Studio Policies & Waiver Agreement
Aug 26, 2026 05:04 PM
Welcome
Thank you for choosing North Beach School of Dance. We are honored to be part of your family's dance journey. Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, positive environment where every dancer can grow in confidence, artistry, discipline, and character.
A Shared Commitment
We believe the best dance education is built on a partnership between students, families, instructors, and staff. Every policy has been established to create the safest, most positive, and most rewarding dance experience possible.
Our Commitment to You
Choosing a dance studio is an important decision, and we recognize the trust families place in us each time they enroll.
Our commitment extends beyond teaching dance. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel welcomed from their very first class, challenged as they grow, and celebrated for their accomplishments along the way.
• Provide qualified, caring instructors.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
• Offer age-appropriate progressive instruction.
• Communicate professionally with families.
• Treat every student with encouragement and respect.
In return, we ask families to partner with us through communication, respect, and support of our policies.
Registration & Acceptance
By registering, the responsible party acknowledges they have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Studio Policies & Waiver Agreement. Registration constitutes acceptance of the studio's policies and financial responsibility for all enrolled classes and fees.
Tuition Schedule
North Beach School of Dance operates on an annual dance season beginning in September and concluding with our Spring Production.
Annual tuition is divided into four scheduled installments to make tuition more manageable for families while ensuring the continuity of instruction throughout the season.
Tuition installments are due on the following dates:
• September 1
• November 1
• January 1
• March 1
Accepted Methods of Payment
North Beach School of Dance accepts the following forms of payment:
• Studio Pro AutoPay (Preferred)
• Credit or Debit Card
• Cash
• Check
• Money Order
A $4 processing fee applies to payments made electronically through Studio Pro or other online payment methods. Cash, check, or money order payments are not subject to the processing fee.
Late Payments
We understand that unexpected circumstances occasionally arise. For this reason, a five (5) calendar day grace period is provided following each scheduled tuition due date.
Payments received after the grace period will incur a $25 late fee, regardless of the reason for the delay.
Accounts with outstanding balances may become ineligible to participate in studio activities until the account has been brought current. This may include:
• Weekly classes
• Rehearsals
• Spring Production participation
• Workshops
• Summer programs
• Special studio events
• Other activities sponsored by North Beach School of Dance
Continued delinquency may also affect future class registration and enrollment.
Returned Payments
Any check returned by the bank for insufficient funds or other banking reasons will be assessed a $30 returned payment fee, in addition to any applicable bank charges.
Following a returned payment, North Beach School of Dance reserves the right to require future payments to be made by certified funds, cash, credit card, or another approved payment method.
Refund Policy
Unless otherwise required by law or expressly approved by the Studio Director, all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Any exception granted by North Beach School of Dance is made solely at the discretion of the Studio Director and shall not establish a precedent for future exceptions.
Withdrawal from Classes
We understand that circumstances sometimes require a student to discontinue classes before the end of the season.
Should withdrawal become necessary, the responsible party must notify North Beach School of Dance in writing.
Enrollment remains active—and tuition continues to be the responsibility of the account holder—until written notice has been received and processed by the studio.
Withdrawal from classes does not entitle the responsible party to refunds for tuition already paid, registration fees, costume fees, production fees, workshops, camps, or other previously incurred expenses.
Financial Responsibility
The individual completing registration accepts full financial responsibility for all tuition, fees, and charges associated with the student's enrollment.
It is the responsibility of each family to ensure that contact information—including email address, telephone number, and mailing address—remains current within Studio Pro.
Failure to receive an invoice, email reminder, account notification, or other studio communication does not relieve the responsible party of their financial obligations.
Maintaining accurate contact information helps us communicate efficiently and provide timely reminders regarding tuition, schedules, performances, and other important studio updates.
A Note About Communication
At North Beach School of Dance, we believe that clear communication builds strong relationships.
If your family experiences unexpected financial hardship, we encourage you to contact the Studio Director as soon as possible. While studio policies must be applied consistently and fairly, early communication often allows us to discuss available options before an account becomes significantly past due.
Our goal is always to approach these conversations with professionalism, understanding, and mutual respect.
Student Experience, Studio Expectations & Safety
Attendance & Make-Up Classes
• Consistent attendance is one of the greatest contributors to a student's success in dance.
• Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may be asked to observe class at the instructor's discretion.
• Make-up classes must occur within two weeks after the missed class, may not be taken before the absence, and must be at the student's current level or lower.
• Classes cancelled by North Beach School of Dance due to instructor illness, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances may be rescheduled at the discretion of the Studio Director
• Weather-related make-up classes are determined based upon the number of classes affected, the duration of any closure, and studio scheduling availability.
• Missed classes do not qualify for tuition refunds or credits.
Dress Code
• Students should arrive dressed according to studio dress code with appropriate shoes and hair prepared.
• Cover-ups must be worn when entering and leaving the studio.
• Dance shoes are for studio use only.
• Dress code and hair requirements are available on the website and parent portal.
Classroom Expectations
A positive classroom environment allows every student to learn confidently and enjoy their dance education.
Students are expected to contribute to that environment by demonstrating respect, responsibility, and kindness at all times, to themselves, their peers, and their teachers.
Students are expected to:
• Arrive on time and prepared for class.
• Listen attentively and follow instructor directions.
• Demonstrate respect toward instructors, staff, classmates, volunteers, and studio property.
• Encourage fellow dancers through kindness, sportsmanship, and positive behavior.
• Participate to the best of their ability while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Refrain from behavior that disrupts instruction or distracts fellow students.
• Treat the studio, costumes, props, and equipment with care.
Learning to accept corrections is an important part of every dancer's education. Corrections are offered to encourage growth, improve technique, and help students reach their fullest potential.
