2024-2025 Student Handbook
Oct 30, 2024 11:16 AM
Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the relationship between Premier School of Dance LLC , a sole proprietorship registered under the laws of United States, ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") and the individual or entity ("You" or "Your") engaging with our services related to lead contacting and receiving marketing automated SMS. By engaging with our services, you agree to abide by these Terms.
1. Consent and Compliance:
By providing us with contact information or engaging with our services, you confirm that you have the necessary consent to receive marketing communications, including SMS messages, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, such as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Use of Information:
We may collect, store, and process your contact information and other personal data for the purpose of contacting you with marketing messages. We will handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
3. Opt-out Mechanism:
You have the right to opt-out of receiving marketing SMS messages at any time. To opt-out, please follow the instructions provided in the SMS message or contact us directly.
4. Message Frequency:
We strive to maintain an appropriate frequency of marketing messages. However, by engaging with our services, you acknowledge and accept that message frequency may vary.
5. Message Content:
The content of our marketing messages may include promotional offers, product updates, event invitations, and other relevant information related to our business. We reserve the right to determine the content of these messages.
6. Service Limitations:
Our ability to contact leads and deliver marketing SMS messages may be subject to technical limitations, including but not limited to network availability and system maintenance.
7. Liability Limitation:
To the extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with our services, including but not limited to the use or inability to use our services and any content contained therein.
8. Modification of Terms:
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website or notification to you through other means. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Governing Law:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United States. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in United States.
10. Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or our services, please contact us at 843.2313.6533.
By engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our services related to lead contacting and marketing automated SMS.
Privacy Policy
A. Introduction
Premier School of Dance LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
B. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information:
When provided voluntarily by individuals, we may collect personal information such as names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.
b) Non-Personal Information:
For statistical purposes, we may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, operating system, and IP address.
C. How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information for purposes, including but not limited to:
a) Providing and personalizing our services.
b) Processing transactions and delivering products.
c) Sending periodic emails related to your orders or inquiries.
D. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
a) Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you.
b) Legal Compliance:
We may disclose information when required by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities.
Policies & Fee Info:
Costume Fees
Costume amounts will be calculated at registration. Costume amounts include costume, accessories, and tax. Changes in a student’s schedule can result in a change of costume and costume fees. All costumes (including competition, competition, and recital) are to be paid in full by November 15th. A late fee will be applied after November 15th.
*If a student has more than 3 costumes, they may be paid in three equal payments due October 15, November 15, and December 15
All recital youth costumes for classes are $95
All recital adult costumes are $105
All competition youth costumes are $170
All competition adult costumes are $180 and are to be returned to the studio the week following the performance.
Refunds
Costumes for our performances are special orders, therefore once a costume has been ordered for your dancer, these fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. A student that withdrawals from a class after purchasing a costume may pick up the costume between June 3-7. If not picked up by June 7, it will be kept by PSoD.
Concert Fees
Christmas Spectacular
$65: this fee cover the costume of their costume rental and performance fee. Christmas costumes should be returned the week after winter break. Due October 15th.
Recital
$100: recital fee. This fee includes 2 tickets to the show, recital tshirt, award and performance fee. Due March 1st.
Class Changes
A student may drop and add classes depending on availability. Class changes will not be allowed after January 1, 2024. Private lessons may be required for late registrants; this will be at the teacher’s discretion.
Withdrawals
A student wishing to drop all their classes is considered to be withdrawing from the studio. Parents are required to give a 30-day written notice and are responsible for 30 days tuition. A student not showing up for classes does not constitute a withdrawal.
Illness Policy
Parents are advised to keep their students at home and contact the studio if they feel it is unsafe for their child to attend and/or if they feel they are contagious (for example: suspected communicable diseases including lice).
Missing Classes
If a student will be missing 2 or more consecutive weeks of class, please contact the studio office. The office staff will relay the information to the instructors.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, there will be information regarding the studio’s status sent out via email and our Facebook page. Classes missed due to inclement weather will NOT be made up.
Make up classes
There will be no refunds for missed classes. These can be made up any time before May in an age appropriate class even if it’s a different dance style than what the student is taking.
🚫 Texts: Please, Please do not text teachers unless it is absolutely necessary! Any notifications of students being late, sick, etc. should be called or emailed to the studio and not called or texted to Miss Catlin or any staff member. During these times, please call 843.231.6533 or email thepremierschoolofdance@gmail.com the studio.
✉ Emails: Instructors can be contacted via email at thepremierschoolofdance@gmail.com . Please do not try to catch an instructor between classes. Class schedules are very tight and our instructors would like to give your questions and concerns the proper attention.
