PAYMENT AND TUITION
All accounts are required to have a card on file and updated as necessary.
Tuition fees are non-refundable or transferable.
No adjustments or credits are given for missed classes.
The undersigned gives permission to Dance With Me School of Dance (DWMSOD, LLC ), to process payment with the card on file for monthly balance.
MAIN SESSION
You are committing to the full program tuition.
This may be paid in full or in installment payments as written below.
Your registration fee and first tuition payment is due at the time of registration
2nd installment payment is October 1st.
Installment payments are divided over 9 installments regardless of how many weeks are in a given month.
Automatic Recurring Payment: Installments will be charged to the card on file between the first and fifth of each month. We accept Visa and Mastercard. Costume fees are due in November and the card on file will be charged. All other fees, e.g., choreography, costumes, private lessons, etc. will be charged the month due or month from when incurred.
Manual Payments: Manual payments must be paid by the 20th of the month prior to due date. Manual payments can be made in the Parent Portal or at the Front Desk. We will accept Visa, Master Card, cash or check. If the manual payments received brings your account balance to zero the automatic payment is not processed.
Late fees.
A late fee of $35.00 will be charged for any payment not received by the 10th due to denied card .
DWMSOD, LLC reserves the right to cancel any enrollment of any student who is 30 days delinquent in payments.
Tuition does not include tickets to performances or recital.
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Payment for all specialty classes, events, workshops, camps, etc are to be paid in full at registration.
Discounts do not apply these.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
My child has permission to participate in the programs at Dance With Me School of Dance (DWMSOD, LLC). I verify that the participant is in good health with no limitations for dance, tumbling, pom, theater, and all other activities. held by DWMSOD, LLC . I hereby release DWMSOD, LLC owners , its instructors and agents from claims on any injuries which 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 DWMSOD, LLC. or in route to or from any of said premises. I recognize and appreciate the risks involved in some activity involving dance, tumbling, acro, pom ; which can create the possibility of serious injury.
COVID-19 WAIVER
The World Health Organization has declared the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic. Due to its capacity to transmit from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, the government has set recommendations, guidelines, and some prohibitions which DWMSOD, LLC; Dance With Me School of Dance. (the "Organization") adheres to comply.
In consideration of my participation in the foregoing, the undersigned acknowledge and agree to the following:
-I am aware of the existence of the risk on my physical appearance to the venue and my participation to the activity of the Organization that may cause injury or illness such as, but not limited to Influenza, MRSA, or COVID-19 that may lead to paralysis or death.\
-I have not experienced symptoms that of fever, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, or dry cough or exhibiting any other symptoms relating to COVID-19 or any communicable disease within the last 14 days.
-I have not been, nor any member(s) of my household, diagnosed to be infected of COVID-19 virus within the last 30 days.
-I agree to inform the Organization of any changes to the above; regarding my health, symptoms, or exposure. from this date forward
-I agree to self quarantine for 14 days after exposure and classes will be available through the virtual studio.
Following the pronouncements above I hereby declare the following:
-I am fully and personally responsible for my own safety and actions while and during my participation and I recognize that I may be in any case be at risk of contracting COVID-19.
-With full knowledge of the risks involved, I hereby release, waive, discharge the Organization, its owners, officers, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, representatives, successors, and assigns from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death, that may be sustained by me related to COVID-19 while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the premises or while using the facilities that may lead to unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.
-I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organization from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, lawsuits, and/or liabilities or claims arising whether directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the released party due to injury, loss, or death from or related to COVID-19.
By signing, I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Liability Release Waiver and understand its contents; that I am at least eighteen (18) years old and fully competent to give my consent; That I have been sufficiently informed of the risks involved and give my voluntary consent in signing it as my own free act and deed; that I give my voluntary consent in signing this Liability Release Waiver as my own free act and deed with full intention to be bound by the same, and free from any inducement or representation.
This waiver will remain effective until laws and mandates relevant to COVID-19 are lifted.
RESCHEDULING AND SUBSTITUTION
DWMSOD reserves the right to move to Virtual Classes in the event of COVID or other related reason that impact the in person schedule with continuation of schedule.
DWMSOD reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regular teacher is ill or is otherwise unable to teach.
DWMSOD reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes.
Tuition Discount
• We proudly offer a 10% discount to all families of active military, fire & police department and EMT's.; with ID presented at the studio.
• Pay in Full and receive 5% off Tuition when paid in full at registration. Note 'PAY IN FULL' on your registration form.
• Multiple Class Discount is applied automatically when dancer takes more than one 30 minute class; as per our rate chart.
• Discounts can not be combined.
• Discounts do not apply to specialty routines.
