VIVA PERFORMING ARTS WAIVER AND POLICIES

Welcome to all our returning and new students to Viva Performing Arts Center! We are so excited to have you as part of our family.
Our first mission is to provide the highest quality dance instruction to allow students the opportunity to grow and develop into well-rounded, strong, and appreciative dancers.
Our second mission is to build confidence and self-esteem, enforce a strong value system, and provide an environment that will nurture growth and development for every dancer.
Viva Dance Studio is excited to be celebrating its 38th Anniversary this year. We are proud to have fostered the love of dance and culture for Tucson's youth for nearly 4 decades.
Please take the time to read the enclosed information on guidelines and policies of Viva Dance Studio.

TUITION INFORMATION
All students enrolled at Viva must sign up for autopay on the parent portal. A bank account and rotating number (No convenience fee) or a valid credit or debit card ($2+ convenience fee) is required for registration and tuition is kept on file on your secure parent portal.
Tuition is automatically processed on the first of every month through autopay. Members who register for classes at Viva Performing Arts are enrolling for the current August-December & January -July Season. The YEARLY tuition fee is paid monthly. Tuition pays for a student’s spot throughout the year regardless of attendance. Tuition is a fixed rate, regardless of the number of classes in a month. Some months students will receive more classes at no extra charge and some months due to pre-planned closures students may receive fewer classes. Throughout the calendar year, classes will even out.
Tuition is prorated if new students register mid-month or mid-year.
Tuition is not refunded if a drop is requested after the 1st of the calendar month.
Viva Performing Arts does not offer any refunds or credits once tuition has been processed. Viva Performing Arts is not responsible for a student’s attendance. There will be no refunds, credits, or makeup classes given for studio closings for holidays and no refunds or credits given for summer camps, recitals or events.
Auto-pay credit-cards processed on the 1st of each month.
Monthly Tuition fees are not pro-rated for missed classes. Any classes that are cancelled by Viva will be re-scheduled as make-up classes.
If payments are paid in cash at the front desk each price point is $10 more a month.
In addition to the regular tuition-The city of Tucson charges a 2.6% tax on all dance lessons

FOR EACH MONTH It is the parents’ responsibility to verify that funds have been taken out of their checking account or credit card. If funds have not been withdrawn, please inform the front desk immediately.
** A $15 late fee will be applied after the 10th of each month.

WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDIO
Viva REQUIRES WRITTEN NOTICE of withdrawal by emailing vivaperformingarts@gmail.com Student’s accounts will continue to be charged until Viva has been notified in writing of withdrawal. If a child withdraws or takes a break and then returns to Viva, there is no guarantee there will be space in their original class.

PLACEMENT IN CLASSES
Students are placed in class based on age and grade level. Skill level will also play a significant role in class placement under the discretion of the director and instructor.
Each class consists of 45 minutes of instruction. All classes are subject to an enrollment of 8 or more or the class may be cancelled.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We always need parent volunteers, such as class representatives, backstage dressers, stage crew, security fathers, fundraiser coordinators etc. If you would like to help on the parent
Volunteer committee throughout the year, please let us know, we would really appreciate it!

STUDIO POLICIES
To make the most of your experience at Viva, we highly encourage dancers to attend classes consistently and to come with a positive attitude and hard work ethic.
No Food or Drink allowed in classrooms only water bottles are acceptable in the danceroom. No chewing gum allowed.
Please try to avoid talking to instructors right before class. Questions should be directed to the office staff first.
To be fair to all Viva Families, parents and siblings are not allowed in dance room when class is in session, unless the instructor has asked a parent to come in to assist. If a child cannot be in the class without their parent, they will have to wait to enroll at Viva until they are ready to take the class alone.

COMMUNICATION
Viva believes communication is the key to a successful dance studio. We have provided several ways to stay connected. Parents understand that it is their responsibility to use the resources provided to stay informed.
1. The Director sends out emails with vital information. Please do not disregard these emails. If you need to reach Director Julie, her email address is: vivaperformingarts@gmail.com and the studio number is 520-544-9543 or speak with her at the front desk.
2. Check the Purple Doors (leading into the danceroom) for posted parent information. (Very important)
3. Facebook page is extremely helpful, please go to our page and like it to stay and share it with family and friends. You will find updates, flyers, and photos. You can also contact Julie through messenger.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Performing Groups: Viva gives students and parents the opportunity to join one of the Viva Performing Groups. Members of the performing groups are eligible to perform in the Viva Dia de Los Muertos show and performances local and out of state. To be a member:
1. Student must be enrolled and taking classes for a minimum of three-four months
2. Must have director & instructor approval.
3. Sew or purchase at least one complete costume
4. Sign performing agreement form & pay annual $50 performing fee or $75 per family.

