TUITION
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month and is not prorated. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. A $10 Late Fee will be assessed if payment is not received by the 5th of the month. One regular weekly class = $50/month. Additional Classes are discounted. Families with two or more children qualify for a "Family Unlimited Rate", which caps the tuition when there are six or more classes being taken (combined). Competitive Dancers qualify for our "Unlimited Classes" capped rate.
COSTUMES
We DO NOT charge a costume fee. All of our dancers are provided with a costume to wear in December performance of The Nutcracker and the Spring Showcase, which is early June. Dancers must supply their own shoes and tights in accordance with the list of required attire for each class. On rare occasions, dancers may be required to purchase a small accessory or undergarment that may be needed with the costume, but this is rare.
Showcase Commitment Fee a.k.a. Recital Commitment Fee
All Dancers are required to perform in The Nutcracker in December (date TBD) as well as the end-of-year Spring Showcase, which is in early June. The Showcase Commitment Fee is $85/per class (of which, a $10 deposit is paid at registration and the remaining $75 is due by October 1st.) If received after October 15th, there is a $15 late fee. If joining after October 1st the full $85 will be due. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and non-transferable and is viewed as your commitment to participation for the entire season, which ends with the Spring Showcase in June. Dancers with outstanding fees will not be included in the performances and may be removed from the class roster to make space for students on the waiting list. If a dancer drops from a class prior to the Spring Showcase for any reason, NO REFUND will be issued.
PERFORMANCE TICKETS
Parents, Friends, & Family of our students are all welcome to come see them perform in December and then again in the Spring Showcase in early June. Tickets are available in your Dance Portal and usually go on sale two months prior to all performances via a link on the studio's website and facebook page. Tickets are also available at the door (if not sold out in advance).
Dress Rehearsal (which is MANDATORY and closed to spectators) will be held at the theater the day before performances. All Student Accounts MUST be settled in order to participate. Failure to attend dress rehearsal will prevent a dancer from performing, and without refund.
Attendance
Dancers must attend class during the two week period prior to any performance. The studio director reserves the right to remove any student from a performance (without refund) due to behavior, failure to attend required rehearsals, or dancer's inability to perform the dance choreography due to poor class attendance or otherwise.
Conduct
Students are expected to wear the required attire for each class. Students who come to class without the required attire may be allowed to participate one time, but not allowed to continually disrespect the studio's dress code. Dancers should arrive a few minute prior to the class start time, with hair already pulled back in the required fashion. Dancers should be waiting outside the class door, ready when the door opens. Do not bring food or drink into the studio rooms (water bottles are allowed). MOBILE PHONES and ELECTRONIC DEVICES are PROHIBITED in the dance rooms. Lockers are available to store your personal items during class time (bring your own lock). Do not leave personal items overnight in a locker without permission from the studio director. Expressions' competitive dancers have first priority to use a locker on a regular basis since they typically spend more time at the studio. However, we have 60+ lockers, so there are always unassigned lockers available to protect your personal items during class.
NSF Fees
Checks returned for NSF will accrue a $25 Returned Check Fee.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We DO take credit cards via your online account. Please be sure to pay tuition by the 5th of each month to avoid the $10 Late Fee.
PARENT PORTAL
There is a place in your dance account where you may upload a picture of your child (if desired). This helps our instructors to quickly learn each student's name. Our instructors will take attendance for each class and you are able to see your child's attendance/tardies. If you change your contact information, please update your account. In the event of an emergency, we will call the phone number listed in your account.
CLASS MUSIC
Our students like to practice at home! We are excited to have the best technology in the dance industry, which includes being able to play the class music from the parent portal. When the class music is selected, it will be uploaded into your dance account. Please assist your child with listening to his/her music, since they are logged into your account.
COMPETITIVE DANCE COMPANY
Some of our dancers are at a competitive level and have auditioned to be accepted onto a team(s). These students also pay the same tuition rate as our recreational dancers. However, their tuition is "capped" at $195/month and they are able to take an unlimited number of classes. In addition to tuition, company dancers pay a one-time non-refundable team fee for each team they are on (which includes competition entry fees, costumes, etc.). Team fees range from $200 - $395 (depending on age and how many competitions each team will attend). Because most of the dance competitions are right here in Florida (Tampa, Lakeland, and occasionally in Orlando or Daytona) there is not normally an expense for traveling. However, any cost for hotels, meals away from home, etc. are at the dancers' expense. Shoes and tights are also the dancers' expense.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS ARE PROHIBITED
Photography and Video during Classes at the studio and during Stage Performances is strictly prohibited. Students and/or Parents may not bring Mobile Phones and/or Electronic Devices into the Dance Rooms. The studio's Productions and performances will be recorded by a professional videographer. Dancers may purchase a Video of the performance directly from the videographer. The studio does not profit or make any money from the sale of Performance Videos. You are giving permission for you and/or your minor child to be captured on video and/or pictures. Such video/pictures are the intellectual property of Expressions Dance Academy Inc., dba Expressions Academy of Dance. You waive any rights to compensation and restriction of use.
Annual Yearbook
Each student will be featured in our annual dance yearbook. Both, class/group and candid pictures may be included. Dance yearbooks are available as pre-orders before the spring showcase. A limited supply will be available at the spring performance.
