3D Policies and Guidelines

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Tuition and Fees

  • 3D Dance tuition is based on an entire season of dance. 

    • All dancers are required to pay for the entire season. 

    • Tuition is not based on the number of classes in a month or attendance. 

    • There is NO refund for missed classes as make-up classes can be scheduled. 

    • Tuition is charged monthly and is configured per family. 

    • All tuition is due by the 5th day of each month and late payments are subject to a 20%  late fee. 

    • After 60 days, delinquent accounts will be reviewed and your contract may be terminated at the discretion of the directors.

    • Volume discount payments are non-refundable

    • Returned Check Fee: A $25 fee will be charged to all returned fees.

 

Yearly Fees

    • Registration Fees: A non-refundable registration fee of $40 for each dancer is due upon registration. This is also non-refundable. Payment in full is required for the registration fee. You will receive a payment confirmation email once your payment has been processed.

    • Recital Costumes: Costume costs are generally $75.00-$120.00 per costume (you will receive the exact amount in fall 2020). Costume deposits are due October 15 and remaining balances are due November 15.  After this fee is processed, it is non-refundable. Any costume alterations needed will be the families responsibility.

    • Recital Fee: A $65 (per dancer) Recital Fee is due for each student. This fee helps cover the costs associated with putting on the production, and includes a special year-end gift for the dancer. This fee is due January 15. Recital Fees are non-refundable. 

 

Studio Policies

  • Photo Release: I, hereby, grant 3D Dance permission to use my child's photograph/video for promotional purposes and/or social media and 3D Dance's Website. 

    • Liability Release: I understand dance can be a strenuous activity and accept responsibility for any injuries my child may incur while participating in any activity at 3D Dance. 3D Dance and its employees are not liable for personal injury, or loss of or damage to personal                  property.

    • Make-up Classes: If your dancer misses class due to illness or other personal reasons, they will be able to make up the missed class in a similar class. There will be no discount or refund given for missed classes. There are no make-ups for classes missed when the studio is officially closed for holidays, etc. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience using our existing class schedule.

    • Withdrawal Policy: We require a 30-day written notice via email if you need to withdraw from 3D Dance. Please email 3ddancetuscaloosa@gmail.com to withdraw from our 2020-2021 session. After the 30-day notice, we will terminate your monthly installment.

    • Inclement Weather Policy: For the safety of our dancers, we follow Tuscaloosa City and County School's decisions on inclement weather school closings. However, you should always use your own judgement when deciding to travel due to weather. We will confirm our closing via email when inclement weather affects 3D Dance. We will also communicate all schedule changes on social media as well! All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience using our existing class schedule.  8 inclement weather days/class are factored into monthly tuition for each season. 

    • Recital Participation: If your dancer will not be participating, you are required to notify us by email to 3ddancetuscaloosa@gmail.com no later than October 1, 2020. Please do not rely on your dancer to inform us that she or he will not be dancing in the year end production.

    • Receipt of Payment: You will not receive a billing statement or invoice prior to any charges, however, you will receive a receipt of payment each month after the auto-draft.

    • Summer Fees: A full non-refundable payment is due upon registration to hold a spot in 3D Summer classes.

    • First Day Forms: At the beginning of each fall season, a parent/guardian must fill out and complete the First Day Forms for all 3D dancers before entering class.​

COVID-19 Policies and Guidelines

3D is committed to keeping our dancers safe during this unprecedented time.  The studio will be taking a fact and data driven approach in regards to how to operate at the best capacity while also keeping the most recommended health procedures and guidelines at the forefront. Understanding that a virtual platform will be expected during this season, we look forward to providing exciting and unique content for our students.  Educational opportunities that extend past physical movement will keep dancers engaged and entertained no matter the location.  We thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we switch from in-person to virtual platforms as necessary.

 

    • 3D Virtual Platform: In the event that 3D classes must move to a ZOOM platform, all class levels and styles will be available for dancers to participate.  In addition, the 3D Virtual Library is available for all dancers to continue their training with various options.