📞 Phone Calls: You may leave a message for a teacher at the studio 843.231.6533. Please do not call any staff member at home. (Due to varied work & school schedules, emails are best)
😟 Disruptive Behavior: Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. If this occurs repeatedly, the parent will be contacted. If it continues, the student will be dismissed from class that day.
Lobby & Parking Lot Rules - for safety and consideration of others
1. Parking Lot: No student of any age should hang out in the parking lot without a parent present. Parents are not to park in front of the building. It is an inconvenience to the businesses next to us.
2. Student Drop Off: Students should not be dropped off earlier than 10 minutes prior to class or stay longer than 5 minutes afterwards. They must remain inside until their ride arrives. There is an additional $10/child charge for students left past 5 minutes of the last class of the day. All of these rules apply, unless you have made prior arrangements with Miss Catlin. Please remember, this is for the safety of our children!
3. Leaving the Studio: No student is to leave the studio without a parent’s permission and/or a signed waiver.
4. No Horseplay: Parents are asked to keep students and waiting siblings from aggressive horseplay, running, and loud noise in the waiting areas.
5. No Pets: No animals allowed.
6. Time Between Classes: Young students should not be left unattended between classes, unless you have made prior arrangements with Miss Catlin.
7. No Food / No Drinks: Sodas, coffee, gum, or food of any kind in the dressing rooms or studio dance rooms by students, parents, siblings, or friends. Only water bottles are allowed.
8. Student Break Area: Food and drinks are allowed at the Break Room Area, but PLEASE clean up after you finish.
10. Lobby Area: Parents and Students, please be respectful and courteous to fellow parents and students. A little courtesy can go a long way. 😊
Acknowledgment of Risk and Waiver of Liability
I give permission for my child to participate in The Premier School of Dance. I recognize that dance may cause accidental injuries of varying degrees of severity. I acknowledge that although The Premier School of Dance Staff will take all proper precautions to make sure that your child is safe and injuries are prevented, sometimes accidents happen and maybe unavoidable. I accept the risk associated with participation and allow my child to use all training materials, props, and equipment under supervision of the Teaching Staff. I waive the option to sue should my child incur an injury and agree to forever release The Premier School of Dance and its instruction staff from all liabilities for such injury. I agree to be responsible for any medical bills incurred resulting from such an injury.
Touch Policy
Students and parents need to be aware that dance teachers correcting all types of dance technique will at times need to touch students so they understand the proper alignment, placement of arms, head, feet, ankles, legs, back and stomach. This will help students to understand the proper muscles they should be using for dance. I agree that good dance training involves touching and adjusting of the student's body by the instructor. The face, neck and head may need to be gently turned; the shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists and fingers may need to be adjusted for proper alignment; the hips, thighs, knees, ankles and feet are very important for proper alignment and injury prevention. These positions may need to be turned or lightly moved for correction. Parent observation is encouraged and all questions and any concerns will be addressed. I agree to this practice and The Premier School of Dance, The Premier School of Dance Instructors, or the class venue shall not be held liable in any way for injuries sustained during attendance in The Premier School of Dance/Exercise/Movement Program.
Releases --Photo Release
The Premier School of Dance is hereby granted permission to take photographs of students to use in brochures, the studio’s website, posters, advertisements, or other promotional materials the studio creates. Permission is also hereby granted for the studio to copyright such photographs in its name.
Acknowledgement & Releases
-I agree to participate with The Premier School of Dance and programs as follows:
-I recognize the risk of injury common to any performing arts program, and that I am participating in this program upon the express agreement and understanding that I hereby waiving and releasing the company and its staff from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of action, damages, costs, liabilities, expense of judgements, including attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of my participation in this program.
-I hereby understand and will comply with all policies regarding the STUDIO POLICIES.
-I understand fully that a registration fee is due at registration.
-I understand that my account will be considered delinquent after the 5th of the month and $15 late fee will be applied to my account. I understand that the student’s absence does not waive this late fee.
-I understand that if I wish to drop any class I must complete a give a 30 day notice prior to the next tuition to avoid responsibility for the following month’s tuition. I am aware that no prorating or refunds will be issued due to withdrawing from classes.
-I understand that ALL fees are in addition to normal monthly tuition and are non-refundable.
-I give The Premier School of Dance permission to use my child’s photo and video imaging for advertising and marketing purposes.
-I understand that if my account is not in good standing two weeks before a performance that my child will not perform. I also understand that there will be no refunds given.
I have read the Waiver and Release, as well as the Studio Policies and understand them completely.