COMMUNICATION
- AMB School uses email to communicate to registered students and families. Communication is essential to have a positive and productive environment and to rectify any concerns or issues.
- Information is also posted on the school bulletin board in the 2nd floor lobby. Please take time to check your email and read posted information. We will do our best to provide timely and accurate information; it is your responsibility to regularly review the information provided.
-It is AMB School policy to protect the information of our minor students. Registration information and
notifications from the School are only shared with the registering parent or guardian. If you wish for
another adult who is not included on the registration form to receive information from the School, please
complete a Release of Information Form.
- Please update any account changes (such as your email address, phone number, home address, and autopay credit card), by using your online client portal, emailing (school@amballet.org), or visiting the front desk.
- We ask that you contact the School Director concerning class issues, rather than interrupt an instructor's teaching time. Please email school@amballet.org or visit the front desk to set up an appointment.
- Teachers may need to physically help a student with body placement/position. This is always done in a caring and professional manner. If a student is not comfortable with physical contact from an instructor, they should make it known to the teacher.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT POLICIES
- Classes run September through May on a first come, first served basis. Class sizes are limited. A waiting list will be started if a class fills. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment may be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Monthly tuition is due in advance on the first day of the month. AMB does not send invoices. Dancers having two (2) or more months of outstanding tuition will not be permitted to take class.
- TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AT ANY TIME. If a dancer moves more than 50 miles away from the school, or if the dancer is stricken with a major injury or illness, tuition may be refunded if AMB is presented with a current lease or utility bill showing name and address and/or a signed doctor's note respectively.
- AMB does not prorate tuition for any reason, except newly enrolled students joining in the middle of a month.
- All credits and/or overpayments expire on the last day of the regular school year.
- Tuition and late fees will be charged until an official drop notice is received from the dancer.
- Classes may be added at any time; however; classes may only be dropped at the end of the month. NO TUITION WILL BE REFUNDED FOR CLASSES DROPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A MONTH.
- All tuition, fees and Showcase fees must be paid in full in order for dancers to participate in the Showcase performances.
FEES
- Registration Fee - one-time, charged at time of registration - single student: $20; family: $30
- Non-Autopay Credit Card Payments - debit card, check, or cash payments will not accrue the 4% charge - 4%
- Processing Fee - one-time, charged for non-autopay accounts only - $30
- Late Fee - charged after the 7th day of the month, reoccurring monthly until tuition is paid in full (regardless of absence) - $15
- Insufficient Funds Fee - applied for all returned checks or notices of insufficient funds - $35
- Decline Fee - charged after 5 unsuccessful autopay attempts (once per day) - $15
- Schedule Change Fee - charged per occurrence; 1 free schedule change is allotted per student per school year; not applicable during September or the first month in which a new student has joined the school - $5
- Showcase Fees - nonrefundable for any reason; All tuition, fees and Showcase Fees must be paid in full in order for dancers to participate in the Showcase performances - single student: $50; 2 students: $75; 3+ students: $100
- Late Pick Up Fee - charged for students taking the last class of the day/evening who are not picked up within 15 minutes of the end of class - $15
COSTUMES
- Students are responsible for all costume fees. Costumes will be ordered for students who participate in the Community Student Showcase and the Academy Student Showcase.
- Costume balances must be paid in full before AMB will place the costume order. Costume balances of $200 or more can be split into 3 payments upon signing the Costume Payment Plan Agreement available at the front desk.
- Costume fees are not refundable for any reason.
- It is your responsibility to try on your costume(s) immediately upon receipt. If there is any discrepancy in sizing, you must report back to AMB within 7 days of receipt of your costume. After 7 days, the cost of reordering a costume and its applicable shipping fees will be the student's responsibility.
ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP CLASSES
- Attendance is important for students to progress in technical skills. As a courtesy, we ask that you call or email regarding a dancer's absence.
- All students are expected to arrive to class on time in the proper dress code (see pages 6-7).
- Students entering a studio late for any reason must ask permission from the teacher to join class. If a student has missed too much of the beginning warmups, they may be asked to sit and observe the class, as to prevent injury. This will be left up to the teacher's discretion. Please do not bring your dancer with illnesses that can be passed along to others in the classroom.
- Refunds or prorated tuition will not be granted for missed classes.
- Make-up classes are offered as a courtesy to students with monthly accounts only. If a student drops a class, any make-up classes accrued through absences in that class will be cancelled. You must remain enrolled and be actively paying tuition in order to redeem make-up classes. Make-up classes are not offered for weather cancellations, AMB School closings/vacations, and or AMB Company events such as The Nutcracker.
- Students may make-up missed classes in the same level or one level lower than the class in which they are registered.
- On the day of a student's make-up class, they must sign in at the front desk for the make-up class.
- Make-up classes must be redeemed before the last day of classes for each calendar school year.
