2023-2024 General Information & Policy Agreements
Jan 22, 2025 02:44 AM
STEP BY STEP DANCE STUDIO, LLC
2023-2024 General Information & Policy Agreements
Competitive Team Dancers: Parents are responsible to pay the required registration fee, and monthly tuition by the 1st of the month. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. The dancers will be required to attend weekly dance classes, attend dance camps and dance clinics, participate in dance competitions with the team, and be able to perform in other dance-related events throughout the year. This is a full-year commitment.
Show Stars Team Classes: Parents are responsible to pay the required registration fee and monthly tuition by the 1st of the month for their dancer(s). All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The dancers will be required to attend weekly dance classes, attend dance camps and dance clinics, and be able to perform in other dance-related events throughout the year. This is a full-year commitment.
Drill Team Coaching, Technique, and Adult Dance Class: Adults and/or Parents are responsible to pay the required registration fee, and monthly tuition by the 1st of the month. The dancers will be required to attend their weekly dance classes. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
COMPETITIVE TEAM REGISTRATION FEE
One-Time Registration fee of $100.00 is due for all new students upon enrollment for the dance season. This is a non-refundable and a non-transferable registration fee, no exceptions. Parents are required to create a parent portal on our website, enroll your child, and submit payments online or in person.
Show Stars Team, DRILL TEAM COACHING, TECHNIQUE, AND ADULT CLASS REGISTRATION FEE: One-Time Registration fee of $50.00 is due for all new dancers upon enrollment for the dance season. This is a non-refundable registration fee and non-transferable. No Exceptions. Parents are required to create an account on our parent portal on our website, enroll their child, and submit payments online or in person.
TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT
Tuition is due on the 1st of the month and tuition. If there are holidays or studio closings, the tuition will remain the same. To be on the competitive dance team, each dancer must be enrolled every month in their competitive class per week. All accounts will be assessed a $15.00 late fee if payment is not received by the 5th of the month. Any returned checks will require that a $25.00 return fee be assessed to your account. All fees paid to the studio are non-refundable and non-transferable.
MONTHLY TUITION (Keep in mind that the payment system will add additional convenience charges for using a credit card and/or ACH. Fees and tuition will increase if the dancer does begin later in the year.
*Other expenses will accrue due to camp(s), clinic(s), uniform and costumes, entry fees, etc.These fees must be paid and are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR COMPETITIVE TEAMS
SBSDS dancers will be required to attend the following events listed below. SBSDS will notify each dancer and parent with the exact dates, times, and fees for each event at a later time.
* 2023 SBSDS Camp(s)
* Dance Clinic(s)
* Community Events
* Retreat(s)
* Session(s)
* Participate in Fundraising and other activities related to SBSDS
* Local, State, and/or National Competitions
* Other Events and activities designated by SBSDS Directors, TBA
HOLIDAYS/STUDIO CLOSINGS - SBSDS will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
•July 4th
Labor Day: September 4th
• Fall Break: October 16th-20th
• Thanksgiving: November 20th-24th
• Winter Break: December 25th- December 31st
• Spring Break: March 11th - 15th
• Memorial Day: May 27th
ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is important. Absences can affect the individual student as well as the class. No makeup class will be allowed. All dancers must attend all classes. Excessive and consecutive absences will result in dismissal.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/ LIABILITY/ PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE WAIVER: Please read and accept the waiver in the SBSDS Parent Portal.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement/threatening weather, please check our website at www.stepbystepdance.net. We will also post this information on social media, REMIND, and send out class emails. Please make sure you are added to our REMIND group, update your phone numbers, and update your email address on file with us. We follow the lead of the Harlingen CISD calendar to close. However, please use your own discretion as to the weather and road conditions in your area.
STEP BY STEP DANCE STUDIO COMPETITIVE TEAM AUDITIONS
SBSDS dance team audition is open to all female dancers. The auditions are mandatory to be part of the dance studio and are based on age groups ranging from 5-18 years old. Auditions are held at the discretion of the directors. Once selected, it is mandatory for all SBSDS dancers to pay additional fees for camp(s), clinics, uniforms, costumes, accessories, etc which will be announced at a later time. Please visit our website or call the office for more detailed information.
CANCELLATION OR COMBINING OF CLASSES
SBSDC reserves the right to cancel or combine classes at any time.
Keep in mind, these policies may be amended at any time throughout the season by SBSDS Administration and Director.
INSURANCE
Step by Step Dance Studio does not carry medical insurance for dancers. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family’s insurance policy if an injury or accident should occur. By accepting the waiver(s) in your parent portal, it is understood that the family/student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement. The studio is not to be held responsible for any causes of injury or accidents.