TDS POLICIES & PROCEDURES
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Dance Families,
Welcome to our TDS family! We are so happy and thankful to have you become apart of our program. Please review our studio policies and procedures listed below. We would like to work with you in order to provide your dancer with the very best dance instruction.
FOOD
Please, do not bring food, drinks or gum in the dance rooms. Only water is permitted and every dancer should have a water bottle with them when they take class.
Attendance/Tardiness:
Attendance will be monitored each month. We encourage consistent attendance as this promotes a strong work ethic and will give each dancer the best results in regards to training.If a student is continuously tardy, he/she may be ask to change classes to a more convenient time
ARRIVAL TIME/ PICK UP
All classes begin on time. Please plan to arrive to class early with a few minutes to spare. Any student arriving later than 15 minutes from the beginning of class time will not be permitted to dance. This is strictly a safety issue as a student could suffer serious injury if they have not properly stretched. As well as proper dance attire is a MUST. It is also disruptive to the instructor and other students to have class interrupted to accommodate a late student. After classes are completed we ask students to be picked up within 10 minutes after class has ended.
OBSERVATION OF CLASSES
In order to provide your children with the highest quality of instruction, we need parents to work with us when observing your child's class. For Liability purposes, parents are not allowed to sit in dance rooms . Every room has a window or TV monitors for viewing where parents may conveniently view the dance class and the instruction of their dancer. Parents need to monitor those siblings that are not taking classes they must be supervised.
For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the dance rooms at any time unsupervised by a TDS instructor.
NOTE: Class size is generally limited to 10-20 students depending on the age. If a class reaches capacity, a waiting list will be started
CHRISTMAS AND SPRING RECITAL
Every dance season we have 2 recitals. Our Christmas Show is in December and our Spring Recital is in June. Every dance class for dancer's ages 3 to adult will participate in both recital show. Recital is optional; however 99% of our dancers do participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to showcase to both family and friends what they have learned throughout their experience in our program. Parents will receive more information regarding show dates and costumes during the first week of October for Christmas and February for our Spring Show. Costumes are ordered in November and March, and new enrollment ends during the last week of April. At this time, classes dedicate a portion of their time to rehearsing the routine that they will be performing in one of the recital shows.
QUESTIONS: For additional questions or concerns please email :
DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE
Dancers need to arrive to class dressed properly -- hair tied back, shoes, leotard etc. No baggy clothes that will prevent the instructor from seeing the body alignment -- exceptions for hip hop. It is also important mentally for the dancers to be dressed properly. Just as you would not arrive to swimming class in school clothes, you should not arrive to dance in play clothes. Dancers arriving to class in inappropriate or revealing clothing will not be permitted to dance that day.
Dancers are REQUIRED to have proper dance shoes. Street shoes are NOT permitted on dance floors.
HIP HOP
Sweat pants, breakaway pants, or basketball shorts over the knee. Baggy and loose fitting t-shirts and/or sweatshirts are preferred. Tennis shoes and socks must be worn. No jeans, street or booty shorts, tight pants, sandals or bare feet. Hair tied back in ponytail.
JAZZ & TAP
Jazz pants, biker or booty shorts, dance tank top or leotard. Jazz/tap shoes. Foot Undeez are ok for Jazz as well. No tennis shoes or bare feet. Hair tied back in ponytail or bun.
BALLET
Hair in a bun. Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.
COMBO
Leotard and tights, ballet shoes and tap shoes, hair in ponytail or bun. Dancers may also wear skirts or tutus.
MAKE-UP POLICY
MAKE-UP POLICY
Each week students are to attend the class(es) they are enrolled in. TDS understands that students may occasionally miss a class due to illness or other circumstances.
Make-up classes are available August - April . Not all classes will have make-up options available. Call for availability.
Make-ups must be used within 30 days of absence. Dancer must be a current student to attend any make-up classes.
Make-ups are NOT available May - June as classes are working on specific choreography in preparation for their recital performances.
TDS reserves the right to turn away unscheduled make-ups. Credits or refunds will not be given for classes not made up.
If your are unable to regularly attend your scheduled class, please call or visit the studio to adjust your schedule.
CANCELLATION POLICY
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be in writing by the 20th of the month. Tuition is NON-refundable.
Please Note: If written notice is not received by the 20 th of the month, you will be billed and responsible for following month's tuition on the 1st.
CANCELLATION NOTICE MUST BE IN WRITING in the form of...
