All participants and students must complete this form before participating in any classes at Silhouette Dance. Admission to class and/or rehearsal will not be granted if this form is not agreed to prior to class. A parent or guardian will need to initial each section and sign on the back of this agreement.
Waiver of Liability
I recognize and understand the risks of physical injury inherent to dance and dance training and I fully assume those risks. I hereby release Silhouette Dance, event sponsors, employees and dance teachers from all liability for injuries sustained or illnesses contracted while attending or participating in any dance classes, rehearsals, workshops, or performances. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Silhouette Dance, employees and dance teachers for liabilities, costs, and judgments arising from acts of omissions committed by me or my child which result in injury or damage to any person or property.
Protection of Property
I understand and agree that it is my sole responsibility to safeguard my personal property while attending or participating in any classes, rehearsals, workshops, or performances. I hereby release Silhouette Dance, its affiliate dance studios, event sponsors, employees and dance teachers from all liability for loss or damage to my personal property while attending or participating in classes, rehearsals, workshops, or performances. I also agree to abide by any rules, regulations and policies set forth by Silhouette Dance.
Medical Attention
In case of physical injury or medical emergency, I hereby authorize Silhouette Dance to make necessary arrangements to transport myself or my child to a medical treatment facility as necessary. All such transportation and medical treatment will be at my sole cost and expense. In an extreme emergency, or if my child is under 18 years of age, I understand that Silhouette Dance will attempt to notify the person(s) I have named as my emergency contact(s) of my condition and how to reach me.
Photo & Video Release
At Silhouette Dance, we love to capture the joy and progress of our dancers through photos and videos. These images may be used on our website, social media pages, promotional materials, or other studio communications. We respect the privacy of our families and provide the option to opt-out of certain types of media use. Please review the release below and indicate your preferences.
I, the undersigned parent/guardian, grant permission for my child(ren) to be photographed and/or filmed while participating in classes, rehearsals, and performances at Silhouette Dance Studio. I understand that:
- Group Photos & Class Videos: My child may appear in group photos, recital videos, or class footage used for promotional or educational purposes.
- Individual Features: Parents may choose to opt-out of any direct use of their child’s individual photo, name, tagging on social media, or solo features in promotional content.
I understand that Silhouette Dance Studio will make every reasonable effort to respect my opt-out choice while still documenting group activities and performances.
*If you wish to opt-out please email us directly at laura@silhouette.dance
Tuition
TUITION WILL NOT BE PRORATED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF CLASSES IN EACH MONTH.
TUITION IS NOT PRORATED FOR HOLIDAYS.
Tuition is based on the entire academic year of August to May. The Yearly Rate is divided into 10 equal payments due on the first of every month. All payments are equal regardless of the number of lessons or weeks any given month may have including December.
Class Drops/Changes
To drop or change enrollment from any class, a written statement, via email to laura@silhouette.dance, and must be submitted before the 20th of the month. If your dancer chooses to drop a class, you will be responsible for the remainder of the tuition for that month. Until this request is received, you will continue to be charged the monthly tuition for all enrolled classes.
Payment Options
A working credit card MUST be kept on file - No Exceptions.
Credit cards that are rejected will receive a 24-hour window to update information. If credit card is not updated within 24 hours a late fee will be added of $40.00. If card on file fails more than 2 times a 1 month deposit will be required before your dancer can return to classes.
Silhouette Dance Company offers 3 payment options, and each family is free to utilize the plan that works best for them.
Option 1: Pay monthly tuition with an automatic draft/payment plan. Tuition will be automatically debited or charged from your choice of debit or credit card on the first of each month. When utilizing this option, a 3.5% fee will be added onto your total.
Option 2: Pay monthly tuition by cash, check (payable to Silhouette Dance) at the front desk by the first of the month. There is no additional fee for cash or check payments.
Option 3: Pay tuition in full for the year and receive a 5% discount on total tuition (if paid in August).
