ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

Policies:
• REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is • $50 for single student or • $75 for family per year and it is automatically charged to your account on its annual due date for the current dance season. The registration fee is non-refundable.
• MONTHLY TUITION: Tuition will be billed automatically on the 25th day of the month for the following month from August through the end of the dance season. Monthly payments are based on an average of four (4) weeks per month during the dance year.
• PAYMENTS: We collect tuition payments through pre-authorized credit card billing or bank debit card. Tuition is due on the 25th of the month for the following month due. A late fee of $10 will be assessed on the 6th of the month. You will be responsible for providing new credit card information if there are any changes to avoid any late fees. Customers have the option to pay tuition with a check, cash, cashier’s check, money order, or other debit/credit card before the 25th of the prior month if they do not wish to have the provided debit/credit card on file processed. There will be a $25 service charge for any returned checks and you will no longer be able to make payments via check, if you have more than one returned check during the year.
• WITHDRAWAL: You are responsible for payment for all classes that you are enrolled in, even if absent, until Alius Dance School receives a 30-day written notice of withdrawal. If you cancel your enrollment contract ON or AFTER the billing date for the next month (25th day), your cancellation will take effect at the end of that current monthly payment. No credits or refunds will be given for withdrawals after the 25th of the month.
• CLASS CARDS: A class-card consists of ten (10) prepaid classes and expires 3 months after date of purchase. *This is for adult students only and is nonrefundable. Class-card students are bound by the registration fees within this Contract. Monthly Tuition, Make-Up classes and withdrawal notices are NOT applicable to students with class cards.
• ENROLLMENT CHANGES: Any changes from monthly tuition enrollment either in the amount of classes, classes enrolled, or to/from a class card, shall be made in writing at least 2-weeks prior to the beginning of the month.
• MAKE UP CLASSES: A make-up class should be requested for missed classes. You have 30 days from the missed date to complete a make-up class. It is your responsibility to coordinate scheduling of make-up classes with our front desk. Any classes missed during the last 30 days of the end of the season expire at the end of the current dance season and do not rollover to summer classes or the following new dance season. We do not prorate tuition or issue refunds due to missed classes. There are no refunds for classes missed including scheduled holidays per our school policies. Missed lessons cannot be used in place of payment; no adjustment or credit will be given for missed classes.
• CODE OF CONDUCT: Appropriate and respectful behavior must be exhibited in our school particularly during class and rehearsals. This includes no side conversations and no cell phone usage in the classroom. Instructors reserve the right to dismiss the student from class due to misconduct and no refund shall be given.
• DRESS CODE: Student shall adhere to the dress code at all times; refer to dress code policy at www.aliusdance.com. Instructors reserve the right to dismiss a student from class due to dress code violation and no refund shall be given.

Liability Waiver and Medical Attention Authorization:
• I acknowledge that due to the nature of dance classes, neither Alius Dance School nor any of its officers, students, faculty, staff or independent contractors will be held accountable for any injury that might occur while in the First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC, facility or any facility used for rehearsals or performances, whether it be caused by accident, or negligence, by any party aforementioned; and I further waive and release Alius Dance School, its officers, faculty, staff and independent contractors from any claims arising from such injuries as well as from any actions taken in seeking medical attention in the manner detailed below. I understand that my child/I will dance at its/mine own risk.

• I also hereby authorize, in the event of illness or accident, medical care without delay, which in the judgment of First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC, its officers, faculty, and staff or independent contractors, is dictated by circumstances and/or recommended by medical personnel. I also grant authorization to any emergency room facility to administer necessary medical care in the event of an accident or illness requiring such care while I/my child is engaged in First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC activities. I further understand that I am responsible for any and all expenses resulting from the foregoing emergency treatment and/or doctor ’s care and that the First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC its officers, faculty, staff and independent contractors will be indemnified and held harmless by the undersigned for such expenses.

Media Release Authorization:
• In consideration of mine and/or my child(ren)’s participation in First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC, I hereby authorize the videotaping, photography, and recording of the dancer(s) listed herein, and/or release of my/his/her name and achievements for educational, promotional, and other purposes deemed appropriate by officers of First Coast Ballet Theatre,LLC. I also authorize the use of the videotape/photography and other information regarding myself/my child(ren) in printed matter or other media for presentations by First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC without my further consent. I hereby agree that such media information shall be the sole property of the First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC.

Force Majeure Clause:
• Force Majeure Event is hereby defined as any act of God, earthquake, hurricane, flood, fire or other casualty, any other natural catastrophes, civil commotion, riot, mob violence, insurrection, malicious mischief, sabotage, rebellion, act of public enemy, terrorism, war, invasion, embargo, infectious disease, act of a Governmental Authority in its sovereign capacity, local, regional or world threats or outbreak of epidemic or pandemic disease(s), or any event similar to the foregoing beyond the reasonable control of the Company, First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC.
If the Company closes due to a Force Majeure Event or another comparable unforeseeable emergency for a short period duration of less than 7 days, make-ups for missed classes and class-card expiration day will be extended for the same amount of days that the Company remained closed.

