Registration
Thank you for registering with us! We are so happy you will be joining us for our 2020-2021 Season! Once we have received your registration, your credit card will be charged within 48 hours for the appropriate fees (see payment policies). Payment in full is required for all registration. You will receive a payment confirmation email once your payment has been processed.
August 2020 Registration: A full non-refundable payment will be due upon registering for our 2020 August dates. The appropriate fees will be posted to your account and will be charged to the card on file. If you have a credit from the Covid shutdown, you will be allowed to use that credit. Your account will be updated with said credit.
The following rules and policies will be updated closer to the first day of class based on government recommended guidelines due to COVID-19. You will be notified of these changes in advance and required to sign off on them.
Customer Portal
Each family will have a portal to process payments, register for classes, etc. It is your responsibility to keep all info (contact info, payment info, etc.) up to date. You can sign up or log in on the homepage of our website. Please contact Melanie by emailing drivendancecompany@gmail.com with any questions about your portal and/or account info. When registering in the portal, a parent or guardian will need to sign off on all the policies below.
Photo Release
I, hereby, grant Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company permission to use my child's photograph/video for promotional purposes and/or social media and Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company websites.
Release of Liability
I understand dance can be a strenuous activity and accept responsibility for any injuries my child may incur while participating in any activity at Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company. Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company and its employees are not liable for personal injury, or loss of or damage to personal property.
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19: The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies have put in place recommended social distancing, occupancy restrictions and guidelines for businesses to follow. Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company will be implementing all recommendations from Alabama state officials. Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company will make every effort to keep our studio sanitized and to prevent symptomatic employees and dancers from entering the building. However COVID-19 has been proven to be asymptomatic in some persons. Therefore, Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19 or any other unknown virus. Further, attending Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company could increase your risk and your child(ren)'s risk of contracting COVID-19.
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. By signing this agreement, I agree that my child and any accompanying persons will not enter Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company if we exhibit any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19: A temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, other respiratory symptoms, or at least two of the following symptoms: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell. I also agree that, neither my child(ren) nor any accompanying adult will enter Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company if we have had known close contact with a person who is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and 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 attendance at Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the 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 Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 or other currently unknown virus infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company program or class.
Payment Policies/Authorization
2020-2021 registration and tuition payment information: Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company tuition is based on an entire season of dance. Our season runs from September 8, 2020 - May 29, 2021. All dancers are required to pay for the entire season. Tuition is not based on the number of classes in a month or on attendance. There is NO refund for missed classes.
The season will be divided into 9 equal monthly installments. The first installment is due at registration along with your registration fee, and this installment is non-refundable unless there is a government-mandated shutdown in place on September 8, 2020. In this case, this fee will convert into a tuition credit that will remain valid until August 31, 2021. The other installments are due the 1st of each month, October 2020 - May 2021, and will be automatically billed to the card on file on the 1st of each month.
All monthly tuition payments, Year-End Show costume payments, and Year-End show fees will be auto-drafted to the card on file. Tuition is due on the first of every month and will be auto-drafted on the first of each month. You will be emailed a receipt after your tuition is auto-drafted. Costume costs are generally $70.00-$100.00 per costume (you will receive the exact amount in November 2020). The initial deposit of $40 per costume for Year-End Show costumes will be auto-drafted on October 10, 2020. You will be notified of your exact costume balance in November that will be auto-drafted on December 4, 2020. Year-End Show fee of $75 ($125 per family) will be auto-drafted on February 1, 2021. After these fees are processed, it is not refundable for any reason. Any costume alterations needed will be the responsibility of the parent. If your dancer will not be participating, you are required to notify us by email to drivendancecompany@gmail.com no later than December 1, 2020. Please do not rely on your dancer to inform us that she or he will not be dancing in the Year-End Show!
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.
LATE FEE: If your card on file is declined, an alternate payment must be made within 48 hours. A $15 Late Fee will be charged for any payments not made in full by the 5th of the month. This includes declined charges for cards on file for any reason.
PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company, Inc. to charge my credit or debit card for all services and products related to my family's enrollment in classes and activities at Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company including but not limited to tuition, supplemental materials, special events, costumes, recital or year-end show fees, accessories, etc. Fees are subject to change. If I elect to pay annual tuition via monthly installments, I understand that my credit or debit card will continue to be charged on the monthly, session or periodic basis unless I notify the studio in writing 30 days before intent to discontinue via email to drivendancecompany@gmail.com and receive an acknowledged returned response from Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company staff. I understand that it will not be sufficient notice to merely tell an instructor or other employee of our intent to discontinue. I have read this entire agreement and understand that I will be held fully responsible for its terms and conditions of service, including a 30-day written notice by email to Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company of any intent to discontinue. I understand that once the monthly installments for my tuition, my Year-End Show fee or my Year-End Show costume fee have occurred there will be no refund given if I decide to discontinue. I agree to notify Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company immediately of any change in the status of my charge account including but not limited to card expiration, name change, limitation of use, loss or theft of the card, etc. In the event that the amount charged is refused for whatever reason, I accept responsibility for full payment for the amount charged as well as an NSF fee of $15.00.
We accept MC, VISA, DISCOVER, and AMEX.
Tuition Costs
We offer e-payments in monthly installments.
