PARTICIPATION LIABILITY WAIVER

I/We __________________________, the parent(s)/legal guardian of __________________________ understand that classes will involve physical activity and risk of injury. I assume the risk and upon reading and accepting this agreement do hereby release, discharge and hold harmless and safe The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh, Inc., its directors, employees, instructors, chaperones, agents and officers from any and all present and future, liability, civil or criminal claims, demand, rights, actions, damages, expenses, compensation and all known and unknown personal injuries, death, loss of property and/or property damage during attendance at The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh or any of its related functions. I also give permission for said minor to be treated for medical emergencies. The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh reserves the right to terminate and/or refuse service at any point.

COVID-19 LIABILITY WAIVER and ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I/We __________________________, the parent(s)/legal guardian of __________________________ understand that The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh will comply with all CDC, state, and federal mandates and/or guidelines regarding mitigation of COVID-19. I shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh, Inc., its directors, employees, instructors, chaperones, agents and officers from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, judgments, losses or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising from or out of, or relating to, directly or indirectly, the infection of COVID-19 or any other illness. I knowingly assume all risks, known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for the participation of myself and/or said minor. Additionally, I agree to be forthright and true with The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh should I or said minor participant show symptoms of illness, test positive for COVID-19, come in contact with people or persons showing symptoms of illness, or come in contact with people or persons who have tested positive for COVID-19.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Payment in Full
2. Auto Pay
Tuition will be automatically debited from your designated account on the 1st of each month. In the case of insufficient funds, you will be notified and the account will be charged again with the addition of a $30 fee.
3. Monthly payments
Monthly payments will only be accepted in the form of cash. Payments are due by the 1st of each month. A $20 late fee will be strictly applied to any payments received after the 1st. A 12% finance charge will be applied to all balances 90 days past due

2023 – 2024 POLICIES
There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $30 for an individual or $35 for a family.
Tuition is calculated at a per month rate. There is a 10% second student discount and a 15% discount for families with 3 or more students.
All tuition is non-refundable.
Monthly tuition payments are debited from specified accounts on the 1st of the month.
For accounts not participating in auto pay, tuition payments are due by the 1st of each month, in cash.
For payments received after the 1st a $20 fee will be charged to your account.
Any bounced check or insufficient funds on a transaction will result in a $30 fee.
After two bounced checks, DCP will only accept cash as a method of payment.
There are no refunds for missed lessons. Classes may be made up within one month of the absence.
To withdraw from any course, a withdraw form must be submitted and signed. Withdraw forms are available in the office. Tuition will be collected until the withdraw form is received.
DCP reserves the right to use any student’s picture without name or compensation for its use in advertising and promotional materials unless the parent/guardian has opted out of the photo and social media release.
Please call DCP two hours prior to your class time for any cancellations due to inclement weather. In most cases a text and/or email will be sent with class cancellations as well as a post on wpxi. Classes are rarely cancelled.
Students are to be picked up inside the facility after their class ends promptly.
Minors that exit the Cool Springs premises with or without parental permission are not the
responsibility of The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh.
Most communication about studio happenings including account statements occur through email. Please provide an email address with registration.
Participation in the Spring Performance is optional. However, any student that withdraws from the performance after committing will be charged a $50 fee and will still be responsible for any associated costs including choreographer fees and tights purchases. This excludes injury and bereavement.
Participants must agree to be forthright and true with The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh should they show symptoms of illness, test positive for COVID-19, come in contact with people or persons showing symptoms of illness, or come in contact with people or persons who have tested positive for COVID-19.

DRESS CODE
Pre-school
Girls - Leotard and tights Boys - T-shirt with lose fitting pants
Ballet shoes and/or black tie tap shoes

Level 1 and higher
Ballet – Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun
Modern, Jazz & Lyrical – Black leotard, black, pink or tan tights with hair securely pulled back away from face
Tap – Black leotard, tights and/or dance pants with hair securely pulled away from face
Boys – White T-shirt and Black dance pants
Shoes – Faculty member will instruct the class on shoes
** Students may wear a colored leotard to all classes during the first week of each month**