First and foremost, Welcome to Thrive Performing Arts!
Now with all things fun, there are some rules and regulations that we need everyone to abide by to ensure everyone's safety to make sure that this is the best dance experience ever!
1- Registration.
All registration, health forms, and registration fees are due prior to the start of your first class. If there are any changes during the year you will need to notify us promptly.
2- Tuition and Refunds.
Tuition:
-· Monthly Tuition Payments are due the 1st of every month for the entire dance class session duration.
- You may pay by credit or debit cards or personal check, or use our online payment system. No Zelle or payment apps, no cash.
- Checks are made are to be made payable to: Thrive Performing Arts.
- A $25 late fee will be applied if we have not received your payment by the 5th of every month and if the card on file was declined.
- Students will be suspended from attending class if we have no received payment by the 3rd of the month.
- There is a returned check fee of $30.00
- A credit card will be required on file. If we have not received payment by the 3rd of the month, we will automatically charge the card on file. A 4% processing fee will apply to all credit card payments.
- Monthly tuition is the same each month despite how many times your child plans to attend that month.
- If your child cannot continue taking lessons from our studio, we ask to be notified no later than 2 weeks before the new month starts. You may reach us at (954) 391-7568 or info@thriveperformingartsmiami.com . Otherwise, fees will continue to be charged. NO REFUNDS.
- We do not prorate tuition for absences or vacations. Holidays are built into the tuition schedule. Please note, in the event of inclement weather or acts of God we do not offer refunds or prorated tuition. Make up classes will be available to schedule.
- Our dance schedule is based off of a 10 month schedule. We divide the tuition based on when you start into monthly fees. All holidays and studio closures are already built into the schedule. Tuition payments are the same each month despite the number of weeks in the month.
- NOTE: Tuition payments, uniform payments, recital fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- In the event the studio needs to close in house classes, classes will resume online via zoom. Tuition will remain the same. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
3- Dancer Class Requirements & Instructions.
Dancers should bring the following to class:
- Water bottle.
- Extra hair ties (in case one breaks).
- Required dance attire (Please see Dress Code list of dance shoes in the Welcome Packet)
- A labeled dance bag. In general, it's good practice to label all of the student's belongings.
Specific class Do's and Don'ts:
- Do NOT bring expensive electronics or other valuables to the studio. Thrive Performing Arts is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen, and under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will reimburse for lost, stolen or broken items. We know that sometimes things just get lost, but please label all your child's belongings. The best way to prevent the loss of property is to leave it at home! Please note that cell phones are disruptive to class and detract from your experience. These phones are to be used for emergencies ONLY. Should we feel that they are distracting to the students, or the class, we reserve the right to collect them and place them at the front desk until pick up.
- Do NOT bring Weapons, Alcohol and/or drugs. Possession of any of these are grounds for immediate dismissal from the program and/or notification to the local legal authorities.
- Do NOT chew gum in class.
- DO wear your hair must be up in a bun every day.
- DO help keep our studio clean. Thank you!
- DO enjoy yourselves!
4- General Dance Class Information & Procedures.
Attendance - No refunds or prorated tuition are given for missed classes. If your child is absent for more than a week, their spot may be given to another student. All make up classes must be made up within the same month of the absence! No make up classes for studio closures or holidays!
Dress Code - Kindly refer to your Welcome Packet for detailed information!
Early Drop off policy - Parents are responsible for making sure students are dropped off and picked up on time, based on their registration times. You will be subject to an early drop off fee of $1 per minute if your child is dropped off 30 minutes before class. We ask that you arrive no more than 20 minutes before class. Typically, arriving 10 minutes before class is best.
Early Pick-Up Policy - If your child will be leaving early, please notify the studio, on the day of the designated class with a written note. The staff will have your child prepared to depart at your requested time. Remember that you will still need to sign your child out.
Pick-Up -. It is our responsibility to see that your child leaves with the appropriate person after class. Thrive Performing Arts staff will ask for dismissal cards from the person doing the pick-up daily, so parents, or the authorized pick-up person shall present a dismissal card provided by the studio every day. Children will be released only to those authorized by the parent on the child's Registration Form. It is the parent's responsibility to notify the studio of any changes in authorization. If someone other than these people must pick-up your child, a written email or text must be sent in ahead of time with the authorized pick up name. Those picking up children should be prepared to show identification to Thrive Performing Arts staff member upon request. No child will be released to anyone who is not authorized to pick up that child.
