Communication: Communication is essential to success! The studio does communicate with students via email, text, take home notices, on our website at www.anchorbaydancecenter.com and through our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Achorbaydancecenter. Please take time to read all information sent home. We value your privacy and will never give your personal contact information to a third party without your permission.
Missed Classes and Make Ups: Attendance is crucial in the progress of the class and the dancer. Students need to consider their other activities/work schedules before making a commitment to dance and it is your responsibility to attend your regularly scheduled class. Anchor Bay Dance Center, Ltd. does allow students to make up missed classes by appointment only, based on circumstance on a case-by-case basis. There will be no pro-rated tuition OR refunds given for missed classes.
Scheduled Closures: The studio will be closed for many federal holidays, spring break, and each winter between the Christmas and New Year Holiday. Your program tuition includes these closures.
Winter Weather Closures, State of Emergencies, & Natural Disasters: The studio does not attach its closures to any local school district. In the event that a decision is made to close Anchor Bay Dance Center, Ltd. due to inclement weather, state of emergency, pandemics, or natural disaster, students will be notified by email and text; as well as announcements posted on our Facebook Page. See the front desk for students who miss classes due to these issues and arrangements will be made for make-ups.
Programs and Tuition Payments: New students will enroll in a program of a specific length. After an initial down payment, the remaining cost of the program will be split into installments to be paid monthly throughout the program. There are no refunds of program down payments, installment payments, or tuition payments made in full.
Additional Costs: Students can expect to pay participation and costume fees for performances. These will vary depending on the performance and the program in which the student is currently enrolled.
Uniforms: With the exception of adult classes, all Anchor Bay Dance Center, Ltd. students are expected to bring and wear a studio uniform to class. The use of a uniform increases the level of focus, organization, and professionalism in class. Loaner shoes and leotards will NOT be provided. Please DO NOT add a tutu or skirt to the leotard.
Studio: Street shoes are NOT to be worn in studios at any time. Only approved dance footwear. No food or beverages in studios. Water only; no open containers. Students may not use cell phones in class. Primary Dance Classes with parent assist, please parents NO cellphone use during class!
EFT Policy
1. A $15.00 fee shall be assessed for failures due to non-sufficient funds. Failed EFT transactions will be retried within 10 days after the transaction fails unless other plans are made. A $15.00 fee shall be assessed for each failed attempt. If accounts remain delinquent beyond 30 days, an additional $10 fee will be assessed.
2. A $25 fee shall be assessed for reversals made by the billing party. If the billing party continues to reverse charges, Anchor Bay Dance Center Ltd., services will discontinue servicing this account and collections proceedings may be initiated.
3. If the billing party fails to resolve delinquent account issues with Anchor Bay Dance Center Ltd., Anchor Bay Dance Center Ltd. reserves the option to refer the account to collections. The billing party shall be held liable for any collection charges or legal fees assessed as a result of delinquent accounts.
Credit Card Policy
1. $15 will be assessed for credit card failures. Credit card charges will be automatically retried within 5 days of the original charge. An additional $10 fee may be assessed for each failed attempt to retry the charge.
2. A $25 fee shall be assessed for charge backs issued by the billing party. If a credit card charge is resubmitted and fails or is reversed a second time, an additional $10 fee may be assessed.
3. Additional fees will be assessed for accounts left delinquent longer than 30 days.
4. Failure to resolve delinquent accounts may result in collections proceedings. The billing party shall be held liable for any collection charges or
legal fees assessed as a result of delinquent accounts.
Contract Agreements generally do not have opt-out options, so the billing party is responsible for the full terms of a Contract Agreement. Anchor Bay Dance Center Ltd. reserves the right to discontinue service if failure to pay becomes chronic or if the billing party fails to make a reasonable effort to contact Anchor Bay Dance Center Ltd. and remit monies owed.
The practice of dance involves the risk of physical injury (with bruises being the most likely injury and broken bones or other more serious physical injuries also being possible.) Understanding this I declare:
1. That I am willing to accept responsibility for such an eventuality, and;
2. That I have adequate medical insurance for such an eventuality, and;
3. That I will not hold any club, member, instructor, or the owners or operators of any facility in which I might practice liable for any injury that I might sustain while practicing dance.
Further, I understand the physical demand of this activity and the practice required for its development and mastery. As a consideration for my own safety and enjoyment, as well as that of other students, I commit to dedicate necessary practice of the instructions and techniques given to me in class.
