Seasonal Agreement & Payment Processing
By signing below, I certify that monthly tuition will be collected automatically each month as per the program I selected. By signing this document, I agree that my child will participate in season training starting September 3rd, 2024, finishing June 30th, 2025. Our season is 10 months long. Then the membership automatically extends to the summer season (July and August 2025). If I choose not to participate in the summer season, I will give written notice to blackyellowdance@gmail.com no later than May 31st, 2024. Subject of email: "Request to pause membership".
Tuition is collected on the 1st of the month for the month (e.g. On December 1st tuition for the month of December is processed). If the payment is made later than the 5th of the month, $50 late payment fee is charged. If the payment is more than 10 days late (10th of the month), we cannot allow the student on the classes.
By signing this document, I authorize Black & Yellow Dance School to charge my card the sign up fee ($65 for Main Team, $40 for Aerial. Only 1 fee is charged if enrolling into multiple classes). I also authorize Black & Yellow Dance School to charge my card for costume fees and competition registration fees.
All memberships are nonrefundable. Participants in this program are responsible for their own attendance, no credit will be given for missed classes. Additionally, we do not allow accounts to be “held” or “frozen.” In case of injury incompatible with the classes, membership can be stopped before the end of season (June 30th). In case of moving away, one month’s notice is required in writing to blackyellowdance@gmail.com and membership can be stopped before the end of season. In case of inability to continue classes due to losing a source of income, membership can be stopped before the end of season.
Stopping membership mid-season for a different reason results in a cancelation fee, which amounts to next month's tuition. This allows Black & Yellow to find a new student to take the spot that opens up. (Very often our groups are at capacity, that's why we reserve a spot for each kid for the season and turn away potential students who want to join once the group is full.)
Acknowledgment of Risk & Waiver of Liability
I understand and agree that in participating in any dance/circus class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is a possibility of physical injury. I agree to release and hold harmless Black & Yellow Dance School INC., including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. I will not hold Black & Yellow Dance School INC. liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage, which may occur on the premises before, during or after classes. If I am signing this waiver for my child, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights.
Furthermore, I understand that I should be aware of my, and/or my child’s physical limitations and agree not to exceed them. I confirm that my child is in good health to participate in this program, and there are no pre-existing injuries, medical conditions, disabilities, or impairments that will prevent my child from participating.
Furthermore, I understand the risks of participating in dance classes and my rights as they pertain to COVID-19, and I understand that I and my child have the option not to participate in Black & Yellow dance classes. By participating in classes, I accept any and all responsibility for transmission of COVID-19 and will not hold Black & Yellow Dance School INC., including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities, liable for transmission of COVID-19.
Photo & Video Release
Further, I authorize and agree that Black & Yellow Dance School INC. may take and use photographs/videos of me and/or my child for purposes of record keeping, advertising, and marketing.
Black & Yellow Dance School Policies
No Class Days
We observe national holidays and school off days.
2024-2025 No Class Days:
September 2 - Labor Day
October 14 - Columbus Day
November 28 - December 1st - Thanksgiving Weekend
December 23 - January 1 - Christmas Break
January 20 - Martin Luther King Day
February 17 - Presidents Day
May 26 - Memorial Day
Days with no classes will also be announced in our WhatsApp group chat.
Weather/Unscheduled Closure
If we are forced to close due to inclement weather or extreme emergency, we will announce it in our WhatsApp group chat. Please understand that we cannot be responsible for acts of Mother Nature. Snow dates do not affect your monthly tuition.
Drop-off only
Please drop-off only. No parents inside the studio during the time of the classes. We want to make sure the students are focused on the class and the only adults in the studio at the time of the class are coaches. We are posting pictures/videos from classes to group chats and we have 3 performances during the year that parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Late pick-up
Please drop off and pick up kids on time. Late pick-up may be subject to a fee $15-$100.
Groups size/Coaches
Number of kids in the group is subject to change. We have a strict limit on the maximum amount of kids in each group. Coaches are subject to change.
Cellphone/Toys Policy
Students are not allowed to have cell phones or toys in the classroom as it is disruptive to the class. All cell phones and toys must be left in the Waiting Room. The studio is not responsible for any lost or misplaced items.
Student Storage & Lost Items
Studio provides free storage space for active students. Only yoga mats, yoga blocks and shoes are allowed. All yoga mats must be rolled and signed. All yoga blocks must be signed. Students should do their best to keep the Storage Room organized. The studio is not responsible for any lost or misplaced items.
Bullying/Harassment Policy
Our studio is a place where everyone should feel safe, accepted, and have a sense of belonging. Bullying/Harassment will never be tolerated here. Black & Yellow Dance and Circus School believes in creating a caring and supportive environment in which students are encouraged and challenged to develop their strengths, passions, and talents.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact blackyellowdance@gmail.com
Dress Code
Sport active wear. Yoga mat and yoga blocks for Contortion class. Hair – Must be pulled back off of the face in either a bun or ponytail. Clean indoor sneakers for Dance class. Red hair tie on right wrist and right ankle for beginner Contortion group.
NO jeans, beach shorts, jewelry, dresses, skirts, belts, loose clothing, outdoor shoes, items in pockets, clothing with other dance studio's logos.
Competitions (Dates, Locations)
Participation in competitions is highly recommended, but not mandatory for beginners and aerial students. Learning group choreography is a part of our curriculum for our Main Team (Dance & Contortion group). All kids will be learning group choreography. All kids will be performing on stage except those beginners who opt out from the competitions.
Advanced Main Team students are required to perform in every competition.
For Dance & Contortion we're going to competitions hosted outside our school. Dates and locations are TBD. They will be announced in the group WhatsApp chat. Usually the locations are within 1 hour drive from the studio.
Aerial Silks and Aerial Lyra competitions are hosted by us at Black & Yellow Dance and Circus School. Dates are TBD. They will be announced in the group WhatsApp chat.
Address for AERIAL competitions:
Black & Yellow Dance and Circus School
10 East Moonachie Rd, Hackensack, NJ
Competitions (Payment, Costumes)
Registration fee and costume fee will be charged to the card you have on file. For Dance & Contortion competition, we collect the payment 75 days prior to the date of competition. Registration in advance is required to book the spots and to ensure that we will get costumes for all the kids in time. Advanced Main Team is performing two acts so there are 2x costumes and 2x registrations. There's also an option to add a Solo/Duo/Trio act.
For Aerial Silks/Lyra competition, we collect the payment 45 days prior to the date of competition.
Dance, Contortion and Rings/Juggling competition fees:
$105 Costume fee (only once a year)
$70 Registration fee (goes to the company hosting the competition)
Aerial Silks/Lyra competition fees:
$95 Registration fee (covers organization, professional photographer, invited judges, awards and presents for participants)
No costume fee - you create/buy costume yourself.
Communication
Our main method of communication with parents is WhatsApp group chat. Once you enroll, we will add you to the group chat according to the type of class you enrolled. We use group chats to announce special events, parties, unforseen closures due to snow days, to send videos of the kids from classes, etc.
Here are the best ways to contact us:
Email: Blackyellowdance@gmail.com
Phone:
Danila 609-224-5009 (Manager)
Liza 956-375-0279 (Owner)