1. Enrollment An Enrollment Fee of $25 for each dancer is due at the time of enrollment. If you are over the age of 18 and enrolling for a class, you must read and endorse the Enrollment and Release of Liability Forms otherwise a parent or legal guardian must authorize said forms.

Cash and checks will be accepted as payment for anything that Taps offers. A $30-Returned Check Fee applies to any check returned for non-sufficient funds


2. Monthly tuition is based on classes chosen for enrollment. Ballet is the only required class. All monthly tuition should be paid to the Hampton County Recreation Department.

Beginning in September, tuition is due on the 1st of each month. As a courtesy, tuition will not be considered past due until and unless it has not been received by 5:00 p.m. on the 10th of the month. Unpaid tuition will be billed to any applicable parent or guardian. If any account of 30 days or more past due, the dancer(s) may be dismissed from their classes at the studio’s discretion and will not be allowed to participate in extra activities or performances.

Discounts
When more than one child from the same immediate family is enrolled, tuition of each sibling, except the first, will be discounted by $5 monthly.


4. Seasonal Commitment Studio Z has agreed to reserve a space in the appropriate class(es) for each enrolled dancer.. In reserving a space, you, the parent or guardian, has agreed to pay tuition for the entire season, regardless of your dancer’s attendance. After September 30th, parents or guardians are responsible for the remainder of tuition for the year whether or not the dancer continues with the class. Withdrawal from any class must be presented to the studio in written form.

Christmas Recital, Spring Showcase & Costumes The Christmas Spectacular is scheduled for December 20203 The cost of the required costume per class for the production will average less than $50, and will include items that the dancers may wear in classes after the show. Christmas costumes must be paid in full by October 15, 2023. The Spring Showcase is scheduled for early May or June 2024. The cost of the required costume per class for the production will average less than $90. Dancers who participate in more than one class may be required to purchase costumes for each class of participation for the event.

A nonrefundable deposit of $45 per dancer is due by December 1, 2023. The balance will be billed and is due in full before on March 15, 2024. Studio Z is prepared to accept advance deposits, of any amount, on this order at any time during the season.

Dancewear, Shoes, & Accessories will be available through Studio Z as a convenience to dance families.


7. Outstanding Balances & Parental Obligations The student of a parent who has any past due balance will not be allowed to participate in things that increase the parent’s debt (conventions, costumes, field trips, recitals, etc.).


8. Studio Z Rights Studio Z reserves the right to revoke this contract and terminate its relationship with any dancer/parent/guardian at any time without reason.

Studio Z also reserves the right to cancel any class due to extenuating circumstances. You will be notified as soon as is practically possible in the event such an emergency occurs.

Attendance:
Attendance is imperative. You are paying for every class. Discounts or reimbursements are not provided for absences. Please commit to having your dancer present at every scheduled session. In the event of a lengthy absence please schedule a make-up with the instructor.

Dance Attire:
Appropriate dance attire is required while creating an attitude ready for learning and helps the dancer do their best. Wearing shoes appropriate for his/her class of instruction is mandatory. Girls’ hair should be pulled back and up off of the neck and out of the face. Some type cover-up must be worn while coming to and departing from the studio.
Dancers not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to participate in class that day.

Dress Code:
Ballet leotard, tights and pink ballet shoes.
Jazz/Tap Leotards, dance pants or shorts, fitted tank, etc. Black tap shoes – style depends upon level or tan jazz shoes.
Pre-School and Beginner: Leotards, tutus, skirts, etc. and tights.
Boys Gym shorts, Jazz pants, cut-off sweats with white t-shirts.
Hip Hop Whatever feels comfortable and allows you to move. Sneakers a must, Absolutely no jeans!


Conduct:
Respect from all dancers is expected and will be appreciated and rewarded. Dancers should respect the Studio Z staff and other students. A positive environment is a must. Dancers are happy and the studio is their happy place. Leave your troubles at home, and support all other dancers to assist in making this a positive experience for everyone involved.

For the safety of everyone, students are not allowed outside the studio unless arriving, departing, or under the direct supervision of qualified staff or parents.

It is necessary for dancers to have an appreciation for their facilities. Dancers can show their appreciation for the facilities by not wearing their dance shoes outside the building, by cleaning their street shoes upon entrance, picking up behind themselves and generally caring for the property as you require them to care for your own home. Please no food or drink in either of the studios.

Help Eliminate Distractions
Although we greatly appreciate support and participation, parents/grandparents/friends etc. are not invited in the studio during class. There will be Observation Weeks when parents, relatives, friends, and neighbors will be welcomed to attend classes.

Please do not open a studio door while class is in session or attempt to get the attention of a dancer during class unless there is an EMERGENCY. This is a distraction to the entire class.

Promptness:
We hope that dancers will be dropped off and picked up within 15 minutes of their scheduled class time. Please appreciate that Studio Z is not qualified, and therefore not prepared, to provide the proper attention a dancer needs and deserves when they are not in class. A $25 Fee will be charged unless prior arrangements have been made.

Communication and Class Names:
Studio Z will communicate with all dancers and parents through email, flyers and Facebook. Please read the newsletters you will receive from time to time. These letters are filled with information, much of which will pertain to your dancer(s). Posting the letter in a convenient location as well as checking the website will allow for future reference.

Your dancer’s class will be referenced in these newsletters by name. So that you may more easily identify which events apply to your dancer(s), it is very important that you remember the names of their classes.

Holidays:
Thanksgiving (Wed. – Thurs., November 21 – 24), Christmas (December 18 – January 8), Spring Break/Easter (March 29 – April 5). Classes will not be held on these dates.

Because these holidays have already been factored into the rate schedule, monthly tuition is not discounted on dates when classes are not held.

Office Hours:
Because most classes are held in the afternoon hours, the staff is quite busy at these times, and is therefore not available for conferences or discussions with parents during class time. The staff is always happy to hear any of your comments, suggestions, etc.but would greatly appreciate being contacted other times than while holding a class. Email is a great medium of communication, and is checked multiple times daily. We appreciate you pardoning this inconvenience and making an effort to save non-urgent matters for discussion at these more appropriate times.

Studio Z is not responsible for injuries that may occur during class or while on the premises. We take every precaution and make every effort to ensure a safe, healthy, and professional environment for your dancer to thrive and learn.

***Please know that we appreciate and invite you to provide any feedback and/or suggestions throughout the year to help us deliver the best experience possible! ☺