2024-2025 Season Waivers & Policies for Movement & Sound Dance
We ask all of our clients to use their Parent Portal to acknowledge/sign the following waivers.
They do not sign any contracts.
Privacy Policy
Any personal information collected by Movement & Sound Dance LLC will be used only for
communication regarding your dancer's classes, upcoming studio events, or important
notifications. Your information will never be sold to a third party.
2024-25 Studio/Recital Policies & Procedures
Policies & Procedures:
I have read, understand, and agree to all of the 2024-2025 policies, as listed in the dance
brochure and online, including, but not limited to, the following:
* Dance classes at our studio are a school-year length activity. The dance year is broken into
three billing sessions. The Fall Billing Session tuition is due upon registration. Your dancer will
be automatically re-enrolled in the Winter and Spring billing sessions, unless you cancel in writing
two weeks prior to the start of the next session.
* Our registration fee is $35 per dancer ($25 for your second child, $20 for third
child, $15 for fourth child), and it will be charged only once per school year season, upon your
registration (whether you register in Fall, Winter or Spring).
* Our hourly rate for each session includes a volume discount if a student signs up for the entire session, and a volume discount based on the number of class hours per week. Please see the chart on our website for the rates. Classes also have single class rate (drop-in) options.
* Tuition payment must be made by the due date for each billing session. We accept cash,
checks, Zelle, and credit cards. Credit cards incur a 4% processing fee. A $15 late fee will be
applied when an invoice is 15 days late, and an additional $15 will be charged every 15 days
until paid in full. Tuition that is 30 days late will result in the dancer being asked to sit out of
class.
*Cancelation notices can be given by sending a written cancelation request to the studio by
registered or certified mail to 1388 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove IL 60088 or with an email sent to movementandsounddance@gmail.com and we will issue a refund for any classes that have not
already occurred. If you cancel your registration after 30 days of signing up, for any reason other than death or disability, we will also keep 10% or $50 (whichever is less).
* In the event of state regulations demanding that our dance studio closes for in-person classes,
we will shift to an online model with zoom classes and recorded video supplements. No refunds
will be given for classes cancelled due to inclement weather or due to any other pandemic or
force majeure event, but students may do make-up classes in any other class of a comparable
level.
* At this time, masks are optional in the building and during dance class, but policies may
change if guidance from local authorities changes.
* According to Illinois state law, some terms are prohibited in dance studio contracts, and
dance studios are required to tell you about those terms. Terms we can’t include are:
• Terms for payments or financing that last longer than one year from the date of
signing
• Terms for payments or financing measured by the life of the student
• Terms for services that last longer than one year from the date of signing
• Terms that cut off third party rights to actions or defenses the student may
have against the studio
• Terms that cut off a student’s rights to actions or defenses to the studio if the
contract is assigned
Participant Waiver:
I understand that dance classes and related activities are inherently physical and could result in property damage, injury, or illness, despite precautions taken by the studio. I certify that (a) my child is in good health and capable of participating in all class activities, (b) I have not been informed otherwise by a medical professional, and (c) I will inform the studio if my child has any allergies, illnesses, or injuries before attending the next class. I understand that the studio is not responsible for making those evaluations, even if the studio conducts their own evaluations to determine skill level.
I understand that the studio and its agents and employees are not medical professionals. In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency involving my child, I hereby give permission to the program leader to contact emergency services, select appropriate medical personnel in their discretion, or otherwise take actions to assist my child in the event that medical or emergency attention is needed. I understand that I will be responsible for the cost of any medical services.
I, on my own behalf and as the guardian of the dancer being registered, hereby release Movement & Sound Dance LLC and its agents and employees from all costs and liability in respect to personal injury, illness, medical or emergency responses, or property damage that may be incurred, occurring on or off of the classes and premises.
I acknowledge that dance instruction may involve physical contact between instructors and students and expressly consent to the appropriate use of physical contact for purposes of instruction and guidance.
I acknowledge that Movement & Sound Dance LLC is not a childcare provider and that if I choose to allow my minor child/children to participate in classes or activities without a parent or guardian present, I do so at my own risk.
I hereby give permission for Movement & Sound to take photographs for the promotional use of the business. Photos and videos may be used on our website and social media channels, or to provide practice videos for your student's class. If you do NOT want your child's image on our website or social media, please advise us via email.
I have read and understand the following information about the recital:
The recital will be Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Barrington High School. Showtimes are to be decided. Please block off the week of Tuesday, May 27th through Friday, May 30th for recital-related events, including dress rehearsal.
The recital is not required, but we encourage all of our dancers to participate as a way to showcase all of their hard work and to feel the joy of performing.
If your dancer chooses to participate in the recital, attendance at the dress rehearsal is mandatory, as is staying for the entirety of their show, through the finale. You can find our recital handbook with all details at https://www.movementandsounddance.com/dance-recital.html.
For the complete list of our policies, please visit this link:
https://www.movementandsounddance.com/policies--session-dates.html
Thank you!