Physical Activity Assumption of Risk
I understand that participation in any instructional and/or recreational activities at Happy Feet Dance Studio is voluntary, and that all Programs and the use of the related facilities and equipment therein carries some physical risk. I understand that if I or my minor child is injured or our property is damaged while participating in the Programs, that the injury or loss will not be covered or reimbursable by Happy Feet Dance Studio. I agree to assume the risk of all illness or injury (minor, serious or catastrophic in nature, including claims and suits at law or in equity for any injury, fatal or otherwise) or damage (to person or property) resulting from my/our minor child’s participation in all Programs, including the use of the facilities and/or equipment associated with the Program (“damages”). I hereby waive all claims, on behalf of myself/ourselves and claims by my/our minor child (including claims which may be brought after attaining majority), now or in the future, for any such damages and do hereby release and discharge Happy Feet Dance Studio and its respective officers, directors, instructors, agents, employees and assigns from all liability for any such damages.
I assume full responsibility for all liability in connection with such damages and agree to indemnify Happy Feet Dance Studio against all such claims and related costs, including claims by my/our minor child that may be brought after attaining majority.
I certify that the participant is in good health and that he/she has no physical limitations which would preclude him/her from the safe use of the facilities and equipment related to the programs offered by Happy Feet Dance Studio and that I/we have sufficient health, accident and liability insurance to cover any damages that may result as a result of my/our child participating in the Programs, and if I/we have no such insurance, I/we certify that I/we am/are capable of personally paying for any and all such damages.

I fully understand that Happy Feet Dance Studio instructors, agents and employees are not physicians or medical practitioners of any kind. With the above in mind, I/we hereby release and grant permission to the HFDS Staff to render temporary first aid to my/our child in the event of any injury or illness, and if deemed necessary by the HFDS Staff to call a doctor to seek medical help, including transportation by an HFDS Staff member, whether paid or volunteer, to any health care facility or hospital, or the calling of an ambulance for said child should the HFDS Staff deem this to be necessary.

Happy Feet Dance Studio Parent Handbook

Conduct in the Studio
The following code of conduct applies to all visitors in the studio, whether student, parent, relative, sibling, or friend:
NO food, drinks, candy, or gum is allowed in the studio. Only bottled water is allowed.
Small children should not be left unattended.
Only authorized personnel are allowed in the office. Please do not allow children to play at the reception desk, items on/in the desk, photographs on the walls, etc.
No running and disruptive horseplay in the studio lobby.
Any student who continually disrupts a class may be dismissed from that class. If the behavior does not improve, the student may be permanently withdrawn from the class (with no refund).

Automated Payments
There is a $50 registration fee (once annually) at the studio. Registration fees are charged automatically using the card provided at registration and due at sign-up to reserve the dancers spot.
Tuition, for all classes, is charged automatically using the card provided at registration.
Fees will auto draft/charge on will be billed automatically using the card on file on the 25th of each month. If another payment method is preferred, balances must be paid using another method before the 25th or the card on file will be charged.
All accounts will receive an emailed receipt after any charges are made through our software system.
Failure to make payment after the 5th day of tuition being late will result in a $25 late fee. Fees are late after the 30th or 31st. Holidays or a student’s absence from class does not waive the late fee.A $35 fee is assessed for any and all returned checks.
REGISTRATIONS, TUITION, LATE FEES AND NSF CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Physical Activity Assumption of Risk
I understand that participation in any instructional and/or recreational activities at Happy Feet Dance Studio is voluntary, and that all Programs and the use of the related facilities and equipment therein carries some physical risk.
I understand that if I or my minor child is injured or our property is damaged while participating in the Programs, that the injury or loss will not be covered or reimbursable by Happy Feet Dance Studio.
I agree to assume the risk of any and all illness or injury (minor, serious or catastrophic in nature, including claims and suits at law or in equity for any injury, fatal or otherwise) or damage (to person or property) resulting from my/our minor child’s participation in all Programs, including the use of the facilities and/or equipment associated with the Program (“damages”).
I hereby waive all claims, on behalf of myself/ourselves and claims by my/our minor child (including claims which may be brought after attaining majority), now or in the future, for any such damages and do hereby release and discharge Happy Feet Dance Studio and its respective officers, directors, instructors, agents, employees and assigns from any and all liability for any such damages.
I assume full responsibility for all liability in connection with such damages, and agree to indemnify Happy Feet Dance Studio against any and all such claims and related costs, including claims by my/our minor child that may be brought after attaining majority.
I certify that the participant is in good health and that he/she has no physical limitations which would preclude him/her from the safe use of the facilities and equipment related to the programs offered by Happy Feet Dance Studio and that I/we have sufficient health, accident and liability insurance to cover any damages that may result as a result of my/our child participating in the Programs, and if I/we have no such insurance, I/we certify that I/we am/are capable of personally paying for any and all such damages.

Medical Emergencies
I fully understand that Happy Feet Dance Studio’s instructors, agents and employees (“HFDS Staff”) are not physicians or medical practitioners of any kind. With the above in mind, I/we hereby release and grant permission to the HFDS Staff to render temporary first aid to my/our child in the event of any injury or illness, and if deemed necessary by the HFDS Staff to call a doctor to seek medical help, including transportation by an HFDS Staff member, whether paid or volunteer, to any health care facility or hospital, or the calling of an ambulance for said child should the HFDS Staff deem this to be necessary.


Illness or Injury
Please do not bring ill or injured students to class as this can cause disruptions in the classroom. If a child is ill, we will remove them from class and call a parent or guardian to pick them up.

