Studio Policies, Waivers, & Participation Guidelines
Registration is ONLY online. No paper registrations are available. If you have difficulty registering online, please call or email to set up a time to complete registration over the phone.
Activity Participation Risk & Medical Liability Release I understand that injury may occur during dance and fitness activities. I understand this risk and will not hold Uplifting Movement Factory or its staff responsible for any injury that may occur during my child's attendance and participation during a class. In the event you are unable to reach me, in the case of accident or injury, I give my permission for treatment as deemed necessary by staff or emergency personnel. I also release Uplifting Movement Factory, and its staff of liability in case of injury or accident incurred to my child.
Insurance Uplifting Movement Factory does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs, it is understood that the student's own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
Physical Nature of Dance Instruction: Due to the physical nature of a dance class, it may be required for the instructor to occasionally use light touch to guide proper alignment and position for your student. Students may also be required to come into close contact with other students during partner work or as a part of the choreography.
Registration: All registrations and forms are completed online through the studio portal. Final forms may require a signature in person at the open house or at your child's first class. If you are unable to register online, please call or email Samantha to complete registration.
Registration Fee : An annual, non-refundable registration fee is due at the beginning of the season and at the time of registration. The fee is $45.00 for new students and $40.00 for current students. Other registration fees may incur for additional events or classes during the year.
Class Tuition: Class fees are posted on the 1st of the month for the current month. Registration will not be considered complete until the registration & tuition fee has been paid. Online payment preferred, checks and cash also accepted. The first month's tuition is due at the time of registration. Pro-rated tuition will be charged accordingly. Please kindly contact Samantha with any questions about charges.
Summer Camp Fees: Summer camps require tuition payment at the time of online registration. Your child is not registered until payment is received. You may elect to pay with check, but understand your registration will be be delayed. Online payment is preferred, checks and cash accepted.
Payments Online (card or bank draft) OR Check: Convenience fees will apply to online payments - 4% for credit cards and 2% bank draft (ACH) transactions. Checks should be made payable to Uplifting Movement Factory or UMF and include your child's full name in the memo. There is a $50 returned check fee, per check, on all returned checks.
Late Fee: A $15.00 late fee will be charged 5 days after the due date. If left unpaid, another fee of $5.00 is charged every 7 days until the fees are paid in full.
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Class Withdraw, Refunds or Studio Removal due to behavior issues: Please understand there are no refunds or partial refunds. If there is an extenuating circumstance that prohibits your child from attending, please contact the owner, Samantha Roman, to discuss options.
Costumes: Will not be refunded.
Participation & Studio Rules:
Have fun and be kind!
No students or siblings should be in the studio unless enrolled in that particular class.
Students should be dressed and prepared for class before it starts.
If you arrive early for class, please have your student wait in the lobby. If your child is under the age of 7, please wait with your child in the lobby until the teacher signals for class to begin. Students should not be left to play in the lobby space before class.
No food is allowed in the dance studio. Water in a sealed container is allowed.
Chewing gum is never allowed in the room.
No horseplay, running, or displaying of "tricks" or "flexibility" before or after class. This is for the safety of the student and other students.
Parents/guardians should not leave young students unattended in the lobby area before or after class.
Parents and students should not roam the building or enter either of the studios. Please wait in the lobby to the gym or outside of the facility until your class begins or ends.
Always treat your teacher, any teacher assistants, and fellow classmates with respect and kindness.
Attendance: Good attendance is imperative, as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class. Students should be prompt and prepared for class.
Dress Code: Hair should always be securely pulled away from the face for all classes with the exception of hip-hop classes. Please see individual class description for required attire. Required attire and colors specified for clothing and shoes should be treated as the child’s uniform and is necessary for an authentic dance class experience.
​Drop-off/Pick-up: Use the single door facing Main Street only. Please do not use other doors to enter and exit the building unless otherwise notified.
Bad Weather / Holidays: The studio will not necessarily close for snow days. If in doubt check the UMF Family Network Facebook group or the DSP chat or email manager@umfstudio.com. If classes are canceled, it will be posted on the Facebook page and chat. Classes that fall on a holiday will not be rescheduled or refunded.
Class Make-up Policy: If your child misses a class, it is not guaranteed they can make-up the class. Contact the front desk to discuss make-up options. If class is cancelled due to weather or for any other unforeseen reason, it is not guaranteed the class will be rescheduled and you will not be refunded for cancelled. A Friday evening or Saturday morning may be used to make-up classes due to an abundance of weather related cancellations (this option is not guaranteed).
