Dance Season Registration & Tuition Fees
All students pay an annual registration fee. First child $35, second $15, 3rd and more $10 each. Registration covers classes and camps running from September through the following August. Students registering for summer camps/classes only pay a reduced registration fee of $10 per child. Tuition is due by the first of each month. All students are required to enroll in the auto-pay program which deducts tuition from a linked credit card on the 1st of each month unless tuition is paid by alternate means before the first. When cards are declined, an email notice is sent to the address on the account. If tuition is more than 5 days past due, there will be a $20.00 late fee per student applied to the account balance. There is a $35.00 returned check charge for any checks returned by the bank.
Dance Season Classes
When you enroll in classes, Registration is posted to your account but not charged. Once you have chosen your classes, you will be charged for registration and first and last month's tuition which is calculated by the number of total hours per week. The charge will occur within 48 hours and a receipt will be emailed to the email on file. Tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances. To cancel enrollment, notification must be made in writing via EMail to info@gcapa.net. If this notification falls within 14 days of the next billing period, I understand and accept that I will be charged for another billing cycle.
Dance Season Handbook
I acknowledge that I can request a current handbook at the studio and locate the Studio Handbook online at www.gcapa.net/gcapa-parents and agree to adhere to all studio policies. In addition, I will consider the previous year Studio Handbook as notice for all goings-on and financial obligations due in a timely manner throughout the year.
Dancewear and Shoes
I understand that any gear that must be ordered is non-refundable. I also understand that any gear that appears used, in any way, have been removed from its packaging or tags have been removed is non-refundable. I agree to the sizes ordered by the GCAPA Crew at the time of fitting and understand that there is a $10 exchange fee per item to cover the shipping, resizing and restocking of each unused item. I understand that children grow and that when I agree on a size by the GCAPA Crew, I will not dispute it. When my child grows, I will accept the need and payment for new shoes. I understand that a dress code or uniform is required for my child's class, including studio brand gear.
Dance Season Recital
I am aware that I must notify Grand Central Academy of Performing Arts NO LATER THAN October 31 of the current School Year of my intent to WITHDRAW from the Spring recital. Without written notification of withdrawal, I accept the terms of the recital which include a recital fee and costume costs outlined in the current listed on www.gcapa.net. I understand that the recital fee will be charged on February 1 of the current school year. I understand that the recital fee is NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. I hold harmless GCAPA for any scheduling conflicts that might arise within my family after the deadline and I understand that GCAPA is a business that charges a recital fee to keep the costs low for all families of the studio.
Dance Season Cancellations
Classes may be changed or cancelled at any time by the studio based on enrollment. If a class is cancelled, you may receive a full or partial refund (or a balance forward in the case of a discounted class) based on the number of classes your child has already taken. A refund may take up to 4 weeks to process.
Attendance Policy
Dance is a discipline that requires consistency in training. When a student falls behind, the entire class suffers. The student misses vital information about technique that will only need to be explained during another class, in turn, taking up time that would otherwise be used for additional instruction for the rest of the class. To alleviate this obligation on the teacher and the burden on the students, we have adopted an attendance policy. A leveled student missing three (3) or more classes in any one class will need to make up his/her classes or take a private lesson to learn the missed material at the students expense before resuming regular class activity. In addition, the teacher and director will use their discretion to decide whether or not future absences will result in mandatory private lessons and how many absences will warrant a necessary private Lesson. All private lessons at GCAPA are $1 per minute with the instructor they are making up with or a permissible substitute. This is not a punishment, but a way to keep everyone learning at full capacity without defeating the momentum of the syllabus.
Summer Registration & Tuition Fees
SUMMER REGISTRATION: A $10 (ten dollar) registration fee is required by all campers not enrolled in the previous Dance Season. Registration fee is a one-time fee for all summer camps and classes, paid only once per summer per camper. SUMMER TUITION: Tuition paid for summer camps and classes is 100% non-refundable unless the camp/class is cancelled. Tuition paid for summer camps and classes is 100% non-transferable unless the camp/class is cancelled. Summer camps paid in full are not eligible to be 'swapped' for another camp after March 15 preceding the summer of registered camps/classes. Summer classes paid in full may be deferred to another summer class/week if done so no later than the Monday prior to the paid class.
Summer Disclosure
Siblings may not wait unattended in lobby. All camps are non-refundable. There is a $50 mandatory charge to switch camps after March 15 if the following criteria is met: (1) First camp does not drop below the minimum requirement of 8 campers, (2) Second camp has the minimum requirement of students, (3) Space is available in the second camp. There is a $50 mandatory transfer fee to transfer a camp to another camper payable by either party under the following criteria: (1) New camper must create an account, (2) New camper adheres to the same agreement as original camper, (3) transfer must be made no later than the Friday before the camp begins, (4) camper pays separate registration fee and first camper's registration fee is non-refundable. Refunds are not available, regardless of circumstance. Refunds are not available if camper is unable to separate from guardian. Parents, siblings and guardians are not permitted in the classroom. Inconsolable campers should have a guardian in the lobby until they have calmed. Camps are staffed and supplied based on paid enrollments. Staff is scheduled on March 15. If a camp does not meet the minimum requirement, enrollees will be notified and have the option of a refund or 3 days to decide on a different camp at the sale price.
COVID-19
GCAPA is taking steps to mitigate any spread of COVID-19 according to CDC guidelines, such as cleaning, social distancing, mask wearing, capping class sizes, managing students when switching classrooms, an other methods. I understand that taking any in-person class, every student/parent must sign a COVID-19 waiver. I understand that in this current climate, GCAPA cannot offer refunds for any services, but will give all applicable credits for classes or camps paid ahead of a state/country mandated shutdown.
Summer Students
I understand that if my child is not able to leave my side and must be picked up from class/camp, the class or camp is non-refundable. I understand that if my child misbehaves to the point of distraction, that I will be required to pick him/her up from class/camp immediately. Campers wearing pull-ups or diapers MUST have a parent in the lobby for the duration of camp. Biting or slapping will result in expulsion for that day of camp.
Summer Performance
This performance is for Parents and siblings ONLY. Please do not bring a grandparent in place of an absent parent. Exceptions are made for grandparents and Nannies who provide transportation for each day of camp. Excpetions are made for camps with less than 10 performers at a time, at which point you will be notified. This is an informal performance with limited space for an audience. Families are welcome to videotape and photograph performances.
Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Grand Central Academy of Performing Arts, LLC (GCAPA), its 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 GCAPA, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.
Release
As the legal parent or guardian, I release to Grand Central Academy of Performing Arts, LLC and Sparkle Dance Studios any and all photos, digital images or videos taken and/or posted to the internet or social media for the purposes of advertisement without compensation. Said pictures/video/digital images are permissible when taken during a GCAPA related event.
Medical Emergency
The undersigned gives permission to GCAPA, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or condition and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health. I request that my child be transported to the nearest available hospital.
