The 12 class discount continues for 12 or more classes.
The application window for tuition assistance has closed for the 24-25 season. Tuition assistance applications for summer 2025 programs will open in February 2025.
REGISTRATION FEE, $50 (ANNIVERSARY FEE)
To enroll in class for the September – May season, students will be charged one annual, non-refundable registration fee per family. No registration fee is charged for enrollment in summer classes or camps.
TUITION PAYMENTS
Tuition payments for September – May classes are due on the 1st of the month. First tuition payment is due by September 1 and the last of the 9 installments is due May 1. Payments received will be applied to the oldest outstanding fees. A $10 late fee will be assessed on the 11th of each month to all accounts with an outstanding balance.
Summer tuition is due in full at the time of registration and will be charged to the card on file within 24 hours.
Accounts with any outstanding balance must be paid in full to register for additional classes or a new season. Students with any unpaid fees may not participate in The Dance Foundation productions, including the spring performance.
Tuition is not prorated or refunded if the student(s) does not attend class.
The registrant is liable for any and all fees and costs associated with collecting any past due balance including attorney fees and court costs.
PERFORMANCE FEES
Spring performance fees cover costumes and production costs. Two equal payments will be charged on November 1 and February 1. Fees vary depending on the program and number of costumes; details will be given prior to each due date. If the registrant chooses not to have the student(s) participate in the spring performances, the registrant must notify The Dance Foundation office by October 28 or the non-refundable first half of the fee will be assessed and collected on November 1.
COMMUNICATION
Upon supplying your email address to The Dance Foundation, you agree to receive communications via email which include program details and general marketing. Please note that The Dance Foundation will never make your information available to third parties. The Dance Foundation uses email as our primary method of communication. It is your responsibility to keep your email address updated in the Parent Portal. IF YOU OPT OUT OF EMAIL BLASTS, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE IMPORTANT CLASS INFORMATION INCLUDING RECITAL DETAILS. If you opted out of receiving email communications during your registration process, you may go to your account to opt back in. At least one email address per family should opt in for email blasts to receive important information.
By supplying your cell phone number to The Dance Foundation, you agree to receive text notifications periodically for closings, delays and other timely information. WE DO NOT TEXT MARKETING OR PROMOTIONS.
If you choose to opt out of our emails or texts, you will no longer receive important communications from The Dance Foundation. It is highly recommended that at least one phone number and one email address per family has opted in to text messages and email blasts. Additional email addresses may be added to an account for payment or informational purposes. At least one phone number per family should opt in for email blasts to receive important information.
WAITLIST
Students on a waitlist will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.
DROP PROCEDURE
Registrant must notify The Dance Foundation in writing at least 30 days in advance in order to drop a student from class. Without notification, the fee obligation continues, whether or not the student attends class.
Summer – Should your plans change after registering, 50% of the summer tuition is refundable prior to the first day of summer classes upon written notification of The Dance Foundation office. No refunds or credits will be provided on or after the date of the first class.
Should a student miss four consecutive weeks of classes without notifying the office, The Dance Foundation reserves the right to remove that student from class. The registrant is liable for all accrued unpaid tuition and fees prior to their removal from class. The student may re-enroll if space permits and the account is current.
TUITION DISCOUNTS
Tuition discounts are provided for multiple September – May classes taken within one family. See the tuition grid on our website for a breakdown of fees and discounts for school year classes. There are no discounts available for summer classes or camps.
Tuition may be paid in one annual payment (receiving a 5% discount) or in 9 equal installments, September through May, regardless of number of classes per month. It is a requirement to have a debit or credit card on file to be enrolled in classes and the card on file will be charged for any unpaid tuition and fees on the 1st of each month of the 9-month season.
CANCELLATION AND MAKEUP CLASS POLICY
The Dance Foundation may cancel classes and events without any fee reduction or refund due to circumstances beyond its control including weather delays and closings, facility issues (power outages, etc.) as well as community health mandates.
Tuition is not prorated for missed classes and make up classes will not be possible.
PICK UP
Students must be picked up within 5 minutes of the end of class – please call with extenuating circumstances. Repetitive late pick up may impact participation.
PARTICIPATION
The Dance Foundation expects each student to have the ability to safely participate within an age-appropriate group setting. We reserve the right to ask a student to leave class if they are disruptive or cannot participate in an acceptable manner.
Student class placement is at the discretion of The Dance Foundation program staff. Program staff will also review class placement and revise accordingly as the year progresses.
The Dance Foundation strives to include students of all abilities in our studio classes, but may not have the necessary staff or resources for each circumstance. The Dance Foundation reserves the right to dis-enroll a student if appropriate staffing and support are not possible for the student needing additional assistance. Accommodations will be explored with program staff on a student-by-student basis. If a student has any challenges which may be of concern, parents or guardians are encouraged to share information about their student with program staff when enrolling for class.
