Proper dress is imperative for a dancer's success in the classroom. Proper dress code ensures safety for the dancer's and the instructors when spotting and allows instructors to see body alignment to give corrections. Please adhere to the following dress code. To ensure cohesiveness dancers must all have the same required shoes, no substitutions. You can view the required dress code by going to our website www.abodedanceacademy.com, or view in the parent portal, or view in your welcome email.

Breaking Dress Code Warning Policy:
First Time: Verbal Warning
Second Time: Verbal & Email Warning
Third Time: Verbal & Email Warning
Fourth Time: Verbal & Email & Text Warning
Fifth Time: Dancer will be required to sit out of class

Abode Dance Academy at their discretion can alter the structure/method/schedule of classes/services, performances/events, and scheduled dates in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Such circumstances include without limitation natural disasters or acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, government acts or orders, epidemics, pandemics or outbreak of communicable disease, quarantines, national or regional emergencies, or any other cause, whether similar in kind to the foregoing or otherwise, beyond Encore's reasonable control. If we are mandated to close our physical location due to any government order, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan. This brief time period, if needed, will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning your dancer can choose a convenient make-up class from an appropriate class on our schedule. You can book your make-up class via the parent portal.

1. No peanut or nut products are allowed in the studio.
2. No cell phones are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. If they are inside a dance bag, they should be silenced.
3. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless they are in class, please keep an eye on your children (dancers and siblings), no running, horseplay, climbing on furniture, loud talking, or disruptive behavior in the lobby!
4. All personal belongings must be kept in the cubbies in the hallway. Only water bottles are allowed in the studio rooms. Abode Dance Academy is not responsible for items left behind at Abode Dance Academy. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving.
5. Parents of dancers under the age of 5: Please take your dancer to the restroom before class begins to avoid accidents and disruptions to class.
6. Please make an effort to be prompt! Excessive tardiness picking up your child will result in additional fees.
7. No parents, friends, or siblings are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. This is for the benefit of your dancer. They will learn more if we have their complete attention.
8. If your dancer drops a class, a withdrawal form is required by the 15th of the month. You will be responsible for payment until the written notice is received.
9. In the event of inclement weather you will be notified if we are closing via email and social media. We do not always follow the Fort Mill school districts decision on inclement weather closings. However, you should always use your own judgement when deciding to travel due to weather. No refunds for inclement weather. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience using our current class schedule. Make-ups can be scheduled via the parent portal.
10. Our staff is available during office hours to answer any questions you might have! Please speak to the office staff if you have any questions as teachers rarely have time in-between classes. You can reach us at info@abodedanceacademy.com or 980-705-0750.

If your dancer misses class due to illness or other personal reasons, they will be able to make up the missed class in a similar class. There will be no discount or refund given for missed classes. There are no make-ups for classes missed when the studio is officially closed for holidays and breaks. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up using our current class schedule. Dancers can do make ups in an age appropriate class in any dance style. Makeups can be scheduled through the parent portal.

I hereby authorize Abode Dance Academy LLC to charge my credit, debit card, or bank account for all services and products related to my family's enrollment in classes and activities at Abode Dance Academy. Everyone is required to be on auto-pay. All Fees are subject to change. I understand that my credit, debit card, or bank account will continue to be charged on the monthly, session or periodic basis unless I notify the studio by the 15th of the month that I want to withdraw my dancer's enrollment by completing and submitting the withdrawal form. I understand that it will not be sufficient notice to merely tell an instructor or other employee of our intent to discontinue. If I submit the withdrawal form after the 15th of the month I understand I will be responsible for the next month's full tuition and my card/bank account on file will be charged regardless if my dancer attends class or not. I have read this entire agreement and understand that I will be held fully responsible for its terms and conditions of service, including submitting the withdrawal form by the 15th of the month to Abode Dance Academy of any intent to discontinue. I understand that once the monthly installments for my annual tuition and my costume fee have occurred there will be no refund given if I decide to discontinue. I agree to notify Abode Dance Academy immediately of any change in the status of my charge account including but not limited to card expiration, name change, limitation of use, loss or theft of the card, etc. I understand all tuition and fees are due on the 1st of each month. In the event that the amount charged is refused for whatever reason, I accept responsibility for full payment for the amount charged and must make a successful payment by the 4th of the month to avoid a late fee of $15 will be charged on the 5th of the month. Abode Dance Academy accepts cash, check, MC, VISA, DISCOVER, AMEX, and ACH. There is a card convenience fee of 3.05% an ACH convenience fee of 0.80%. A card or bank account is required to be kept on file. If you chose to pay cash or check to avoid a convenience fee, you must submit payment in full by the 25th of the month prior to avoid your card/account on file getting charged on the 1st of the month. Checks returned for ISF/non-payment will incur a $35 fee.

Abode Dance Academy will process your registration and process payment that is due at the time of registration via auto-draft from the card/account on file within 3 business days of receiving the registration. Everyone is required to be on auto-pay. All tuition and fees are due on the 1st of every month. Abode Dance Academy accepts cash, check, MC, VISA, DISCOVER, AMEX, and ACH. There is a card convenience fee of 3.05% an ACH convenience fee of 0.80%. A card or bank account is required to be kept on file. If you chose to pay cash or check to avoid a convenience fee, you must submit payment in full by the 25th of the month prior to avoid your card/account on file getting charged on the 1st of the month. Checks returned for ISF/non-payment will incur a $35 fee. If your card/account on file is declined, an alternate payment must be made by the 4th of the month. A $15 late fee will be charged on the 5th of the month for any payments not made. This includes declined charges for cards on file for any reason. Students with delinquent accounts will be unable to continue classes until payments are up to date. There are no refunds allowed or any reason, only makeup credits.

I hereby authorize and consent for Abode Dance Academy LLC to use my child's photograph/video for promotional purposes and/or social media and Abode Dance Academy's website.

I understand that class participation can frequently include strenuous exercise and body contact along with its associated dangers and accept responsibility for any injuries my child or I may incur while participating in any activity at Abode Dance Academy. I agree to waive any claims against any person or organization connected with Abode Dance Academy LLC for any injuries my child or I may sustain and likewise further assume responsibility for all my actions in connection with these classes.

We require a withdrawal form to be completed and submitted by the 15th of the month. Withdrawal forms submitted after the 15th of the month; the family will be responsible for paying next month's tuition in full. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal notice. Families will still be responsible for your regular monthly tuition until the withdrawal form is received. This withdrawal policy remains in effect even if we have a shelter in place mandate from the federal, state or local government. Note: Abode Dance Academy, LLC reserves the right to discontinue service to any student, however, we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion or otherwise. You must email info@abodedanceacademy.com to request the withdrawal form.