1. Tuition Information & Late Fees
The tuition rate is designed over 10 equal payments. The instalments are not relative to the number of classes offered in any given month. Due to the calendar and school vacations, some months offer as many as 5 classes, while others may offer 3. All Lessons are paid for in advance, due the 10th of each month. You will receive an invoice prior to the due date of tuition.
Late Fees:
Any payment 7 days or more overdue, will be charged to the credit card on file with a 15% late fee. A Credit Card must be left on file. Late notices will be emailed to all past due accounts.
There will be no refunds or deductions for lessons missed.
Any student with an overdue balance of more than 90 days will not be allowed into class until payment in full is received or payment arrangements have been made. Any payments left unpaid beyond 90 days will be sent to collections.
The account holder that registers and signs the registration form will be the one considered financially responsible for the account. All arrangements for split payments must be made outside of Total Danceworx. Payments will always be applied to outstanding balances first before being applied to current or future charges.
2. Failure to finish the dance season
Recreational Families who wish to leave in the middle of a season will pay a $50 Admin fee, and their payments will be paused.
Competitive Policies for Entry Fees/Choreography Fees/Costumes:
All costumes must be paid once ordered, if a dancer decides to leave mid season.
Entry Fees for dance competitions are non refundable once fees have been sent. You are required to make the payment even if the dancer pulls out before competitions begin.
Choreography fees for solos, duet/trio, groups must be paid once routines are started, even if the dancer decides not to return during the middle of the season.
Any Competitive Dancer who leaves mid season will pay a $250 admin fee.
3. Refunds, Credits and Make-Up Classes
Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferrable. There will be no refunds or deductions for lessons missed due to illness, snow days, or personal commitments. In the event of a serious medical injury, a request may be made for class tuition to be credited. Approval at the discretion of the Artistic Director. Credit will not be given for missed classes due to illness, snow days, vacations or personal commitments.
If we are forced to close due to inclement weather, classes will not be made up. Please understand that we cannot be responsible for acts of Mother Nature. Snow dates do not affect your monthly tuition.
Total Danceworx reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient registration and a full refund will be given.
* Any unforeseen circumstances in regards to Provincial or federal regulations that prevent classes in studio from taking place will be continued via Zoom. Payments are still required and fees do not change should we need to continue online. Going online requires additional costs for us to set up online classes.*
4. Studio Logo
The Total Danceworx logo can only be used by us. Studio Merchandise can be purchased through us here at Total Danceworx.
5. Communication & Consideration
Please ensure you have provided us with a valid e-mail address in order to keep up with communication.
6. Absences
Please e-mail or call the studio if a dancer is sick and will be missing class.
Recreational and competitive dancers should be present in all classes unless a sickness or illness prevents them from taking class.
Competitive Company Members:
Please consider your dance schedule and list of important dates. Dancers are required to be in all classes and scheduled rehearsal, showcases and or competitions. We cannot work around everyone's schedule and accommodate. This is a team activity that heavily relies on each team member to be present. We give plenty of notice for performances and or competitions.
7. Social Media
Dancers and their family are immediate representatives of Total Danceworx. If any crude or vulgar postings are made that display studio name or gear, team jackets, shirts etc it will constitute immediate action from the director and you may be asked to leave the studio.
We also work very hard to build and maintain relationships within the dance community and have a good standing and reputation in our dance community. This being said no slander towards our competitions and dance community connections any kind is tolerated on social media outlets (ie. Facebook groups etc)
Our studio information in regards to tuition fees, competitive entry fees, costume fee, choreography fees is not permitted on any social media platform.
No posting of Choreography on social media outlets - our permission must be granted beforehand
When posting on social media outlets about the studio it must be done in a positive light
Inappropriate behaviour on social media while wearing any Total Danceworx merchandise may result in removal from the program without a refund. We do not want to be represented poorly.
Liability Release
I/we realize that participation in dance classes and activities could involve some possible personal injury. Despite precautions, accidents and injuries may occur. By signing this release form, I/we (the dancer and parent/guardian) assume all risks related to the use of any and all spaces used by [TOTAL DANCEWORX]. I/we agree to release and hold harmless [TOTAL DANCEWORX] including its owners, teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities used by both entities from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. I/we will not hold [TOTAL DANCEWORX] liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage, which may occur on the premises before, during or after classes. Furthermore, I/we agree to obey the class and facility rules and take full responsibility for my/our behaviour in addition to any damage I/we may cause to the facilities utilized by [TOTAL DANCEWORX].
