Policies and Terms:
TUITION: TUITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DEBITED ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH FROM DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD ON FILE. WE DO NOT TAKE CHECKS OR CASH FOR TUITION PAYMENTS. CHARTER STUDENTS MUST STILL PUT A CARD ON FILE.
TUITION ADJUSTMENTS: Tuition remains the same regardless of a 3 week or 5 week month and regardless of absences.
LATE FEES: Tuition is due on the1st and considered late after the 7th of each month and is subject to a $10 late fee.
TUITION CANCELLATION: CLIENTS MAY CANCEL THEIR SCHEDULED MONTHLY CLASSES WITH 30 DAYS NOTICE AS LONG AS THE RECITAL PERMISSION SLIP HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED AND YOUR CHILD IS NOT A PART OF ANY COMPETITION TEAM. STUDENTS ON COMPETITION TEAMS MAY CANCEL TUITION BY PAYING A $2,000 CANCELLATION FEE OR PAY TUITION THROUGH MAY. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER TUITION HAS BEEN PROCESSED. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CANNOT CONTINUE LESSONS THAT HAVE BEEN PAID FOR, A CREDIT FOR FUTURE CLASSES CAN BE ISSUED AT THE DIRECTORS DISCRETION.
LATE TO CLASS: If student is more than 5 minutes late to class and/or has missed stretching, student will not be allowed to participate in class due to possible injuries.
MISSED CLASS: You must call or e-mail us to schedule a make-up class within 14 days of absence or make-up class is forfeited. Makeups are only available for the current session and will not roll over into the next session.
CLASS DROP: If you miss an entire month of class(es) without prior notification or communication, you may be dropped from the class the following month without the ability to do makeups.
MAKEUP CLASS: If a make-up class must be rescheduled, 48 hours notice is required.
If you are enrolled in Unlimited Classes, you may not schedule makeups for missed classes. Missed classes may not be used as credit for tuition. You can only schedule a future makeup if you are enrolled in classes at Center Stage and may not use makeups in place of paying tuition for a class.
ATTIRE: If dress code is not followed, student may be asked to sit out.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Must be rescheduled with 24 hours notice or you will be charged full price.
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: Center Stage Dance Academy Staff has the right to take photographs/videos of my child in connection with activities in dance. I also agree that Center Stage Dance Academy may use such photos and videos for any lawful purpose, including, but not limited to, publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.
ZERO TOLERANCE BULLYING POLICY: CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY AND ITS STAFF HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISMISS OR REMOVE ANY STUDENT OR PARENT FROM THE STUDIO FOR ANY RUDE, ILLICIT, DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR OR MISCONDUCT TOWARD ANY OTHER PARENT, TEACHER, OR STUDENT.
2-5 YEAR OLD CLASSES: I understand that hitting, spitting, biting, pushing, pinching, and bad language are unacceptable and my child will sit in time-out if this happens. Everyone has a maximum of 3 strikes and will be dismissed from the studio if the above behaviors are not corrected.
YOU MUST BE SIGNED UP TO RECEIVE EMAILS FROM CENTER STAGE AND CANNOT UNSUBSCRIBE TO EMAILS WHILE ENROLLED.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the student’s own policy is the only source of reimbursement. I understand that in dance there is a certain level of risk of injury involved, In the event that a medical emergency occurs, Center Stage Dance Academy staff has my permission to seek medical attention for my child or self. I further understand that all fees and liabilities pertaining to any events are my responsibility and that Center Stage Dance Academy and it’s agents will in no way be held responsible. Center Stage Dance Academy is not responsible for any injury or loss of property suffered by any person while watching or participating in activities at or with Center Stage Dance Academy for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to negligence on the part of the plaza, employees, volunteers, teachers, students, managers, or at home practice. In consideration of my participation in any of the activities offered by or at Center Stage Dance Academy, I hereby release the Center Stage Dance Academy, its employees, owners, volunteers, teachers, students, managers or agents, from any and all present and future claims resulting from negligence on the part of Center Stage Dance Academy or others listed for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death, arising as a result of my engaging in or receiving instruction in any Center Stage Dance Academy activity or any activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur. These activities include, but are not limited to: activities, classes, performances, training, transportation, events, on-line classes, and at home practice. I hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims resulting, both present and future, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns. I am aware that the activities offered by or at Center Stage Dance Academy may be hazardous, involve risk of serious bodily injury, death, or property damage and I am voluntarily participating in these activities with knowledge of the risks. I expressly assume the risk of these dangers including, but not limited to slips, falls, objects or persons falling on persons, equipment failure, transportation incidents, injury from equipment, as well as other anticipated and unanticipated risks. I am aware of these risks and numerous other inherent risks in observing and participating in activities offered by or at Center Stage Dance Academy and I assume these risks. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Center Stage Dance Academy employees, volunteers, managers, teachers, owners, students, and agents for any and all claims arising as a result of my engaging in or receiving instruction in activities in conjunction with, by or at Center Stage Dance Academy, or any activities or transportation incidental thereto.
Center Stage Dance Academy has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however we cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, like any public place, participation or attendance in activities and events could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19. By signing below, I understand that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Center Stage Dance Academy, its employees, agents, and representative, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any program, event, or appointment. I hereby waive, release, and discharge Center Stage Dance Academy and all divisions thereof of any and all liability and responsibility for injuries, sickness, pandemics, accidents, natural disasters and/or acts of God incurred during participation in and/or instruction of camps, intensives, private instruction, choreography, or any activity we may participate. I certify that we are physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in the activity or event, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity or event.
I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I, AS PARENT/GUARDIAN WITH LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PARTICIPANT, DO CONSENT AND AGREE NOT ONLY TO HIS/HER WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY, ITS EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MANAGERS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, OWNERS, AND AGENTS BUT ALSO TO RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY THE AFOREMENTIONED FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES INCIDENT TO HIS/HER INVOLVEMENT IN THESE ACTIVITIES FOR MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND NEXT OF KIN.