Payment Policies
I understand that monthly tuition is never prorated but determined from an average of entire classes from August-June (40 weeks of classes). Recital costume costs will be billed separately in January. I realize fees and/or tuition is NOT refundable, and that it must be paid by the 25th of a month to avoid a $25 late fee (NO EXCEPTIONS). Tuition and/or registration fees cannot be refunded. I understand a $35 fee is assessed for any and all returned checks.
I understand that ALL accounts are advised to enroll in AUTOPAY for $75, in which case any balance on my account will automatically be charged to the card on file on the 25th of each month. If I do not wish to have my account NOT AUTOPAY with the card on file, then it is my responsibility to make my payments in the amount of $80 on the 25th using another method such as cash, check, money order or pay in person with a debit or credit card.

Observation/Lobby Policy
I MUST obtain permission from the faculty or director to take ANY PHOTOS or VIDEO during a class. PLEASE DO NOT hold any cameras/phones to the viewing windows without prior consent.

Code of Conduct / Social Media Policy
Happy Feet Dance Studio is dedicated to providing quality dance instruction in a safe and nurturing environment. Any inappropriate or slanderous remarks about HFDS, its staff members or students on any social media site will be cause for immediate dismissal from the studio. No phones or cameras are allowed to be held to studio viewing windows during class time without advance approval from the owner, Ivana or office manager, Amanda.
Attitudes that are disrespectful, uncooperative, or aggressive do not have a place at HFDS.
Students will not speak negatively about one another or the instructors.
Any parent/guardian or student who disrupts class or approaches a teacher, staff member, another student or parent with the intent to cause dissent or contravene the policies and procedures of HFDS will be dismissed immediately.
Any inappropriate or slanderous remarks about HFDS or its staff members or other students on any social media site will be cause for immediate dismissal from the studio.
If you have a concern or grievance you must make an appointment with the studio owner, Ivana Evans, or you are welcome to send an appropriate email to discuss the issue.

Withdrawal / Drop Policy
You may withdraw/drop from any class by giving WRITTEN NOTICE to the OWNER A MONTH IN ADVANCE of the upcoming month to avoid tuition charge for the following month. A drop form can also be filled out in person. Tuition previously billed is NOT REFUNDABLE. Auto-drafted tuition WILL not be refunded if drop notice is received not in advance.

Drop-off & Pick-Up
Dancers should arrive 5 minutes early to prepare for class to begin. Do not drop off or pick up from class more than 10 minutes from start/end time.
We encourage you to stay, but if you must leave, please return promptly to pick them up when class ends. Happy Feet Dance Studio is not responsible for students left unattended. If a parent is running late for pick-up, please call the front desk to let us know. Consistent tardiness past the 5 min pick-up window will result in a $1 per late minute pick-up charge.

Calendar
I understand Happy Feet Dance Studio operates on a August - June calendar, beginning with the first day of classes beginning after the first week of school with WALLER ISD each fall. The studio then operates on a 40 week session of classes – taking a week off for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break. The studio will close for Halloween, President’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Easter Weekend, Memorial Day, Labor Day. In the event of inclement weather, check the studio facebook page and your emails for further information. The studio follows Waller ISD weather days for safety.

Recital / End of Year Performance
Tentative 2026 recital date is Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Recital Tickets will be sold at the door! $10 Adults & $5 Children over 3yrs.
Participation in the recital is mandatory, we encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase what they have learned in class, and to perform for their friends and relatives.

Costumes
Costume fees are (TBD), PER DANCE.
Costumes will be carefully selected and ordered by the studio owner Ivana Evans. Please keep in mind that these costumes will NOT be custom-made to fit your child, so it is very imperative that you measure your child accurately and order the appropriate size. Because of the long lead-time, costume sizes cannot be changed once the initial order has been placed.
ALL COSTUME FEES ARE DUE BY January 15th. Costume fees are non-refundable once costumes are ordered.

Private Lessons & Choreography
Private dance lessons and custom choreography are available by request through Happy Feet Dance Studio. If you are interested, please inquire at the front desk. Private lessons are $2 per minute.

Teacher Communication
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to your child’s teacher before or after class.

Dance Class Attire
Please make sure you follow our policies for class attire based on your child’s enrolled class. We have a list provided of what your dancer should be wearing in class. Proper dance attire is not optional, it is required to ensure that we can see the proper dance lines for technique/choreography and also for pure etiquette in the dance environment.

I have accepted these terms electronically and will be signing the agreement form electronically or on paper.

It is HIGHLY recommended that you enroll in AUTO-PAY to save on tuition!

Tuition, for all classes, is charged automatically using the card provided at registration.
Fees will auto draft/charge on will be billed automatically using the card on file on the 25th of each month. If another payment method is preferred, balances must be paid using another method before the 25th or the card on file will be charged.
Failure to make payment by the 30th (or update payment type) will result in a $25 late fee. Fees are late after the 30th. Holidays or a student's absence from class does not waive the late fee.
A $35 fee is assessed for all returned checks.
REGISTRATIONS, TUITION, LATE FEES, AND NSF CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

I understand that monthly tuition is never pro-rated but determined from an average of entire classes from Sept-June (36 weeks of classes). Recital costume costs will be billed separately in Jan/Feb. I realize fees and/or tuition is NOT refundable, and that it must be paid by the 25th of a month to avoid a $25 late fee (NO EXCEPTIONS). Tuition and/or registration fees cannot be refunded.
I understand that ALL accounts are automatically enrolled in AUTOPAY, in which case any balance on my account will automatically be charged to the card on file on the 25th of each month. If I do not wish to have my account paid with the card on file, it is my responsibility to make my payments BEFORE the 25th using another method.