2025-2026 Policy Agreement
Aug 11, 2025 11:47 PM
STEP BY STEP DANCE STUDIO, LLC
2025-2026 General Information & Policy Agreements
Competitive Team Dancers: Parents are responsible to pay the required registration fee, and monthly tuition by the 1st of the month. All fees and fundraiser dues are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions. The dancers will be required to attend weekly dance classes, attend dance camps and dance clinics, compete in dance competitions with the team, and perform in other dance-related events throughout the year. This is a full-year commitment.
Drill Team Coaching, Technique, Prep Classes: Parents are responsible to pay the required registration fee, and monthly tuition by the 1st of the month. The dancers will be required to attend their weekly dance classes. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
Private Coaching: Private coaching is tailored to the individual’s needs and is paid separate from tuition fee. The fee for private coaching varies depending on the instructor, day, hours,etc. All individuals who schedule a private lesson are required to register in the portal, call SBS office for availability, schedule their date and time of lesson, and submit the private coaching fee. Private sessions must be fully paid at the time of scheduling the lesson in order to secure your spot. If the private lesson is not paid for at the time of scheduling, then their spot will be given to another. No Exceptions.
COMPETITIVE TEAM REGISTRATION FEE
One-Time Registration fee of $100.00 is due for all students each dance season. This is a non-refundable and a non-transferable registration fee, no exceptions. Parents are required to create a parent portal on our website, enroll your child, and submit payments online or in person. This applies to TINY, MINI, YOUTH, Junior, and Senior TEAMS.
TUITION FEES AND PAYMENT
Tuition is due on the 1st of the month and tuition. If there are holidays or studio closings, the tuition will remain the same. To be on the competitive dance team, each dancer must be enrolled every month in their competitive class per week. All accounts will be assessed a $15.00 late fee if payment is not received by the 3rd of the month. All fees paid to the studio are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tuition and registration fee are required in the portal. You are required to submit cash only for fundraiser monies, competition fees, costume monies, and other fees required by SBS.
MONTHLY TUITION (Keep in mind that the payment system will add additional convenience charges for using a credit card and/or ACH.)
*Other expenses will accrue due to camp(s), clinic(s), uniform and costumes, entry fees, etc.These fees must be paid and are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR COMPETITIVE TEAMS
SBSDS dancers will be required to attend the following events listed below. SBSDS will notify each dancer and parent with the exact dates, times, and fees for each event at a later time.
* 2025 SBSDS Camp(s)
* Dance Clinic(s)
* Community Events
* Retreat(s)
* Session(s)
* Participate in Fundraising and other activities related to SBSDS
* Local, State, and/or National Competitions
* Other Events and activities designated by SBSDS Directors, TBA
HOLIDAYS/STUDIO CLOSINGS - SBSDS will be closed in observance of holidays. Calendars will be given.
Handbook: You are required to read the SBS Handbook and follow all guidelines and expectations. By agreeing to this waiver, you understand that this would be your electronic signature that you agree to follow the guidelines, rules, classes, fundraising, commitments set forth by SBS, policies at SBS, and any other requirements set forth by SBS Admin.
ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance, events, competitions, clinics, and all SBS dance-related activities are REQUIRED. Absences will affect the individual student as well as the class. Dancer who is absent will lose their place in the routine. No makeup class will be allowed. All dancers must attend all classes. Excessive absences 2 or more per semester (August-December & January to May) will result in dismissal. Only absence allowed is due to illness with an excuse.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT/ LIABILITY/ PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE WAIVER: Please read and accept the waiver in the SBSDS Parent Portal.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement/threatening weather, please check our Team Chat and our social media pages. Please make sure you are added to our REMIND group, update your phone numbers, and update your email address on file with us. We follow the lead of the San Benito and Harlingen CISD calendar to close. However, please use your own discretion as to the weather and road conditions in your area.
STEP BY STEP DANCE STUDIO COMPETITIVE TEAM AUDITIONS
SBSDS dance team audition is open to all female dancers. The auditions are mandatory to be part of the dance studio and are based on age groups ranging from 6-18 years old. Auditions are held at the discretion of the directors. The director has the discretion to host more than 1 audition. Once selected, it is mandatory for all SBSDS dancers to pay additional fees for camp(s), clinics, uniforms, costumes, accessories, etc which will be announced at a later time. Please visit our website or call the office for more detailed information.
CANCELLATION OR COMBINING OF CLASSES
SBSDC reserves the right to cancel or combine classes at any time.
Keep in mind, these policies may be amended at any time throughout the season by SBSDS Administration and Director.
INSURANCE
Step by Step Dance Studio does not carry medical insurance for dancers. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family’s insurance policy if an injury or accident should occur. By accepting the waiver(s) in your parent portal, it is understood that the family/student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement. The studio is not to be held responsible for any causes of injury or accidents.