(1) e-mail to accounts (you will receive e-mail confirmation)
Thedanceshopca@gmail.com
CANCELLATION BY PHONE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RELEASE
As the legal parent or guardian, I hereby grant permission to the rights of my child(ren)'s image, likeness and sound of their voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that their image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use or their image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational and promotional settings within an unrestricted geographical image.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I (we) despite all reasonable precautions implemented for safety, am (are) fully aware of and appreciate that severe injuries, including permanent paralysis or even death, as well as other damages and losses associated with participation in the programs or activities at The Dance Shop (TDS) can occur in sports or activities including, but not limited to, dance, gymnastics, and tumbling. I (we) knowingly and willingly assume all such risks. Being fully aware of these dangers, I hereby give consent for my child(ren) to participate in any and all TDS programs. In consideration for my child(ren's) participation, I (we) hereby for myself and my child(ren) and our respective heirs, executors and administrators, COVENANT NOT TO SUE and FOREVER RELEASE TDS, the owners, operators, directors, officers, employees and other members of TDS from personal injury or accident of any sort or nature suffered by my children or me (us), the undersigned, by reason of participation or membership in classes, lessons or any programs or activities of TDS including those resulting from acts of negligence. I also assume all medical expenses for the aforementioned child or myself, who may be the result of any injuries sustained while training at, or performing for TDS. Further, it is affirmed that sufficient insurance covering all such injuries and damages shall be in full force and effect throughout the program or it's equivalent throughout the child's/parent's dance participation.
TDS COVID 19ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Studio is conducting group dance and fitness classes for Participant(s) during "the Coronavirus Pandemic" (COVID-19).
3. Participant(s) recognize the risk and repercussions of said risk by attending group dance and fitness classes at the Studio during COVID-19.
4. Participant(s) desire for Studio to continue providing classes despite such risk.
5. Participant(s) hereby release Studio from any and all Liability, Fault, or Loss that may arise as a result of attending classes
6. Studio recognizes the inherent risk of providing group classes during COVID-19.
7. Studio hereby releases Participant(s) from any and all Liability, Fault, or Loss that may arise as a result of providing classes during COVID-19.
8. Participant(s) recognize and agree that the Studio may without prior notice and at any time for any reason, cease to provide group fitness classes for Client(s) until Studio deems a suitable time to restart classes again. Such ceasing will not be considered abandonment or invalidate the original contract in any way.
MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In any event of an accident or emergency I hereby authorize my child to be transported to a hospital for medical treatment and I hold TDS and it's representatives harmless in the execution of such. Additionally, I hereby agree to individually provide for all medical expenses which may be incurred by me or my child(ren) as a result of any injury sustained while participating at or for TDS
I, the minor's parent or legal guardian, understand the nature of the activities my child will be involved in at TDS and the minor's experience and capabilities, and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activities. I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless each of the releasee's from all liability claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor's account caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part by the negligence of the "releasees" or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations. I further agree that if, despite this release, I, the minor, or anyone on the minor's behalf makes a claim against any of the releasees named above, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or any cost that may occur as the result of any such claim.
PAYMENTS ,REFUNDS AND CREDITS
Tuition Policies
1. Online registration requires a credit card and email address. Charges will be posted to your card after your registration has been reviewed and discounts applied if applicable.
2. An annual $25.00 registration fee per student/$40 per family is due at the time of registration and is automatically charged. This fee is only charged once year on your anniversary date and is non-refundable.
3. Annual registration fee does not apply to our Fitness or Summer Programs.
5.Payments are due on the (1st) first of each month there will be a $25.00 late fee applied to the account balance after the 6th of the month .
6.There is a $25.00 returned check charge for any checks/automatic drafts returned by the bank. There will be no refunds on tuition paid. Leave of absences will only be granted for medical reasons, with a written doctor's note. All tuition payments WILL be charged to the credit card on file, on the First Day of Each Month. If another payment method is preferred, arrangements must be made prior to the 1st of the month. Registration Payments will also be charged to the credit card on file when enrollments are verified.
7.Tuition is based on four classes per month. Months with five classes are used to offset holidays and studio closures.
8.Auto billing is available or Payments may be made online or at the office. We gladly accept the following methods of payment: Cash * Check * Visa * MasterCard * Discover
Refunds and Credits
1. The Dance Studios reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient registration and a full refund will be given.
2. If a student sustains an injury that does not permit them to participate over an extended period of time a credit or refund will be issued.
3. Families must give notice if you chose to take a break from TDS. If the dancer takes a break more then 6 months you are required to re-register and pay the $25 re-registration fee.
4.There will be no refunds for missed classes. Students may make-up missed classes within one month of absence.
Please check in with the front desk before attending a make-up class.
5. There are no refunds for competitions recital costumes or tickets
6. PG /Team there is a choreographing fee if you leave team one month after if has stated of $50.00 each team you are on