- AMB School reserves the right to change the class schedule or faculty as necessary, including cancelling a class that does meet the minimum enrollment number.
WEATHER
- In the event of inclement weather, AMB School will follow OPS school closings.
- There are no refunds or credits given, nor will classes be rescheduled, for weather related school closings.
- It is up to a parent/guardian to use care, caution, and judgment in making decisions about travel from your area.
BEHAVIOR & PROCEDURES
- Students are expected to be attentive, quiet, and courteous while on AMB School premises. Unacceptable behavior will result in dismissal from class and a phone call to the parents. Continued misbehavior could result in student suspension or dismissal from AMB School.
- Young children must not be left unattended, run in the halls, or play in studios.
- Family and friends may view classes in the studio during the scheduled Parent Observation Weeks.
- Students must have instructor permission to leave the classroom.
- Students should not be dropped off more than 30 minutes before the start of classes. In this instance, as well as during breaks between classes, AMB is not responsible for the supervision of the student. This is the parent's responsibility.
- A signed and dated written note is required of any student leaving AMB premises without being accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Students must wear street clothes over dance clothes when outside. Ballet shoes are not to be worn outside.
- Students must be picked up on time. Students taking the last class of the day/evening who are not picked up within 15 minutes of the end of class may be charged a $35 late fee. With permission, students may use AMB telephones.
- AMB is a smoke-free, weapon-free facility.
- Follow the arrival and departure procedures outlined in the AMB School Handbook.
DRESSING ROOMS & WAITING AREAS
- Waiting areas must be kept quiet. Siblings not in classes should refrain from running in waiting areas and from unnecessary loud play.
- Waiting areas should be kept clean. Please put all trash in provided trash cans. Do not leave food items on furniture, and please dispose of any leftover items immediately.
- Refrigerators and microwaves are for AMB staff only.
- Students must use public restrooms located on the 2nd and 3rd floor to change. Students and parents are not allowed to use AMB Company dressing rooms located in the 2nd floor lobby area.
- Food and drink is only allowed in the 3rd floor lobby area.
- AMB is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Valuables should not be left unsecured in dressing rooms.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. READ IT CAREFULLY. I understand and accept that my preparation for and participation in American Midwest Ballet School's program ("the Program") may expose me to physical risks.
Some of the risks which may be present or may occur include, but are not limited to, physical injury or illness, death or disability. I hereby assume the above risks, which may be associated with my participation in or preparation for the Program. I also understand that my participation in or preparation for the Program may subject me to rigorous physical exertion. I hereby represent that I am in sufficient physical condition to accept a rigorous level of physical activity. If my health condition changes, such that at a later time I am not sure if I am in sufficient physical condition to accept the rigorous level of physical activity that the Program may require, I will so inform American Midwest Ballet (the "Company"). I accept responsibility for obtaining appropriate accident, health and hospitalization insurance to cover myself in the event of personal injury. I further understand and agree that the Company is not responsible for personal property that may be lost or stolen during my participation in the Program.
I hereby acknowledge that the Company uses third-party platforms to stream its classes over the Internet. The Company has no involvement in and cannot assure the security of these platforms, which may be susceptible to outside cyber attacks. The Company is not liable for such attacks or for any unauthorized viewing of classes on such platforms and I hereby release and hold the Company harmless from and against any claims, losses or damages related to the same.
I also give my consent to the Company and its affiliates to produce, reproduce and use, without charge, limitation or condition, photographs, film, footage, or other audio or video recordings or streaming programs that may include my image, persona or voice for purposes of promoting, marketing, displaying or interpreting the Company's programs, services and/or productions worldwide.
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, I DO HEREBY COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND HEREBY RELEASE AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, CONTRACTORS, VOLUNTEERS, DANCERS, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, COSTS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DEBTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHICH I NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, MY PARTICIPATION IN OR PREPARATION FOR THE PROGRAM. THE TERMS HEREOF SHALL SERVE AS A RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK FOR MYSELF AND MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ADMINISTRATORS AND FOR ALL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY, INCLUDING ANY MINORS ACCOMPANYING ME.
Prior to signing this document, I had an adequate opportunity to read and understand it, consult with counsel of my choosing to discuss its impact on me, ask questions of the Company about it, and my questions were answered to my satisfaction. I further agree that if any portion of this Release is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable then the remaining provisions of this Release shall still continue in full force and effect and remain binding upon me and my successors, heirs and personal representatives to the greatest extent allowed by applicable law.
AGREEMENT TO POLICIES & RELEASES
I have read carefully and understand AMB student policies, rules, regulations, and dress codes outlined in the AMB School Handbook. I am aware of and hereby agree to abide by all of the covenants, disclosures, acknowledgements, terms, agreements, and releases above with respect to and on behalf of myself as a Participant, parent or legal guardian, and with respect to and on behalf of the minor Participants of which I am the parent or legal guardian.
