WELCOME TO KHAOS
Welcome to Khaos Dance Studio! We are excited to have your family join us for the 2026-2027 dance season.

Khaos Dance Studio was founded with the goal of providing exceptional dance training in a positive, professional, and supportive environment for dancers of all ages and experience levels.

Our Recreational Program focuses on building confidence, creativity, technique, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance while creating an encouraging atmosphere where every dancer can grow.

By enrolling at Khaos Dance Studio, each Student and Parent/Guardian acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to comply with all policies and expectations outlined in this Handbook and Agreement.

SECTION 1 — ENROLLMENT & COMMITMENT
Enrollment at Khaos Dance Studio is a commitment for the duration of the selected dance season or session.

Students are expected to attend classes regularly and participate to the best of their ability.

Families understand that consistent attendance allows dancers to develop proper technique and confidence while helping classes progress successfully.

Students enrolled in recital classes are expected to participate in the annual recital unless otherwise approved by Studio Management.

SECTION 2 — ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
Regular attendance is essential for every dancer’s progress.

Parents should notify the Studio in advance whenever a dancer will be absent.

Students should arrive on time, dressed appropriately, and ready to participate at the scheduled class time.

Excessive absences or tardiness may impact choreography placement, recital participation, or overall
progress.

The Studio reserves the right to determine whether a student is adequately prepared to perform in the
annual recital.

SECTION 3 — TUITION & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Monthly tuition is due on the 1st of each month.

A grace period extends through the 5th of each month.

Any account with an outstanding balance beginning on the 6th will automatically incur a $30 late fee.

Families are responsible for maintaining a current account balance throughout enrollment.

Additional fees may include, but are not limited to:
• Registration Fees
• Costume Fees
• Recital Fees
• Special Event Fees
• Performance Fees

All tuition and fees are non-refundable unless otherwise approved by Studio Management.

Failure to maintain a current account may result in suspension from classes, performances, or removal from the program until the account is brought current.

SECTION 4 — RECITAL PARTICIPATION
The annual recital is an exciting opportunity for dancers to showcase the skills they have developed throughout the season.

Students enrolled in recital classes are expected to participate unless prior arrangements have been approved by Studio Management.

Costume measurements, recital rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performance dates will be communicated throughout the season.

Costume fees and recital fees become non-refundable after ordering deadlines.

Failure to attend required rehearsals may affect participation in the recital.

SECTION 5 — PARENT & STUDENT CONDUCT
Khaos Dance Studio is committed to providing a welcoming, positive, and professional environment for all families.

Students and parents are expected to demonstrate respect toward faculty, staff, volunteers, fellow dancers, and other families at all times.

The following behaviors are not acceptable:
• Gossip
• Bullying
• Harassment
• Intimidation
• Disrespectful behavior
• Inappropriate social media activity
• Disruptive conduct

Studio Management reserves the right to remove any student or family from the program if behavior is determined to negatively impact the Studio, its staff, students, or community.

All decisions regarding disciplinary action remain solely at the discretion of Studio Management.

SECTION 6 — COMMUNICATION POLICY
Official Studio communication will be conducted through:
• Studio Pro
• Email
• Studio Announcements
• Parent Meetings (when applicable)

Parents are responsible for regularly reviewing Studio Pro notifications, invoices, schedules, announcements, calendars, and emails.

Failure to review Studio communications does not excuse missed deadlines, missed payments, or missed events.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Studio Management through email.

Parents are asked not to discuss concerns through text messages, social media, group chats, dressing rooms, or with other studio families.

SECTION 7 — THREE-STRIKE POLICY
Khaos Dance Studio utilizes a three-strike disciplinary policy for both students and parents.

Strikes may be issued for, but are not limited to:
• Failure to follow Studio policies
• Excessive tardiness
• Disrespect toward faculty or staff
• Bullying or harassment
• Parent misconduct
• Student misconduct
• Negative social media behavior
• Failure to maintain financial obligations
• Conduct deemed detrimental to the Studio environment

Studio Management reserves the right to determine when strikes are issued and the appropriate disciplinary action.

Removal from the program does not eliminate responsibility for previously incurred financial obligations.

SECTION 8 — STUDIO AUTHORITY
Khaos Dance Studio reserves the right to modify class schedules, faculty assignments, policies, tuition, fees, recital planning, dress code requirements, class offerings, and Studio procedures at any time when necessary for the successful operation of the Studio.

The Studio also reserves the right to combine classes, cancel classes due to low enrollment, assign substitute instructors, or make changes that best serve the needs of the program.

SECTION 9 — SUPERVISION & RESPONSIBILITY
Khaos Dance Studio provides supervision only during scheduled classes and Studio activities when students are actively participating under the direction of Studio faculty.

The Studio is not responsible for students before, after, or between scheduled classes or activities.

Parents and guardians remain responsible for supervising their child whenever they are not actively participating in a scheduled Studio activity.

SECTION 10 — MEDICAL WAIVER & INJURY POLICY
Participation in dance involves inherent risks of injury.

By enrolling, the Parent/Guardian voluntarily assumes all risks associated with participation in Studio activities and releases Khaos Dance Studio, its owners, faculty, staff, contractors, volunteers, and representatives from liability arising from participation.

Injuries should be reported to Studio Management immediately.

The Studio reserves the right to request medical clearance before a student returns to class following an injury.

Tuition remains due during illness or injury unless otherwise approved in writing by Studio Management.

SECTION 11 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
In the event of an accident or medical emergency and a Parent/Guardian cannot be reached, Khaos Dance Studio is authorized to obtain emergency medical treatment deemed necessary by qualified medical professionals.

Parents accept full responsibility for any resulting medical expenses.

SECTION 12 — MEDIA RELEASE
The Parent/Guardian grants permission for Khaos Dance Studio to photograph, record, livestream, or otherwise capture the Student's image, voice, likeness, rehearsals, classes, performances, and Studio events for promotional and educational purposes.

No compensation shall be owed for such use.

SECTION 13 — PERSONAL PROPERTY
Khaos Dance Studio is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

Items left at the Studio may be donated, discarded, or removed without notice.

SECTION 14 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by Arizona law, Khaos Dance Studio's liability for any claim arising from participation in Studio activities shall be limited to the amount of tuition paid during the current enrollment period.

Neither the Studio nor its representatives shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

SECTION 15 — DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute arising from participation at Khaos Dance Studio shall first be addressed through good-faith discussion.

If unresolved, the matter shall proceed to private mediation.

If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Maricopa County, Arizona.

The parties waive any right to a jury trial.

SECTION 16 — GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.

SECTION 17 — ATTORNEYS' FEES
In the event of any dispute arising from this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and related expenses.

SECTION 18 — ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the complete understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements relating to enrollment in the Khaos Dance Studio Recreational Program.

SECTION 19 — EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
(Student Information Page)
• Student Name
• Date of Birth
• Parent/Guardian Name
• Emergency Contact
• Phone Numbers
• Medical Conditions
• Allergies
• Current Medications

SECTION 20 — ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURES
By signing below, the Parent/Guardian acknowledges that they have read this Handbook in its entirety and understand that participation in Khaos Dance Studio's Recreational Program is contingent upon compliance with all Studio policies, financial obligations, attendance expectations, and behavior standards outlined herein.

Parent/Guardian Initials (Attendance): _______
Parent/Guardian Initials (Financial Responsibility): _______
Parent/Guardian Initials (Code of Conduct): _______
Parent/Guardian Initials (Medical Waiver): _______
Parent/Guardian Initials (Media Release): _______
Student Name: ____________________________
Student Signature: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________
Studio Representative: _____________________
Date: ____________________________________