Tuition and Fees Policies
1. Registration Fee
There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee due upon registration per student or a max of $50 per immediate family member.
2. Tuition Due Date
Tuition is due on the 5th of each month.
If you miss a class, you have the opportunity to attend a different scheduled class. Therefore, your monthly tuition is non-refundable.
3. Payment Methods
Monthly tuition can be paid with a credit or debit card through your parent portal or by check.
Payments made with a credit or debit card will incur a processing fee of 3.05% + $0.30 per transaction.
To avoid the processing fee, you may pay by check before the 5th of each month.
4. Late Fee
A $25 late fee will be added to your account if tuition is not paid by the 10th of the month.
5. Declined or Returned Check Fee
A $25 fee will be charged for any declined or returned checks.
6. Saved Form of Payment
Families are required to have a card saved on file through the parent portal but are not required to use this payment method.
Without a saved form of payment, the dancer will not be allowed to participate in classes.
7. Class Withdrawal Fee
If a student drops a class without providing a 30-day notice, a $50 fee will be charged in addition to the tuition for that month.
8. Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances.

9. Tuition Calculation
Tuition is based on the full school year and is broken down into monthly payments.
Therefore, tuition is not prorated for school breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring).
Make-Up Classes
Make-up classes are only valid within the same season. Once the season ends, any unused make-up classes will no longer be valid.
Make-up classes are required to be scheduled ahead of time.
Absences
If your child is going to be absent, please contact the office at upliftdanceducation@gmail.com or call 224-828-0801.
Make-up classes are offered but must be scheduled through the office.
Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather. Make-up classes can be scheduled through the office. All closure notices will be sent out via email, Band, and posted on social media.
Drop Off/Pick Up
Dancers aged 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult before and after classes.
Minimum Class Numbers
If a class does not reach the minimum number of 3-4 students required, it may be canceled or combined with another class.
If a class is canceled, you will be notified by email and phone, and we will work to place the student in a different class.
Class Changes
All class changes, including transfers and drops, must be handled through the office.
You are responsible for notifying the office of any changes.
You will be responsible for tuition payments even if you did not attend the class due to not contacting the office.
Please note that all students are enrolled for the entire session, whether it is fall, winter, spring, or summer.
A 30-day notice is required for any student to drop a class.
You can notify the office at upliftdanceducation@gmail.com or 224-828-0801.

Communication
An active email address is required at the time of registration.
A weekly recap is sent out every Monday with important information.
Please allow 24 hours for the office and teachers to respond to inquiries.
We use The Band App as a tool for communication. This is where pictures, videos, and important information will be sent out. You can also message your teacher directly.
We have an exclusive parents' Facebook page where important information, specials, and pictures will be posted: www.facebook.com/groups/upliftdancevip/
Parent meetings and Parent Peek Weeks will be scheduled throughout the year to keep you informed and involved in your child's progress and studio events.
Performances
1. Dance Sessions
Dance sessions work just like the school year. We start our fall/winter/spring session in the fall when school starts.
We can have a Christmas/winter performance for parents at the studio. After the holidays, we resume classes just like school.
In the spring, around when school lets out for summer, we put on a recital for students to show off what they have learned to parents, family, and friends.
2. Christmas Performance
Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a Christmas show at the studio or outside the venue during class time during the week of December 9th-14th. Ticket fees may apply.
3. Studio Recital
The studio-wide spring recital will be on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Time and location TBD.
Recital tickets will be $15 each, and children 2 and under are free. Dancers who perform in the recital do not need a ticket.
Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of March 2025.

Costume Fees and Recital Participation
1. Christmas Costume Fee
A $45 fee is required for the Christmas costume.
Christmas costume fees are due on October 5th, 2024
2. Recital Costume Fees
For Music, Movement, and Tumble classes: $60.
For all other classes: $85.
This includes tights but shoes are not provided.
Recital costume fees are due January 5th, 2025
3. Recital Participation
All dancers are expected to participate in the recital unless a formal decline is submitted via email by December 20th, 2024.
Tickets for the recital are $15 each.
If the dancer drops the recital after the participation date there will be a $50 drop fee


Tuition and Pricing

Monthly Tuition Per Dancer
$65…… …………………………30 minutes
$80………………………………. 45 minutes
$140……………………………….90 minutes
$200……………………………….. 2 hours 15 minutes
$250……………………………….3 hours
$290……………………………….3 hours 45 minutes
$340………………………………. Unlimited Classes





