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I choose to participate in dance classes, performances, parades, competitions. camps and other activities at Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. of my own free will and certify I am in proper physical condition to take part in such activities. If I have questions about whether an activity is suitable for me to pursue, I will consult my health care provider in making that decision. If I have any known physical vulnerabilities, conditions, or injuries, I agree to discuss and email them to my instructor, the director and the owner of Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. prior to participating. By signing this document, I release Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. and their directors, owners, students, instructors, staff, employees, volunteers, and associates from any liability or claim that I or my representative may have against Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death or property loss or damage that may result from my participation at Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. and its environment. I voluntarily release and forever discharge and hold harmless Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. from any and all claims or demands for damages, loss of services, costs and expenses, injuries, attorney fees, and any other call for reparation from any, and all injury to me or my property arising in any way from my participation in dance classes, performances, parades, competitions, camps, use of equipment, outdoor outings and facilities and any activities associated with Soulshine Dance Arts Inc.

I give permission for Soulshine Dance Arts Inc.to use photography images or video taken of my child in class, events, performances, camps to promote Soulshine Dance Arts. Images may be used in brochures, website or social media. I also understand that no compensation, fee or royalty will be payable to me for those images or videos taken.

Privacy Policy for Soulshine Dance Arts Inc.

Last Updated: January 17, 2024

Thank you for showing interest in Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. By providing your personal information, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information from you:
• Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Any other information you choose to provide in the form fields.
2. How We Use Your Information
The personal information collected through our website is used to:

Provide you with information or services related to Soulshine Dance Arts Inc.
Contact you about upcoming classes, events, or offers.
Respond to your inquiries or feedback.
Improve our marketing efforts.

We will not sell, lease, or share your information with third parties except as described in this policy.

3. Data Security

We value your trust in providing your personal information. Thus, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the information we hold about you.
Correct any incorrect or outdated information about you.
Withdraw your consent at any time.
Request the deletion of your data.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions regarding your personal data, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

6. Compliance with Facebook's Advertising Policies
Our use of your data for Facebook Lead Form Ads complies with Facebook's advertising policies, including its data use restrictions.

7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
info@soulshinedancearts.com

SOULSHINE DANCE ARTS INC.

Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. is a new dance school in Fergus - Centre Wellington area. We are currently running our programs in the following facilities, Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and the Melville United Church, until we find our permanent home.

Our 2024-2025 season will run from September 16, 2024 through to May 29, 2024. Classes run weekly subject to availability.

CLASSES/CAMPS - Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. provides structured dance classes that emphasize technique and the development of exciting new skills across various levels. Our camps introduce campers to a structured learning environment where they can acquire specialized and enjoyable new skills.

COMMUNICATION - Our main source of communication is through email. Please make sure to add our email info@soulshinedancearts.com to your contacts list or your list of safe senders.

DROP OFF & PICK UP - Please drop off and pick up your child/camper directly from the room, in which your child is having their class. Guardians are responsible for their child between classes, as there is no adult supervision. It is understood by the client that students will be dismissed within 5 min of class ending to allow for the next class to enter the space. Parents understand while in the lobby of Victoria Terrace P.S.:
1. Any items seen in the lobby of Victoria Terrace P.S. are property of the school and may not be accessed at any time.
2. The bathrooms closest to the SDA designated entrance to the school must be the only bathrooms utilized while in the school

TUITION FOR DANCE CLASSES - Tuition can be paid in full or 9 equal instalments.
- The first instalment is due upon enrolment in a class and will be processed at the time of registration.
- A non-refundable registration fee of $16+hst is due upon enrolment.
- Only one registration fee per family is required.

TUITION TERMS FOR CAMPS - Summer & March break camps will be charged in full upon registration. Payment must be made at time of enrolment. Camps are first come first served. Your campers spot is reserved upon payment.

PAYMENT FOR CLASSES - Registration and payment is made through our parent portal. We are happy to walk you through the steps of creating an account through the parent portal, just give us a call during office hours. Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. accepts visa, mastercard and debit payments. Payment for enrolled classes must be made prior to your child's attendance to class. Payment information can be updated in the parent portal and must be on file for registration to be processed and your child to have a place in one of our classes. The first instalment will be processed during your initial registration in the parent portal. Tuition is paid by equal installments or paid in full. There is no prorate of fees for holidays and/or scheduled closures. The installment schedule is listed below:

Instalment dates are as follows:

1. At the time of registration
2. October 30, 2024
3. November 30, 2024
4. December 30, 2024
5. January 30, 2024
6. February 30 2024
7. March 30,2024
8. April 30, 2024
9. May 17, 2024

PAYMENT FOR CAMPS - Payment for camps is made at the time of registration through our parent portal.