• If the Company closes due to a Force Majeure Event or another comparable unforeseeable emergency for a long period duration of more than 7 days, classes may transition to virtual classes and/or the season may be extended. Monthly tuition will continue to be due per this contract through the end of the dance season. The withdrawal policy of the company will apply.

Agreement:

I hereby expressly wave and discharge all claims and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless First Coast Ballet Theatre ,LLC. from any injuries incurred during classes, rehearsals, or performances. I also understand that the registration, tuition, and other applicable fees must be paid and that I will be held responsible for all fees if I withdraw from participation after registration, until written notice of withdrawal is received, as stated in First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC policies.

I acknowledge that I have been given access to Alius Dance School dance program and policies and have been told where I can obtain any revisions made to these documents (www.aliusdance.com). By my signature, I acknowledge I read and agree to all First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC policies and dance program requirements.

I hereby authorize First Coast Ballet Theatre, LLC to charge my credit card account. I understand that a 30-day written notice prior to the 25th of the month is required to terminate billing and I am responsible for payment whether or not my student attends classes until I notify Alius Dance School in writing to drop my student from class(es).

Should I dispute a charge through my financial institution this will constitute a breach of contract possibly resulting in, but not limited to, penalties, additional fees, collection, legal action, and/or termination of any and/or all current and future services.

I fully understand and agree to the above statements.

Privacy Policy:

When you purchase or hire a product or service with Alius Dance School, the information we may collect from you includes your name, address, telephone numbers, email addresses, medical information and perhaps credit card or bank details. It may also include details of the products and services we provide to you as well as the status of your enrollment. We only collect information directly from our students and/or their parent/guardians primarily for the purpose of providing services and products to you and to administer and manage invoicing and debt collection.

We may occasionally use your information to promote and market to you information which we consider may be of interest to you unless you contact us and tell us not to do so. We will never sell or pass on any of your information to third parties unless required by government authorities or in the event of debt recovery. Any information passed on will be done so with appropriate privacy and confidentiality protection. Information is stored securely in paper or electronic form and is accessible only by authorized personnel.
If you would like to know what information we hold about you or wish to update the information, or if you wish to be removed from all further direct marketing communications, please contact our office.

RECITALS:

HOLIDAY RECITAL: We present a Holiday recital in December. This recital is usually presented in our studio. Based on student registration and social distancing guidelines, the event may be hosted at an outside venue. The date, times, and location are to be confirmed. There will be a $50 showcase fee per dancer that is due by October 15th. THERE ARE NO COSTUME FEES FOR THIS SHOWCASE. HOWEVER, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE BASIC COSTUMING ELEMENTS AT YOUR OWN COST. General admission tickets to the show will be sold close to the day of the show. An in-studio general rehearsal and a dress rehearsal will be scheduled for the weekend/week prior to the show date (specific dates to be determined). Attendance to these rehearsals is mandatory. The showcase fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

END-OF-YEAR RECITAL: The end-of-year recital is usually scheduled for the third weekend of June (pending theater availability). Location and date for recital will be made available as soon as possible. There will be a $100 recital fee per dancer and is due by March 15th. A discount of 10% on recital fees will be given to families with 3 or more enrolled dancers. The recital fee covers all rehearsals, choreography, and production costs. These fees do not include tickets to the show. A late fee of $10 will be charged after April 15th. The cost of costumes varies; therefore a deposit per costume is due by January 15th. The costume deposits are as follows: $80 deposit per costume per dancer and $100 per Soloist costume deposit. All combo classes have a minimum of 2 costumes. All remaining costume balances must be paid by April 15th. Costume deposits not paid by the due date will not be ordered and may be required to pay a $10.00 late fee per costume before ordering. After January 15th, we cannot guarantee costume availability and/or delivery before the recital. RECITAL FEE AND PAYMENT FOR COSTUMES IS NON-REFUNDABLE. We cannot make exceptions. END-OF-YEAR RECITAL PAYMENTS: We collect costume and recital fee payments through pre-authorized credit card billing or bank debit card. They are charged to your account by the due date listed herein. Payment plans are available upon request and must be fully paid by May 31st. Students enrolled after December 31st may join the end-of-year production based on costumes availability from manufacturer. The recital fee and costume(s) balance(s) are due upon enrollment; otherwise, costume(s) cannot be ordered and received on time. REHEARSALS: Several in-studio and dress rehearsals will be scheduled one to two weeks prior to the recital date and attendance is mandatory. We will have the following rehearsals as a minimum: (2) in-studio run-thru rehearsals, (1) in-studio Dress rehearsal and (1) theater rehearsal (dates and times are to be determined). All rehearsals are included for students paying monthly tuition. All class card students participating in recital are required to attend all mandatory rehearsals and can pay rehearsals with their class card (1 class/punch = 1 rehearsal) or pay $15 per rehearsal.