No additional classes required to be in performing group
We do not have a performing group for ballet/tap students. They are eligible to perform in the Dec. and June recitals.
Viva Performing Arts Dance Groups- Viva Folklorico Dance Co, Viva-Hip-Hop Team, and Viva Jazz Team.

Annual Membership Performing Fee for students enrolled in one of Viva Performing Arts community performing groups. Please ask for a Performing Arts Membership Agreement form for more information.

Recital Fees
Recitals: All students are eligible to perform in the end of the year summer & holiday recital show held each year. Theatre shows require a recital fee to help cover the cost of the theater, technicians, backdrops, set up and props.
Each family will be responsible for purchasing a minimum of one to two costumes, shoes and other accessories. Students must be registered at least 4 months prior to the shows to be eligible to perform.
These productions give students an opportunity to shine and show their accomplishments to family and friends on a theater stage.
No refunds on recital fee payments.
2 major fundraisers are offered during the year to help parents with recital and costume costs. One is held in the Fall and the other in Spring. All money raised is used for credit at Viva. If a child withdraws from the dance studio there is no cash value to credit raised in fundraisers.
Theater Recital Shows:
Viva Dia de Los Muertos School time show and Evening Show (Open only to performing group members)
Viva Navidad Show Pending (Open to ALL Viva students enrolled for min of 4 mo.)
Festival de Danza Summer Recital (Open to ALL students-please notify director asap if child cannot perform in this summer show. The month of July we close for vacation break.
Recital fees run $150 to $275. Price depends on Venue, how many students in family and how many dances are performed in multiple classes.
Ticketed event with reserved seating.
Copies of USB or DVD’s of the recital shows are an additional charge.
Recital Costumes for Productions
Folklorico costumes need to be sewn by Viva seamstresses and or ordered through Mariachi Connection. Most Hip Hop and Ballet Costumes are ordered from dance catalogs and ½ a deposit is required at the time of order and the other half when the costumes arrive. Recital fee-does not include cost of the costumes-a minimum of 2 costumes required Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz run approx. $50 to $70 each) Folklorico range $100 on up depending on youth or adult sizes.
ADDITIONAL RECITAL AND COSTUMES FEES ARE CHARGED FOR THEATRE PERFORMANCES.

Viva Performing Arts Center is also home to two other businesses-
Viva Latina Boutique: Offering women’s fashions, jewelry, imports and art from Sol Design Studio.
Ave Maria Religious Gift Shop: Offering beautiful gifts for Baptisms, First Holy Communions, Weddings, Holidays and much more. Please feel free to browse the shops, but please no students and siblings are allowed in the gift shops without adult supervision. Thank you.
Conduct policy
Due to conflict-of-interest, current enrolled students at Viva Performing Arts Center are not allowed to be members of other private performing groups offering the same types of dance and music lessons as Viva, unless it is a public-school organization. Viva Performing Arts Dance Studio reserves the right to refuse services to anyone at any time at the discretion of the owners. Viva reserves the right to terminate lessons for any student. If termination does occur a refund of unused lessons will be given. Probation, suspension, or expulsion of students and families from Viva can result from any actions that are harmful to the center such as vandalism to the property, severe gossip, fighting with other students or parents, and the use of alcohol or drugs at the center or at any related function.
Insurance
Viva Performing Arts does not carry medical insurance for its students. 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 your only source of reimbursement
Injuries: Parents, legal guardians of minors, students and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on school property resulting from normal dance activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Media Release
I hereby give permission to have my child videotaped rehearsing or performing or my child’s pictures taken by either by staff of Viva, the media, or approved representative authorized by VIVA Performing Arts Center to use in promotion of the Center. I understand that these video footage, pictures, slides, or film may be published in newspapers or magazines, shown on television, social media like Facebook, Instagram, viva website or used in other promotional capacities. The pictures may merely be identified as a participant or may be named individually.

By clicking the button to proceed you agree you have read and understood all the terms and conditions to these Policies and Procedures of the Viva Performing Arts Center Agreement. Updates and revisions may be made anytime by the discretion of the Director.

You may ask for a copy at the front desk. Thank you