Waitlists
WAITLISTS...
When enrolling on a waitlist for a class that is at capacity, it is assumed that you are enrolling in a "VIRTUAL ONLY" class. You will be charged tuition accordingly. If a space becomes available, you will be notified and given the option to move to HYBRID/IN-PERSON participation.
When enrolling, if your intention is to only participate in our VIRTUAL platform and do not wish to participate in-person, please inform NSD.
**In the HYBRID model classes, 2 missed in-person classes will move that student to VIRTUAL ONLY participation. If space allows, that student may be offered another opportunity to participate in-person, based upon waitlist and attendance.
Covid 19 Exposure
I acknowledge that I am aware of the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/Covid-19.
I understand that NSD is permitting individuals to enter the premises and that there is a possibility of exposure to Covid-19 if I/my child(ren) choose to participate in-person. I further acknowledge that NSD has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus/Covid-19. I further acknowledge that NSD cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/Covid-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to NSD staff, other NSD clientele and their families. I voluntarily seek the services provided by NSD and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while on NSD premises.
I attest that: *I am not experiencing any symptoms of illiness, such as cough, shortness of breath, fever, sore throat or other symptoms associated with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. *I have not travelled internationally within the last 14 days. *I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States in the last 14 days. *I do not believe that I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I hereby release and agree to hold NSD harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of NSD, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from NSD. I understand that this release discharges NSD from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against NSD with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from NSD. This liability waiver and release extends to NSD together with all owners, partners, and employees.
NSD Policies - Tuition & Fees
REGISTRATION: An annual registration fee of $35 for single student, $50 for 2 or more children in a family is due at the time of sign-up and is non-refundable. Incidental fees such as recital tickets, costume fees, extra rehearsal fees, etc., are NOT included in tuition & registration fees and will be set as needed. Tuition and Registration fees are subject to change.
TUITION: Monthly Tuition is processed electronically set up as an auto-pay, drawn on the 5th of each month. The auto-debit can be set up through a credit card or debit card with the Visa, MasterCard or Discover logo. The numbers of days that classes are in session are totaled to produce an average MONTHLY tuition cost. The tuition amount remains the same from month to month, regardless of how many weeks are in a given month or when holidays fall. Classes and/or teachers are subject to change without notice. A 10% prepay discount is available to those who wish to pay in advance for the full year.
Return payment or check fee is $30. Delinquent Accounts: Accounts delinquent more than 30 days accrue a 15% charge/month on delinquent amounts. Accounts with amounts delinquent more than 60 days may be dropped from classes.
It is assumed that your enrollment will continue month to month. You are responsible for monthly tuition billed to your account until the school year comes to an end in June. If you wish to terminate enrollment or withdraw from a class, ONE MONTH NOTICE IS REQUIRED. A Withdrawal Form must be filled out and signed by the 5th of the month, to be effective the 5th of the following month. You agree to pay tuition for the classes you (myself/son/daughter, etc.) are enrolled in up until the final cancellation date. This notice requirement includes ALL classes that dancers are enrolled in. Example, if your dancer is enrolled in Ballet & Jazz and would no longer like to take Jazz, one month's notice must be given in writing and the withdrawal form must be filled out one month prior, even if your dancer will continue to be enrolled in the Ballet class. In the event of a withdrawal on prepaid annual tuition, the annual tuition discount will be forfeited in the refund and a 5% fee will be assessed on the tuition amount to be refunded to cover administrative costs, transaction charges, etc.*
SPRING GALA RECITAL COSTUMES: Non-refundable costume DEPOSITS of $35/class are posted in November and due by Nov. 16th. Costume BALANCES are posted after the final costume order in February and are due by March 15th. Costume fees not paid by the due dates will be auto-withdrawn from the card on file with NSD. At the start of the Session, NSD provides and opportunity to have costume fees deducted with a Recital Bundle option - UPDATE: RBs are not available for the 2020-21 Session. Costume Fees are not refundable. Costumes may need minor alterations to better fit individual dancers. Parents are responsible for any needed alterations.
