By purchasing this dance package, you agree to the following terms:
Credit Card/Bank Account Agreement
By registering and paying for Motions Dance Studio classes, events, services, or products I hereby authorize Motions Dance Studio, LLC to charge my credit card or bank account in advance for all applicable fees incurred by me in connection with my chosen service and registration. I hereby understand and agree that in most cases, Motions Dance Studio, LLC will be charging my designated credit card or bank account in accordance with the payment schedule of the service for which I have registered, but some service fees may accumulate on my credit card account or bank account before they are actually charged to my account. I further understand and agree that it is my responsibility to notify Motions Dance Studio, LLC of any changes to my credit card or bank account or if my credit card has expired otherwise my access to the Service may be discontinued or interrupted. All fees shall be paid in U.S. dollars.
Non Sufficient Funds
There will be a $35 fee charged for any returned checks or for non sufficient funds when transactions are withdrawn.
Sibling/Multiple class Discount Agreement
The sibling discount will be applied at the beginning of the semester. I agree to pay back the discount if my student does not finish the semester.
Communication Agreement
I agree to make communication between myself and the instructors of Motions Dance Studio as open as possible by providing an
e-mail address I know to be current. Furthermore, I agree to checking that e-mail frequently so that I may see any updates from my child’s instructor.
Commitment Agreement
All Motions Dance Studio classes (with the exception of Tumbling classes) are considered performing classes. Both I and my dancer acknowledge our commitment to participate in the performances and are prepared to make preparations that extend through the Grand Spring Recital in May. We understand this includes being committed for the entire semester and attending class each week. Further more we commit to attend all dress rehearsals and performances. Dancers commit to arriving on time and in good spirits and ready to participate.
Property Agreement
All class choreography and materials is the sole property of Motions Dance Studio and may not be used for personal purposes outside of class unless written permission has been received from Brianna Nelson and Motions Dance Studio.
Release of Liability
I am the student or the parent or guardian of the student named above (hereinafter “the Student”). I understand that there are known dangers and/or risks associated with the Student’s participation in the above-written program, including all practices, performances and activities associated with it. In consideration of the Student being allowed to participate in the program, I hereby release Motions Dance Studio LLC, Brianna Nelson, Cynthia Lambertsen, Laura Lyons, and other representative, instructors, and/or volunteers from Motions Dance Studio LLC (hereinafter “Motions Dance Studio”) from all claims, damages, actions, lawsuits or judgments that I, the Student, the child’s heirs, executor of representative may have or hereafter have arising out of the Student’s participation in the program. Further, I agree to defend and indemnify Motions Dance Studio from all claims by any person or entity arising out of the Student’s participation in the program.
Photography Release
I, the Student, grant unrestricted rights to Motions Dance Studio, for the publishing of photographs or recordings of the Student for commercial, promotion, competition, or other purposes.
Policy Agreement
1, agree that I have read Motions Dance Studio’s Policies and understand and accept their content. They are listed below. I agree to all the conditions mentioned in the Policies.
Weekly Class Expectations
Each week students and parents are expected to:
*Arrive 5 minutes early so class can start on time.
*Please do not drop your child off more than 5 minutes early to class.
*Please pick your child up no later than 5 minutes after the class ends.
*Arrive with student in the proper class attire and ready to begin (see instructor for details).
*Inform the instructor if you cannot make it to your class.
*If a child is not fully potty trained, it is the parents sole responsibility to facilitate those needs.
*If parents wish to view their child’s class, please sit in the designated areas (in the hall or along the back wall).
*Anyone watching a class is asked to be quiet and not disruptive to students or instructors.
*Parents of young children may be asked to assist their child upon the instructors request.
Class Sizes and Waiting List
Class sizes are set at a specific number in order for teachers and students to have an optimal experience. We keep classes small so that the student to teacher ration provided the best learning possible. Spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Once a class is full, a student may be added to a waiting list. If a students withdraws, their spot is not guaranteed to be saved if you wish to re-enroll later.
Monthly Class Schedules
Class schedules will generally follow the Meridian School District’s schedule. Instructors will let you know if they deviate from this schedule. If an instructor cancels a class due to weather or the instructors personal reasons, then that instructor will reschedule the class for another day. At that point, it is a parents responsibility to attend the new time and day set by the instructor. It is anticipated that there will be an average of 4 weeks of classes per month for the entire semester. Some months have 3 weeks and some have 5. An Average is taken for all the months in the semester. Furthermore, near the end of each semester there may be less than 4 weeks due to the amount of time for performances and dress rehearsals. The added time for performances and extra rehearsals may count as class time and count towards the overall averaged monthly class time.