NSF PAYMENTS
• NSF on paper checks, auto-debit, or auto-charge payments will incur a $35
• NSF fee must be paid along with balance to the front desk with cash, certified check or credit card.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
• In the event of inclement weather, an email will be sent and a Facebook post made by 2:00pm and 8:00am for morning classes: You will be informed of studio closing and if classes will be virtual or cancelled for that day .
• Please note that we do not necessarily follow school closings as roads are often cleared by the time studio classes begin.
• We will use our virtual studio on most weather days, but have worked some into our schedule. If any cancelled classes impact those additional days, we will provide a make-up class before end of season.
Registration and Costume Fee
Upon enrollment in our main Session a non-refundable annual fee of:.
Annual Registration fee of $30 per student per year
For Dance Students:
Costume fee (required for all routine classes) is due November 1st, in order for us to receive them in time for our recital.
Costume fee of $65 for per classes except for Teen Classes ages 13 and up has a costume fee of $70.00 per class.
All students registered for more than one class will have an additional costume fee per class. All combination classes will only purchase one costume
Costume fees not paid by November 1st will not be ordered and late fee of $10 per month will be charged per costume.
Costumes are non-returnable and fees are non-refundable.
Costume fees do not include recital tights or shoes.
*Fundraising options to earn money towards costumes will be available in September.
PHOTO AND MEDIA RELEASE
I hereby grant permission to Dance With Me School of Dance (DWMSOD, LLC ), to use use any photos or videos taken in all forms and media for advertising, trade, in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration..
COSTUME ORDERS/EXCHANGES
MUSICAL THEATRE
• All children should have plain black pants and black long sleeve t-shirt for all performances.
• Costumes for most performances will be rented and must be kept in pristine condition. You are responsible for any damage that occurs due to negligence.
DANCE - Main Session Sept - May
• All dance classes in our main session have a costume unless noted on the schedule.
• Recital costumes will be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment on November 1 and are not refundable.
• Costumes are ordered over Thanksgiving break.
• Costumes will not be ordered unless payment is received in full.
• Students are measured for costumes in October during classes or 1st class with later registration.
• Costumes will be delivered between Jan.-April.
• Costume sizing goes the girth in most cases and are sized by a 'stretch' factor. Therefore, costumes do not fit like standard clothing and some minor alterations may be necessary and your responsibility. If there is a significant sizing difference, we are able to exchange within one week, but delivery time depends on vendor availability; 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.
CHANGES / REFUNDS /CREDIT ON ACCOUNT
• Upon dance season 2020-2021 enrollment, you are registering for the entire season which runs September - May 2021
students are expected to complete the season.
• Refunds are only issued when DWMSOD cancels a class due to low enrollment.
Main Session: Thirty (30) days written notice is required to discontinue or change any class; by email . Your account will remain active, until procedures have been followed.
There are no credits or refunds for missed classes due to personal reasons, or closings of the facility for inclement weather, government shutdowns, power outages or other hazards. Makeup classes are held as scheduled in June/
Summer Camp Registration is Non-refundable after June 1st. There is a $20 Processing Fee per child to process the refund for camps canceled prior to June 1st.
Company registration & tuition is non-refundable since it is a highly selective program.
Main Session: No changes can be made after November 1st. After this date session balance is due and all tuition paid is non-refundable ; as you have secured a placement for the season.
Other Sessions, Worshop and Registered Events: 7 days before start, no refund. 14 days before 50% NR and account credit 21 days before $30 per child and account credit 30 days before account credit .
RESPECT POLICY
Students and parents are expected to respect and willingly abide by all rules and regulations of the studio. Student, parents and family members are to conduct themselves in a courteous manner in the studio and at all studio-sponsored activities. Behavior such as gossiping, criticizing, calling names, any cyber abuse, name calling , physical contact that is unwelcome, and excluding are behaviors that will not be tolerated and can cost a student /parent to be expelled from the studio. No refunds will apply. Dance With Me School of Dance (DWMSOD,LLC),reserves the right to remove, dismiss or let go of any student whose behavior is not aligned with Studio rules, in particular the Bullying/ Respect Others policy.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Dance With Me School of Dance (DWMSOD, LLC ), provides communication to keep you informed and up-to-date using the following communication tools; E-mail, Website, Studio Bulletin Board, Office Staff, Facebook, and "Recital Handbook" that will be emailed later in the year. Parents must take time to read and stay up to date on communication. Most of studio updates will be through e-mail and Facebook. If I choose to not give my e-mail address or I do not use Facebook; I will have to stop by the studio monthly to stay up-to-date on studio events and news.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
The undersigned gives permission to Dance With Me School of Dance (DWMSOD, LLC), its owners, staff and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I further grant permission to hospital staff to administer immediate treatment to the above named child should they become injured or ill. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or conditions and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.