The Dance Foundation has the discretion to cancel a class and accommodate students in other classes to the best of The Dance Foundation’s ability. Students who cannot be enrolled in an alternate class and choose to withdraw their registration before participation will have any prepaid fees refunded.
STUDENT PRIVACY
Privacy is highly valued at The Dance Foundation. We do not share, trade or sell student information.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
- The Dance Foundation values diversity for our employees, volunteers, participants, supporters and collaborators irrespective of differences, and strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. We promote the inclusion of all races, colors, abilities, religion, national or ethnic origins, genders, labels of identity, and members of protected classes in our programs, activities, and offerings generally accorded or made available to all participants. The Dance Foundation does not discriminate on any basis, and abides by federal laws of non-discrimination in the administration of its educational and admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and other school-administered programs.
ATTIRE
Details can be found on our website. Please visit our dancewear shop online or in person to purchase class attire; proceeds support The Dance Foundation’s Tuition Assistance Program for students in need.
ACCOUNT OWNER
A parent or legal guardian must be the account owner and accept Dance Foundation policies when registering students. Other adults may be added to the account for communication purposes (grandparents, nannies, etc) but the main account owner must be a legal guardian.
BILLING POLICIES
I represent and warrant that if I am purchasing something or paying for a service from this facility or from other merchants through this facility that (i) any credit card or bank account draft (ACH Draft) information I supply is true and complete, (ii) charges incurred by me will be honored by my credit card company or financial institution, and (iii) I will pay the charges incurred by me at the posted prices, including any applicable taxes, fees, and penalties.
I hereby authorize (if online payment is made or autopay information is provided) this facility to charge my ACH draft, or credit card account. I understand that a 30 day written notice is required to terminate billing and I am responsible for payment whether or not my student attends classes until I notify this facility in writing to drop my student from class(es).
Should I dispute a charge through my financial institution this will constitute a breach of contract possibly resulting in, but not limited to, penalties, additional fees, collection, legal action, and/or termination of any and/or all current and future services.
MEDICAL WAIVER
Medical Release with Participation Policies
And Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability
As legal guardian of my designated student(s), I hereby consent to their participation and hereby voluntarily agree to release The Dance Foundation and their affiliated entities from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury or loss suffered by the registrant or the registrant’s enrolled student in connection with participation in The Dance Foundation programs.
I, as legal guardian of my designated student(s), do hereby authorize the staff at Children’s Dance Foundation d/b/a The Dance Foundation (TDF) to secure any and all medical treatment for my child(ren), in the event that I cannot be contacted. I further authorize any attending physician to render any and all medical care, which he/she may deem necessary. In addition, I authorize The Dance Foundation or their authorized adult to transport my child(ren) for medical attention if I cannot be reached. I also understand that TDF staff will not administer any medications other than allergy-related intervention in an emergency situation if detailed in the medical information provided.
I, as legal guardian of my designated student(s), understand that my child(ren) must be fever-free without a fever-reducing medication for 24 hours prior to attending or returning to class, camp, or program. TDF will contact the parent, guardian, or designated responsible party if signs of illness are detected during any program and will notify the parent, guardian or designated responsible party to pick up the child(ren) immediately.
I voluntarily and expressly release, hold harmless, and forever discharge TDF and its affiliated entities, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action for personal injury or loss suffered by my child(ren) in connection with participation in TDF programs.
I understand that TDF expects my child(ren) to have the ability to participate within an age-appropriate group setting. TDF reserves the right to ask a participating child(ren) to leave the class, camp, or program if he/she is disruptive or cannot participate in an acceptable manner. I also understand that any health information provided will be shared with appropriate staff. Should TDF not be able to accommodate my child(ren) with appropriate staffing and support due to a health condition or special need, TDF reserves the right to refuse to enroll my child(ren) or have my child(ren) leave the program for the demonstrated inability to participate in the registered group setting.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren), myself or designated accompanying adult/person including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, death, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s and my attendance at The Dance Foundation program(s) or facility. On my behalf, and on behalf of my child(ren) and any person accompanying my child(ren) on the premises, I hereby expressly release, hold harmless, and forever discharge The Dance Foundation, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to our use of any program or facility of The Dance Foundation, and covenant not to sue The Dance Foundation, its employees, agents, and representatives for the same. I understand and agree that this release and covenant not to sue includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of The Dance Foundation, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in or attendance at any program or facility of The Dance Foundation.
I understand that this Agreement is intended to be construed as broadly and inclusively as is permitted by the law of the State of Alabama, and if any portion hereof is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full legal force and effect.
Student Photo Waiver
I consent to The Dance Foundation to take photos and videos of my student(s) for its own purposes.
** Rejection of this waiver does not apply to recitals and performances. Recitals and performances are considered public events. By choosing to participate in these events you are consenting to photographs, videos, and livestreams of the event that may or may not include your child and The Dance Foundation’s use of content. You may opt out of participation in these events.