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE
I/We hereby authorize [TOTAL DANCEWORX] to publish photographs, videos, or any other form of media taken of the Minor during any Company workshop, class, or any other event, and the Minor’s likeness, (the “Mediaâ€) for use in the Company’s print, online, and video-based marketing materials, as well as other Company publications or marketing (the “Publicationsâ€).
I hereby release and hold harmless the Company from any reasonable expectation of privacy or confidentiality associated with the Media.
I further acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that I, nor the Minor, will receive any financial compensation of any type associated with the taking or publication of the Media or participation in Company Publications. I acknowledge and agree that publication of the Media confers no rights of ownership or royalties whatsoever.
I hereby release the Company, its contractors, employees, and any third parties involved in the creation or publication of the Media or Publications, from liability for any claims by me or the Minor or any third party in connection with participation.
ACRO WAIVER
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WARNING: BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU WILL GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE TO RECOVER COMPENSATION FOR ANY ACCIDENT, INJURY, LOSS OR DEATH TO YOURSELF ARISING OUT OF YOUR PRESENCE AT ANY TOTAL DANCEWORX ACTIVITIES
In consideration of participation in any and all [Total Danceworx] classes, activities, events, performances, rehearsals or practice sessions (collectively “Activitiesâ€), I hereby release, waive, and discharge [Total Danceworx], their affiliates, members, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, coaches, instructors, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, the landlord/owner of the buildings (collectively, the “Released Partiesâ€) from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, suits, debts, statutory obligations, sums of money, claims and demands of every nature and kind whatsoever, at law or in equity, which I/ or the Minor ever had, now have, or which I/ or the Minor may at any future time have against the Released Parties, or any one or some of them, arising out of or in any way connected with the Minor’s participation in any Activities, including claims that allege negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties, or claims arising from any statute.
I agree to indemnify and/or totally compensate the Released Parties from and against all Claims arising as a result of the Minor participating in any activity at or on the premises of the Activities. I agree to pay for all legal fees that are incurred as a result of any Claims made by me or on my behalf, or on the Minor’s behalf or that are otherwise related to or caused by my or the Minor’s actions or inactions.
I understand that by signing this Agreement, I am giving up the right to sue or make any Claim against the Released Parties on my behalf or on behalf of the Minor, and that this Agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives of myself or the Minor.
If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect.
I appreciate that this Agreement applies whether the Released Parties are at fault or not and it limits the liability of all of the Released Parties, notwithstanding that not all of the Released Parties are formal parties to this Agreement. I understand that [Total Danceworx], in securing execution of this Agreement by me, is acting as agent or trustee on behalf of or for the benefit of the Released Parties, who shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this Agreement. INITIALS *
I am aware that participation in the Activities has possible risks, dangers and hazards, and accept the same entirely at the Minor’s own risk. I understand that the risks associated with that use include, but are not limited to:injuries resulting in muscular or soft tissue injuries including sprains, strains, bruises, scrapes, cuts, etc.;injuries resulting from the failure to properly use equipment or follow instructions;risk of experiencing fatigue, dizziness, fainting, etc. as well as the potential risk of further injury as a result of the above;injuries that may result from transportation accidents to and from the Activities.I acknowledge that the above list is not inclusive of all possible risks associated with the Activities and in no way limits the extent or reach of this assumption of risk, release of liability, and indemnification. I understand that no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can eliminate the inherent dangers associated with the Activities.I agree that the Released Parties are not responsible in the event of loss, damage, unauthorized use, theft, or injury resulting from and to any personal property that the Minor brings to the Activities. Initials *
I agree that the Minor will read and ensure that the Minor understands the rules of [Total Danceworx], and that the Minor will abide by those rules, or others given during any Activities. Initials *
I have read and understood this Agreement and am executing this Agreement freely and voluntarily without any compulsion on the part of the Released Parties. I understand that this Agreement contains a promise not to sue the Released Parties and provides for a release and indemnity for all Claims.
This agreement must be completed in full before any participant may begin Activities.
