waiver/policy/release
May 07, 2024 04:38 PM
Diamond Dance Studio and Cheer University; DIAMOND DANCE+TUMBLE+CHEER POLICIES
DDS/Diamond Dance/Diamond Dance Studio Diamond Dance Company/Cheer University/CU terms
1. I understand that Diamond Tuition and recital/show/costume fees are NON REFUNDABLE. NO CREDIT or REFUND is given for missed classes.
2. I understand that DIAMOND Staff will communicate with me throughout the season and year via email, automated texts, bulletins, the portal and flyers. I understand it is my responsibility to read them with my child so that I am aware of billing cycles, dance recitals, or outside performances, enrollment for the following cycle, any attire or footwear my child may need; or any other important information that being a parent at DIAMOND requires me to be informed of. I understand that DIAMOND will only be sending home paperwork that is important and specific to my child’s needs. Diamond schedule is subject to change.
3. I understand that Diamond does NOT schedule make up classes for absences, Diamond will offer makeup classes for DIAMOND closings due to weather or any uncontrollable closing. There is a $75 NON-Refundable Registration Fee per year of enrollment. Including First Time/New students and ALL Returning Students. This fee covers the registration fee, confirming a spot in the season classes as well as the recital/showcase shell costume/uniform. Additional fees may be required based on registered classes in the shows, competition members and additional needs.
4. I understand that I will be charged according to my payment plan unless I notify Diamond two weeks prior to the 1st four week payment schedule of each month or billing cycle (Prior to new “seasons”) Payments in FULL per class cycle must be paid on “Enrollment Day” or the day of the first class attended of the cycle.If you have not paid by the next class meet of the cycle your child will not be able to participate unless paid.
$15 late fee onto tuition.
Payment Policies:
*Any payment that is not honored by a financial institution will result in a $30 late fee.*any returned check will result in a $35.00 service charge
*No discounts or prorated options will be given for scheduled days off, holidays, illness, family events, orschool functions. Prorates will only apply to joining a class. (Example if a student joins a class on the third meeting of that month, payment will be prorated for the final meeting)
*For insufficient or neglected payments, student participation may be suspended until account is settled.
*All registration fees, tuition, recital, and other payments are non-transferable and non-refundable.
* A receipt will be given to all payments made in cash upon request.
5. I understand that Diamond is not responsible for the injuries or accidents in the parking lot. It is my responsibility to be careful backing out and pulling in the lot; and exercise caution as children are always walking to-and-from class.
Care:
Diamond will not be held responsible or liable for care Before, During or After class for all students, staff or waiting area. DIAMOND regards safety as a priority and will always look after the well-being of all in DIAMOND. Calls will be made to parent/guardian for students left for excessive amounts of time and student may be asked to wait in the office until parent/guardian arrives. Please be considerate of studio hours. Parents with students under the age of 8 must inform their teacher before leaving the studio. If parent does not return in time before next class begins, student will remain with that same teacher or be asked to wait in the office, with office staff.
Injuries:
Parents, legal guardians waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on, inside or any event affiliated with DIAMOND
property or travel resulting from normal activity conducted by the students, staff or spectators before, during class/event , and after class time.
Insurance: It is understood that DIAMOND activities come with inherent dangers for injury. DIAMOND will train students in the safest manner possible. Diamond DOES NOT carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all students be covered by their own family’s insurance policy, and if an injury occurs, it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
6. I understand it is my responsibility to be on-time. We understand between the unpredictability of school and town traffic, and general parenting that being on time is not always possible, so please note, we would love to see your child in class regardless of how late you may be running that day. If you are running late to pick up your child please do not panic; we’ll wait until you arrive for pick up. However,AFTER THIRTY MINUTES you will be charged $20. If another class is in progress we may ask your child to join.
7. I understand that my child’s hair MUST be up, or out of their face to participate in class.
8. I understand that my child must wear appropriate class wear, i.e. leotard, tights; jazz pants, yoga wear, and tutu’s are all acceptable. Jeans and baggy t-shirts are NOT. Children will need ballet slippers for ballet, hip hop and jazz and tap shoes for tap. Pom may wear jazz shoes or “cheer” –mark free-tennis shoes. Tumble and Cheer students should wear clean athletic tennis shoes.
9. I understand that there is no food or soda allowed in the dance studio.
10. I understand that Diamond is not responsible for lost or stolen valuables. If your item has been misplaced please check out Lost + Found. Items must be claimed in person. Every 30 days,unclaimed items are given to a local charity.
CREATIVE RIGHTS
ALL MOVEMENT, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND MATERIAL USED FOR PERFORMANCE ARE THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CREATIVE WORK OF DIAMOND . USE OF CHOREOGRAPHY AND OR MOVEMENT EXERCISES WITHOUT EXPRESSED VERBAL OR WRITTEN PERMISSION BY THE INSTRUCTOR IS PROHIBITED. THIS INCLUDES PERFORMANCE, VIDEOTAPING AND DISTRIBUTION ONLINE POSTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY USED FOR ADVERTISEMENT.
CELL PHONES
CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS. FOCUS MUST BE ON THE CLASS!
Withdrawal:
*There is a two month minimum for all classes. (Student may exchange current class with another class within this time frame. Decision must be made 2 weeks before the third month of classes begins.)
*A two week notice is required to discontinue any classes.
*Withdrawal must be made known to the office staff.
*To withdrawal from class a parent or adult must inform the studio in person or by phone.
I Hereby acknowledge all of the above and by signing I and my child agree to the terms of
Diamond and any additional policies added.
Parent/Legal Guardian:____________________ Date________
Students Name________________________ Age______ Date__________