**Note: Appropriate legal paperwork is required to be on file with Thrive Performing Arts when the custodial parent requests Thrive Performing Arts Staff not to release the child to the other parent.
Late Pick-Up - We close promptly at 7:30 PM. Please be mindful of our teachers and staff in regard to pick up time as they have their own schedules and personal tasks. We will have a STRICT pick up policy. Students are to be picked up by the time their class ends. If your child is not picked up at their designated pick up time you will be charged $2 per minute and you will receive a warning. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your child, you will be charged a $50 late fee along with your $2 per minute charges. Credit cards on file will automatically be charged. If you are late to pick up your child more than once you will risk their removal from class. It is best to arrive 10 minutes BEFORE your childs class ends. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Pick-up is incapacitated - If the pick-up person is incapacitated to accomplish the child pick-up and presents a risk to their child, the staff in charge will advise the parent of their options regarding the transportation of their child to his/her home. Some options that may be exercised are: call the other parent, call another person on the child's emergency contact list, call a taxi or transportation service, call a nearby neighbor/friend. In the event of an emergency we may contact local authorities to pick up your child if no one is available to pick up your child or we cannot contact anyone.
Parking Policy - Please remember to drive slowly and carefully! It's a community lot, so there are plenty of parking spaces.
Special Needs Policy - While we do not currently offer special ed classes, we do strive to provide the best class experience for your child. We kindly ask that prior to registration, you consult with the studio director regarding any special needs of your child. We will work to provide reasonable accommodations upon request. We will make every attempt to serve all.
Contacting Students at the studio - If your child is experiencing problems, we will call you immediately. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the studio at any time. Please note that cell phones need to be off during class, so it may be difficult to reach your child directly. Again, feel free to call the studio with any questions whatsoever.
** Special Note to Parents - As a provider of children's programs, Thrive Performing Arts, effectively screens and trains all staff and volunteers. Please know that while we conduct background checks on all of our staff, these reports are confidential and understandably cannot be given out to parents. Our quality programs enrich the lives of hundreds of children and the safety of every child is a top priority for us.
5- Important Studio Policies and Expectations.
We know that everyone is not always going to get along or agree on things, especially when playing games, and experiencing teamwork. However, we expect that these disagreements will be handled in a non- violent and non- threatening manner. We want everyone at the studio to feel that they are in a safe environment where they are valued. All dancers should use their number one resource when an unexpected altercation happens, that is to self-report to the teachers or staff in charge right away.
Thrive Performing Arts reserves the right to withdraw a participant from our program if he or she is unable or unwilling to adjust to our schedule and program. On the first day of each session, all studio expectations and guidelines will be covered and explained by studio administrators and staff.
Please review with your child daily the types of behaviors that we expect (outlined below) and perhaps even spend some time discussing their importance in order for your dancer to have a successful time at dance!
Honesty and Respect - Honesty and respect will be the basis for all relationships and interactions. Reach out and make a new friend each week. We respect each other and the environment. If we listen to others; they will listen to us. Use your magic words, please and thank you often. Be courteous with the words you use. Inappropriate language, verbal threats, fighting and tactics used to humiliate or intimidate another simply WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
Teamwork and Cooperation - Teamwork and cooperation will be the basis for including everyone. Politeness and courtesy go a long way. People are responsible for their actions. Always use positive language. Speak for yourself, not anyone else. Encourage others by avoiding put downs. Show respect. Every person is important. Always keep your hands and feet to yourself. You are not allowed to touch another dancer/staff member in a negative way.
No Bullying Policy - Bullying is when one or more people exclude, tease, taunt, gossip, hit, kick, or put down another person with the intent to hurt another, either physically or psychologically. Bullying happens when a person or group of people want to have power over another and use their power to get their way, at the expense of someone else. Bullying can also happen through cyberspace: using e-mails, text messages, instant messaging, snap chats, and through social media such as Instagram and Facebook. This type of bullying can also lead to persons being hurt during or between the dance seasons and be especially hurtful when persons are targeted with meanness and exclusion.