When filling out the registration form you must enter a valid credit card/debit card to register. Your card will be charged the registration fee automatically and will be kept on file if tuition falls behind 30 days. If tuition falls behind 30 days and there has been no attempt to make a payment, Silhouette Dance will automatically charge the card on file for the full balance.
If you choose the monthly payment plan, payments must be made by the 1st of every month to avoid a $25.00 late fee that is automatically applied to your account.
Online Registration
A working credit card MUST be kept on file - No Exceptions.
Your card will not be charged automatically unless you have chosen Option 1 as a payment plan, or the tuition falls behind 30 days. If tuition falls behind 30 days and there has been no attempt to make a payment, Silhouette Dance will automatically charge the card on file for the full balance.
Silhouette Dance will never sell or pass on any of your information to third parties unless required by government authorities or in the event of debt recovery. Any information passed on will be done so with appropriate privacy and confidentiality protection. Information is stored securely in an electronic form and is accessible only by authorized personnel.
Missed Class Policy
Missed classes must be made up within 1 month of the absence or forfeit the class. No refunds or credits are given for any classes that are missed due to illness, injury, weather closures, or school conflicts.
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
A $30.00 registration fee for a single dancer is due at the time of registration. For each additional dancer in the family, the registration fee is $10. The registration fee guarantees your dancer a spot in their registered classes.
It is important that all students and/or parents – whether returning or new - fill out and sign your electronic registration paperwork so we can ensure we have the most up-to-date contact details for you. Returning members can login into their parent portal to update this information. This information includes your registration; media release form, and public liability/ insurance contract.
Late Fees / Decline Payments / Failue to Pay
A late fee of $25.00 will be added to any account that is not paid before the 1st of each month. If tuition falls behind 30 days and there has been no attempt to make a payment, Silhouette Dance will automatically charge the card on file for the full balance. If the debit/credit card is declined there will be a $40.00 fee applied to the account and your dancer will not be allowed to participate in classes. There will be a $30.00 returned check fee. Failure to settle all outstanding balances within 30 days will be brought to a collections agent. In addition to late fees, a fee equal to 25% of the total balance due will be added to the outstanding balance.
Communication
Our primary means of communication is through email. You will receive updates and important information via email, please ensure you have provided the studio with an up-to-date email address that is regularly checked. It is your responsibility to open and read all information. Paper notices will NOT be sent home with your dancer. Do not forget to add our email address laura@silhouette.dance to your contacts so the email doesn’t go to the junk folder. If you need any clarification on any communication, do not hesitate to call or email.
Code of Conduct
In the event of a parent or student showing disrespect or defamation to the studio by any parent, staff member or student, a meeting will be called immediately, and dismissal will be considered at the discretion of the director. Physical, mental, emotional, or cyber bullying by parents, staff or students will not be tolerated and will result in dismissal from the studio.
Social Media
Silhouette Dance’s social media Policy refers to all social networking sites, video/photo sharing sites, forums, instant messaging, and geo-spatial tagging (for example, Facebook check- ins). Your anonymity on social media is never guaranteed and exercise caution when posts, images or videos identify children in your care. Any comments or posts perceived to be obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, discriminatory or hateful towards Silhouette Dance and its staff, students or families will subject the owner to disciplinary or legal action.
Should you wish to engage on social media while identifying as a studio volunteer or employee (ie: Recital backstage volunteer, desk coverage, activity chaperone) you may only do so with integrity and respect. While affiliated with our studio, (for example, images of your child in Silhouette Dance gear) we will not tolerate any posts that are racially, sexually, physically, or religiously offensive. All matters pertaining directly to the studio - whether it be fees, scheduling, or placements - may not be communicated via social media.
In agreeing to this release, I acknowledge and represent that I have fully informed myself of the content of the waiver and hold harmless agreement by reading it before I sign it, and I understand that I sign this document as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the written statement, have been made. I further state that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and am fully competent to agree to this agreement; and that I execute this release for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same. I further state that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude or restrict my or my child’s participation in this activity, and that I will pay any medical costs that may be attendant as a result of injury to me or my child.