Studio Calendar
September
3rd Fall Classes Start
23rd-28th Bring a Freind Week
23rd-28th Parent Peek Week
October
5th Christmas Costume Payment Due
10th-15th AISD Fall Break No Classes
24th-30th Halloween Dress-up Week
24th-30th Parent Peek Week
31st No Classes (Contact Office For Makeup Class)
November
18th-23rd Parent Peek Week
26th-12/1 Thanksgiving Break No Classes
25th-27th Dance Camp
December
Nursing Home Performance
9th-14th Christmas Performances in Classes
19th-January 7th Winter Break
20th Recital Participation decision due
January
5th Recital Costume Payment Due
8th Classes Resume
27th-31st Parent Peek Week
February
24th-March 1st Parent Peek Week
March
10th-17th Spring Break No Classes
10th-12th Dance Camp
25th-29th Recital Costume Pass-Out Week
25th-29th Parent Peek Week
April
7th-12th Picture Week
26th Recital Day
May
19th-24th Last Week of Classes
June
2nd Summer Session starts
Subject to change: updated calendars will be published as needed.

September
3rd Fall Classes Start

October
5th Christmas Costume Payment Due
10th-15th AISD Fall Break No Classes
24th-30th Halloween Dress-up Week
31st No Classes (Contact Office For Makeup Class)

November
26th-12/1 Thanksgiving Break No Classes
25th-27th Dance Camp

December
Nursing Home Performance
9th-14th Christmas Performances in Classes
19th-January 7th Winter Break
20th Recital Participation decision due

January
5th Recital Costume Payment Due
8th Classes Resume
February


March
10th-17th Spring Break No Classes
10th-12th Dance Camp

April
7th-12th Picture Week
26th Recital Day

May
19th-24th Last Week of Classes

June
2nd Summer Session starts
Subject to change: updated calendars will be published as needed.
upliftdanceducation@gmail.com or 224-828-0801

LIABILITY WAIVER FORM
Uplift Dance Education

I/we realize that participation in dance classes and activities could involve some possible personal injury. Despite precautions, accidents and injuries may occur. By signing this release form, I/we (the dancer and parent/guardian) assume all risks related to the use of any and all spaces used by Uplift Dance Education.
I/we agree to release and hold harmless Uplift Dance Education including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities used by Uplift Dance Education from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. I/we will not hold Uplift Dance Education liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage, which may occur on the premises before, during, or after classes. Furthermore, I/we agree to obey the class and facility rules and take full responsibility for my/our behavior in addition to any damage I/we may cause to the facilities utilized by Uplift Dance Education

I understand that Uplift Dance Education is insured. In the event that I/we should observe any unsafe conduct or conditions before, during or after my/our classes, I/we agree to report the unsafe conduct or conditions to the Executive Director, Artistic Director, Individual Instructor, or staff member as soon as possible.
Dancer’s Name:_____________________________________ Age:_________________
(Print)
Dancer’s Signature:__________________________________ Date:_________________
(If unable to sign, parent/Guardian Sign Only)
Parent Guardian Name:_______________________________ Phone:________________
(Print)
Parent Guardian Signature:____________________________ Date_________________

Tuition and Fees Policies
1. Registration Fee
There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee due upon registration per student or a max of $50 per immediate family member.

2. Tuition Due Date
Tuition is due on the 5th of each month.
If you miss a class, you have the opportunity to attend a different scheduled class. Therefore, your monthly tuition is non-refundable.

3. Payment Methods
Monthly tuition can be paid with a credit or debit card through your parent portal or by check.
Payments made with a credit or debit card will incur a processing fee of 3.05% + $0.30 per transaction.
To avoid the processing fee, you may pay by check before the 5th of each month.

4. Late Fee
A $25 late fee will be added to your account if tuition is not paid by the 10th of the month.

5. Declined or Returned Check Fee
A $25 fee will be charged for any declined or returned checks.

6. Saved Form of Payment
Families are required to have a card saved on file through the parent portal but are not required to use this payment method. Without a saved form of payment, the dancer will not be allowed to participate in classes.

7. Class Withdrawal Fee
If a student drops a class without providing a 30-day notice, a $50 fee will be charged in addition to the tuition for that month.

8. Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances.