At Thrive Performing Arts bullying is inexcusable, and we have a firm policy against all types of bullying. Our studio philosophy is based on a philosophy which ensures that every dancer is accepted. We are open to all to develop the spirit, mind and body. We work together as a team to ensure that dancers gain self-confidence, make new friends, and go home with great memories. Unfortunately, persons who are bullied may not have the same potential to get the most out of their dance experience. Our leadership addresses all incidents of bullying seriously and trains staff to promote communication with other staff members and their dancers so both staff and dancers will be comfortable alerting us to any problems during their dance experience and between dance seasons. Every person has the right to have the best possible experience at dance, and by working together as a team to identify and manage bullying, we can help ensure that all dancers and staff have a great season together.
6- Discipline Guidelines.
Dancers are entitled to a pleasant and safe environment while participating in this program. We will make every effort to help your child adjust to our dance class. Thrive Performing Arts reserves the right to withdraw a participant from our program if he or she is unable or unwilling to adjust to our schedule and program.
Good behavior will be encouraged in a positive manner. The staff will work cooperatively with parents, keeping them informed of behavior problems and methods used to teach and guide them toward socially acceptable behavior. Behavior problems that cannot be resolved cooperatively will result in your child's dismissal from the Studio Program. Certain abusive behaviors will result in immediate dismissal.
If your child needs to be disciplined acceptable measures may include; stern verbal warnings, time-out from activity, removal from activity and placed with staff away from group, suspension from dance, removal from the studio.
For your information, forbidden discipline actions include:
Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment; enclosure in a small confined space; punishment by another child; separation from the group so that the child is away from the hearing and vision of a staff member; withholding or forcing of food or rest; verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child; punishment for toileting accidents; and punishment by applying unpleasant or harmful substances.
If your child has been receiving assistance in behavior management during the school year, it is imperative that this information be shared with the camp staff. This will enable us to work more effectively and productively with your child.
Zero Tolerance Policy - Thrive Performing Arts has a zero-tolerance policy for serious behavior infractions since our goal is to provide a healthy, safe and fun environment for every dancer. The behaviors below are grounds for immediate removal from the studio for the remainder of the current day and additional days as deemed necessary by staff. Each incident will be considered on a case-by-case basis to determine if the child is capable of functioning in a group setting while at dance. Leadership will meet with the dancer's parent(s) to determine a course of action and the length of the suspension.
Serious behaviors that may result in immediate studio suspension (if a child is removed from the studio no refunds will be given):
1. Any behavior that endangers the health and safety of children, staff or members.
2. Leaving the classroom without permission or refusing to remain with assigned group.
3. Inappropriate touching of other dancers or sexual misconduct.
4. Theft, defacing or destruction of property belonging to Thrive Performing Arts or others.
5. Any kind of physical assault such as hitting, kicking, biting.
6. Gang-related activity.
7. Possession of weapons, tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs.
7- Medical and Emergency Information.
It is the parent's responsibility to inform Thrive Performing Arts of any and all allergies or medical conditions that their child may have, accompanied by a note from his or her physician specifying said conditions.
Additionally, all immunizations must be current. Children must be healthy enough to participate in the program's daily routine. We do not have the facilities to care for sick children and therefore do not allow them to attend the program. For the safety and comfort of your child, please keep them home until they feel better and no longer present the danger of passing on their illness.
If you are keeping your child home due to illness, please contact the studio before the start of their scheduled activities and let the staff know of your child's absence. When your child has a fever (fever of 101) or vomiting/diarrhea, please make sure they remain at home 24 hours after their temperature and symptoms returns to normal. We may require a physician's release for any medical or health condition. If your child becomes ill while at the studio, you will be asked to pick up your child as soon as possible.
The following are defined as illness or communicable health problems: Conjunctivitis (pink eye), chronic runny nose with colored discharge, chronic cough, fever, vomiting or upset stomach, signs of general fatigue or discomfort, open rash(es), head lice, knowledge that the child has had a fever within the past 24 hours. Please notify Thrive Performing Arts Staff, if your child or any member of your immediate household develops a communicable condition (as defined by the local health department), such as pink eye, chicken pox or lice. Parents are responsible to notify within 24 hours or the next business day. In the case of a life-threatening illness, please notify immediately. It is important for us to post a notice to other parents as soon as possible.
In the case that your child becomes ill during the program, you will be contacted as soon as possible. If the parent or guardian is unable to be reached, the child's emergency contact will be notified. It is the responsibility of the parents to arrange for the child to be picked up from the center as soon as possible.
