Tuition, Payment & Refund Agreement
By enrolling a student at Artistic Edge Dance Center ("AEDC"), I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the following tuition, payment, attendance, and refund policies.
TUITION
Tuition is assessed per dancer and is based on participation in the entire dance season, which runs from mid-August through mid-May, rather than the number of classes attended in any given month.
The annual tuition may be paid in one of the following ways:
Nine (9) equal monthly installments
Two (2) semester installments
Monthly tuition is due on the 1st day of each month.
September tuition is included with the August installment, and a final tuition payment is still due in May.
Tuition is not prorated for:
Scheduled studio holidays
Months containing fewer than four classes
Student absences
Missed classes
Likewise, no additional tuition is charged for months containing five classes.
Accounts with an outstanding balance after the 10th of the month are subject to a $15 late fee.
Any dancer whose account becomes more than one (1) month past due may be removed from classes until the account is brought current. Class placement cannot be guaranteed while an account remains delinquent.
ATTENDANCE & MAKEUP CLASSES
Students are encouraged to attend class regularly for consistent progress.
Makeup classes are available for absences due to illness or personal conflicts and must be scheduled in advance, subject to class availability and instructor approval.
Makeup classes are not provided for:
Scheduled studio holiday closures
Vacation breaks
Studio calendar closures
If AEDC closes due to inclement weather or an emergency, a makeup class will be scheduled whenever possible.
REFUNDS, CREDITS & WITHDRAWALS
All fees paid to Artistic Edge Dance Center are non-refundable, including but not limited to:
Registration fees
Tuition
Spring Performance participation fees
Costume fees
Performance ticket purchases
Camps, workshops, and special events
Credits will be issued only for the unused portion of prepaid semester or annual tuition when a dancer is unable to continue due to a documented injury. Any credit issued must be used within one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.
No refunds or credits will be provided for:
Missed classes
Student absences
Scheduled studio closures or vacation breaks
Inclement weather closures
Voluntary withdrawal
A written notice of withdrawal is required at least one (1) month in advance. Tuition remains the responsibility of the account holder throughout the notice period.
PAYMENTS
Monthly statements and account information will be delivered electronically through the Parent Portal and the email address provided during registration.
Payments may be made by:
Parent Portal (Credit/Debit Card)
Cash
Check
Credit Card at the Front Desk
Credit and debit card transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee, which may change without notice. Processing fees may be avoided by paying with cash or check.
Families may also enroll in automatic payments through the Parent Portal.
PERFORMANCE & COSTUME FEES
Participation in the Spring Performance requires separate participation and costume fees, which are not included in tuition.
These fees are conveniently divided into three installments and billed during:
November
December
January
All performance-related fees are non-refundable once billed or paid.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By checking the acknowledgment box or signing below, I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the tuition, payment, attendance, withdrawal, and refund policies of Artistic Edge Dance Center.
I understand that enrollment represents a commitment for the full dance season and that timely payment of tuition and fees is required to maintain my dancer's enrollment.