COVID Class Policies
What we're doing:
Cleaning frequently between classes to stop the spread of germs and other bacteria
Closing the water fountain to the public
-Please bring your own water
Wearing masks when within 6 feet of students
Washing our hands often and using hand sanitizer as much as we can
-Each student will be given a pump of hand sanitizer at the beginning of class.
Following social distance guidelines
-All classes are marked off 6 feet apart
Limiting the number of people allowed in the studio at any given time
-Class sizes are much smaller this year
-Parent room and other waiting areas are closed
What you can do:
-Don't come to dance if you are feeling unwell
-Practice social distancing
-Use hand sanitizer
-Bring your own water; the water fountain is closed to the public
-Parents: drop your child off and please wait in your car
Heath and Safety
In the event we need to close due to a public health and safety emergency, all classes will become virtual. Classes will continue at their regularly scheduled times, via zoom.
Reasons for closure:
-State Mandated: The state has declared we must close our doors for the health and safety of employees, staff, and customers.
-Facility Exposure: i.e. The facility has been exposed to the virus, and therefore it is unsafe to have classes until all staff have been tested and the studio has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
We are taking steps to increase the frequency of cleanings in between classes to ensure the spread of anything is stopped. However, we must all do our part. We wash our hands often and use hand sanitizer as much as we can.
Payment Policy
Tuition/Payment Information
• Tuition is based on a yearly fee that is divided into ten (August - May) equal monthly payments. Your monthly payment is not related to the number of classes in the month. When you enroll, your register for your child for an entire season of classes August - May. Even though you enroll for a season, we do allow you to drop at any time with a 30-day written notification. The number of classes that occur in any given month depends on the calendar and holiday schedule. Tuition is not prorated due to absences, weather or scheduled closings.
• Tuition payments are due by the 1st of each month. Athletic Arts Center accepts cash, check or credit/debit cards. Tuition and fees will be automatically charged on the 5th of the month to the credit card on file unless alternate payment arrangements have been made. (A $10 late fee is due with any payment received after the 15th of the month.)
If outstanding balances are not taken care of IMMEDIATELY, your child will not be able to participate in class.
• Returned Check Fee and/or Declined Credit Card Fee - $30 and $10 respectively
• Family Discounts - 10% tuition discount is given to siblings living in the same house.
• Multi Class Discount - 20% tuition discount is given to a student enrolled in three (3) or more classes.
All fees are non-refundable.
Assumption of Risk
I recognize that severe injuries, including permanent paralysis or death can occur in sports or activities involving height or motion, those activities including but not limited to gymnastics, tumbling, dance and cheerleading. Being fully aware of these dangers I hereby give consent for my child to participate in and all Athletic Arts Center programs and activities and I accept all risks associated with this participation.
In consideration for my child(ren)'s participation I hereby, for myself and my child(ren) and our respective heirs and successors, Covenant not to sue and forever release Athletic Arts Center, LLC, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors and volunteers from all liability resulting in damages or injuries incurred as a result of participation including those resulting from acts of negligence.
In any event of an accident or emergency, when I cannot be contacted, I hereby authorize my child to be transported to a hospital for medical treatment and I hold Athletic Arts Center, LLC and its representative harmless in the execution of such. Additionally, I hereby agree to individually provide for all medical expenses which may be incurred by myself or my child(ren) as a result of any injury sustained while participating at or for Athletic Arts Center, LLC. I have read and understand this assumption of risk and waiver of liability and medical authorization.
Withdrawing From Class
Withdrawing your child from classes
• When you register your child for classes it is with the understanding that he/she will participate for the entire season as well as in the Spring Recital.
• Should you need to withdraw your child from the program, you must give the office a 30 day written notice. You will be responsible for all tuition charges and fees until proper notice is received.
• Students may return to the program if space is available; however, another registration fee will be assessed at the time.
Class Policies
Class Policy
• All students must wear appropriate dance clothes to class. Those who do not meet the dress code will not be allowed to participate in class and will be asked to sit and observe class.
o Ballet - Pink ballet shoes (ballet "style" slippers are not allowed) and tights (no pantyhose), any color ballet leotard and pink ballet shoes. Ballet skirts, leg warmers, warm up etc. are allowed. Hair should be in a neat bun.
o Tap - Any color or style dancewear. Leotard (dance or gymnastics) and shorts, leggings or skirts are recommended. Tan or black tap shoes. Hair should be neatly secured.
o Contemporary- footundeez or dance paws any color or style dancewear (no street clothes), leotard, dance shorts, jazz pants. Warm ups and leg warmers are allowed. Hair should be neatly secured.
o Jazz/Hip Hop- Jazz shoes any color or style dancewear (no street clothes), leotard, dance shorts, jazz pants. Warm ups and leg warmers are allowed. Hair should be neatly secured.
o Hip Hop/Breakdance- Any color or style dancewear (no street clothes), leotard, dance shorts, jazz pants. Warm ups and leg warmers are allowed. Hair should be neatly secured.
o Acro &Tumbling - Any color leotard, fitted dance tank and fitted shorts or leggings (no baggy shirts or street clothes). Bare feet or footundeez are required. Hair should be neatly secured. No bows or jewelry.
o Creative Kids - Pink ballet shoes (ballet "style" slippers are not allowed) and tights, any color ballet dress, leotard, with tutu or dance skirt. Hair should be neatly secured.
o Musical Theatre - Jazz shoes, any color leotard, jazz shorts, pants or leggings. Hair should be neatly secured.
• If your child arrives early for class, they are not allowed on the equipment. The use of any gym apparatus or equipment is prohibited without the supervision of an instructor.
• Absolutely no food, drink or street shoes are permitted in the gym. No Gum chewing will be allowed in class.
• All participants must respect their classmates, as well as their instructor.
• Our classes are very active so please pack deodorant in your child's dance bag.
• If enrollment does not reach an appropriate number of students, that class will be cancelled and students will be placed in other classes.
Photo/Video Release
I give Athletic Arts Center absolute right and permission to use my child’s photographs/videos in its promotional materials and publicity efforts. I understand that the photographs/videos may be used in publication, print ad, electronic media or other promotions. I release AAC, their photographer, employees, agents, and designees from any liability for any violation of any personal and proprietary right I may have in connection with such use.
