** Please read and carefully complete the studio student waiver form below. This form must be completed before the first-class meeting. **

Welcome to Inspire Dance Studio! We, the instructors, look forward to an exciting new season at our studio. Our goal is to provide quality instruction coupled with building physical and mental abilities. In order to do this, we need your cooperation and assistance. Hopefully the information provided will better explain our expectations for the new season! If you have questions concerning your account, please contact Erica Finley. (our owner) at info@inspiredancestudio.net or 256-224-2354. Please feel free to ask any further questions from your instructor(s).

REGISTRATION & BILLING: A registration fee of $30.00 per student (not per class or per family) is due by the first-class meeting and is NON-REFUNDABLE. All class payments are due at the FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH. Monthly statements are not issued. A $5.00 late fee will be applied to account 5 days past due. Any bill that is over 30 days past due will result in dismissal of student until account is in good standing. A $30.00 service fee will be applied to any returned checks. Parents/Guardians will be responsible for any fees involved in the collection of past due accounts including but not limited to any reasonable attorney fees. Cancelation of student enrollment must be in writing otherwise all fees are due and subject to collection including but not limited to any reasonable attorney fees. Costume Payments: Costume payments are due in full by November 1st. All costume fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and will not be ordered without full payment.

MAKEUP CLASSES & HOLIDAYS: Classes are made up only if the studio is closed due to inclement weather or other unscheduled events. If the studio is closed it will be sent out via parent portal or posted on our social media platforms. In case of illness, private lessons may be scheduled if deemed necessary by the instructor at a cost of $25.00 per one-half hour. There will be no reduction in monthly tuition due to illness or other absences including holidays, but there is no extra charge for months with five weeks. The studio will be closed for the following holidays: Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break.

SAFETY: Please bring your student no earlier than 5 minutes before class and pick them up immediately following class. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult or parent/guardian when entering or exiting the building. REMIND YOUR CHILD TO WAIT FOR YOU INSIDE. For the health and safety of the dancers, staff, and parents, do not send your child to dance if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness. Parents are NOT ALLOWED in the dance room before, or during class, with the exception of classes requiring caregiver participation.

PERSONAL CONSULATION: Consultations with the studio staff concerning your child will be available by appointment only, not during class time. This time is set aside to instruct your child and the other dancers in class. If a dancer's behavior has to be addressed the parent will be notified. The third time the dancer may be dismissed from the studio. Pre-school students must be potty trained to be enrolled.

CLASS OBSERVATION: Class observations may be observed by parents only, first class in September, the second full week in December and the second full week in April to observe your child's progress, PLEASE NO EXCEPTIONS. Prospective students may observe one class with the instructor's permission.

DRESS CODE: Dress code is set per class. Appropriate attire include leotard, leggings, and tights or spandex shorts with top; sweats or warmups during winter months. No blue jeans, inappropriate text or images on clothing, dangly jewelry, or sharp rings are allowed. Correct corresponding shoes should be purchased and worn by October. Chewing gum is not allowed.

MEDIA (Photo/Video/Etc.): Please be advised that you/your child may be photographed or videotaped at various studio events. This might include feature photos and/or videos of the student {never using last names} on the studio website, social media, and/or promotional items.

CAUSES FOR DISMISSAL: By enrolling at Inspire Dance Studio LLC, the parent and student agree not to post anything negative or derogatory on any social media network about the studio, staff, or other dancers. Negative publications will result in dismissal.