GENERAL LIABILITY:
I agree to adhere to all studio policies and rules of Premiere Dance Project LLC. In consideration of enrollment in these classes, I hereby waive release and discharge any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death and property damage, which may occur to me, my child(ren), family members, estate, heirs(s) or assigns (collectively "My Family"), as a result of participating in the course, practicing or performing instruction, and using the dance studio, any adjacent area, and any property owned or rented by Premiere Dance Project, including all risk connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen (dance and/or acro activities). I understand that serious accidents and injuries can occur during these activities and I agree to indemnify Premiere Dance Project against loss from any and all further claims, demands, and actions at law or in equity that may hereafter be brought by any member of My Family or anyone on his or her behalf for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages on account of any injury or damage sustained during any activities.
MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY:
I certify that the student seeking enrollment has recently undergone a medical examination and has been declared physically fit and able to participate in dance or acro activities by a licensed physician.
PRIVACY POLICY:
I give permission to the staff of Premiere Dance Project to publish photos and/or videos in which my child appears for the purpose of education, promotion, or publication.
VIRTUAL CLASSES:
Premiere reserves the right to convert to virtual classes, with no price change, at any point in the season if required by the state or federal law.
STUDIO POLICIES:
- Ballet is required in order to enroll in some additional classes. This includes Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Beginner & PrePointe, and Pointe. Ballet must be taken concurrently. Enrolling in Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Pom or Musical Theatre does not require ballet, as these classes may stand alone.
- Annual Recital: Details on Premiere’s 2026 annual recital will be announced in January (general dates will be shared in the fall). Dancers choosing not to participate in Premiere’s annual recital need to notify Premiere by December 15th in order to receive a refund on any costume payments. After December 15th, recital refunds will not be processed.
- Inclement Weather: Premiere follows the Waukee School District on weather related cancellations. If school is canceled and the weather improves by the afternoon, Premiere may hold classes. If the weather is questionable please expect an email confirming any changes to the class schedule by 2p that day. Updates will be posted on our social media. When classes are canceled by Premiere, dancers are allowed to make-up their class by attending another class of the same level within 1 month of the cancellation date. Please email the office to schedule make-up classes. Prior notice is required to attend another class as a make-up.
- Behavior / Discipline: At Premiere we believe in building a nurturing and exciting environment that manifests students' physical, emotional, cognitive and creative development. All students & families at Premiere are required to respect fellow classmates, teachers & staff. Disrespectful behavior may result in dismissal from class or the program as a whole.
- Class Cancellation: Classes with fewer than 6 students will be canceled. If a class is canceled, families will be refunded for classes not provided.
Classes with fewer than 3 students – Canceled immediately
Classes with 4 students – Runs for 4 weeks, must reach 6 students by Sunday, 9/14, or will be canceled
Classes with 5 students – Runs for 5 weeks, must reach 6 students by Sunday, 9/21, or will be canceled
If a class does not reach the 6-student minimum by the listed deadline, it will be canceled. We will recommend alternative class options, and if none are suitable, your registration + membership fees will be credited to your Premiere account for use on any other class, event, apparel, etc. at Premiere.
TUITION AND FEES:
I agree that if I enroll in seasonal classes at Premiere Dance Project, I will adhere to all tuition and fee policies outlined below:
- Registration Fee: Upon seasonal registration, a Registration + Membership fee of $75 per dancer or $130 per family is due. Registration + Membership fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are an annual payment that secures a dancer's spot in class and covers administrative costs and enrollment processing. The Membership Fee allows Premiere to provide additional perks offered by enrolling in seasonal classes including -- student evaluations, teacher feedback, community events, online video library, student engagement activities, themed programming, & recital coordination / planning. There is no separate recital fee.
- Tuition Installments: Tuition is calculated based on the full season, which includes a set number of class sessions. The total tuition is divided into 11 equal installments, automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month from August through June. Each class meets the same number of times throughout the season. Monthly installments reflect 1/11th of the total tuition and do not correspond to the number of classes held in any given month.
-Tuition installments are automatically charged to a credit or debit card on the 1st of every month via auto-pay. Families will need to enroll in auto-pay through the Parent Portal before the beginning of seasonal classes. If you choose to pay semesterly or yearly, this must be done via cash or check and prearranged with the studio (email office@premieredanceproject.com). Tuition will not be reimbursed once it is paid for the month.
-Class Drops or Withdrawal: To drop a class or enrollment at Premiere, a Withdrawal Request Form must be requested via email to office@premieredanceproject.com. All requests must be submitted by the 14th of the month, per the payment schedule included in waivers submitted at the time of registration. The final tuition installment is due at the time of the drop. Withdrawals are not processed until the final payment is received, and scheduled payments will continue until paid. Tuition is not prorated for mid-payment withdrawals. Separate withdrawal policies apply to Premiere Programs (Company, Crew, and Performance Team); refer to program handbooks for details. Short Term Sessions, Student Events, Winter & Summer Camps / Classes are non-refundable. Families must accept the separate waiver regarding tuition and class withdrawals at the time of class registration.
- Costume Payment: Every recital costume is $110 (pretax). The total for all recital costumes will be posted to online accounts on October 1st. Costume fees are due December 15th and can be paid at your own pace anytime between October 1st and December 15th. Costume payments will need to be made manually online or at the front desk. Costume payments will NOT be withdrawn via Auto-Pay.
- Summer Classes & Short Term Classes: Summer Classes & Short Term Classes (Short Term Sessions, Pop-Up Clinics, Flash Classes, etc.) will have no registration fee, costume payment, or recital fee.
- Late Fees: Charges that have not been paid within 7 days of the due date will incur a $10 late fee. Charges that have not been paid within 30 days of the due date will incur a $15 late fee. The $15 late fee is recurring until the payment has been made.
- Auto-Pay: All students registered for seasonal classes running from fall-spring are required to enroll in auto-pay via the Parent Portal. Auto-Pay will only be used for tuition installments withdrawn on the 1st of every month. There is a 3.5% convenience fee for credit cards and 2% convenience fee for bank accounts applied to your tuition for this service. Declined transactions will result in a penalty fee of $35. If your card expires or you get a new one, it must be updated through the Parent Portal. Auto-pay is required unless a family chooses to pay yearly or semesterly as outlined above.
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