PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
REGISTRATION TERM:
When registering for classes, your payments will be configured for the current session that is running. Sessions are 12 weeks long in the Fall, Winter & Spring and 8 weeks in the summer. Payments are broken down into three monthly installments for each session. They are based on the TOTAL amount of weeks in the session, not the amount of weeks in each month. If you are enrolling mid-session, your cost will be prorated.
When registering for classes, your payments will be configured for the current session that is running. Sessions are 12 weeks long in the Fall, Winter & Spring and 8 weeks in the summer. Payments are broken down into three monthly installments for each session. They are based on the TOTAL amount of weeks in the session, not the amount of weeks in each month. If you are enrolling mid-session, your cost will be prorated.
EARLY CANCELLATION:
When registering for classes, you are committing to a session of classes (12 weeks for Fall, Winter and Spring and 8 weeks for Summer). All notices of mid-session cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected] prior to the following month's payment being processed. Verbal notice to staff is not accepted as notification of withdrawal. We are holding a spot in class for your dancer for the entire session, and we cannot offer that spot to another student. Any notification of cancellation after a payment has been processed will not qualify for a refund regardless of attendance status. When withdrawing from a session early, you are also foregoing any make up classes available from missed dates that session.
There are no refunds once payments have been made for any reason.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION:
When enrolled in classes you will participate in Priority Registration where we will reserve your day and time and continue monthly payments in the upcoming session automatically unless you tell us via email or on a priority registration form that you'd like to make a change. Verbal notice to staff is not acceptable. Deposits for classes are non-refundable as they have been used to hold your spot in class. Payments for class dates in the past are non-refundable regardless of attendance status.
When enrolled in classes you will participate in Priority Registration where we will reserve your day and time and continue monthly payments in the upcoming session automatically unless you tell us via email or on a priority registration form that you'd like to make a change. Verbal notice to staff is not acceptable. Deposits for classes are non-refundable as they have been used to hold your spot in class. Payments for class dates in the past are non-refundable regardless of attendance status.
MAKE UP CLASSES:
Your dancer is allowed to attend up to 4 classes per session for missed classes. You must schedule a make up class via our website so that we can anticipate your attendance and do not overfill classes. We require 24 hours notice for make up classes. Make up classes may not carry over into future sessions.
Your dancer is allowed to attend up to 4 classes per session for missed classes. You must schedule a make up class via our website so that we can anticipate your attendance and do not overfill classes. We require 24 hours notice for make up classes. Make up classes may not carry over into future sessions.
PROPER ATTIRE:
To participate in classes, we require proper shoes. Tap shoes are required for classes containing tap, ballet shoes are required for classes containing ballet or jazz and sneakers or ballet shoes can be worn for Bella Broadway classes. Bella Beats classes require converse style sneakers. There is no color requirement for dance apparel but students must wear a leotard and tights for class. The only exception is Bella boppers which are welcome to wear whatever attire is comfortable and allows them to move freely.
To participate in classes, we require proper shoes. Tap shoes are required for classes containing tap, ballet shoes are required for classes containing ballet or jazz and sneakers or ballet shoes can be worn for Bella Broadway classes. Bella Beats classes require converse style sneakers. There is no color requirement for dance apparel but students must wear a leotard and tights for class. The only exception is Bella boppers which are welcome to wear whatever attire is comfortable and allows them to move freely.
CAMPS:
When registering for camps, a deposit may be required. This deposit is to hold your spot in the camp as it may not take place for several months. If a camp reservation is cancelled, the deposit is non-refundable. Any remainder for your camp payment will be automatically processed the Wednesday before your camp begins. Once camp payments have been processed they will become non-refundable. You may use deposits made to transfer to an alternate camp date in the same session should a schedule conflict arise. Should a camp be canceled due to low enrollment you will receive a credit or may transfer to another week of camp.
RECITALS:
Payment is due for recital registration at the time of purchase. Once registered, we can not refund your purchase, as costumes will be ordered for your dancer. Should you no longer wish to be enrolled in a recital after registration, we will credit your account for future services minus the cost of the costume ($75).
