WAIVER
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:
Registration grants 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. Families may reach out to office@premieredanceproject.com if an alternate agreement is needed.
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 Requirement: Ballet is required in order to enroll in a jazz, lyrical, contemporary, or pointe class. Ballet must be taken in the same season as these additional classes. A student wanting to take hip hop, acro, tap, pom or musical theatre is not required to enroll in ballet.
Annual Recital: Details on Premiere’s 2027 annual recital will be announced by January 2027 (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 and costumes will be forfeited.
Class Attendance: Please notify the studio by phone, email, or the Parent Portal if your child is sick or planning to be absent from class. Dancers are allowed up to 3 make-up classes / season. Make-ups must be scheduled through the office and taken within 7 days of the missed class. Your dancer may attend any class in their age range that is not full. Studio wide make-up classes will only be available if the studio is closed due to inclement weather or other extraneous circumstances.
Inclement Weather: Premiere generally follows the Waukee School District on all 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, dancers are allowed to make-up their class by attending another class of the same level within 1 month of the cancellation date. This does not count against allotted make-up classes for the season. season. Please email the office prior to attending a make-up class.
Behavior / Discipline: At Premiere we believe in building a nurturing environment that manifests students’ confidence, discipline + lifelong friendships. Our team follows a structured behavior management plan to provide consistency for your child in all classes. All students + families at Premiere are required to respect fellow classmates, teachers + staff. Disrespectful behavior may result in dismissal from classes or programs.
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, 9/13, or will be canceled
Classes with 5 students – Runs for 5 weeks, must reach 6 students by Sunday, 9/20, 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 fall registration, a fee of $75 per dancer or $130 per family is due. Registration + Membership fees are non-refundable. These fees allow Premiere to provide additional perks offered by enrolling in seasonal classes including — student evaluations, yearly recreational events, community events, student engagement activities, + recital coordination / planning.
Tuition Installments: Registration in dance classes at Premiere is a full season commitment. 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 directly 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. Cash or check payments will only be accepted for a full semester or season, as all monthly payments must be made through auto-pay. Tuition payments are not reimbursed. Declined transactions will result in a penalty fee of $35.
Class Drops or Withdrawal: To drop a class or enrollment at Premiere Dance Project, a withdrawal request must be initiated by emailing office@premieredanceproject.com. All withdrawal notifications must be submitted in accordance with the payment schedule outlined in the withdrawal waiver accepted at the time of registration. The final tuition installment is due at the time of withdrawal, and withdrawals will not be processed until the balance is paid in full; any scheduled payments will continue until payment is received. Tuition is not prorated for mid-payment withdrawals. No withdrawals will be accepted on or after April 15, 2027, and any withdrawal submitted after this date will be responsible for all remaining tuition installments for the season, regardless of attendance.
The 25-26 withdrawal policy can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DDOxShrkh3kV6sA4yr2JxJzDCp0nZCrX/view?usp=sharing
The 26-27 withdrawal policy can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PN7-lKH2cQxNdLl0GO2GYs_Z9hYIXIZq/view?usp=drive_link
Separate withdrawal policies apply to Premiere Programs, including Company, Crew, and Performance, as outlined in the applicable program handbooks.
Costume Payment: Recital costumes are $110 (pretax) per class. The total for all recital costumes will be posted to online accounts on October 1st. Costume fees are due December 15th and may be paid at your own pace anytime between October 1st and December 15th. Costume payments are completed by families 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 costume fee. These classes are non-refundable, although exchanges for equal or lesser value classes may be made within the same season. May not be exchanged for full season classes.
Late Fees: Charges that have not been paid within 7 days of the due date will incur a $10 late fee.
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. 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 via check.
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