North Beach School of Dance reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose repeated behavior significantly disrupts the learning environment or fails to comply with studio policies.
Whenever possible, concerns will first be addressed through communication with both the student and parent or guardian.
Electronic Devices
At North Beach School of Dance, student safety and privacy will always take precedence over convenience.
To help provide a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment, personal electronic devices—including cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and similar devices—must remain powered off or on silent while students are participating in studio activities.
Electronic devices are not permitted inside dance studios or dressing rooms at any time.
Students may use electronic devices only in the lobby before or after class.
Photography, video recording, or social media use within dressing rooms is strictly prohibited.
Any student found using an electronic device in a restricted area may be asked to surrender the device to studio staff for the remainder of their visit. Devices will be returned directly to a parent or guardian at dismissal.
North Beach School of Dance reserves the right to address repeated violations through additional disciplinary action when necessary.
Food & Drinks
Food, gum, and flavored beverages are not permitted in studios. Students are encouraged to bring water in a secure, spill-resistant bottle. Water bottles should remain in the dressing room; instructors provide water breaks as needed.
Parent Responsibilities
Parents and guardians play an important role in the success of every dancer.
To help us create the best possible experience for every student, families are expected to support their dancer by helping them arrive prepared, encouraging consistent attendance, and communicating openly with the studio throughout the season.
To help ensure the safety and organization of daily studio operations, we ask that families:
• Ensure students arrive on time and ready for class.
• Pick students up promptly following class dismissal.
• Notify the studio office if arrival for pick-up will be delayed by more than ten (10) minutes.
• Maintain current contact information within Studio Pro.
• Review Studio Pro, email, newsletters, the studio website, and official social media channels regularly for important announcements and schedule updates.
Students may not leave the studio premises unaccompanied unless an Authorization to Leave form has been completed and is on file with North Beach School of Dance.
Students who drive themselves to and from the studio are exempt from this requirement.
Communication
North Beach School of Dance communicates primarily through Studio Pro, email, newsletters, the studio website, and official social media platforms. Families are responsible for reviewing these communication channels regularly to be informed of studio-related information.
Spring Production
Participation is the end-of-the-year performance is encouraged but not required.
Families who choose to participate will receive detailed information regarding costumes, production fees, rehearsals, and production details.
Students participating in the Spring Production are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances unless otherwise approved by the Studio Director.
Costume fees, production fees, and related performance expenses become non-refundable once costumes have been ordered or expenses have been incurred on behalf of participating students.
Safety, Waivers & Acknowledgement
Photography & Media Release
Registration grants permission for studio use of photographs, video recordings, and other media containing the student’s likeness for promotional, advertising, educational, website, social media, print, and other studio-related purposes without additional notice or compensation. Families and guests are expected to respect the privacy of all students when taking photos or videos.
Personal Property
Students are responsible for their personal belongings while attending classes, rehearsals, performances, camps, and other studio activities.
North Beach School of Dance cannot assume responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, including dancewear, costumes, shoes, electronics, jewelry, or other personal items.
We encourage families to label all dance shoes, clothing, costume pieces, and personal belongings whenever possible.
Studio Safety
For the protection of our students, families, instructors, and staff, security cameras are installed in designated public areas throughout the studio.
Security footage is maintained solely for safety and security purposes and is accessible only by authorized personnel.
Recording devices are never installed within private changing areas.
Instructional Corrections
Dance is a physical art form that often requires individualized instruction to help students develop proper alignment, balance, coordination, posture, placement, and safe movement.
At times, instructors may provide gentle hands-on corrections to assist students in understanding proper technique.
These instructional corrections are always provided professionally, respectfully, and solely for educational and safety purposes.
By completing registration, the responsible party acknowledges and authorizes North Beach School of Dance instructors to provide appropriate physical guidance when necessary, during instruction.
Assumption of Risk & Release
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the responsible party releases, waives, and forever discharges North Beach School of Dance, LLC, its owners, directors, instructors, employees, staff members, volunteers, agents, and representatives from liability for injuries, losses, damages, or claims arising from participation in studio activities, except when prohibited by applicable law.
This release applies to activities conducted within the studio, at performance venues, during community events, workshops, camps, competitions, rehearsals, and any other location where North Beach School of Dance programs or events are held.
Emergency Medical Authorization
In the event of an illness, injury, or medical emergency, all reasonable efforts will be made to contact the student’s parent or guardian, as well as emergency contacts listed within the student’s Studio Pro account.
If the responsible party cannot be reached, North Beach School of Dance is authorized to obtain emergency medical treatment for the student as deemed necessary by emergency personnel.
Acknowledgement
By completing registration with North Beach School of Dance, LLC, I acknowledge and agree that:
• I have carefully read and understand this Studio Policies & Waiver Agreement.
• I understand that these policies have been established to create a safe, organized, professional, and positive learning environment.
• I accept responsibility for all tuition, fees, and financial obligations associated with enrollment.
• I understand that participation in dance involves inherent physical risks.
• I voluntarily accept the Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability contained within this agreement.
• I authorize North Beach School of Dance to obtain emergency medical treatment if necessary and if I cannot be reached.
• I grant permission for the use of photographs and video recordings as outlined in this agreement.
• I agree to comply with all studio policies and understand that failure to do so may affect my student's participation in studio activities.
• I understand that studio policies may be updated periodically and that significant changes will be communicated through official studio communication channels.
Registration constitutes my electronic signature and acknowledgement of this agreement.
Thank You
Thank you for choosing to share your child's dance journey with us.
We recognize the trust that comes with teaching your child, and we do not take that responsibility lightly.
Whether your dancer is taking their very first ballet class, preparing for their first performance, or continuing years of training, we are honored to be part of their story.
We look forward to celebrating every milestone with you throughout the season.
Welcome to North Beach School of Dance.