Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Texarkana Dance Academy, 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, injury, or illness including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or in route to or from any of said premises. I understand that appropriate physical contact is required during the instruction of dance, and I give permission for instructors to make appropriate physical contact with me or my child for such instruction.
Safer Studio Policy
TDA requires all staff and students to stay home when they are ill. In order to reduce community spread of Coronavirus and illness, we follow best practices and recommendations from our local health department and from our industry association, More Than Just Great Dancing!® and Youth Protection Advocates in Dance. TDA understands that unlike older children and adults, young children cannot be expected to maintain social distancing at all times. Therefore TDA focuses on a hierarchy of measures beginning with keeping ill people home, followed by frequent hand cleaning and good hygiene practices, amplified cleaning, and curricular and facility adaptations to minimize contact and mingling where possible. All studio classes are backed up on an online learning platform. In the event a class is unable to be held at the studio classes will convert to an online learning platform until in-studio classes can resume.
Medical Emergencies
As the legal parent or guardian, I give permission to Texarkana Dance Academy, 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 conditions and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.
Payment Policies
Tuition rates are for the full season (including studio holidays) from August 17 through the Spring Recital in May or June, not by the number of classes in the month. A full season of dance includes a minimum of 34 lessons. Tuition fees are paid monthly. If the recital is held in May, then May 1st will be the last tuition payment of the season. If the recital is held in June, then June 1st will be the last tuition payment of the season.
1. Monthly tuition must be paid by automatic EFT or cash. Tuition will be debited from your account (or charged to your credit card) on the 1st day of each month.
2. Accounts not paid within terms are subject to an accruing 5% monthly finance charge and discontinued services until paid. Accounts more than 60 days past due may be submitted to collection services.
3. Recital costume fees will be automatically charged to your account on December 1st.
4. Online registration requires a bank account and email address. Charges will be posted to your account after your registration has been reviewed and discounts applied if applicable.
5. Tuition is due on the 1st of each month and is late after the 10th.
6. A $45 per student recital fee is due in the spring and is automatically charged to each student participating in the spring performance.
7. $100 costume deposit is due in November for Recital costumes.
Refunds & Credits
Tuition, membership fees, and costume fees are not refundable for any reason.
•Refunds are only issued when TDA cancels a class due to low enrollment.
• Account credit will be issued when the student or parent initiates the schedule change.
•Credit will be applied to any TDA tuition or fees due within one year.
• No refunds will be given if a similar online class is provided in place of an in-studio class.
NSF Payments
Non-sufficient funds on paper checks or auto-charge payments will incur a $20 NSF fee which will be paid at the front desk along with the tuition.
Spring Recital Costume Orders/Exchanges
• All classes have a recital costume unless noted by the owner.
•Spring Recital costumes will be paid by automatic EFT or cash on December 1 and are not refundable after December 30. Costumes are ordered over Christmas break. Costumes will not be ordered unless payment is received in full.
•Students are measured for costumes in classes and they will be delivered in March-May. If a costume does not fit, we are able to exchange within one week of receiving it at no cost to you, if it is returned in its original packaging. After that week, there may be additional shipping/handling fees and/or limited availability.
Withdrawl from Class
There is a one month minimum for all lessons. A one-month notice from the first of the month is required to discontinue any payments for the following month. To withdraw, a parent must complete and sign a withdrawal form. Automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the one-month notice period.
Rescheduling, Teacher and Class Subsitiution
TDA reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes.
TDA reserves the right to provide a substitute or replacement teacher as TDA may deem necessary.
TDA reserves the right to deliver class content via an online system in the event that classes are not able to be conducted live for any reason including, but not limited to: weather, teacher absence, or governmental advisory.
Photography Agreement
In conjunction with my participation I give permission for Texarkana Dance Academy to take and use photos and/or video images of me or my child without remuneration in connection with studio publications, website, social media, and advertising.
