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Studio Policies

Each student or guardian of student signs a waiver agreeing to these policies upon enrollment. Policies are posted here to provide free access to this policy and it's guidelines at any time.

Art&Soul Creative Arts Company Studio Policy

1. Class Tuition Fees: Paid monthly, not by lesson. Missed classes are non-refundable. Check with instructor to make-up comparable class. • Tuition is due the 1st of every month, and AutoPay will be applied on the 1st. All students or guardians of students MUST be enrolled in AutoPay. • Rates begin at $50.00/month plus 7% sales tax. • Discount can be applied to Yearly Rates. Can be paid year-in-full for 10% discount, NO REFUNDS will be given for year-in-full payments, non-refundable.

1.5 Late & Declined Credit Card Fees:  If your credit card is declined you will be charged a $10 late fee and an email will be sent. • If your have not made payment within 5 days of tuition being charged a $20 late fee will be added to your account  **Please keep your credit card on file up to date** 

2. Costume Deposit: Costume fees vary by performance, costume, dance style and age. These fees must be paid before the costume is ordered. Costume fees per routine range from $85-125. Costume fees may be auto-drafted with tuition after due date or paid by another form before the due date. Due dates vary by performance.  •Optional fees for the year include: A&S apparel & performance pictures, DVDs, tickets. 

3. Studio Rooms: In an effort to protect & maintain the flooring, the following are not permitted in the dance rooms: food & drinks, water only, and NO street shoes. Dancers should not enter studio rooms unless an instructor is present.

4. Dress Code: Dance wear is required for all classes, any color (except Ballet), any style. Please no jeans. See list for each class on next page. • Ballet - leotard, pink or skin toned tights, hair in ballet bun or off the face neatly secured, pink or skin toned ballet shoes & no extra jewelry. Strictly enforced. • Jazz - jazz shoes, dance attire required. • Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary - ballet halves, dance attire required. • Tap - tap shoes (instructor's discretion), dance attire required. ***Street Shoes are not to be worn on the dance floors. Hair is to be pulled up and out of face in all classes. You are responsible for all personal belongings. *Acting classes require clothing that is comfortable to move freely in as well as stable, comfortable shoes, hair secured off the face.

5. Missed classes: Classes may be made up in a similar level class as recommended by instructor. It is your responsibility to inquire about makeup classes. Tuition reductions or refunds are not given for missed classes. Tuition remains full price on holiday months.

6. Cancellation: You may withdraw from a class at any time by giving Bridget or front desk staff a written or verbal notification by the third week of the month. Refunds will not be given for partial months attended.

7. Contact Changes: Please notify us with changes in name, address, email, or telephone number or keep your customer portal account updated. If you need to talk to us, please call the studio and leave a message.

8. Communication E-mail: Newsletters, closings, announcements, etc. are e-mailed, posted at the studio Facebook page. Please read them to stay up-to-date.

9.  Parents are not allowed to stay inside the class during lessons. Parental presence distracts all students from performing to their full potential.

10. Placements: Students in dance classes are at the discretion of the instructor.

11. Enrollment: Classes must maintain a minimum of five students to hold the class.

12. Studio Closings (weather, etc.): Studio closings will be posted via the following communication outlets - E-mail and Facebook page. We do not follow school closings. 

Studio Rules and Policies: o No food or drink, other than water, allowed in the dance studios. No exceptions. All holiday party food must be prepackaged. All food must be kept in lobby or dressing room. Dancers and parents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. o No dancers are allowed in the dance studios without an instructor present. • No street shoes allowed on the dance floors. Please remove your shoes before entering the dance studios. o Students and parents are responsible for their belongings. Do not bring valuables into the studio or waiting area. A&S is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced property. o All dancers must be picked up within 10 minutes of class ending. o We highly encourage parents or guardians to walk students in and out of the studio. No student should leave the studio without a parent or guardian. Students should not wait outside! o No horseplay or disrespectful behavior will be tolerated. o Studio rooms and restrooms must be kept clean; failure to do so will result in loss of privileges. All lost and found items (other than dance shoes) left in lost and found will be donated to goodwill at the end of each month.

Financial Statement: I understand that A&S monthly tuition is due at the 1st of each month. You may login and pay early. AutoPay will be applied on the 1st of every month. Monthly tuition is based per class plus 7% sales tax. I also understand that if I have paid in full for tuition for the year, it is non-refundable. Additional fees for alternative payment methods may apply.

Liability Release: I understand that there are risks of physical injury associated with, arising out of and inherent to the activity of dance. In recognition, of this acknowledged risk of injury, I knowingly and voluntarily waive all right and/or causes of action of any kind, including any and all claims of negligence arising as a result of such activity from which liability could accrue to Art&Soul Creative Arts Company, its officers, agents, employees, instructors, subsidiaries, parent corporations, and all affiliated entities (hereinafter collectively referred to as A&S). I hereby agree to release A&S and hold A&S harmless of all liability, and hereby acknowledge that I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for all risks of physical injury arising out of active participation in dance on behalf of the participant. I am aware that this is a release of liability and an acknowledgement of my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury. I have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will in exchange for the privilege of participation. 

Photo Release: I grant to A&S, its representatives and employees permission to take photographs of my dancer in connection with the dance classes and programs. I authorize A&S, its designees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that A&S may use such photographs of my dancer with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. I also give A&S permission to use my child's picture or mine as an adult student in or on any form of advertisement for A&S affiliated event.

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