FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS AGREEMENT & CONTRACT
Jul 11, 2025 09:43 AM
The Dance Factory does not send out monthly bills. Our service is monthly tuition based and is due on the 1st day of each month. You, the account owner, are aware that the studio is a tuition based service and agrees to make payments on or before the 8th day of each month or I will be required to pay a $15.00 late fee each month per student IN ADDITION to The Dance Factory running the card required card on file on or after the 10th of each month for unpaid tuition and late fees..
If the card on file is declined, and I neglect to pay tuition by the 20th of the month, then my child/self will no longer be permitted to continue taking lessons until the amount owed is paid in full. If I choose to remove my child from any "Regular" non competition classes at The Dance Factory any date AFTER October 1st for any reason, the account owner and responsible party realize that they are still required and agree to pay all tuition through May which is the remainder of the session.
The Dance Factory charges a $30.00 returned check fee for returned checks. After we, The Dance Factory, receive one bad check - from then on we will only accept cash, money order, visa or money order for payment.
The Dance Factory charges a 3% card fee on ALL card transactions.
The Dance Factory charges a 1% ACH Fee on ALL ACH transactions.
The account owner and responsible party also agrees that once the student is measured for costumes, they are obligated to purchase the costume regardless of whether or not the student participates. The account owner also realizes that The Dance Factory and its owner, Gina Underwood, is not responsible for payment of any students costuming, competition fees, or any other accompanying dance fees or costs. I, the parents/guardian that signs this contract is responsible for all payments regarding costuming whether or not I allow my child to finish his/her commitment to The Dance Factory Dance Studio.
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Summer is ran in 3 separate sessions of 3 weeks each. There will be no pro-rating for missed classes. Summer tuition is due prior to the first day of class in each session, in order for your child to attend classes. If payment has not been received your card on file will be run for the tuition amount due.