    • 3D Mask Policy: 3D must adhere to the Tuscaloosa Mask Ordinance.  All dancers ages 8+ must wear masks.  Any parents/guardians that must enter the building must also wear a mask; however, there isn’t any loitering as the lobby closed.  All dancers are encouraged to wear masks upon entrance/exit and during classes.  

 

3D COVID19 Safety Procedures: 

    • All studios have been blocked off into grids to allow social distancing.

    • Studios are cleaned and sanitized daily to ensure the most pristine conditions.

    • Water stations are not available on-site.  Dancers must bring their own water bottles.

    • The lobby and dressing rooms are closed.

    • Dancers will not be required to change attire for classes.  All bags with shoes can be brought into the studio and put in the designated spots.

    • Sanitation stations are at each entrance.  Dancers are encouraged to also bring their own hand sanitizer to use after changing shoes.

    • Bathrooms are available to students only.

    • Dancers must be picked up promptly at the end of the class to prevent any unnecessary loitering. 

    • Every effort will made to ensure that a dancer’s schedule keeps them in only one studio for the duration of their studio time on each designated day.

    • Dancers should not be dropped off anymore than 5 minutes before their first class.

    • Any student/family member that is exhibiting any illness symptoms should not come to the studio.

    • In the event it is brought to the attention of the 3D Faculty that a dancer/teacher has tested positive, the class will be informed so families can make the decisions that they wish.

    • Science driven data will determine if the studio operates in person versus virtually.

 

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability as to Coronavirus: 

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19, is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. This disease has been found to present serious risks of personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing, extra personal hygiene steps, and other measures. A number of guidelines and emergency declarations have been issued by the federal CDC and by the Governor’s administration in Alabama, and you should review these to understand what is being recommended for you to protect you and your family from COVID-19. 3D Dance has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, 3D Dance cannot guarantee that you or your child will not become infected with COVID-19. Furthermore, attending 3d Dance could increase your risk and your child’s risk of contracting COVID-19. By signing this agreement: (1) you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and the serious risks presented by exposure to the disease; (2) you voluntarily assume the risk that you or your child may be exposed to COVID-19 by attending 3D Dance; and (3) you hereby waive any claim you may have on behalf of yourself or your child against 3D Dance arising from such risks. This waiver applies to any act or omission (whether negligent or not) by 3D Dance, its employees, agents, and representatives. I, the undersigned, voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks as to COVID-19 and accept sole responsibility therefrom for any injury to my child(ren) or myself, including, but not limited to, personal injury, illness, disability, death, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with attendance at 3D Dance or participation in 3D Dance classes and events or activities, whether on or off the premises (hereafter, “COVID-19 Claims”). On behalf of myself and my child(ren), I hereby fully waive, release, discharge, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue 3D Dance, its employees, agents, and representatives from and as to COVID-19 Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any COVID-19 Claims based on any act or omission (whether negligent or not) by 3D Dance, its employees, agents, and representatives, and regardless whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any 3D Dance activities. 

Studio Rules

    Please discuss these rules with your dancers! Thank you!

    • *No food or drinks other than water inside the studios. No exceptions!

    • *No cell phones are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. If they are inside a dance bag, they should be turned off.

    • *Please keep an eye on your children, no running or climbing on furniture PLEASE! 

    • *All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times unless they are in class

    • *All personal belongings may be kept in the dressing room or in the studio with the dancer if needed. 3D Dance is not responsible for items left behind at the 3D Dance Studio. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving the studio.

    • *First Steps Parents: Please take your dancer to the restroom BEFORE arriving to the studio to avoid accidents and disruptions to class.

    • *Please make an effort to be prompt! Excessive tardiness picking up your child will result in additional fees.

    • *No parents, friends, or siblings are allowed in the classroom at any time. This is for the benefit of your dancer. They will learn more if we have their complete attention.