Dance Therapy Arts After School Registration 2024-2025

CONTACT US AT DANCETHERAPYARTS@GMAIL.COM

CLASS LOCATION: SCHOOL

CLASSES BEGINS THE SECOND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER

 

 

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that dance is one of the most beautiful expressions of one’s feelings. At Dance Therapy Arts we focus on the betterment of the community using dance as a beneficial tool for development focused on dance therapy to benefit children's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Our program aims to use the power of dance to help children improve their overall health and self-expression. We combine the discipline and technique of dance in a happy, safe and creative environment. We believe that the years of individual attention devoted to our students is extremely important and will have a positive affect on their lives in later years.

HISTORY 

It is through the director’s experience Brittney King and her staff that has gained tremedous dance development and has taught dance within the community for over 20 years that Dance Therapy Arts has built upon. The director, as well as the staff of DTA, has taken numerous training in dance.

CLASSES

We are currently offering Ballet, Afro Jazz and Liturgical

We offer Studio classes in Waldorf, MD as well. Email us if you are interested in Studio classes. If enrolled in our after school program and sign up for studio classes too, a 15% percent discount will be added to your account.

AFTERSCHOOL POLICY

All students MUST wear the required attire unless otherwise instructed. Students are to have their hair out of their face for class. All belongings must be labeled and valuables are to be left at home. We are not responsible for any cell phones, ipads or gaming systems. Students must NOT leave dance class or grounds without permission of the parent and/or teacher.   

Parents are responsible to pick dancer up after class. Please let us know if we need to drop your child off to the school aftercare program after class.

FEES

* Once your child has taken two or more classes, their dance contract goes in effect and tuition is to still be honored for the entire school year.

* A 30 day notice is required if your student must drop out and break the contract. The current and following tution will still be due as we prepare to fill the space with another student.

* There will be NO REFUNDS at anytime. If your dancer is unable to participate in classes for the month, the payment will be rolled over to next month.

*We auto bill every 4 weeks . After submission an invoice will be emailed to the email on file to complete your payment and set up auto pay. All other payments like costumes or fees will be taken through Zelle, Cashapp @DanceTherapyArts or Cash.

*Tuition invoices will go out on 26th of the month and you have til the 6th of the following month to pay tuition until you set up your autopay.

*There's a $25 dollar late fee after the 6th of the month.

If your payment is two weeks late, a notice will be sent out and your dancer cannot participate in class until the balance is paid.

There will be an enrollemnt fee of $25.00 added to your first time payment if not paid separately.

You will also receive an email regarding the first day of classes, policies & procedures, & the attire for your dancer for each class. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to email us at dancetherapyarts@gmail.com.

Our program extends from the week after Labor Day, through the last month of school in May. Students are expected to enroll for the entire program. However, if you do take your child out early, no refunds will be given.

A  15% percent discount is given to anyone registered with more then 1 sibling.

There is a $75 dollar Recital Fee due in March, 2024 to help with the recitial venue, staff, props, supplies and equipment for the show.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Regular class attendance is a must to achieve satisfactory results in dance. 

We follow the school for ALL day inclement weather closings.

PERFORMANCES

DTA students presents in school events throughout the year.  Our end of the year Annual Dance Showcase is in May.

 

SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS

Thanksgiving
Christmas
New Years
Good Friday/Easter
We are closed for all Federal Holidays and Holy days. *There are no make-up classes for school scheduled closings*

*If classes need to be cancelled because of DTA, you will receive an email, text and a make up day.

Dancer Information: If registering more then one student. A separate form is reguired for each participant.

Parent/Guardian Information

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Dance Therapy Arts LLC during the selected dance season. In exchange for the acceptance of child’s candidacy by Dance Therapy Arts LLC ., I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless to Dance Therapy Arts LLC  and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives, teachers from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected dance sessions.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Dance Therapy Arts. including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event or classes. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all sports activities, including dance. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death.

 

Medical Release and Authorization

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named dancer, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named dancer. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to Dance Therapy Arts LLC and its affiliates including Directors, Coaches, Teachers, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered season.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

 

Confirmation

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE ON A CONTRACT. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE AND A SIGNED CONTRACT.

Once you have registered. Please send your $25 dollars enrollment fee through Cashapp at $DanceTherapyArts or pay through this site.

You then will receive an email with your Welcome letter and information to prepare you for the dance program.

An invoice will also be sent to your email to make your tuition payment. You then, will set up your auto pay through the invoice and add your card information to avoid the $25 dollar late fee.

Thank you and we look forward to dancing with you!