When registering for camps, a deposit may be required. This deposit is to hold your spot in the camp as it may not take place for several months. If a camp reservation is cancelled, the deposit is non-refundable. Any remainder for your camp payment will be automatically processed the Wednesday before your camp begins. Once camp payments have been processed they will become non-refundable. You may use deposits made to transfer to an alternate camp date in the same session should a schedule conflict arise. Should a camp be canceled due to low enrollment you will receive a credit or may transfer to another week of camp.
RECITALS:
Payment is due for recital registration at the time of purchase. Once registered, we can not refund your purchase, as costumes will be ordered for your dancer. Should you no longer wish to be enrolled in a recital after registration, we will credit your account for future services minus the cost of the costume ($75).
APPAREL PURCHASE RETURN POLICY
Due to the nature of dancewear, returns and exchanges are not permitted. Please take advantage of our boutique and try on items before purchase. Should an item be defective, please bring it to our attention.
DANCE ALL YEAR TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Dance All Year is a one (1) year contract between a family and Bella Ballerina dance studio. By signing up for this discounted program you are committing to participate in the Winter 2023, Spring 2024, and Fall 2024 sessions of Bella Ballerina Dance Classes with the option of choosing to participate in classes OR one (1) Half-Day camp during the Summer 2024 Session*. Monthly billing cycles will be automatically charged to the credit card securely stored in our software for a period of 12 months. Your first payment will be 12/1/2023 and will continue on the first of each month through 11/1/2024. All accounts will be charged an additional $25 if for any reason a credit card is denied or expires. The Dance All Year contract is always billed at a flat monthly rate regardless of age group and your price will remain the same for 12 consecutive months. If the prices of classes change during your contract, your fee will be increased appropriately at the beginning of your next Dance All Year contract.
WHAT IS COVERED: Dance All Year contracts can be used for Bella Ballerina Dance Classes (ballet, jazz & tap combination classes) Bella Beats or Bella Broadway classes. During the Summer Session families may choose to enroll in classes, OR one (1) Half-Day Summer Camp.
EARLY TERMINATION: If for any reason, you decide to terminate your Dance All Year contract, you must provide written notice 30 days in advance. Dance All Year is a discounted enrollment program from the regular retail price. Terminating a contract early will incur a cancellation fee of $75 as well as repayment of the discounts received. The discount received is the difference of your monthly Dance All Year payment from the regular priced monthly payment multiplied by the months you have participated in Dance All Year. Prepayment or payment in full of a Dance All Year contract will not be refunded for any reason regardless of early termination qualification.
POSTPONEMENT OF A CONTRACT: You must provide a written request if you need to postpone your dance all year contract. Postponement may only be for one session (three consecutive monthly payment cycles), otherwise it is considered termination of contract and fees will be applied. All will be considered on a case by case basis where Bella Ballerina has the option to accept or deny postponement. A $75 postponement fee will be applied when the contract is adjusted. Anytime a postponement occurs, your contract will be extended by one session so that a full year of dance still occurs. Registration into the Dance All Year program indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions as well as monthly automated payments to the card you have provided and is securely kept on file in our system.
*You must choose either classes OR (1) camp. A combination of classes and camp is not an option.
Dance All Year is a one (1) year contract between a family and Bella Ballerina dance studio. By signing up for this discounted program you are committing to participate in the Winter 2023, Spring 2024, and Fall 2024 sessions of Bella Ballerina Dance Classes with the option of choosing to participate in classes OR one (1) Half-Day camp during the Summer 2024 Session*. Monthly billing cycles will be automatically charged to the credit card securely stored in our software for a period of 12 months. Your first payment will be 12/1/2023 and will continue on the first of each month through 11/1/2024. All accounts will be charged an additional $25 if for any reason a credit card is denied or expires. The Dance All Year contract is always billed at a flat monthly rate regardless of age group and your price will remain the same for 12 consecutive months. If the prices of classes change during your contract, your fee will be increased appropriately at the beginning of your next Dance All Year contract.
WHAT IS COVERED: Dance All Year contracts can be used for Bella Ballerina Dance Classes (ballet, jazz & tap combination classes) Bella Beats or Bella Broadway classes. During the Summer Session families may choose to enroll in classes, OR one (1) Half-Day Summer Camp.
