Policies and Parent/Student Handbook

• Priority registration
• Choose your classes before we open them to the public
• Easy enrollment
• You pick the class and we enroll you for the next season
• Guaranteed placement in the level recommended for your dancer
• No need to worry about a class filling before you can enroll.
• discounts on merchandise and dancewear
• Summer Dance Benefits- priority registration, no registration fee, early-bird discounts

There is a $30 registration fee for Summer Dance for non-members only.

Please Note- The 1st-month tuition deposit and the annual membership fee are required at the time of registration to ensure that all students have a guaranteed spot in the class he or she has been recommended for and to be sure classes have the necessary enrollment to run.

For the ease of our families and staff, all families will use the same billing cycle. Tuition will be posted on the 20th of each month and charged to accounts on the 25th. Any outstanding payments from the cycle will be charged on the 1st of the month, and late fees will be posted on the 2nd. If you have a current payment plan with our administrative staff, you must renew that arrangement with the front desk before the first tuition installment is charged on June 25th.

Example:
September 20th- October tuition will be posted
September 25th- Auto-pay cards will be charged for October tuition
October 1st- Accounts with balances will be charged to the backup card
October 2nd- $35 late fee will be applied to all accounts with a balance

If you choose to pay annually, full payment is due upon registration by cash or check only.

If your card needs updating, please do so within 48 hours of notification to avoid a $35 late fee. There is a $35.00 returned check charge for any checks returned by the bank.

Cash or check payments are accepted during class hours via the tuition box on the office half-wall and must be received BEFORE the 1st of the month to avoid your card being charged

If you need to withdraw from the 2026-2027 Dance Season-

Written or email notice is required by the 20th of the month to avoid being charged tuition for the following month. This allows us time to offer that class space to another student. Students will be charged monthly tuition until written notice is given to drop the class.

After the written or email notice, you must fill out the "Request for Class Withdrawal" form sent to you. Receiving feedback is important for our growth, so we thank you in advance for completing the survey. Please note that the drop is not complete until the form is submitted.

Any dancer that doesn't attend class for 2 months will be dropped from the roster; however, the unpaid tuition will still be due. Any dancer that drops from classes or the studio will forfeit any costumes or fees they have previously paid.

There will be no refunds.

Tuition Policies

• Tuition listed is per monthly installment.
• Annual Tuition is divided into 10 equal installments from August through May (unless you have paid your first month's tuition deposit prior to August 25th)
• Tuition payments will be auto-charged on the 25th of the month, with the exception of December and May, which will be charged on the 20th of the month.
• There is a 10% discount for every 4th, 6th, and 10th class per dancer

Class Tuition

• 25-Minute Class- $56
• 40-minute class- $68
• 55-minute class- $82
• 1.25-hour class- $117
• 1.55-hour class- $145
• Performance Collective:
• 40 Minutes (Teams, Troupes, Squad): $135 (12 monthly installments)
• Production: $74
• Collective Classes (Cont/Modern, Lyrical, Musical Theatre):
• $93.50 (12 Monthly Installments)*
• Extension Collective Classes (ECC)
• $105 (12 Monthly Installments)
• Alegria Dance Company (12 Monthly installments)
• 1 class: $67
• 2 classes: $110
• 3 classes: $164.50

*Please note that Collective classes have shifted from being on a 10 month pay cycle with no costume included in price, to being on the same 12 month all-inclusive cycle as the rest of the competitive track classes!

We are thrilled to offer 2 studio-wide performance opportunities to our dancers! Stage Ready fees will be during the middle of the month to accommodate budgeting for families.

Stage Ready Investment is 3 installments inclusive of:

• 2 professional performances
• Winter showcase costume information will be announced later in the season
• 1 Recital Costume
• 1 Long sleeve shirt for Winter Showcase, Short sleeve for the Spring Recital
• Professional Digital Recording of 2 performances
• Collectible Recital Gift
• Easy Online Ticketing System
• Including all of the above, our Performance fees help to cover the additional
  costs of running a professional show, such as the behind-the-scenes planning and hiring of staff and teachers to work backstage. This allows us to put on an unforgettable experience for our dancers and their families!

All costume and performance fees were previously broken down into 3 monthly payments. For 2025-2026, installments were taken from accounts on 10/25, 11/25, and 12/20. For the 2026-2027 season we will follow a new schedule to accommodate earlier costume purchases and a more concerted effort to be mindful of budgeting for families throughout the year, especially around the holiday season. Fees will be taken out based on membership tier. The schedule is as follows:

Gold and Platinum Tier Membership:

• July 15th
• August 15th
• September 15th

Silver Tier Membership (1st Year, Renewing After June 5th):

• October 15th
• November 15th
• December 15th

Stage Ready Fee per Dancer

Performance Fee: $60 per installment

Costume Fees

Costume Fees listed below are projected. Companies release catalogs in late summer/early fall, and the pricing below could be adjusted +/- $9 once we receive the information. Families will be notified of the final costume pricing when we receive costume books.

• Recital Costume Fee for 1 Combo Class (Shooting Stars and Dance Adventures):
• $60/installment.
• Recital Costume Fee for 2 Combo Classes (Shooting Stars and Dance Adventures):
• $120/installment.
• Costume Fee for Workshop Classes (2 costumes- 1 per style):
• $76.67/Installment
• Costume Fee for all other classes:
• $38.33/installment

As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Joy of Dance LLC, its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Joy of Dance LLC, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.

As the parent/guardian, I acknowledge that participation in dance is potentially dangerous and there is an inherent risk of injury involved. In allowing my child to participate in Joy of Dance activities, I hereby assume all the risks associated with the performing arts. I understand the importance of myself and my child following the instructions and rules set by their instructor/s.

I acknowledge Joy of Dance does not carry medical insurance for its students. I understand that it is required that all dance students be covered by their own insurance policies. If an injury occurs, it is understood that the student’s own policy is the only source of reimbursement.

The undersigned gives permission to Joy of Dance LLC, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or condition and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.

The undersigned gives permission to Joy of Dance LLC, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or condition and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.

I give permission for Joy of Dance to use video footage and/or photographs of my child/ward. This usage may include (but is not limited to) displaying publicly, distributing, or publishing, photographs, and/or video of my child for use in materials that include, but may not be limited to: printed materials (eg – brochures and newsletters), online and offline advertising and promotion, and videos and digital images such for use on Social Media.

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I am giving unrestricted permission for my child’s image to be used in print, video, and digital media. I agree that these images may be used by Joy of Dance for a variety of purposes and that these images may be used without further notification. I do understand that any identifying information including surname and location will not be used in conjunction with any video or digital images.

To keep our students and staff as healthy as possible, we ask that dancers, teachers and families abide by our illness policy outlined below.

Please make sure anyone coming to the studio either to attend classes or sit in the reception area, are free of the following symptoms for at least 24 hours WITHOUT medications before returning to class:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Green Mucus
• Productive Cough

In case of bad weather, we typically follow school closures, but not always. For morning classes, we will send out an email 1 hour prior to the start of classes and for evening classes we will send out an email 2 hours prior to the start of classes. In addition, we will also post any cancellations on our Facebook page.

I acknowledge that I have seen and read or will read the Parent/Student Handbook that is linked below. I agree to adhere to all policies outlined in the Handbook.

Parent and Student Handbook