SSOD Waiver/Agreement Master
Updated April 2024
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Registration Information, Policies and Fees Overview
Tuition is based on the entire season of dance.
Our season runs August 12, 2024 through May 29, 2025.
Tuition is not based on the number of classes in a month or on attendance. Monthly tuition amounts are based on the number of hours taken per week.
There is NO refund for missed classes; i.e., no prorated classes.
Payment options are as follows:
Monthly Auto-Pay on the 1st of the Month (9 months from September through May) except August, which is due upon registration for the season.
Entire Year in Full (10 months paid by September 1, 2024) for a prepayment discount of 10%. Must be paid by check or cash.
There are no family or sibling discounts.
IN REGISTERING YOUR DANCER, THIS MEANS YOU AGREE TO ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW. WE ENCOURAGE YOUR QUESTIONS. THANK YOU! SSOD STAFF.
You must be over the age of 18 to register for an account. I, as a parent of a dancer at The Studio School of Dance (SSOD), agree & acknowledge to all of the following:
Registration Fee
Upon your decision to dance with SSOD, a Registration Fee of $50 will be charged per dancer. The dance year begins August 12, 2024 and runs until May 29 2025.
Tuition (Monthly/By Class Hours)
SSOD DOES NOT prorate tuition. Tuition is divided by 10 equal months and not by selective times of attendance for any reason.
Tuition Table 2023-2024
# of Class Hours Monthly Tuition
30 minutes - $40
1 hour - $56
1.5 hours - $90
2 hours - $115
2.5 hours - $140
3 hours - $168
3.5 hours - $196
4 hours - $224
4.5 hours - $252
5 hours - $280
5.5 hours - $308
6 hours - $336
Unlimited - $392
Payments
Registration and 1st month tuition payments are due upon registration.
All other payments are DUE on the 1st day of each month from September through May.
A LATE CHARGE of $15 will be charged after the 5th day of the month if there is a balance on the account.
You are REQUIRED to be on AUTO-PAY for Tuition and any owed balance.
Recital Fees are due October 1, 2024 and will be AUTO-PAID.
Costume Fees are due November 1, 2024 and will be AUTO-PAID
Upon registering for classes, DSP will prompt you to fill in the appropriate information.
By setting up your account on auto-pay via your Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal Account, this enables you to be in control of your dancers account and enables us to communicate with you.
Auto-Pay is Required. IF YOU DO NOT set up auto-pay for your account, your account will be removed and considered invalid for registration. Upon registration in the portal, your account will be charged a registration fee and first month tuition payment. You will be prompted to pay. If you do not pay, your account for your dancer will not be accepted into the system and your dancer will not be officially enrolled. Make sure to do this step!
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available upon request. Please inquire at the studio office. Costs vary on the package chosen.
Choreography Packages - If your child/ren or a family friend is interested in performing a solo, duet, and/or tri, for competition, talent show or anything else, we can help! Available styles: ballet, contemporary, tap, hip hop, jazz and musical theater.
Package Includes:
One 2-minute choreographed dance
Two 1-hour long private lessons to learn the choreography
One 30-minute private lesson to clean the piece
Four 15-minute private lessons for additional clean/prep
Additional private lesson/s may be added to this package or a la carte, per the student/guardians request at $35 per half hour or $60 per hour.
Pricing:
Studio Student Solo - $325
Studio Student Duet/Trio - $375
Non Studio Student - Inquire
Studio Closings
Studio closings closely follow the Olathe School District (USD 233) calendar. However, we do not close for teachers’ in-service, conference days and certain holidays. Please refer to our list of important dates.
SSOD will email, post on FB/IG, post on our website and give notice on your DSP parent portal if your class is going to be canceled.
If your class is canceled due to weather, you may take another comparable class for make-up. Please email us for comparable classes if you are unsure.
The first weather related closing that affects each class will NOT be followed by a make-up class. Should a second or subsequent weather related closing occur for that same class, we will schedule a make-up class.
E-mail Communication
You must check your email for important updates for your dancer.
This is very important and is our major form of communication. These updates contain vital and pertinent information that you and your dancer will need for events. It is your responsibility to check emails for your dancer.
