Attendance Policy

Consistent attendance is an important part of a student's progress and success in dance. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and arrive on time, prepared to participate.

Attendance Expectations

Students should attend every class for which they are registered. Please notify the studio or instructor as soon as possible when your child will be absent.

Students should arrive on time and be ready to participate at the scheduled start time. Frequent tardiness may affect a student's ability to safely and effectively participate in class.

Absences

We understand that absences happen. Students may occasionally miss class due to illness, family obligations, school activities, vacations, or other circumstances.

Missing a class does not constitute withdrawal from the program and does not release a family from its semester tuition commitment.

Tuition is based on enrollment in a class and the space reserved for the student, not on the number of classes attended. Therefore, there are no tuition discounts, credits, refunds, or reductions for missed classes or absences.

Withdrawal During the Withdrawal Period

Families have a 48 hour Withdrawal Period beginning on the student's scheduled class. During this period, families may choose to withdraw their child if they determine that the class is not the right fit.

Once the Withdrawal Period has ended, the student's registration is considered a commitment to the full semester, and the regular payment and withdrawal policies apply.

An absence during the Withdrawal Period does not automatically constitute withdrawal. Families must notify the studio if they wish to withdraw.

Make-Up Classes

When appropriate and space permits, the studio may allow a student to attend a make-up class for a missed class. Make-up classes are a courtesy and are not guaranteed.

Make-up classes must be arranged with the studio in advance and may only be taken in a class that is considered appropriate for the student's age and/or level.

Make-up classes do not create a tuition credit or reduce the student's semester balance.

Extended Absences

For an extended absence, families should communicate with the studio as soon as possible.

Extended absences do not automatically cancel a student's enrollment or release a family from its semester tuition commitment.

In cases of excessive or ongoing absences, the studio reserves the right to terminate a student's enrollment or revoke participation in performances. Termination of enrollment does not eliminate any outstanding tuition balance.

Studio Cancellations

If the studio must cancel a scheduled class, the studio will make reasonable efforts to provide a make-up class or another appropriate resolution.

Commitment to the Class

Dance is a cumulative activity, and regular attendance allows students to build skills, strength, confidence, and choreography retention throughout the semester. Families are encouraged to prioritize consistent attendance whenever possible.

Acknowledgment of Risk

I understand that participation in dance, tumbling, stretching, conditioning, and other physical activities involves inherent risks of injury. These risks may include, but are not limited to, falls, collisions, muscle strains, sprains, fractures, and other injuries.

I understand that participation requires physical exertion and that students are expected to follow instructor directions and participate within their individual abilities.

Assumption of Risk

By registering my child for classes with 22 Dance Company, I acknowledge and voluntarily assume the risks associated with participation in dance and related physical activities.

I understand that no amount of instruction, supervision, or precaution can eliminate all risks of injury.

Release

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and hold harmless 22 Dance Company, its owner, instructors, assistants, and representatives from claims arising from my child's participation in classes or activities, except to the extent caused by conduct that cannot legally be released or waived.

Medical Treatment

In the event of an emergency, I authorize 22 Dance Company and its instructors or representatives to obtain reasonable emergency medical assistance for my child when I cannot be reached promptly.

I understand that I am responsible for providing accurate emergency contact and medical information and for notifying the studio of any condition that may affect my child's ability to safely participate.

By registering my child, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this Liability Waiver & Release and agree to its terms.

We want families to feel confident when choosing classes for their dancers. At the same time, registering for a class allows us to reserve a student's place in that class and plan our instructors, class sizes, and studio resources for the entire semester.
For this reason, registration is a commitment to the full semester of classes. Semester Tuition Families will pay for semester tuition through monthly payments. Monthly payments are installments toward the full semester tuition balance and are not a month-to-month membership. The monthly payment plan does not change the semester commitment.

Withdrawal Period

We understand that every child is different, and sometimes a student needs to experience a class before knowing whether dance is the right fit. For this reason, families may choose to withdraw their child from their registered class within 48 hours of the student's first scheduled class. If you decide that the class is not the right fit for your child, simply notify the studio within this 48-hour period and the registration will be canceled without responsibility for the remaining semester tuition. After the 48-hour withdrawal period has passed, the student's registration becomes a commitment to the full semester, and the regular withdrawal and payment policies apply.

The Withdrawal Period is intended to give families a reasonable opportunity to determine whether a class is a good fit before making a full-semester commitment. It is not intended to allow students to attend multiple classes without committing to the semester.

Withdrawal After Withdrawal Period

After the first-class trial period, families may still notify the studio if they need to withdraw their child. Because we reserve a student's place for the semester based on enrollment, we are unable to offer full refunds, credits, or reductions in tuition for early withdrawal outside of the withdrawal period except in circumstances specifically approved by the studio.

Mid-Semester Registration

Students who enroll after the semester has begun will be responsible for tuition beginning with the month of enrollment. Tuition may be prorated when appropriate based on the student's enrollment date.

Missed Classes & Absences

Tuition is based on enrollment in a class and the space reserved for the student, not on the number of classes attended. There are no tuition discounts, credits, refunds, or reductions for missed classes or absences, including absences due to illness, vacations, school activities, family commitments, or other circumstances. If your child is unable to attend a class, please notify the studio when possible. When space and scheduling allow, the studio may offer a make-up class as a courtesy. Make-up classes are not guaranteed and do not result in a tuition credit.

Studio Cancellations

If the studio must cancel a scheduled class, we will make reasonable efforts to provide a make-up class or another appropriate resolution.

Payment Responsibilities

Families are responsible for keeping their account current according to the payment schedule selected at registration. Monthly tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month. A $50 late fee will be charged to any account with an unpaid balance after the 3rd of the month.

By completing registration, the parent or legal guardian acknowledges that they have reviewed and agreed to the studio's payment policies, including the full-semester tuition commitment following the first-class trial period. If you have questions about tuition or payment options, please contact the studio before completing registration.

Studio Conduct & Expectations

22 Dance Company is committed to providing a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and enjoy dance. Students and families are expected to contribute to an environment that is safe, welcoming, and respectful of others.

Student Expectations

Students are expected to:

Treat instructors, classmates, and other members of the 22 Dance community with respect.
Follow instructor directions and studio rules.
Use appropriate and respectful language and behavior.
Participate in class to the best of their ability.
Respect the studio space, equipment, and property.
Allow instructors and classmates to learn without unnecessary disruption.

Parent & Guardian Expectations

Parents and guardians are expected to:

Communicate respectfully with the studio and instructors.
Support their dancer's participation and encourage a positive attitude toward learning.
Follow studio policies and procedures.
Ensure that students arrive on time and are picked up promptly after class.
Address concerns directly with the studio rather than through students or other families.

Behavior & Disruptive Conduct

Instructors will make reasonable efforts to address behavioral concerns appropriately and communicate with families when ongoing concerns arise.

Bullying, harassment, discrimination, threatening behavior, intentional property damage, or behavior that significantly disrupts the learning environment will not be tolerated.

If a student's behavior becomes disruptive or unsafe, the studio may take appropriate action, which may include contacting the parent or guardian, requiring the student to sit out of a portion of class, or terminating the student's enrollment.

If enrollment is terminated due to behavior, termination does not eliminate any outstanding tuition balance or release the family from its semester tuition commitment, as outlined in the Payment & Tuition Policy.

Everyone who participates in or supports 22 Dance Company is expected to help maintain a positive and encouraging environment. The studio reserves the right to address conduct that negatively affects the safety, learning, or experience of other students.