Covid 19: Please refer to our COVID RESPONSE tab on nwschoolofdance.com for our procedures to prevent the spread of disease and keep our Dancers, Families and Staff safe. The current mandates require us to sanitize classrooms between each in-person class. To accommodate this mandate, students may be released up to 15 minutes prior to scheduled class end time. Parents should be prepared to retrieve their Dancer(s) 15 minutes prior to posted end of class times, as we are unable to have students on the premises and maintain social distancing requirements.
NSD Policies - Attendance/Dress Code
ATTENDANCE: In the event of missed classes, tuition will not be refunded. Students have the opportunity to make-up any missed classes by attending another class, in that Session, at their level, within 30 days of the missed class. Students are responsible for attending all classes regularly. If a student fails to attend class for 4 consecutive classes, they may be removed from the class roster and in order to re-enroll you will need to pay a $15 re-enrollment fee. Re-enrollment will be contingent on space availability in the class. The last month of classes (following the Spring Gala recital) is used to evaluate and place students for the following regular Session. Failure to attend may impact class placement until evaluated.
**In the HYBRID model classes, 2 missed in-person classes will move that student to VIRTUAL ONLY participation. If space allows, that student may be offered another opportunity to participate in-person, based upon waitlist and attendance.
TARDINESS: Classes are constructed in a logical manner to warm up and develop the necessary musculature and skill to attain proper technique. Missing the first exercises puts a student in jeopardy as improper warm-up can result in injury. If the instructor deems it appropriate, a student more than 10 minutes late may be asked to sit out for the day and observe. This is to prevent injury and minimize disruptions of the learning experience for the other class members.
DRESS CODE: All students should be dressed appropriately for their specific class - please refer to Parent Handbook. Students not properly attired may be asked to sit & observe class. Appropriate shoes are required for all dance classes - no street shoes on dance floors. Hip Hop requires shoes that are worn ONLY in class - NEVER outside. Avoid strong perfumes or cologne as they could be overpowering to your classmates and a distraction for everyone. Please be sure all dance items are marked clearly with your child's name. NSD is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Dancers should wear their hair controlled for class so that the instructor can see the line the neck and head have in relation to the body. Long hair should be tied back. For ballet, no pony tails or hanging hair - it should be in a bun or wrapped braid, short hair should be held back with a barrette or band, so that it will not interfere with learning.
CLOSINGS: Northwest School of Dance's school year runs approximately mid-September through mid-June for Regular Session and mid-July to mid-August for Summer Session. Classes will meet regularly on a weekly basis unless otherwise noted. Refer to our website 2020 Studio Annual Calendar for our closed dates. No classes will be held during these dates.
In the event of inclement weather, Northwest School of Dance may opt to hold classes through the Virtual Classroom platform. If the decision is made to cancel classes, Families will be emailed. Emergency closures will be on our website & Facebook page. Parents: please use your judgment in bad driving conditions-safety is our first priority - you choose to participate through the Virtual Classroom, rather than in-person.
ANNUAL STUDIO PRODUCTION / SPRING GALA: Northwest School of Dance will hold an annual production in the Spring to showcase the hard work and talents of all the students. This is a fun opportunity for kids to perform in the dance styles they've been practicing all year, and a great opportunity to invite your families and friends to come watch your kids' performance. This year's show week will take place June 1-6. With gathering restrictions, the place and platform will be announced closer to the dates. It is assumed that all students enrolled in classes will take part in this performance and you agree to pay fees accrued, unless the studio is notified - prior to incurring costs. Fees are NOT refundable. Students may be in multiple shows. Families are responsible for purchasing any additional tickets.
It is studio policy that students enrolled at NSD may not be a competitive dancer with another studio or be competing as an independent.
NSD Policies - Communication
COMMUNICATION: Northwest School of Dance uses email as their main form of communication. Therefore, we will routinely send out emails, including monthly newsletters to keep our clientele informed of current and upcoming events, as well as any information we may feel is important for our clients to be aware of. You understand that if you have not received an email from NSD with 30 days of registration, it is your responsibility to follow up with NSD. If at any time you wish to stop receiving email information, you may choose to "opt out" and understand that you may not receive information needed.