If you are not receiving email notifications, please let SSOD know immediately so we may correct any problems.
Dance Attire:
Creative Movement-
Black Leotard
Pink Tights
Black Ballet Skirt
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Hair in Ponytail or Ballet Bun
Tiny Tutus-
Black Leotard
Pink Tights
Black Ballet Skirt
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes and Black Buckle Tap Shoes
Hair in Ponytail or Ballet Bun
Rookie Classes-
Black Leotard
Black Leggings
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes and Black Buckle Tap Shoes
Hair in Ponytail or Ballet Bun
Ballet and Pointe Classes-
Black Leotard
Pink Tights
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes and Pink Pointe Shoes
Optional - Black Wrap Ballet Skirt and Black Ballet Sweater
Hair in a Clean Ballet Bun
Hip Hop and Tap Classes-
Black Leotard or Black Studio T-Shirt
Black Leggings or Black Joggers
Black Tennis Shoes, Hip Hop Shoes or Tap Shoes
Hair in Ponytail
All Other Classes-
Black Leotard
Black Leggings
Shoes (Black Jazz Shoes, Half Nude Soles or Barefoot)
Hair in a Ponytail or Ballet Bun
Male Dancers-
Black Studio T-shirt
Black Shorts or Pants
Black Ballet Shoes, Tap Shoes or Black Jazz Shoes
***All dance wear, tights and shoes are available to purchase or order from the SSOD store in person or online at your DSP parent portal.***
Our Expectations:
Dancers-
Dancers should be prompt for class. All students should arrive at least five minutes prior to their scheduled class time.
Waiting until the music is finished before entering the classroom if they are late to class.
Water bottles with closed lids are allowed in the studios (water only).
No food is allowed inside the studios.
If a dancer is injured and cannot dance during class, a doctor’s note will need to be provided along with updates.
Recital Performance
Participation in our Annual Recital Performances is not a requirement for all students. We assume you will be participating unless you notify us by October 1, 2024. As of October 1, 2024, you become obligated to pay the total recital fee for your dancer even if he/she discontinues classes. Our schedule is set months in advance so please make sure that you mark your calendars.
If you DO NOT WANT TO PERFORM in the Studios 2025 Recital, please email The Studio for the waiver and then return via email back to the Studio.
Recital 2025 - June 7, 2025
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal will be Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Missing a Dress Rehearsal means No Show Performance.
Please make note of these dates and mark them on your calendar!
***All students will participate in both shows EXCEPT Creative Movement and Tiny Tutus.***
Expectations for Participation
The Studio’s Recital Contract is designed to ensure all children participating in the dance show will receive the same great experience. In order to accomplish this goal, each student’s parents/guardians will need to be involved and committed.
Once we begin learning choreography in February before recital, students should not miss more than 4 weeks per dance class. It is so important that all children come to class so that we can continue to move forward with the dance.
Recital Package Fees
The Recital Fee Package includes all of the following:
One Costume
TIghts (if required for your costume)
Digital Video Download of the show
Associated fees for the Venue
Teacher Costs
Props or Accessories for the Costume
***Additional classes are prorated and charged a separate fee per additional class.***
***ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*** Fees will be charged through the DSP portal Auto-Pay November 1, 2024 unless other arrangements are made.
Fees are DUE November 1, 2024. Dancer’s entire balance must be paid in full before receiving their costume/s on Picture Day.
Recital Fee - $125
Costume Fee Breakdown:
Creative Movement - $75
Tiny Tutus - $75
Rookies and Level Classes - $100/class
Additional classes - $100/class
Tickets for Performances
Tickets will go on sale prior to the Performances. You will receive an email to notify you of the date (usually May 1). Plan to order early through the Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal for the best seats. All seats are reserved seating regardless of age.
***Your dancer is NOT ALLOWED to sit with you during any performance. They are required to stay backstage until after the Finale
Picture Day for Recital and Program Books
Participation in Picture Day is MANDATORY. Purchase is OPTIONAL.
A group picture and individual pictures will be taken. You may purchase photos for yourself if you so choose. Picture dates will be announced at the beginning of the dance season. It is usually the first Saturday in May. Our date for this year is May 3, 2025. Please mark this date in your calendar as well.
