL Year has one scheduled travel National date in 2020-2021 year, if bid(s) are received that could increase travel.2020-2021 COMPETITION / SHOWCASE & EVENT SCHEDULE: DATE # of Days COMPETITON LOCATION TEAM FEE TBD 1 Family & Friends Showcase EXPRESS GYM All ELITE Full Year Teams NO FEE December 13- 14, 2020 1 Northeast Knockout Worcester All ELITE Full Year Teams $120.00 January 16, 2021 1 City of 7 Hills Worcester All ELITE Full Year Teams $80.00 January 23 - 24, 2021 2 Athletic Championships Providence All ELITE Full Year Teams $150.00 February 6, 2021 1 Athletic Championships Boston All ELITE Full Year Teams $85.00 February 27, 2021 1 Epic Amherst All ELITE Full Year Teams $72.00 March 21, 2021 1 Cheersport Lowell All ELITE Full Year Teams $70.00 March 26 - 28, 2021 2 Encore Springfield All ELITE Full Year Teams $139.00 TBD ECE Central Marlboro All ELITE Full Year Teams $25.00 **April 16, 2021 1 US Finals 2021 Providence **Only teams receiving bids $115.00 **April 17 - 18 2021 TBD Northeast Summit Worcester **Only teams receiving bids TBD May 7 -9, 2021 TBD D2 Summit 2021 TBD **Only teams receiving bids TBD MAY - TBD 1 End of Season Banquet TBD All ELITE Full Year Teams TBD ATTENDANCE: • Please note there are only 2 unexcused practices from September 1, 2020 through May 2021. • Unexcused practices include and are not limited to the following: Work, other team practices, babysitting, appointments, family vacations, concerts, etc. • Excused practices include: Extreme sickness and a death in the family. A doctor's note will be requested. • If any practice is missed within 4 practices before a competition an athlete can be placed on alternate status for that competition. • Athletes and/or parents must contact gym via email at least 2 hours prior to practice with any attendance issues. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT REGISTRATION/CHOREOGRAPHY FEE: All EXPRESS Cheer Force team members must have a current registration form on file with both EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics that includes updated email and telephone numbers. All information must be kept up to date. Any changes of phone, address, and email or payment information must be emailed to expressda5678@gmail.com • ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE is $30.00 per team member. The registration fee is non-refundable. o A completed registration form, a signed payment contract & waiver agreement, first month's tuition, and registration fee, must be received before the athlete can be enrolled on the team. Registration is suggested to be done online - you can register on the ECF Cheer Page - expressdanceandacro.com • OPERATIONAL FEE - Any cost pertaining to coaches & travel: $75. • CHOREOGRAPHY / MUSIC FEE: $150 TUITION: FULL YEAR TEAM: Please be aware that tuition is based on a 9-month cheer school year (September - May). Monthly tuition fees remain the same regardless of the weeks in the month, school vacation closings, or the number of absences in a month. September - May Monthly Tuition: $130. • Family rate: 1st sibling= full fee, 2nd= 20% off, 3rd= free • Tuition is due within the first week of every month. • Account statements will be emailed within the first week of the month. • A LATE FEE of $15.00 will be automatically charged if payment is not received by the 15th of themonth. • EXPRESS strongly suggests a credit card be put on file at the time of registration to be charged when tuition is not received by the 15th of the month to avoid late fees. Credit Card Authorizations can be found at the desk. • RETURNED CHECKS will be charged a $20.00 fee. COMPETITION ENTRY FEES: Each competition charges entry fees. The average cost is $50-$130. • A LATE FEE of $15 will automatically be charged if payment is not received by the 15th of the month of payment is due. • Automatic Credit Card withdrawal can be set up for competition fees. • If your payments are 60 days outstanding, your cheerleader(s) may not be eligible to compete. OTHER FEES: USASF • Governing Body for All Star Cheer to provide consistent rules, safe environments, drive competitive excellence and promote positive image for the sport. All athletes, coaches and team personnel must have a membership to be at competitions. Fee= $35 PAYMENT OPTIONS • Cash, Checks, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover are welcome. • Payments may be paid by Online Portal, Automatic Credit Card Withdrawal, mailed to the studio, dropped off at the desk, or placed in the drop box. • Please request receipts for all cash payment. COMPETITION NOTES: • Competitions admission fees for spectators can range from $10 - $40 for the weekend. This depends on the competition and venue. • Parking can be an additional cost based on venue and parking location $10 - $50 • Hotel Blocks MAY be available depending on the competition. Some Competitions require a stay to play, meaning we have to stay at the hotels they offer. Communications will go out as soon as possible regarding roomblocks. • Vendors and commissions are available at MOST competitions. COMPETITION UNIFORM: • FULL YEAR TEAM Member PACKAGE: $175.00 - $600.00. Uniform Balance Due: September 1, 2020. The uniform cannot be ordered without full payment. Please note you will own this uniform and all practice gear. It does not have to be turned in at the end of the season. o Package includes competition uniform, competition bow, 2 practice uniforms & practice bow. o Every year
Assumption of Risk
I understand that participation is entirely by my own choice and with the understanding that there is risk and possibility of accidental injury in any activity involving unsual motion or height.
Liability & Injury Waiver
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless EXPRESS Dance and Acrobatics LLC and/or EXPRESS CHEER FORCE , it's owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of EXPRESS Dance and Acrobatics, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises. This will apply to my child and/or any child that may accompany me in an enrolled or non-enrolled capacity.
WAIVER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
I give permission to EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics LLC and/or EXPRESS CHEER FORCE to photograph and video my child and use the photos/videos for marketing purposes, including brochures, advertisements, and EDA website and news articles.
Credit Card Authorization Form Information
EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics (EDA) strongly suggests you keep a credit card authorization form on file. You may choose to authorize us to charge your credit card for reoccurring monthly tuition payments, back up tuition payments only, and/ or costume payments and/or competition fees. Simply complete a Credit Card Authorization Form and pass it in at the front desk. Upon approval, we will automatically bill your credit card for the amount indicated and your total charges will appear on your monthly credit card statement. Please inform the office immediately if your credit card is stolen, lost or expires in order to avoid any late fees. Accounts with cards that expire or decline will be subject to a $15.00 late fee if card information is not updated and/or payment is not received by the 15th of the month.
Forms can be downloaded from the EXPRESS website or picked up at the front desk.
REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT
I UNDERSTAND THAT BY ENTERING MY CREDIT CARD INFORMATION BELOW, I AUTHORIZE EXPRESS DANCE & ACROBATICS TO CHARGE THE REGISTRATION FEE , CAMP, CLASS FEE, AND/OR FIRST MONTH'S TUITION (*Recreational registration only) FOR EACH CHILD I HAVE LISTED ABOVE . I have read and agree to the terms of EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics LLC Policies for all memberships TEAMS and Recreational included .
I am enrolling my child/children and or ward and am the sole responsible party for this/these child/children's registration fee, class fee, camp fee, operational fee, monthly tuition payments, costume fees,uniform fees competition fees, etc through the end of the 2019-2020 dance season. EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics does not and will not allow splitting of accounts.
I agree to pay the non-refundable registration fee (if applicable), per student at time of registration. Mommy and Me and Summer Offerings Registration fees will be removed from account.
YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE BILLED within the next 24 hours.