InnerRhythms Performing Arts Policies

Tuition
Tuition payments are calculated on a 38 week Season, September-June and divided into 10 equal monthly payments. Tuition rates are paid by automatic bank account debit or credit card. Tuition will be debited from your bank account on the first day of each month (September - June) or charged to your credit card the first day of each month. All charges will appear on your bank or credit card statement from InnerRhythms, Inc.

Auto-debit from bank account and credit card payments are only required for regular auto-charge recurring monthly tuition fees. Incidental fees including year-end performance tickets, Showcase participation fee, costumes, private lessons, competition/convention fees, and RhythmWear may be paid by cash, check or credit card.
MONTHLY TUITION RATES
1 class per week $75 per month
2 classes per week $145 per month
3 classes per week $210 per month
4 classes per week $255 per month
Unlimited Rate (1 student) $300 per month
Family Unlimited Rate (up to 3 students) $500 per month
Punch Card (Adult classes only) 12 pack/$240

Unlimited Rates
A student who takes 5 or more classes per week can qualify for the unlimited tuition rate, meaning they can take as many classes as they'd like for one flat fee. The family unlimited rate includes up to 3 members in the immediate family (mother, father, children only).

Registration Fee
A non-refundable fee of $35 per student or family is required annually at time of registration for all students.

Year-End Showcase and Costume Fees
All classes will perform in the annual InnerRhythms Year-End Showcase held each June. A $25 participation fee may be charged along with costume fees as applicable. ** Performing in the show is optional but notice MUST be given by March 1st to avoid associated performance fees

Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawal forms must be submitted in writing, and completed by the 20th of the month to discontinue auto withdrawal on the 1st. Withdrawal must be done at the office and NOT with the teacher. No withdrawals will be accepted after April 1 due to class rehearsals for the Showcase.

To withdraw from classes a parent or adult student must:
1. Inform studio administration in person, and
2. Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the studio office.
InnerRhythms reserves the right to terminate classes to any student without notice. In such a case a refund for prepaid unused classes will be given.

Photo Release
The studio is hereby granted permission to take photographs of the students to use in brochures, web sites, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name. _________ (**Parent Initials here)

Off Premises Policy
InnerRhythms shall not be responsible for injuries to or actions of students who are physically off of the Dance Centre premises either with or without the permission of their parent or legal guardian. Further, InnerRhythms shall not be responsible for monitoring whether or not a student has permission to leave the Centre after being dropped off and prior to commencement of their classes and/or rehearsals.

Missed Classes and Holiday Closures
NO refunds or make-ups will be given for missed classes. No make-up classes are permitted. The Dance Centre will follow the Truckee Tahoe Unified School District calendar for most holiday closures. The studio reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regularly scheduled teacher is ill or is otherwise unable to teach class. If a teacher is ill and the studio cannot arrange a substitute, an additional class will be scheduled at a later date to replace the missed class.

Snow Days
If the studio must cancel classes due to extreme weather or events beyond our control such as power outages, notice of closure will be posted on our Website and Facebook pages. No refunds for classes missed due to these reasons can be given; however students are welcome to make up snow day classes by trying any class that is age and level appropriate!

Dress Code
Required dance wear and dance shoes must be worn to all classes. Failure to wear required dancewear to class could result in students being asked to sit out of the class. NO STREET SHOES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE STUDIO FLOOR.

Hair: must be worn in a bun for all classical ballet classes. If hair is too short for a bun, it must be pulled back off the face and neck with a headband. For all other dance disciplines, hair must be neat and pulled back away from face.

For Safety Reasons: NO JEWELRY OR GUM in any class.
• Levels 1-5 Ballet: Black or navy leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers or pointe shoes.
• Levels 1-5 Jazz, Modern, Contemporary and Tap Classes: Tight-fitting clothing such as leotards, t-shirts, jazz pants and dance shorts are appropriate. Clothing should not hinder movement. Tap shoes, jazz shoes or dance paws are required.
• All Levels of Hip-Hop: Baggy clothes and tennis shoes are mandatory for class. **Tennis shoes must be clean and NOT worn outside the studio or on the street. **
• MiniRhythms: Leotard and footless tights with ballet slippers and tap shoes. Ballet skirt (knee-length or shorter) is allowed.

I have read, understand and agree to the above policies of InnerRhythms Dance Centre.

Your student’s attendance in class is very important to their peers and our teaching staff. It is a commitment for you to ensure your student attends their classes on time each week and attends all rehearsals planned for them. Not only do absences impact the concert dances we create, they impact the social and confidence-building principles we work hard to foster in each age group.

If you know that your child will be absent due to holidays/vacations, commitments, or school trips, please let us know ahead of time so the class impact is minimal. If your student is ill or injured, we ask that you inform our admin team as soon as you can so they can let the teachers know and preparations can be made to catch up on any missed work.

Excessive absences of 3 or more scheduled classes during fall season may be cause for forfeiture in participating in the winter showcase. Excessive absences of 3 or more scheduled classes between May 1st and the end of the season may be cause for forfeiture in participating in the end of year showcase. Additionally, absences may result in the student not moving to a higher level at the end of the year.

Makeup Classes: Tuition will not be refunded for class absences. Instead, students are encouraged to schedule make-up classes. Students may schedule a make-up class in any style that falls within their age category. Please note: Make-ups are a privilege and not guaranteed; If a student misses more than 3 sessions, we may consider an alternate class schedule.

Tardiness: Students are expected to be on time to every class which means being dressed, with appropriate shoes/clothing, and in the room when class begins. Students that enter late to class will have missed instruction and this affects their overall growth within the class. Students missing warmup also creates an increased risk for injury and harm. Students that have missed 10 minutes of class may be asked to observe and take notes on class that day. After 3 instances of tardiness, the studio will communicate with the parent to discuss solutions to avoid future late arrivals.