LOST ITEMS
The studio is not responsible for lost items. We have 60+ lockers available to store your personal items. You must bring your own lock in order to use a locker. Do not leave your lock on a locker overnight unless you are a competitive company dancer who attends class at least 4 days per week. There are plenty of lockers available for recreational level dancers. Lockers are on a help yourself, first come, first served basis.
TUITION & REGISTRATION FEES
Our regular Weekly classes are $50/ month.
We offer a MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT (applies to all family members)
Example: If one dancer is taking two regular weekly classes (2 hours per week), the tuition would be the same as two siblings each taking one weekly class. We calculate tuition based on the total number of classes being taken by all family members.
Tuition is Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable, and Not Prorated.
Tuition will automatically be calculated in the student's account.
There is a $50 Annual Registration Fee ($75 Family Registration Fee).
We offer UNLIMITED CLASSES & CAPPED TUITION to dancers who make our competitive company. There is an AUDITION (usually in May) to be part of our talented competitive company. However, dancers who are NEW to the studio, may audition at any time by calling the studio director at 727-407-7533
COSTUMES -0-
We DO NOT charge a costume fee. All of our dancers are provided with a costume to wear in The Nutcracker and the Spring Showcase. Dancers must supply their own shoes and tights in accordance with the list of required attire on our website. On rare occasions, dancers may be required to purchase a small accessory or undergarment that may be needed with the costume (a clear-strap bra is one example), but this is rare.
Showcase Commitment Fee a.k.a. "Commitment Fee"
All Dancers are required to perform in The Nutcracker in December 2018 as well as the end-of-year Spring Showcase, early in June 2019. The Commitment Fee is $85/class. You pay a $10 deposit for each class at time of registration. The balance of $75/class will be due on October 1st, 2018. If received after October 15th, there is a $15 late fee. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and non-transferable and is viewed as your commitment to participation for the entire season, which ends with the Spring Showcase in June 2019. Dancers with outstanding commitment fees will not be included in performances and will be dropped from the class roster on November 1st to make space for students on the waiting list. Students who join after The Nutcracker performance must pay the Commitment Fee(s) at time of registration. If a dancer drops from a class prior to any performance (for any reason), NO REFUND will be issued.
PERFORMANCE TICKETS
Parents, Friends, Family, & "the public" are all welcome to come see our students perform in the 2018 performance of The Nutcracker in December and the 2019 Spring Showcase in early June. Tickets are available online approximately 3 months before the performance and are approx. $24-$26 each. Dress Rehearsal (which is MANDATORY and closed to spectators) will be the day before each performance. All Student Accounts MUST be settled prior to dress rehearsal in order to participate.
Missing Class / Dropping a Class
To notify the studio that you will miss class due to illness or otherwise, please email us at: ExpressionsAcademyOfDance@hotmail.com or text 727-409-7533 We understand that schoolwork must come first. If you're sick or just have a lot of homework and cannot attend your class, please just let us know. However, all dancers MUST attend class during the two week period prior to any performance. Competitive Level Company Dancers may not miss more than 4 classes during the dance year. If Company Dancers miss more than four classes, the dancer is required to take (and pay for) a private lesson for each additional absence. If you wish to drop a class, you must log into your dance account to do so. In such case, your account will stay open and tuition will continue to be charged for the current calendar month. Uncollected balances will be charged an additional 15% late fee until paid in full and may be turned over to a third party for collections (which may add additional fees). Your classes are always shown in your dance account. To be sure your class schedule is current, just log into your account. You may also ADD classes while logged in. Once your account is set-up, you will be able to adjust your schedule as needed.
RETURNED CHECK FEE $25 charge on all checks returned
LATE FEES ON PAST DUE TUITION
A $10 Late Fee is assessed on all accounts that are past due on the 5th of each month. To avoid having to pay late fees, we suggest you opt to have your payments processed automatically through our convenience payment system. Please log into your dance account to set up this option. If a student "abandons" their enrollment and just stops attending class without written cancellation, uncollected balances will be charged an additional 15% late fee until paid in full and may be turned over to a third party for collections (which may add additional fees). Your classes are always shown in your dance account. Please use diligence and honor your commitments.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Students will be picked up from either Madeira Beach Fundamental or Bauder Elementary. There is a limited amount of space available, so register early. Call or text the studio director if you have any questions 727-409-7533.
MEDICAL and INJURY RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I understand that dance includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress reduction, and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher.
I have full knowledge of the dangers and risks involved in my or my child's participation in the activities provided by Expressions Academy of Dance, Expressions Dance Academy Inc., and its directors, instructors, and volunteers and agree to accept any and all such risks and dangers and I hereby assume all responsibility for such risks and dangers. My, or my minor child's participation in this activity is completely voluntary.
Dance is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. I affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether I, or my minor child, is able to practice dance. I hereby agree to irrevocably release from all liability, agree to waive any claims that I have now or hereafter may have against Expressions Academy of Dance, Expressions Dance Academy Inc. or its contractors, employees, directors, Lara Narzinsky, her family members or any of her relatives for any and all personal injury, death, property damage, or loss of any kind sustained by me or my minor child as a result of participation in dance instruction received and/or use of the dance studio facility.