You will receive an exact schedule via email prior to this day of when to be there for your dancer’s pictures in their recital costume. Note, this is also the same day as Costume pick up and when the balance on a dancer’s account must be paid in full.
Optional Items to Purchase for Recital 2025
ADs for the Program Books
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
You will get to see a preview of the Recital apparel in Studio on Picture Day.
You will get to see our brand for the 2025 -2026 dance season on Dress Rehearsal.
Flowers and Bears for your Dancer (Our Company Fundraiser)
These items will all be on display before the performances for purchase and on the day of Dress Rehearsal.
Attendance
An excessive amount of absences from weekly classes could mean the dancer will not be able to perform in the Recital due to the dancer not knowing the choreography. Our instructors will give their best effort, but please make every effort to have exceptional attendance so your dancer will be able to learn and improve. Special circumstances are decided on a case by case basis by the instructor.
No credit or refund will be given for classes missed by students. We do not grant a leave of absence for students. Any time your child misses a lesson, that dance time may be made up by attending one of our other classes.
Should a student miss class because of illness, a make-up class can be scheduled with prior instructor consultation as to appropriate class placement.
If a student is unable to attend, please notify The Studio:
By calling The Studio - 913-764-7790
By emailing The Studio - studiosodance@gmail.com
Logging into your DSP parent portal and making the notification
We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a class time for reasons of insufficient enrollment or instructors’ professional discretion.
Dismissal
Any dancer may be dismissed from SSOD at any time due to non-payment, unsatisfactory conduct or attitude by the dancer and/or parent/s at the sole discretion of the Owner. No refunds will be given.
Withdrawal
Non-attendance does NOT mean you have dropped your classes and/or withdrawn from SSOD. If you wish to withdraw, you must email us at studiosodance@gmail.com 30 days prior to your withdrawal date. This means that once your email request is received, your account will be charged for ONE month’s tuition of current class enrollment. For any recital fees associated with your current classes, there is NO REFUND.
Your account will continue to be charged through the 30 days and you will owe that amount as part of your contractual agreement.
For example, if you notify us of your withdrawal in December, you will pay for January. Upon payment via Auto-Pay draft, your account will be deactivated and the student will be removed from the registered classes. ALL RECITAL FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Class Changes (Add, Drop or Change Level)
There is a 6 week period from the time of registration/the first day of our season, to drop, add or change level of a class.
Commitment and Legal Fees
In the event that your balance is referred to our collection agency, you agree to pay the fees associated with doing so. You agree to all statements in this registration agreement by your child’s participation in class.
Hold Harmless Clause
I understand and agree that in participating in any dance class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is an inherent risk of physical injury. I voluntarily agree, therefore, to assume all risks and responsibility for any such injury or accident, which might occur to me or my child during any of SSOD classes, rehearsals, performances or activities. I also exempt, release and indemnify The Studio School of Dance, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, contractors, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students from any and all liability claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever from any damage, loss, injury to me, my children, or property which may arise out of or in connection with participation in any classes or activities conducted by The Studio School of Dance. I further hereby voluntarily agree to waive my rights and that of my heirs and assigns to hold The Studio School of Dance, its owners, agents, volunteers, assistants, contractors, employees, guest artists, faculty members, and/or students liable for such damage, loss or injury. I understand that my child dancer/s and I should be aware of our physical limitations and agree not to exceed them. If I am signing this waiver for my child/ren, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights.
DSP Parent Portal (Dance Studio Pro)
Your parent portal contains a wealth of information for you and your dancer (Important Event Dates, Fees Due, Etc., - you can manage your account from the portal.. We are here to help you - Please don’t hesitate with your questions.
Access: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/thestudioschoolofdance
DSP will be our go to program for all things communication:
You will find our class schedule, dates we do/don’t have classes and updates on snow days.
Updates and files for classes and The Studio announcements will also be posted here. You will receive an email to know there are updates or announcements.
Merchandise Store
If you are in need of anything dance related (leotards, tights, skirts or dance shoes) or Studio Merch, this is where you will find anything you need to purchase.
