TUITION POLICY


  • SCHOOL YEAR TUITION POLICY  Due on the 25TH of Previous Month - Add $20 the 1st of the month
  • CLASS CHANGES OR STOPS - MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL NO LATER 24th OF THE MONTH
  • Tuition is the same amount each month regardless if 3, 4, or 5 weeks in any given month 
  •  If student account balance is past 30 days, DCPAC has the right to terminate lessons for a student with only a 24 hour email notice
  • TUITION SCALE IS LISTED ON THE "WELCOME BANNER" WHEN YOU REGISTER
  • Payment Options: 
    • Preferred -Online - Debit / Credit Card - VISA and Mastercard
    • At Office - Check / Cash

FAMILY DISCOUNT

  •  First child pays full tuition
    • 2nd, 3rd, etc. family member receives $10 off their monthly tuition
  • Company Division families with 3 or more student contact the Office for further assistance

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Please email the office a copy with your child's name written on it after you register
If unable to email prior to attending - please bring to the Office at the 1st class and we will adjust your account
Do not make a payment until we adjust your account

TRIAL CLASS

To place your child in a 'Trial position'    CONTACT OFFICE

 MISSED CLASS / MAKEUP POLICY 

 SCHOOL YEAR POLICY AND SUMMER -  A student is welcome to take another class if they miss their class(s) due to any reason - holiday, illness or etc. 
  • Please do so 30 days before or 30 days after missed class(s)
  • Tuition is the same amount regardless of attendance unless hospitalized or injured with MD note 
  • No need to contact the office for an okay - just choose a class from the schedule that is age/level appropriate and tell instructor the student is there for a "MAKEUP CLASS"  
  • To change a class, stop a class or transfer to another class can only be done by the Office
    • Send an email to: office@danceconnectionpac.com and receive a confirmation back ​

CHANGES TO A CLASS

CLASS SIZE MINIMUM 
  • Request must be sent in an EMAIL by the 24th day of the current month to avoid tuition being posted on 25th of the next month
  • After the 25th of a month, tuition is due regardless of stop reason
  • If you or your student has a schedule change during the school year we offer transfer to another class through February/March 
  • If a class is at a low enrollment, less than 3 students - it may have to be cancelled or moved to new Day/Time
  • Students will be offered a transfer to another class via office email 
  • Please check the schedule for updates within the first couples of week of start of season for possible changes

​AGE & LEVEL GUIDELINES 

CLASS DESCRIPTION & ATTIRE
  • Age and Level listed as a helpful guideline
  • Some classes have a range that is individual to some students depending on their current training level either from DCPAC or elsewhere prior 
  • Click on 'Class Schedule' by pointing cursor over the class listing and a box will appear with the description 

REFUND POLICY

  • Tuition is Non-Refundable once payment received
  • Only will be refunded or credited to the students account for injury or a hospitalized illness occurs to not allow the student to take class(s)
    • MD note must be received 

LIABILITY  RELEASE

  • Parents / Guardians of minor or Adults entering the program are responsible to notifying the Office/Staff of any pre-known medical or physical situation- previous or current injury, etc.  
  • I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume full risks any injuries, including damages, death, or loss which may be sustained as a result or participation in any activities connected with DCPAC.  I agree to waive and relinquish all claims against DCPAC and its faculty members and staff from any and all claims resulting from participation in the program. In case of accidents or sickness, I consent to emergency medical care for my child/self to be provided by ambulance or hospital personnel.  I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses and voluntarily assume the risk that I and/or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending and participating and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability, and death.  I understand that the risk of becoming exposed or infected by COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including but not limited to, employees, volunteers, contractors, and program participants and their families.  I have read and understood all of the above. 
  • Upon registering a student into Dance Connection PAC  , the parent/guardian agrees to all of the listed here DCPAC studio tuition, payment, withdrawal of a class and conduct policies. Also, accepting to take a Trial Class and complete a Registration into the school releases Dance Connection PAC staff/owners of all liability or injury upon entering/taking a dance class within a studio
  • WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
    IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating inD ANCE, SINGING,
    ACTING, PHYSICAL MOVEMENT CLASS (hereinafter the "Activity"); and
    IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to
    participate in same;
    I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives
    (hereinafter collectively, "Releasor," "I" or "me", which terms shall also include Releasor's parents
    or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this
    WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of
    action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and
    I HEREBY release and forever discharge PAULA HENSON DBA DANCE CONNECTION
    PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, located at 2956 Treat Blvd, Suite I & G, Concord, California
    94518, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs,
    representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (collectively "Releasees"), from any
    physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the
    aforementioned Activity.
    I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM
    PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE
    RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT
    ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING,
    ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING
    PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT
    THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' NEGLIGENCE,
    CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM
    CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED
    RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
    I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all
    claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise
    brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs.
    I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or
    failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees.
    In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize Paula Henson dba Dance
    Connection Performing Arts Centre to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary,
    including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and
    sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs
    involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such
    treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.
    I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person's physical and
    mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I
    agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I
    agree to abide by the decision of the Paula Henson dba Dance Connection Performing Arts
    Centre official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.
    I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND
    RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I
    EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Paula Henson dba Dance Connection
    Performing Arts CentreAND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS,
    ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS,
    SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
    AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE
    HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST Paula Henson dba Dance Connection
    Performing Arts Centre FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
    To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this
    release is also for such negligence on the part of Paula Henson dba Dance Connection
    Performing Arts Centre, its agents, and employees.
    I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by California law, without regard to
    any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written
    promises or other agreements.
    In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's or
    my agent's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for
    any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.
    THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE
    DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL
    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION.
    THIS AGREEMENT was entered into at arm's-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be
    interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both Participant,
    _________________________ and Paula Henson dba Dance Connection Performing Arts
    Centre agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other
    evidence shall be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this agreement, but that it will
    be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.
    In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be
    severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be
    determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall
    remain in full force and effect. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be
    invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable,
    then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.
    In the event of an emergency, please contact the following person(s) in the order presented:
    Emergency Contact
    Contact Relationship Contact Telephone
    I, THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT, AFFIRM THAT I AM OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR
    OLDER, AND THAT I AM FREELY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
    READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND THAT THIS
    RELEASE CANNOT BE MODIFIED ORALLY. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF
    LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND THAT I AM SIGNING IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
    Participant's Name: - REGISTRATION INTO OUR SCHOOL SERVES AS YOUR AGREEMENT 
    Participant's Address:
    Signature:
    Date:
    PARENT / GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS
    In the event that the participant is under the age of consent (18 years of age), then this release
    must be signed by a parent or guardian, as follows:
    I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the parent or guardian of ____________________________,
    named above, and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of
    this individual.
    Parent / Guardian Name:
    Relationship to Minor:
    Signature:
    Date:

PHOTO RELEASE POLICY

Students of DANCE CONNECTION PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (DCPAC) may have the opportunity to be photographed or video taped at various dance events. These photos or videos may be included for publications or advertisements, including on our website, Youtube and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) To ensure privacy, specific names of children will not be included. No financial compensation shall be given for use of any photographs or videos. Once you registerer into classes, you are acknowledging that Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre may choose to use your photo or video at any time, and may do so at its own discretion at a later date.  Dance Connection Performing Arts Centre also reserves the right to discontinue use of photos or video without notice. Upon your registration, you agree that you have read this release and understand its contents and you consent to and authorize the use by DCPAC, or anyone authorized by DCPAC, of any and all photographs or videos which have been taken of your child/children. 
Dismissal from the school at anytime is at the discretion of the Director
Phone Calls/Emails are reviewed for quality assurance