Address & Telephone Numbers - Please inform Thrive Performing Arts in writing of all changes to address and phone numbers. If your emergency numbers change, it is important that we are notified immediately to ensure proper notification of parents in case of an emergency. Also, please notify our staff if you are going out of town; this allows us to quickly contact others on your emergency contact list if necessary.
Accidents/Emergencies - All precautions will be taken to prevent serious health risks to students. If a minor injury occurs, First Aid may be administered at the studio location by the studio staff. The following procedures will be followed:
- First Aid will be provided, and the incident recorded in the camp log.
- The child will periodically be observed after First Aid has been applied.
In the event of a medical emergency, and parents or other responsible adults are unable to be reached, the child may be taken to the nearest hospital for any necessary treatment. In general, if a major injury or health problem arises, and professional medical care is required, the following steps will be taken:
- Immediate First Aid will be administered by the studio staff person until professional services arrive.
- You will be contacted. If you cannot be reached, the emergency contact person will be notified.
- 911 will be called.
- A staff person will accompany your child to the hospital and remain until you or your emergency contact person arrives.
- The incident will be described in writing by Thrive Performing Arts staff and log in with student paperwork.
Again, emergency information is very important for us to provide the safest possible environment for your children. Please notify us right away when there is a new work or home phone number, or if you have moved and have a new address. If your child is sick or injured, it is important for us to be able to contact you right away. Always keep this information accurate.
IMPORTANT: Thrive Performing Arts does not incur the cost of medical treatment and it is imperative that you indicate on your child's registration form, what type of health insurance you carry.
Medication Policy - Our medication policy is primarily established to accommodate the administration of medications(s) commonly prescribed by physicians for the treatment of short-term illnesses. Prescription and "over-the-counter" medications will not be dispensed without written consent from the child's parent.
NOTE: Dancers will need parent permission to self-carry medication. If a medication protocol needs to be followed, kindly advise our staff of such needs.
Emergency Plan - Facility Evacuation (in case of fire, or other emergency): In the event of an emergency requiring facility evacuation, dancers and staff will exit the building through the nearest exit and meet at pre-determined assembly areas. Thrive Performing Arts staff will take roll of dancers in their groups, dance directors will take a total count to assure that all children have left the building safely.
Severe Inclement Weather - In the case of severe inclement, all dancers will remain in their groups until the weather passes or the parents pick the dancer up. No refunds will be given for inclement weather closures or modifications. Parents: Please create an emergency plan to have your child picked up during emergency situations. Be aware of local weather conditions that you feel may warrant your child being picked up from the studio. Thrive Performing Arts will not call you to pick up your child unless class is canceled.
8- Code of Conduct.
Our Code of Conduct states that Thrive Performing Arts is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all of our members and guests. To ensure safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately while they are in our facility or participating in a Thrive Performing Arts program. This applies to staff, campers AND their parents. We expect persons using the Thrive Performing Arts facility to behave in a mature and responsible way and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our code of conduct does not permit language or action that can hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct. These actions include the following:
- Angry or vulgar language including swearing, name calling, and shouting;
- Physical contact with another person in an angry or threatening way;
- Any demonstration of sexual activity or sexual contact with another person;
- Harassment or intimidation with words, gestures, body language or other menacing behavior;
- Social media and beyond: speaking or writing negatively of any dancers, staff or parents; Respect our entire staff, all dancers, and their parents;
- Airing of grievances in social media concerning our staff or other parents; You cannot tag Thrive Performing Arts to harass us or involve us in your grievances.
- Behavior which intends to or results in the theft or destruction of property;
- Carrying or concealing any weapons or devices that may be used as weapons.
Please be responsible for your own personal comfort and safety. If someone's behavior threatens your personal comfort or safety, please ask that person to refrain. Staff are trained and expected to respond to any reported violation of our code of conduct. Please do not hesitate to notify a staff person if you need assistance. We want to help!
We ask that you support and respect the coach and staff's artistic decisions. Should you have any concerns whatsoever, please set up a meeting with us so that we may address your concerns together.
Thrive Performing Arts challenges children to grow in imagination, creativity, confidence, self-directed initiative, and leadership. We are dedicated to changing the lives of our students in the most positive way possible! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to do so.