MEDICAL ALERTS: Parents must notify the directors/teachers and/or staff regarding children who use an inhaler or who may require medications during their time at Northwest School of Dance. It is also important to inform the directors/teachers and/or staff about your child's existing medical conditions or learning disabilities at the time of registration and throughout the school year. Our teachers are trained professionals who are eager to work with all children and personalities, and the more we know about your child, the better the dance experience will be for all involved. All information about our students is confidential.
For more details on NSD Policies, please stop by the NSD Office to pick up a copy of the Parent Handbook.
Waiver of Liability
Each individual is participation at their own risk. If you are 21 or older, you alone may sign that you understand this risk, however if under 21, a legal parent of guardian must sign. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Northwest School of Dance and it owners, officers, and employees from any damage or loss arising our to the individual's participation with said organization, whether inside or outside the studio facility, or at an offsite location. I recognize the risk of illness and injury inherent in any dance exercise program and therefore waive and release Northwest School of dance from any and all claims, cost, liabilities, expenses, judgments including attorney's fees and court costs that may arise out of my participation with Northwest School of Dance. I understand that in signing below, this hold harmless also extends to any person involved/associated with my child such as parents, chaperones, guardians, grandparents, ect., whom may be responsible for the child specified on this form on any particular day or circumstance.
Medical Release
I, who by law may do so, authorize the administration of emergency medical treatment to myself, my son, or my daughter, who is subject to this form. I understand all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by Northwest school of Dance and its agents to avoid accident, injury, and disease, and therefore, I will not hold Northwest School of Dance and its agents liable for any accident, injury, or disease incurred by subject of this form. I understand that if the event of medical intervention is needed, every attempt will be made to contact the person(s) above immediately.
Online Classroom Waiver
LIABILITY WAIVER FOR VIRTUAL CLASSES...
PRIVACY: You must only use Northwest School of Dance videos for lawful purposes, and you must not use them in a way that infringes the rights of anyone else or that restricts or inhibits anyone else's enjoyment of any Northwest School of Dance video. All videos, instruction and choreography are the intellectual property, proprietary and confidential information of Northwest School of Dance and its faculty. In using and accessing these videos, and in particular, our Facebook page, websites, and video platform, you expressly acknowledge you are prohibited from, and agree that you will not without our prior express written consent: copy, reproduce, or improperly use, post or access any content from Northwest School of Dance; modify, distribute, or re-post any content from Northwest School of Dance for any purpose; use the content of Northwest School of Dance for any commercial exploitation whatsoever; Northwest School of Dance reserves the right to suspend or terminate your interaction with Northwest School of Dance for any or no reason in its sole and absolute discretion, including your access or use of services that we provide.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: You expressly acknowledge and agree that your access, use and/or involvement with Northwest School of Dance, or individuals employed by Northwest School of Dance, may involve potentially dangerous and physical activities that may lead to personal and/or bodily injury, death, temporary or permanent disability, loss of services, loss of consortium, or damage to or loss of property or privacy. You hereby acknowledge and willingly accept these risks and agree to unconditionally release and hold harmless Northwest School of Dance from and against all claims, suits, damages, losses, causes of action, costs, expenses or liability arising out of or related to your access, use and/or involvement with Northwest School of Dance.
You are engaging in this activity at your own risk. It is up to you to perform these activities/videos/online dance classes in an open area free from obstacles. Go at your own pace. By using these online tutorials, you agree to waive all liability and hold harmless Northwest School of Dance and its owners and staff for any injury to yourself or to others, or for personal property damage.
You agree to use these videos at your own risk.
Right to Publize
With my signature, I also give permission to Northwest School of Dance to use any production photos and/or video of myself or the child specified on this form for advertising purposes. At time I may choose to opt out of allowing Northwest School of Dance to use said photos or videos by submitting a written letter of request. In addition, I understand that Northwest School of Dance reserves all rights to any and all pictures and choreography to Northwest School of Dance. I agree not to broadcast, publish, upload, copy or perform in public any such photos or choreography, in part or in whole, without the express written consent of Northwest School of Dance owners.
