WELCOME TO OUR 2018-2019 DANCE SEASON!

This is our 11th year and we have exciting plans for this season!

Please take the time to carefully read the following parent agreement.
 It is important that you understand our policies and agree to the terms.
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Please click the blue signature page button at the end of this agreement to fill out the short form.

A.M.D.A.  2018 -2019 - PARENT AGREEMENT


Regarding Dance Tuition: 
 
1.  Tuition payments are due by the 1st of the month, a $10 late fee will be added after the 7th of the month. 
 
2.  If you are unable to deliver payment during normal business hours, you can mail your tuition check to the studio or call in a credit/debit card payment by telephone (239-261-2606).  We also accept payment through PayPal (the link is located on the ‘tuition information' page of our website.) 

3.  There are no refunds, credits, extensions, pro-rates or transfers of any tuition or registration payments. Make-up classes are not generally offered in the event of absences or missed classes. 

4.  Tuition is a seasonal total ($585) which is divided into 9 monthly payments for your convenience.  If you register after September or in the middle of a month your fees will be pro-rated. Once you register your child,  you are responsible for paying every month in order to have your child participate in the dance recital.  You cannot take off a month and skip a payment.  
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Regarding Class Attendance: 
 
1.  Dancers must be on time for class properly groomed (hair) and attired (in accordance with the studio’s dress code requirements) or they will not be permitted to participate in class. Dancers who arrive late and miss the warm up may be asked to observe rather than participate in their class. 
 
2. It is important to make every effort to attend every class as absenteeism holds up the progress of the entire class. Illness should be the only reason to miss a class. 

Regarding Studio Policy: 

1. It is part of your commitment to stay informed of studio news by reading all emails and notices.  If you are not receiving emails from us please check your Spam folder - and if they are there, please select 'Not Spam' to begin receiving them - if they are not there please alert the front desk. 
 
2.  Ave Maria Dance Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please label all belongings with your child’s name (primarily dance shoes) so that items can be returned if they are left behind.  

3.  Ave Maria Dance Academy will loan shoes to dancers who have forgotten to bring their dance shoes; however,  loaning shoes does not help them to remember.  Consequently  "repeat offenders" may be asked to sit and observe rather than participate in their class.

Regarding The Annual Dance Recital: 
 
1. Participation in the end of the year dance recital is not mandatory; however, it is strongly encouraged and is considered an important part of the overall dance experience. 
 
2. Students will learn a different recital routine for each class they are enrolled in; and there will be a different costume associated with each class. 
 
3. The recital fee ($100/dancer) is due January 1st (if not paid by the 7th - a $10 late fee will be applied.) The recital fee covers the costume cost ($65 per costume) and 1 pair of tights in each color that will be needed for the recital as well as a $35 recital fee which help pay for the production costs.

4. If you enroll your child after the first week in January the costume payment is due at time of registration and your child’s costume order may incur additional shipping fees. 
 
5.  Once ordered, the costumes are non-returnable and the fees are non-refundable. 

6. When a dancer commits to participate in the annual dance recital they are required to be present at the mandatory dress rehearsal in order to perform in the dance recital. 
 
7. If dancer’s have more than 5 unexcused absences after January 1st (sickness and family emergency are the only accepted reasons) they will not be permitted to participate in the dance recital. 

8.  Photo Release: The studio has my permission to take photographs of my dancer to use in brochures, the studio website, posters, advertisements and other promotional materials the studio creates.
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