PARENT PORTAL ONLINE REGISTRATION - It is understood that clients agree the payment information provided to Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. will be automatically charged for registration of classes (2024 -2025 Season September - May), programs, or camps that are selected in the parent portal. Payment information must be inputted into the parent portal in order for your child to be registered in a class. All statements including payment, charges and receipts can be tracked and viewed by the client through the parent portal. By completing the online registration, you are agreeing to the use of the e-signature.

LATE PAYMENT - It is understood by the client, any payments more than 14 days late, no matter the cause, will be subject to a 2% late fee charge. An additional 2% late fee charge will be added every additional week the payment is late until the payment has been made.

NSF FEE/INSUFFICIENT FUNDS - It is understood by the client, that any method of payment made to Soulshine Dance Arts that returns as NSF will have an NSF $35 Fee charged to your account.

INCLEMENT WEATHER/EMERGENCIES - There are no refunds for cancelled classes due to inclement weather or unforeseen emergencies. If classes are cancelled you will be notified via email, website and social media.

ABSENCE FROM CLASS OR CAMP DAYS - There are no refunds or make up classes for classes missed by dancers or days missed by campers.

SCHEDULING - Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. reserves the right to cancel or combine classes with insufficient enrolment. This is including but not limited to all dance classes and camps.
A refund will be given to the client if their class or camp is unable to continue due to low enrolment. Clients will be given 2 weeks notice of the cancellation in regards to camps.

LOW ATTENDANCE - Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. reserves the right that if attendance is low in a group class and only one student attends the class, the class will only run for 30 min. A guardian must be present for the low attendance 30 min class.

WITHDRAWAL POLICIES - Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. reserves the right to suspend or withdraw a student from classes if their account is unpaid or has a balance outstanding for more than a month. If a student decides to withdraw from their classes before the end of the Season, Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. requires notification of withdrawal by email from the guardian who initially registered the student. Tuition remains payable until the emailed notification is received.

WITHDRAWAL FEES - A $50 withdrawal will be added to the account for those who withdraw from classes before May 29, 2025. Not applicable to classes for those aged 4-5yrs. Registration fee is non-refundable for all ages.

WITHDRAWAL FROM CAMP - Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. must be notified via email no less than 14 days prior to the start day of camp that a camper is withdrawing from camp. A refund will be given upon email verification of withdrawal within the above time frame. A $50 withdrawal fee will be charged.

CODE OF CONDUCT - Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. (SDA) has a code of conduct that all dancers/campers and family members are required to follow while they are in the SDA program and class environment and premises. The code of conduct is as follows:

All dancers/campers and family member will treat each other with respect.
All dancers/campers and family members must respect SDA property & environment.
Bullying, gossiping, teasing behaviour by dancer, camper, or family member will not be tolerated and may give cause for the dancer/camper or family member to be asked to withdraw from Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. No Refunds will be given for the withdrawal.
Any aggressive behaviour by a dancer/camper or family member will be dealt with swiftly and will be an automatic withdrawal from Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. No Refunds will be given for the automatic withdrawal.
Any dancer, camper who does not want to participate in the provided programming will be given a quiet activity only when possible.
Verbally abusive behaviour or yelling in general will not be tolerated. The individual committing the offense will be asked to leave and not return. No Refunds will be given for the withdrawal.

Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. strives to be a caring, inclusive environment where positivity is nurtured. This code of conduct is in place to ensure that all dancers/campers have the opportunity to share in this experience.

HOLIDAYS - NO CLASSES
MON. Oct 14 - Thanksgiving
THURS. Oct 31 - Halloween
WED Nov 27 - CLOSED
THURS Nov 28 - CLOSED
MON Dec. 23 - Winter Holiday Break (Dec 23- Jan 3 2025)
MON. Feb 17 - Family Day
MON. March 10 - March Break (March 10-14)
MON. April 21 - Easter Monday
MON. May 19 - Victoria Day

Pre-Authorized Payment Agreement - In supplying my payment information in the Parent Portal, I authorize Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. as applicable, to initiate credit card charges or direct debit charges (and/or corrections to previous charges) from my account for dance tuition, camps, performance team costs etc. and to verify the billing address of my Credit Card with the issuing bank upon my signature. If Soulshine Dance Arts Inc. is unable to process my payment, I will be responsible for an alternate payment arrangement and any additional processing fees and late fees which results.