30 minutes = $50 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
45 minutes = $55 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
1 hour = $65 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
1.25 Hours = $70 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
1.5 Hours = $75 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
1.75 Hours = $85 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
2 Hours = $95 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
2.25 Hours = $100 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
2.5 Hours = $105 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
2 Hours = $110 September- May (September installment due at time of registration)
3 Hours = $120 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
3.25 Hours = $125 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
3.5 Hours = $130 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
3.75 Hours = $140 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
4 Hours = $145 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
4.25 Hours = $155 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
4.5 Hours = $160 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
4.75 Hours = $170 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
5 Hours = $175 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
5.5 Hours = $180 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
6 Hours = $185 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
6.5 Hours = $190 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
7 Hours = $195 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
7.5 Hours = $200 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
8 Hours = $205 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
8.5 Hours = $215 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
Unlimited = $225 September - May (September installment due at time of registration)
Registration Fees
A non-refundable registration fee of $65 for the first dancer and $100 per family. In addition, your first tuition installment is due at this time. This is also non-refundable. Payment in full is required for the registration fee and September tuition installment. You will receive a payment confirmation email once your payment has been processed.
Year-End Show Policies
YEAR-END SHOW: We produce a fabulous production at the end of the year with all Slippers and Taps School of Dance dancers. This is an exciting and rewarding part of the season that everyone looks forward to! We encourage all dancers to participate! Stay tuned for 2021 Year-End Show details to be released throughout the year.
YEAR-END SHOW COSTUMES: Costume costs are generally $70.00-$100.00 per costume (you will receive the exact amount in November 2020). The initial deposit of $40 per costume for Year-End Show costumes will be auto-drafted on October 10, 2020. You will be notified of your exact costume balance in November that will be auto-drafted on December 4, 2020. Year-End Show fee of $75 ($125 per family) will be auto-drafted on February 1, 2021. After these fees are processed, it is not refundable for any reason. Any costume alterations needed will be the responsibility of the parent. If your dancer will not be participating, you are required to notify us by email to drivendancecompany@gmail.com no later than December 1, 2020. Please do not rely on your dancer to inform us that she or he will not be dancing in the Year-End Show!
YEAR-END SHOW TICKETS: Two Year-End Show tickets will be provided with your Year-End Show fee. All other tickets must be purchased. Dancers performing in the show do not need a ticket. More information on Show Tickets, including when they will be available to purchase, will be included in the Year-End Show packet released mid-March. The ticket cost will be announced in the Spring when more of the show details come out!
General Rules
GENERAL RULES: Please discuss these rules with your dancers! Thank you!
-No food inside the studios. We understand that on long days, you will need to bring snacks. All snacks will need to be consumed in the lobby and not in the studio areas. Once snack is consumed, make sure to clean up any and all trash. No exceptions!
-No cell phones, smart watches (like Apple Watch), smart earphones (like Air Pods) are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. If they are inside a dance bag, they should be turned off. If dancers are wearing these in class, they will be asked to remove and take to front desk staff for safekeeping until class is over.
-The studio is a busy place, so 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 dancer's bag in the studio. Slippers and Taps is not responsible for items left behind at the studio. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving the studio.
-Preschool and Kindergarten Parents: Please take your dancer to the restroom BEFORE class begins 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.
-If your dancer drops a class, a 30-day written notice is required. You will be responsible for payment until the written notice is received.
-For the safety of our dancers, we follow Baldwin County'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 Slippers and Taps. We will also communicate all schedule changes on social media
as well! No refunds for inclement weather. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience using our existing class schedule.
-Our staff is available during office hours to answer any questions you might have! If you need to speak with your child's teacher, please email to set up an appointment as we rarely have time in-between classes. You can reach us at drivendancecompany@gmail.com.
Calendar
2020-2021 CALENDAR: We generally follow the Baldwin County Public School Calendar for closing. Please see the full calendar for details. If you attend a private school, or a school not in the Baldwin County district, please let us know if your child will be missing class (for example, a different Spring Break, etc.)
First Day of Class: September 8, 2020
CLOSED- Fall Break: Friday October 9, 2020 - Tuesday, October 13, 2020
CLOSED - Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27, 2020
CLOSED - Winter Holidays: Monday, December 21, 2020 - Saturday, January 2, 2021. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021
OPEN - MLK, Jr. Day: Monday, January 18, 2021
Closed - Mardi Gras: Monday, February 15 - Tuesday, February 16, 2021. We will reopen on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
CLOSED - Spring Break: Monday, April 2 - Saturday, April 9, 2021
Dress Code
Proper shoes and attire must be worn to participate in class. Hair should be pulled back off the face for all classes. A proper bun must be worn for ballet class. Don't forget to write your name in all shoes, bags, etc. You can find descriptions and examples of the proper attire for each class in the Classes section of our website.
UNEXPECTED VIRTUAL CLASSES
If we are mandated to close our physical location due to any government order, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. We have had great success with all ages on our virtual classes and are confident we can continue to engage our dancers should the need arise. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan. This brief time period, if needed, will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning your dancer can choose a convenient make-up class from an appropriate class on our schedule.
Withdrawal Policy
We require a 30-day written notice via email if you need to withdraw from Slippers and Taps School of Dance/Driven Dance Company. Please email drivendancecompany@gmail.com to withdraw from our 2020-2021 season. After the 30-day notice, we will terminate your monthly installment. This withdrawal policy remains in effect even if we have a shelter in place mandate from federal, state or local government. In the event of a shelter in place, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan. This brief time period, if needed, will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning no refunds will be given for this week. Remember that a 30-day written notice will still be required for withdrawal.
DDC Members Only: If we are mandated to close our physical location due to any government order, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. If your dancer chooses to withdraw due to this change in format, you will receive a full refund of all company deposits minus any costs that have already been paid out. These include costumes, competition, conventions, etc. If you decide to withdraw for any other reason, all original penalties will apply. Please see your company information packet for details.
