Tuition:
1. Tuition is charged on a flat-fee monthly basis based on the number of classes taken regardless of weather/holiday closures. Allonge’ follows the Suffolk Public School schedule in the event of inclement weather and for major holidays. Minor holiday closures will be announced in advance.
2. The dance year runs for 10 months (Sept.- June). In order to keep our tuition as low as possible throughout the year, tuition is charged in 10 equal monthly installments for your convenience regardless of weather/holiday closings. You agree you are obligated for tuition through June (unless dancer withdraws by Jan. 15)
3. There is a $35 returned check fee. Auto-draft is the most convenient tuition payment option. Allonge’ offers auto-draft directly through your Parent Portal account.
4. Tuition payments are due in full by the 10th of each month after which a $15.00 late fee will be assessed. After the 15th of the month, dancers will be asked to observe class until accounts are in good standing. This is preventable by signing up for Auto-Pay in your parent portal. After the 20th of the month, dancers will be withdrawn from class and their spot offered to a wait-listed dancer. Tuition charges will continue to accrue monthly if withdrawal due to non-payment is after Jan. 15 withdrawal deadline. Re-enrollment requires a $30 registration fee and may not be possible if the spot was already filled with a wait-listed dancer.
5. No dancer will be permitted to perform or participate in rehearsals unless accounts are in good standing and performance fees are paid in full based on the payment options for Performance Package attached. Dancers with any outstanding performance fees on Jan. 30 will be removed from the performance.
6. Tuition payments are non-refundable except in the event of documented illness or injury that prevents participation for at least 1 month. Injured dancers may request their accounts be placed on hold for up to 1 month. Their space in class will be held for up to 30 days, after which it will be offered to a wait-listed dancer.
7. All dancers look forward to the Spring Showcase Performance! Each dancer requires a Performance Package, these fees are non-refundable/transferrable. Please note the attendance requirements & mandatory rehearsal schedules before committing to performances.
8. Withdrawal: 30 day notice is required for disenrollment & must be completed on a Withdrawal Form in the office. Emails, phone calls, and verbal withdrawals will not be accepted. . A withdrawal fee of 1 month’s current tuition will be charged at time of withdrawal. Withdrawals without notice will be charged tuition until notice is given plus the 30 day withdrawal fee. Withdrawals without notice will be charged tuition until notice is given plus 30 days. Dancers withdrawing after the withdrawal deadline (Jan. 15th) agree to pay tuition for the remaining months of the dance year as it is too late for Allonge’ to fill your space with another dancer after Jan. 15! Performance Package fees are nonrefundable.
9. Accounts left unpaid after 60 days will be passed to collections and continue to accrue late fees.
Attendance: (Ensemble dancers should refer to their Ensemble contract)
1. Students who wish to participate in the annual showcase in the spring must miss no more than 6 classes between January-June. Dancers missing more than 6hrs of any class will be required to take an hour private lesson with their instructor for each 1 hour absence over 6 absences in order to perform. Dancers missing more than 9 classes from Jan.-June are not eligible to perform regardless of private lessons as performing is a “team” art.
2. Dance classes run in accordance with the local school schedule. Makeup classes are not offered for holiday breaks or inclement weather, however dancers are welcome to make up classes missed for any reason in another class of the same style or level! Please give advance notice of making up classes. Makeup classes may be taken up to 4 weeks after an absence. Make up classes cannot be substituted for required privates.
3. Any student missing 3 or more weeks of classes in any one month or consecutively will not be allowed to re-enter their class until a private lesson is scheduled with the instructor of that class. This private instruction is imperative for your child’s instructional continuity and physical safety, and group classes cannot be devoted to catching up one student.
4. Dancers wishing to perform must be present at all additional in-studio mandatory rehearsals AND the dress rehearsal! Dancers missing any of these rehearsals will not be able to perform. No performance/costume fees will be refunded due to attendance policy violations. Documented serious illness, emergency, or family death is the only exception!

Agreement for Participation
I understand I can access the Registration Packet with Studio Policies under "Shared Files" in my parent portal or on Allonge's website at all times, and I agree to adhere to all the content stated therein including:

Class Withdrawal Fee: I understand the Performance Program is a commitment through June and Recreational Program is a 5 month commitment. Written 30 day notice is required for withdrawal from class & must be completed on a Withdrawal Form in the office. Emails, phone calls, and verbal withdrawals will not be accepted. A withdrawal fee of 1 additional month’s current tuition will be charged at time of withdrawal. Withdrawals without notice (class abandonment) will be charged tuition until withdrawal form is completed in office plus the 30 day withdrawal fee. Dancers withdrawing after the Withdrawal deadline (Jan. 15th) agree to pay tuition for all remaining months of the dance year as it is too late for Allonge’ to fill your space with another dancer after Jan. 15! Performance Package fees are nonrefundable. Accounts left unpaid after 60 days will be passed to collections.

Assumption of Risk: I understand that participation in dance/fitness class, workshop, and rehearsal/performance activities has inherent risks; despite precautions, accidents and/or physical injuries may occur. These injuries might result not only from a participant’s own actions, inactions, or negligence, but from the actions, inactions, or negligence of others including other participants. In the event that I/we should observe any unsafe conduct or conditions, I/we agree to report the unsafe conduct or conditions to the Artistic Director, instructor or other staff member as soon as possible. I acknowledge that: (1) I/my child will be engaging in physical activities that may involve physical risks and I voluntarily accept those risks; (2) I/my child is physically fit, and (3) that Allonge’, including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities, will not be held responsible for injuries to persons or property or medical expenses associated with my/my child’s participation on Allonge’ premises. In signing this release, I (student or parent/guardian) assume all risks related to the activity and use of any and all spaces and property used by Allonge’. In addition, I on my/my child’s behalf agree to indemnify and hold harmless Allonge’, including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities from any and all damages, injury, claims, or causes of action (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused by me/my child to myself/herself or to any other person or property. In the event of an emergency, I give Allonge’ representatives the authority to obtain necessary emergency medical treatment on behalf of myself/my child as deemed necessary with the understanding that the family will be notified as soon as possible. I understand that my insurance coverage for myself/my child will be used in the event medical intervention is needed and that I am responsible for the payment of any/all medical services.

Class Disclosure: I understand that part of dance instruction includes correction in body placement and may require myself or my child to be touched in order to assist in making body placement corrections. I hereby authorize Allonge’s trained staff to physically assist myself or my child in order to assist in proper alignment and execution of dance technique.

Photo Release: I irrevocably grant Allonge’ the right to use images, videos, name, writings, or voice recordings for unlimited educational or promotional purposes as is consistent with the mission Allonge’. I agree that all intellectual property rights shall belong to Allonge’ and waive my rights to any royalties or benefits from such media.

Tuition & Fees Agreement: I have been informed of auto-draft options. I understand that if auto-draft declines and tuition is not received by the 10th of the month, a $15 late fee assessed, after the 15th of the month, my dancer will need to observe class until tuition & late fees are paid, and upon the 20th of the month my dancer will be withdrawn from class in order to allow space for a wait-listed dancer. Re-enrollment is $30.
**Your account will be charged its balance in full between the 1st-5th of each month.. Additional auto-draft dates may apply to costumes or fees due on different dates.