SESSION FEES AND AUTO-PAY (see Autopay Amendment below)
1. An annual Registration Fee of $80 per family is due at enrollment.
2. Session begins August 18th. The August through June session fees are paid in equal monthly installments.
3. All enrolled families agree to keep a valid, active, chargeable, credit card on file for the purpose of auto-pay. This is not an option but a compulsory component of enrollment at the Dance Studio of Fresno. By accepting this policy you agree to maintain an active card and not present the Dance Studio of Fresno with a card that is invalid, near its limit, expired, or otherwise unchargable.
4. All accounts will be processed via our automatic monthly payment system, aka, "auto-pay." We accept Visa/MC/ATM cards. Payments are processed on the 29th of the preceding month. For example, the February fee will be processed on January 29th, and so on. The month of March will be billed on February 28th.
5. A $25.00 late charge will be added to ALL accounts not paid by the 5th of each month. If the balance is not paid by the 15th of each month an additional $25 fee will be added for a total of $50 in late fees.
6. You commit to ensure your credit card on file is up to date and not near its limit when Auto-Pay runs on the 29th of each month. A declined credit card fee of $25 will be added to any account that fails or is declined by auto-pay. You agree to pay this $25 fee for all declined credit card transactions presented during the run of Auto-Pay. Be sure your card is active and chargeable (available credit/balance is sufficient and card has no mismatched information - ie your billing address on file matches the one your card company has if, for example, you've moved). Failure to have a valid and active credit card registered (ie - you have no credit card on the account) will also accrue a $25.00 Declined Card fee when Auto-Pay runs. There is no grace period for late fees or declined card fees.
7. Prices are determined by the total number of classes taken by all family members. Monthly installments will remain the same whether there are 3, 4 or 5 weeks in a month. For special guest artists, classes may be canceled and makeups made available.
8. Private and Semi-Private Lessons are Available Upon Request. Private rates vary per instructor.
9. The Dance Studio of Fresno and The Dance Studio 2 are separate entities. Fees/credits are not transferable between businesses.
Monthly Installments
for standard 60 minute classes
$75.00 - 1 Class per Week ($18.75/Class)
$128.00 - 2 Classes per Week ($16.00/Class)
$180.00 - 3 Classes per Week ($15.00/Class)
$224.00 - 4 Classes per Week ($14.00/Class)
$260.00 - 5 Classes per Week ($13.00/Class)
$288.00 - 6 Classes per Week ($12.00/Class)
$308.00 - 7 Classes per Week ($11.00/Class)
$352.00 - 8 Classes per Week (11.00/Class)
$396.00 - 9 Classes per Week ($11.00/Class)
90 minute class with special pricing - $88/month
ADDING / DROPPING CLASSES, REFUNDS AND MAKE-UPS
1. Two weeks (paid) written notice is required to drop a class. Notice must be given to the front desk. Notification to the teacher does not satisfy this requirement. Due to auto-pay processing, please pay careful attention to notification dates.
2. Adult students and/or parents are responsible for monthly payments until a two-week written notice is given. If such notice is not provided to The Dance Studio of Fresno, payment is due in full for all classes.
3. Students/Parents understand you may be transferred (after enrollment) to classes more appropriate to the student's skill level or if a class does not fill.
4. Make-up classes are allowed August through February. Make-up classes must be taken within 30 days of absence.
5. March 1st through Recital: Make-ups are permitted only in non-Recital classes (due to Recital choreography).
6. You are responsible for payment of monthly installments even if you are planning to miss multiple classes. In the event of non-payment, the dancer's spot in class may be given to another student. You may be charged another $80 Registration Fee upon returning to the Studio.
7. PLEASE, no ill or feverish children at The Dance Studio of Fresno.
COSTUMES, AUTO-PAY AND RECITAL FEES (see Autopay Amendment below)
1. Costumes generally cost between $65 to $95 each, your dancer's costume may cost more or less than these general prices listed. Costume payments are due by Deember 15. Costumes will not be ordered unless your account is current. Costume orders must be placed by December 20th.
2. We are unable to cancel orders or return costumes. Therefore, The Dance Studio of Fresno will not provide refunds for students who are unable or choose not to perform in Recital after December 15.
3. Recital Fee plus tickets will be ~$100. Payment is due by April 1 unless otherwise directed by the Dance Studio of Fresno. The Dance Studio of Fresno will not give refunds to students who are unable or choose not to perform in the Recital. Account must be paid through the end of the session to pick up Recital tickets.
DRESS CODE
1. Dance attire is required for all classes. Please, no costume jewelry. Children's combination classes may wear appropriate dance attire. No jeans or dresses please.
2. Jeans, jean shorts, overalls, skirts and street clothing are unacceptable. Students in inappropriate dress may be asked to leave class.
3. Ballet: Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior Level students are to wear a black leotard, pink tights and hair in a proper bun. Ballet skirts are permitted, but no shorts are allowed.
4. Jazz students may wear leotards or bra-style crop tops, form-fitting shorts or capris, and proper jazz shoes. No baggie clothing allowed.
5. All dancers must wear hair in a bun for all dance styles unless authorized by the instructor in charge.
6. Boys Dress Code: Ballet classes require black tights, snug fit black T-shirts. black shoes. Jazz, Tap, and other disciplines require sweats, track pants, or shorts, snug t-shirts, and discipline appropriate shoes (tap shoes for tap class, jazz shoes for jazz class, etc.).
ADDITIONAL NOTES
1. The Dance Studio of Fresno is not responsible for any person(s) injured during classes, rehearsals, or other activities conducted on or off the premises. Injured students may be prohibited from participating in classes and/or rehearsals.
2. Email addresses are used for monthly updates and/or special notices of Studio activities/opportunities (your email is NOT shared with outside parties). Be aware that if you elect to unsubscribe/discontinue receiving emails you will miss important information regarding your dancer's expectations and obligations with the Dance Studio of Fresno.
3. You may receive text messages from us via 559.779.7154.
4. You may reach us by calling 559.432.0267 during office hours or emailing thedancestudiofresno@icloud.com.
5. The Dance Studio of Fresno uses surveillance cameras in classrooms, the lobby and parking lot. These recordings are not used online, for advertising or social media.
6. Photos and/or video of dancers taken by teachers during classes or other Studio events may be used online or for advertising purposes.
7. The Dance Studio of Fresno reserves the right to amend or modify these policies at any time during the year and any changes will be communicated via the email you have provided to the studio. Be sure to keep your current email up to date with the Dance Studio of Fresno.
8. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Additionally we reserve the right to discontinue enrollment/drop a student at any time for any reason.
PARKING LOT ETIQUETTE
1. Absolutely no parking in the parking lot immediately north of us. This lot is owned by Facilities Designs which is a private business. If you park your car in their lot you will be towed.
2. Do not park or stand (parking in a car while it is/is not running and you are sitting in it) in our parking lot unless you are in a marked parking space.
3. Do not block, park, or stand in the South lot's turn around space across from the waste receptacles. This area is marked by diagonal lines clearly indicating it is not for parking of vehicles.
4. Vehicles are not to stop, stand, park or otherwise block the driveway or red-zone in front of the studio at any time.
5. No parking, stopping, standing, or otherwise blocking of the handicap stalls is allowed without a valid disabled parking placard or disabled person license plate. The placard or plate must be clearly displayed while parking.
AMENDMENT TO CHARGE CARD PROCEDURES
There is a 3.5% convenience charge for charge card payments.
You may prepay in person during business hours at the front desk via cash/check. Please inquire regarding this option.
Completed registration signifies acknowledgement of the above.
