The acknowledgement button can serve as the family’s electronic acceptance, so the signature fields should be removed. I also updated the opening and closing language to reflect digital acknowledgement rather than a handwritten signature.
# Dance AS Studio Policies & Agreement
Thank you for choosing Dance AS. These policies are designed to support a safe, organized, respectful, and positive environment where every dancer can grow with confidence. By registering for classes and selecting the acknowledgement button, families confirm that they have read, understand, and agree to the policies below.
## Attendance & Make-Up Classes
Regular attendance is essential to a dancer’s growth, confidence, and progress. Each class builds upon the previous one, and consistent participation helps dancers develop technically and artistically.
* Dancers arriving more than 15 minutes late may be asked to observe rather than participate. This helps ensure dancers have completed an appropriate warm-up and reduces the risk of injury.
* Make-up classes may be scheduled within the same month as the absence, based on class availability.
* Families are encouraged to notify the studio when a dancer will be absent.
* If absences affect a dancer’s ability to safely or confidently perform choreography, Dance AS may adjust the dancer’s participation in certain performance sections.
## Arrival & Pick-Up Procedures
The safety of every dancer is a priority.
* Families should arrive on time for both drop-off and pick-up.
* If a parent or guardian is running late, they should text or call Dance AS at 571-406-7808 as soon as possible.
* Instructors are responsible for dancers only during scheduled class times.
Repeated late pick-ups may result in the following:
* First occurrence: A friendly reminder.
* Second occurrence: A written reminder.
* Third and subsequent occurrences: A late fee of $5 per minute for the first five minutes, plus $1 per minute thereafter. The fee must be paid before the dancer’s next class.
## Student Expectations
Dance AS is committed to creating a respectful, encouraging, and inclusive environment for every dancer.
Students are expected to:
* Treat instructors, staff, fellow dancers, families, and studio property with kindness and respect.
* Follow instructor directions promptly.
* Arrive prepared and dressed according to the Dance AS Dress Code.
* Participate with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
* Encourage fellow dancers and demonstrate good sportsmanship.
* Care for personal belongings and respect the belongings of others.
* Keep the studio and waiting areas clean and organized.
* Refrain from inappropriate language, unsafe behavior, or conduct that disrupts the learning environment.
Students who repeatedly disrupt class or create an unsafe environment may be asked to sit out, leave class, or participate in a meeting with studio leadership and their parent or guardian.
## Parent & Family Expectations
Parents and guardians play an important role in creating a positive studio culture.
Families are expected to:
* Treat instructors, staff, volunteers, dancers, and other families with courtesy and respect.
* Address concerns directly with Dance AS through email, phone, text, or a scheduled conversation.
* Support a positive and encouraging environment for all dancers.
* Enter classrooms only when invited by an instructor or staff member.
* Avoid interrupting instructors during class time unless there is an emergency.
* Keep contact and emergency information current in the Dance AS Portal.
## Classroom Etiquette
To maintain a focused and productive learning environment, dancers should:
* Arrive on time and ready to participate.
* Enter quietly and wait for instructor permission before joining if arriving late.
* Silence and store cell phones and other electronic devices during class.
* Listen carefully and avoid talking during instruction.
* Remain engaged when temporarily sitting out due to injury or another approved reason.
* Avoid correcting or criticizing other dancers.
* Save non-urgent questions for an appropriate time.
* Keep food and drinks outside the dance space, with the exception of water in a closed container.
* Wear dance shoes only inside the studio and keep street shoes off the dance floor.
* Store personal belongings neatly in designated areas.
* Remain in class unless given permission to leave.
## Tuition & Payments
* Tuition is based on the number of instructional hours a dancer is enrolled in each week.
* Tuition is due on the 1st of each month.
* A $15 late fee will be assessed after the 5th.
* Accounts with recurring late payments may be required to maintain a valid credit card on file.
* Tuition reserves the dancer’s place in class and is due regardless of attendance.
* Tuition and fees are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
* Payments may be made by credit card through the Dance AS Portal.
* The drop-in rate is $30 per hour.
## Private Lessons
Private lessons are subject to instructor and studio availability. Current rates are available in the Dance AS Tuition & Investment Guide.
## Registration, Withdrawal & Refunds
* A $25 registration fee is charged during our school-year season.
* Tuition may be prorated for dancers who begin after the start of a session.
* During the summer session, tuition may be prorated for planned vacations when arrangements are made in advance.
* Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing by email or letter.
* Registration fees, tuition, private lesson fees, performance fees, costume fees, and other payments are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
* A dancer remains enrolled, and tuition remains due, until written withdrawal notice is received and processed by Dance AS.
## Performance Participation
Performance participation requires regular attendance, preparation, and a commitment to rehearsals and choreography.
* Dancers must attend required rehearsals and arrive prepared.
* Excessive absences may affect casting or participation in specific sections of choreography.
* Dance AS reserves the right to make performance and casting decisions based on readiness, attendance, safety, and the needs of the production.
* Performance participation may require additional fees separate from monthly tuition.
## Performance Fees
Performance fees help cover expenses such as venue rental, insurance, music, production staffing, and related costs.
Current fees include:
* Winter Creativity: $10
* Winter Concert: $40
* Student Creations: $40
* A Creative Concert: $10
* Spring Concert: $40
Fees may be updated or adjusted when necessary. Any changes will be communicated to families in advance.
## Costume Fees
* A costume deposit of $50 per performing class is due in September.
* A remaining costume balance of $35 per costume is due in February.
* Costume fees are non-refundable once costumes have been ordered.
* Families are responsible for any required tights, shoes, undergarments, hair accessories, or other items not included with the costume unless otherwise stated.
## Studio Communication
Dance AS communicates primarily through the Dance AS Portal and email.
Families are responsible for:
* Keeping contact and emergency information current.
* Reviewing studio emails and announcements.
* Checking the Dance AS Portal for schedules, billing information, performance updates, and studio notices.
* Contacting Dance AS directly when clarification or support is needed.
## Family Resource Center
The Dance AS Family Resource Center is available through the Dance AS Portal as an ongoing reference throughout the year. It includes helpful information about classes, dress code, studio procedures, performances, tuition, parent resources, and community expectations.
The Family Resource Center may be updated throughout the season to reflect current schedules, reminders, resources, and studio information. The policies contained in this agreement remain the official Dance AS policies unless changes are communicated directly to families.
## Acknowledgement
By selecting the acknowledgement button, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to follow the Dance AS Studio Policies & Agreement. I understand that these policies are intended to support the safety, growth, and well-being of every dancer and to help maintain a respectful and positive studio community.