Make Up Classes
Make up classes are offered if your child misses a class due to illness or other personal reasons. It is the parents responsibility to contact their child’s instructor and Bri to arrange for a makeup class. This arrangement must be made and agreed upon by the instructor and Bri before the makeup class is attended. A full months tuition is due even if a class is missed for personal reasons and whether or not a makeup class was attended. Motions Dance Studio does not pro-rate.
Class Observation
As a courtesy to our dance parents and families, we offer you the ability to observe and watch your child’s class. Many parents LOVE having this option and we LOVE providing it for you! In order to offer this luxury, we do need ALL family members and friends to help continue the studio atmosphere in the observation area because the windows allow the dancers to see and hear all that is happening in the observation area. We ask that you respect our guidelines below. The guidelines are vital in keeping the dance environment one that the students can learn and thrive in.
*Keep your voices and noise level down.
*Keep the walkway open with your items stored beneath your seat. (Other people need to have a clear path to walk through the hallway).
*When children are old enough to change their own shoes, have them take their shoes into the studio with them.
*Try to keep the door to the studio closed as much as possible.
*Siblings need to play with ANY and ALL toys around the corner in the designated Toy Area. (Many of the dancers get distracted by siblings playing with toys outside the windows.)
*Siblings MUST be supervised with a parent or adult in the Toy Area with them at all times if they are playing over there.
*Do not let siblings yell, scream, or hit the walls.
*No food or drink is allowed in the studio. Any food or drink in the observation area must be cleaned up if spilled.
*Clean up after your children in the Toy Area.
*Please clean up after yourselves and leave the Observation area clean after your dancers class.
Registration
Registration is completed through the facility of where the class is held. There are a couple exceptions to this. Please check each classes designated Class Location and Registration on the CLASS LIST PAGE or the REGISTRATION PAGE.
Motions Dance Studio
Motionsdancestudio.org
252-0167
Meridian Community Center
apm.activecommunities.com/meridianparksandrec
888-3579
Tuition Due
Tuition for the entire month is due by the 1st class of any given month or session. If tuition has not been paid by the first class of the given month or session, students will be required to sit out of class until the tuition has been paid. Tuition may be paid by monthly automatic payments, or by paying for the whole semester at once. A full months tuition is due even if a class is missed for personal reasons and whether or not a makeup class was attended. Motions Dance Studio does not pro-rate.
Sibling/Enrollment Discount
There is a $5 discount off of the second sibling or class enrolled in within the same month or session. A third, fourth, etc, sibling or class will receive the same discount.
Scholarship Programs
We believe dancing is for EVERYONE! Scholarships are available through Meridian’s “Care Enough To Share” Program and through Motion’s “Gift of Dance” Scholarship fund. Contact Bri for more information.
Non Sufficient Funds
There will be a $35 fee charged for any returned checks or for non sufficient funds when transactions are withdrawn.
Motions Tuition Policies
*If tuition payments have not been set up by the second class of the semester then the students will be asked to sit out of class and will not be allowed to participate.
*A late fee of $5 will be added to all Over Due accounts on the 15th of each month.
*In order for a student to participate in any Community Performances (Halloween, Christmas, spring) or the Grand Spring Recital, then all costume fees, recital fees and ALL monthly tuitions fees through the current date must be paid in full.
*Tuition is due for the entire month even if the student misses some classes.
*If the student is withdrawing from the class, then you must inform Bri and your child’s instructor before the beginning of the month you wish to withdraw from. If you do not inform Bri and the instructor before the beginning of that month, then tuition for that month is still due.
Performance Participation
All students in performing classes are encouraged and expected to participate in the performances. The students work hard all year long and the performances are the pinnacle point of the season. The classes learn to work together and rely on each other. Any student who wishes not to be included in the performances must inform the instructor in written format before they begin to learn the dances that will be performed. All performance fees, costume fees, and tuition must be paid in order to perform. Tuition needs to be current, up through the date of the performance to participate. Students must participate in a predetermined amount of classes leading up to any performance. This may vary by instructor and season. Monthly class totals will include weekly classes and performances. Students must wear their assigned costume in order to be included in any given performance. In the Fall and Spring, performing classes will participate in a wide variety of Community Performances. Classes will culminate with a Grand Spring Recital in May which is held at a local auditorium
Performance and Costume Fee
In the Fall and in the Spring, a performance/costume fee will be charged to each performing student. This fee will cover the costume rental and other costs associated with putting on Community Performances and Recitals. This is non refundable and holds your child’s place in any performances. Students will be required to provide their own base costume (leo and tights or shorts) and shoes. The 2016-2017 Performance/Costume fee is $55-$65 and due by October 15, 2016. These fees are paid directly to Motions Dance Studio.
*This page and the information is subject to change without notice.
Further Acknowledgments
I understand that the terms of this Release are contractually and legally binding upon me and the above-named student and that no verbal statement to the contrary by any person can void or change the terms of this release.
I have read this Release and Motions Dance Studio’s Policy page and fully understand it’s contents.