PARTICIPATION WAIVER
I understand that effort will be made to assure safety during participation in The DANCE Company activities, and therefore waive, release, and hold harmless The DANCE Company and its employees from liability or claims resulting from any injury to myself and/or my child due to our participation.
ONLINE CLASS CODE OF CONDUCT
Online (Virtual) Classes are a wonderful opportunity for students to attend a class during the COVID-19 pandemic. With this wonderful opportunity comes some responsibilities on the part of The DANCE Company (TDC) and our students to ensure that everyone participates safely.
These Codes of Conduct include:
The Dance Company (TDC) will:
• Provide a virtual waiting room for students. Teachers will accept students into the class only if that student is registered to attend that class (or have previously made arrangements with TDC to attend a makeup class.)
• Provide a password for students to enter the class.
• Remove any student from class that is not registered or is not following the additional code of conduct measures as defined by TDC.
• Ensure that video and audio is turned "on" for all teachers so that students can easily identify the teacher at all times.
The Dance Company (TDC) Students will:
1. Appropriately identify themselves using their real first name and first initial of their last name so teachers know who is attending class.
2. Ensure that their video is turned "on" when they enter the class and must ensure that video remains on for the entire class time (unless otherwise instructed by the teacher)
3. Protect the class link and password by not providing it to anyone. (This includes other students. If a student is asked for a link, they should instruct the person asking to contact TDC.)
4. Will not video tape or take photos in any class, rehearsal or performance. In addition, no student may post video or photos of a class to any form of social media without prior approval from TDC and their instructor. (Note: Students should ALWAYS seek permission when posting photos of other students.)
5. Be responsible for proper behavior during online learning. Always use a computer in a way that shows consideration and respect. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful language.
Appropriate Use of the Internet by The DANCE Company (TDC) & TDC Students:
1. Students are subject to all local, state, and federal laws governing the Internet. Consequently, TDC will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation related to illegal activities conducted through Internet access.
2. In the event there is a claim that a student has violated this code of conduct, he/she will be notified of the suspected violation and given an opportunity to present an explanation.
3. Any student that violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action that may result in removal from TDC class(es), as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Disciplinary Action:
Violations to The Dance Company (TDC) Online Class Code of Conduct will initiate the following procedure:
1. Upon the violation, the instructor will notify the TDC Management Team.
2. The instructor or Management Team will notify the student, parent, and/or guardian that the student has violated the code.
3. Based on the report, the Management Team will determine what, if any, disciplinary action must be taken. A violation of the TDC Online Class Code of Conduct will result in a disciplinary action and may result in the withdrawal of the student in the TDC class(es) without refund of tuition paid.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE
I (or my Parent/Guardian if I am under the age of 18), hereby acknowledge participation in ph
otos/videos taken by The DANCE Company and/or their representatives, including the use of my image likeness, resemblance, or any feature of my representation. Such images may be featured on our website, social media and print media. In consideration for being in the photos/videos, I am not making or will not make future claims for compensation, remunerations, or favors - I am willfully participating voluntarily. The DANCE Company, its subsidiaries, or any other entity, people or person it desires, may use this photography for any reason, including but not limited to, promotional, commercial, or personal use. The DANCE Company, its subsidiaries, and representatives, are indemnified against any lawsuit, claim, or action that may arise regarding this photography.
If you choose to participate, please check below.
If you choose NOT to participate, please check below then write in the COMMENTS section at the bottom of the registration form, "I do not wish to participate in photos/videos taken by TDC."
REGISTRATION
New students must complete a registration form and pay a $45 Registration Fee.
Returning students must complete a registration form and pay a $30 Registration Fee if they have been absent from classes for 3 months or more.
All students must pay a full month's tuition at the time of registration.
All registration fees and tuition are non-refundable.
TUITION
Tuition is on a monthly basis regardless of how many weeks are in a month. Payment is due the first day of each month.
A $25 late fee will be charged for tuition payments received after the 10th of the month.
An additional $25 will be charged the 1st of the month for each month that the tuition is outstanding.
Students will not be admitted to class after tuition is 20 days late without payment of all tuition due plus late fees.
Preaddressed envelopes are available in the office for those who want to mail in their tuition payments.
NOTE: Tuition will not be pro-rated nor will tuition credit be given for missed classes.
Tuition is not refundable.
RETURNED CHECKS
Returned checks will be charged a $30 fee.
Also, if a check is returned after the 10th of the month, Late Fees will be assessed.
ATTENDANCE/EXCUSED ABSENCES
Students enroll for class(es) by the month. Please call or inform the office if you cannot attend your scheduled class(es). This constitutes an Excused Absence (EA). EA's allow a student to make up missed classes. EA's must: (1) be reported in advance of a missed class, (2) be taken in a class other than the student's regularly scheduled class(es), and (3) be used by the end of the following calendar month.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are available. Please check with the office or your teacher regarding availability and rates. Payments for privates are due and payable at the time of the lesson.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of inclement weather (e.g., snow, ice) The DANCE Company does not always follow Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) openings/closings. For weekday morning classes only (Monday - Friday), there will be no class if FCPS are delayed or closed. For all other classes, call (703) 385-8838 one (1) hour prior to your scheduled class to check the status of classes. The answering machine message on that line will advise you as to if we are open or closed. Messages advising the status of classes will also be posted on all social media outlets. Classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up in a class other than the student's regularly scheduled class or the teacher may reschedule the class at a later date.
PERFORMANCES
The DANCE Company has two (2) performance opportunities for most students during the year. A Winter Showcase is held in December. Classes participating in this show are those with students under the age of 18. The second performance of the year is Revues in June. All classes (except those denoted as non-performing) participate in the June Revues. Please note, however, that participation in any performance is left to the student/parent, and that the choice to not participate will not change the quality of a student's dance instruction.