9. Tuition Calculation
Tuition is based on the full school year and is broken down into monthly payments.
Therefore, tuition is not prorated for school breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring).

Make-Up Classes
Make-up classes are only valid within the same season. Once the season ends, any unused make-up classes will no longer be valid.
Make-up classes are required to be scheduled ahead of time.

Absences
If your child is going to be absent, please contact the office at upliftdanceducation@gmail.com or call 224-828-0801.
Make-up classes are offered but must be scheduled through the office.
Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather. Make-up classes can be scheduled through the office. All closure notices will be sent out via email, Band, and posted on social media.

Drop Off/Pick Up
Dancers aged 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult before and after classes.

Minimum Class Numbers
If a class does not reach the minimum number of 3-4 students required, it may be canceled or combined with another class.
If a class is canceled, you will be notified by email and phone, and we will work to place the student in a different class.

Class Changes
All class changes, including transfers and drops, must be handled through the office.
You are responsible for notifying the office of any changes.
You will be responsible for tuition payments even if you did not attend the class due to not contacting the office.
Please note that all students are enrolled for the entire session, whether it is fall, winter, spring, or summer.
A 30-day notice is required for any student to drop a class.
You can notify the office at upliftdanceducation@gmail.com or 224-828-0801.

Communication
An active email address is required at the time of registration.
A weekly recap is sent out every Monday with important information.
Please allow 24 hours for the office and teachers to respond to inquiries.
We use The Band App as a tool for communication. This is where pictures, videos, and important information will be sent out. You can also message your teacher directly.
We have an exclusive parents' Facebook page where important information, specials, and pictures will be posted: www.facebook.com/groups/upliftdancevip/
Parent meetings and Parent Peek Weeks will be scheduled throughout the year to keep you informed and involved in your child's progress and studio events.

Performances
Dance Sessions
Dance sessions work just like the school year. We start our fall/winter/spring session in the fall when school starts.
We can have a Christmas/winter performance for parents at the studio. After the holidays, we resume classes just like school.
In the spring, around when school lets out for summer, we put on a recital for students to show off what they have learned to parents, family, and friends.

2. Christmas Performance
Dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a Christmas show at the studio or outside the venue during class time during the week of December 9th-14th. Ticket fees may apply.

3. Studio Recital
The studio-wide spring recital will be on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Time and location TBD.
Recital tickets will be $15 each, and children 2 and under are free. Dancers who perform in the recital do not need a ticket.
Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of March 2025.

Costume Fees and Recital Participation
1. Christmas Costume Fee
A $45 fee is required for the Christmas costume.
Christmas costume fees are due on October 5th, 2024

2. Recital Costume Fees
For Music, Movement, and Tumble classes: $60.
For all other classes: $85.
This includes tights but shoes are not provided.
Recital costume fees are due January 5th, 2025

3. Recital Participation
All dancers are expected to participate in the recital unless a formal decline is submitted via email by December 20th, 2024.
Tickets for the recital are $15 each.
If the dancer drops the recital after the participation date there will be a $50 drop fee

1. Registration Fee
There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee due upon registration per student or a max of $50 per immediate family member.

2. Tuition Due Date
Tuition is due on the 5th of each month.
If you miss a class, you have the opportunity to attend a different scheduled class. Therefore, your monthly tuition is non-refundable.

3. Payment Methods
Monthly tuition can be paid with a credit or debit card through your parent portal or by check.
Payments made with a credit or debit card will incur a processing fee of 3.05% + $0.30 per transaction.
To avoid the processing fee, you may pay by check before the 5th of each month.

4. Late Fee
A $25 late fee will be added to your account if tuition is not paid by the 10th of the month.
5. Declined or Returned Check Fee
A $25 fee will be charged for any declined or returned checks.

6. Saved Form of Payment
Families are required to have a card saved on file through the parent portal but are not required to use this payment method. Without a saved form of payment, the dancer will not be allowed to participate in classes.

7. Class Withdrawal Fee
If a student drops a class without providing a 30-day notice, a $50 fee will be charged in addition to the tuition for that month.

8. Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition is non-refundable under any circumstances.

9. Tuition Calculation
Tuition is based on the full school year and is broken down into monthly payments.
Therefore, tuition is not prorated for school breaks (Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring).

Make-Up Classes
Make-up classes are only valid within the same season. Once the season ends, any unused make-up classes will no longer be valid. Make-up classes are required to be scheduled ahead of time.