Spin City Dance: Student Agreement

AGREEMENT BETWEEN STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR

A) SCHEDULING: Policies in this section are designed to provide incentive to the student to remain on a consistent and frequent schedule. Lessons that are too far and few between won’t fully offer the benefits that are sought. This also aids the studio with future planning of group classes and private instruction.

I, the student, understand that:

1) I may purchase lessons in packages: singles (one, two, three, or four), five or ten hour blocks.

2) I am required to use my block of lessons within the indicated timeframes:

i. One lesson within two weeks of purchase

ii. Two-three within one month of purchase

iii. Four lessons within two months of purchase

iv. Five lessons within three consecutive months of purchase

v. Ten lessons within five consecutive months of purchase

3) If I am unable to complete a block of lessons within the specified timeframe, this agreement becomes void and any unused lessons are forfeited. I must make a down payment on a new block to continue service. I may be entitled to a refund or credit as outlined in Section F. Refunds/Credits.

B) PAYMENTS AND FEES

I, the student, understand that:

1) I am required to make a down payment of 50% toward a block of lessons (of five hours or greater) prior to or by the end of the first lesson in my package. I also have the option of paying for the entire block up front, with any refunds or credits applying to same policies as outlined in Section F.

2) Checks are acceptable methods of payment, however, in the event my check is returned due to insufficient funds, I must promptly pay the instructor the amount of the original check plus $30 fee to be paid in cash.

C) PARTNERS

I, the student, understand that:

1) I may have a partner in my lesson. A partner may act in one of two roles:

i. A dance “partner” who receives instruction in an amount equal to the other student.

ii. A dance “model” who receives no instruction and is present to aid the student in his/her execution of lead/follow moves.

2) If I share a lesson with a dance partner, my partner and I share in attention given by the instructor, to be as equal to 50/50 as possible.

D) CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS: Cancellations and postponements will naturally occur. Common courtesy by both the student and the instructor is desired. Simply follow these guidelines.

I, the student, understand that:

1) I am asked to give at least 24-hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson. In the event of a "no show" or providing less than 24-hours' notice, my payment of the lesson is forfeited. (In this situation, please also see Section E. Floor Fees below to determine if additional fees apply.)

2) I may cancel my entire block of scheduled lessons at any time. This cancellation means that I choose to no longer receive dance instruction. In this case, I am not entitled to a refund of my original down payment.

3) Excessive cancellations and/or postponements over a course of time may be cause for the instructor to either cancel the remaining unused sessions, with no refund to the student for the original down payment, or request payment for cancelled lessons.

4) If the instructor cancels within 24 hours, the student will be given choice of either a free 30-minute private lesson or a pass to "The 4th Swing" dance.

E) FLOOR FEES:

I, the student, understand that:

1) Any applicable floor fees are automatically covered within my fees paid to the instructor, unless discussed and agreed upon in advance. Such differing situations might be:

i. Renting floor time at a different studio.

ii. Renting floor time at an off-hour, i.e., a slot of time not pre-scheduled or ordinarily scheduled.

2) If I cancel within 24-hours of my pre-scheduled lesson, I am responsible to do one of the following:

i. Make a payment for the floor fee for the slot I cancelled.

ii. Reschedule a make-up lesson to occur within two weeks and falling within the same calendar month and the floor fee is waived.

3) If the instructor cancels all lessons due to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances, there are no floor charges imposed on the student.

F) REFUNDS/CREDITS:

I, the student, understand that:

1) If a situation arises that causes my inability to continue with the instruction, I am entitled to either a refund or credit of my original down payment for any unused sessions. Such conditions may include: serious injury (serious enough to prevent dancing for practice or socially), long-term sickness, unemployment, relocation, etc.

i. Once the student accepts a credit, it will not be redeemable for a cash refund.

ii. A credit may be taken all within one lesson or proportioned out over several lessons as predetermined by the instructor and student.

iii. A credit will have an expiration date that shall fall under the original timeframe as agreed under Section A, plus an additional two months. For example, if the student scheduled a block of five lessons on September 1^st, those are to be used by the end of November. However, if the student receives a credit, he/she now has through the end of January to redeem the credit (the credit must be used entirely within that deadline or it is forfeited).

2) For any other reason that I choose to cancel my lessons, I will not receive a refund or credit for my original down payment, and I am not responsible for the remaining balance for unused lessons.

G) RENEWING BLOCKS: The option of renewing blocks is designed to give loyal students and happy customers the opportunity to continue their instruction at a locked-in rate. This means they may benefit from lower rates for an extended period, despite any price increases that may take affect.

I, the student, understand that:

1) Before my current block of lessons is used up, I may sign up for another block at the same price.

2) I may continue to renew my blocks with the same fee up to eight months after the date of my first lesson. If a price increase takes effect during those eight months, I will be subject to a price increase upon the next set of lessons purchased.

3) If there should be a lapse in service, I may be subject to a price increase.

H) NO-COMPETE: Due to the competitive nature of dance instruction in this region, I have designed a reasonable “non-compete” clause to protect the integrity of my business and those of my colleagues.

I, the student, understand and agree:

1) Not to enter into competition by offering similar dance instruction, either in the form of private lessons or group classes as an instructor or assistant, in the Central Virginia-area (50-mile radius from Charlottesville) during the time I am taking lessons with the instructor.

2) A violation of this clause will result in immediate termination of the agreement with no refund or credit.

I) STUDENT CONDUCT

I, the student, understand that:

1) I will refrain from any behavior that is disruptive or inappropriate.

2) I will refrain from harassment or any inappropriate comments or gestures toward another student, guest, staff member or instructor.

3) I will respect the student-teacher relationship within the studio as well as outside the studio beyond business hours.

J) MISCELLANEOUS

I, the student, understand that:

1) I must wear shoes in accordance with studio policies or appropriate for the floor’s material or condition.

2) I must wear appropriate clothing in accordance with studio policies and will not inhibit movement during the lesson.