Registration - TDL operates on a 36- week session. The class schedule will operate the same throughout the year. Payments are broken into 9 monthly payments. We require a credit card on file for the monthly installments. Monthly tuition will be drafted on the 28th of each month which, TDL autografts. If for some reason you need to cancel your monthly draft, you must notify, in writing, 20 days before the monthly draft date. If your tuition becomes delinquent after the 28th of each month a 7 day grace period is given. A late fee of $25.00 will be added to your tuition.
Trial Class - We offer 1 trial class for all new students. If you wish to try an additional class, there will be a $15.00 fee for the second trial class. WE DO NOT OFFER A TRIAL CLASS FOR AERIAL SILKS, A DROP-IN FEE OF $15 WILL BE ASSESSED.
Returned Checks/Credit Cards - A fee of $25.00 will be assessed to the client account if any checks are returned for either insufficient funds or declined credit cards.
Forms of Payment - We accept all major credit cards excluding American Express. Checks and cash are also accepted.
Absence - Please email info@thedanceloftil.com or call 847-485-7317 if your child will be absent from class.
Refunds -There are NO refunds on classes, registration fee, choreography fees, costumes, or dance clothing sold at TDL. We do provide refunds if TDL cancels a class for the session.
Dance Company Fees - ALL dance company fees, competition fees, and costumes are non-refundable.
Showcase Tickets - There are NO refunds on tickets sold for any performances. If tickets are lost or stolen, TDL is not responsible to replace the tickets.
Make-up - Classes Missed must be made up in another similar class and level during the current semester. Classes not made up will be forfeited.
Medical Situations - In the case of a medical injury which prevents a student from dancing and exists for 30 days or more, a credit will be issued toward the next semester under the following conditions: 1) a letter must be presented from a doctor stating the medical injury and the number of days a dancer is unable to participate in class; 2) a credit, determined by the number of days as indicated by the doctor and 3) dancers, if physically unable to participate in class, must continue to attend and observe their classes so they do not fall behind in the curriculum. . In order to return and participate in class you must provide a doctor's note that you have been cleared to return to normal dance activity.
Photography - Photographs of Students may be taken occasionally for advertising. These photographs may be used in our promotional material, social media or website and are for our use only. Please inform the office if you do not want your or your child's image used.
Lost Items - The studio is not responsible for lost items. Please label all belongings. Do not leave valuable items in the dressing area. Items of value may be brought into the classroom dance studio while in class. As a courtesy, a lost and found box can be found in the studio's dressing area. At the end of each semester we will donate any unclaimed items to a charitable organization.
Inclement Weather - The safety of our students, teachers and parents are of utmost concern. If inclement weather does occur (snow, ice, or dangerously cold temperatures), we may choose to cancel classes. Generally, we follow District 15/211 weather closures. Sometimes, however, the weather and roads may clear in time for our afternoon classes. We will send out an email to the studio and also post on our social media sites. If you are unsure please feel free to call the studio or email info@thedanceloftil.com. Classes missed because of weather closures may be made up in a similar class according to our make-up policy. Classes will not be rescheduled and refunds cannot be offered.
Please be sure the studio has your current email address on file and read all emails from the studio for important updates.
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The Dance Loft Policies & Procedures