EARLY TERMINATION: If for any reason, you decide to terminate your Dance All Year contract, you must provide written notice 30 days in advance. Dance All Year is a discounted enrollment program from the regular retail price. Terminating a contract early will incur a cancellation fee of $75 as well as repayment of the discounts received. The discount received is the difference of your monthly Dance All Year payment from the regular priced monthly payment multiplied by the months you have participated in Dance All Year. Prepayment or payment in full of a Dance All Year contract will not be refunded for any reason regardless of early termination qualification.
POSTPONEMENT OF A CONTRACT: You must provide a written request if you need to postpone your dance all year contract. Postponement may only be for one session (three consecutive monthly payment cycles), otherwise it is considered termination of contract and fees will be applied. All will be considered on a case by case basis where Bella Ballerina has the option to accept or deny postponement. A $75 postponement fee will be applied when the contract is adjusted. Anytime a postponement occurs, your contract will be extended by one session so that a full year of dance still occurs. Registration into the Dance All Year program indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions as well as monthly automated payments to the card you have provided and is securely kept on file in our system.
*You must choose either classes OR (1) camp. A combination of classes and camp is not an option.
PERFORMANCE TEAM PAYMENT TERMS
Performance Team annual contracts include additional costs such as dancer apparel, shoes and supplies that are spread across the 12 monthly payments. Should a Performance Team Member choose to discontinue their contract before the end of their 12 month cycle, the following fees will apply.
- $200 Cancellation Fee for Annual Contract
- $40 per month remaining in contract to account for dancewear, shoes and other supplies already distributed
Each year, Performance Team Members are given warm up and apparel pieces in the fall. Should a member need to purchase additional pieces because they have outgrown them or are damaged, you will be given the opportunity to do so. Your Performance Team staff members can give you a current price list for any necessary pieces. Team jackets are meant to last for TWO dance seasons, so please choose your size accordingly. Should you need to order a new jacket before the two year cycle is complete you may choose to do so at your cost.
- $200 Cancellation Fee for Annual Contract
- $40 per month remaining in contract to account for dancewear, shoes and other supplies already distributed
Each year, Performance Team Members are given warm up and apparel pieces in the fall. Should a member need to purchase additional pieces because they have outgrown them or are damaged, you will be given the opportunity to do so. Your Performance Team staff members can give you a current price list for any necessary pieces. Team jackets are meant to last for TWO dance seasons, so please choose your size accordingly. Should you need to order a new jacket before the two year cycle is complete you may choose to do so at your cost.
SPECIAL OFFER TERMS & CONDITIONS
Only available in limited quantity until class rosters are at capacity. Not applicable to transfers for currently enrolled students in another class time. Available to new and returning customers. Dancers are enrolled in the remainder of the Fall session of classes which began 9/6/17. No additional make up classes will be granted for previous classes before the enrollment date of 9/25/17. Purchase of the September to Remember sale indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions.
At Bella Ballerina our aim is always to keep our dancers safe and happy. We base our protocols on the MA state COVID mandates. We understand that not all of our families will feel the same on how returning to normal life should look, so we always default to the State and health department guidance for our type of business. We have consulted with them and would like to share the following changes you will see starting Friday, May 28th!
- Students and parents are no longer mandated to move through our studio in a way that restricts contact (no more arrows on the floor or requirement to wash hands prior to class - although we still suggest frequent hand washing because, well....toddlers! Frequent hand washing has always been and will continue to be a huge part of our summer camps as well!
- We will no longer have distancing squares in the dance room. That being said, our typical floor spots which they’re on for a majority of class still maintain a 3 ft distance.
- We will be reintroducing shared props and costuming during the Summer session. The materials will continue to be sanitized as they were prior to our pre-COVID protocols.
- Adults attending classes will not need to wear masks if vaccinated. We ask that unvaccinated adults continue to wear masks or take advantage of our “watch from your car” option.
- Our teachers have all been vaccinated and will no longer wear masks so that teaching is no longer impeded in this way.
- Students have the option of wearing masks or removing them at their parent’s discretion. With vaccinations of this demographic coming soon, we would suggest making an informed decision for yourself on if you should have your child wear a mask until they are available.
- As always, please do not attend class if your or your child is sick. Beyond COVID related concerns we still want to work to prevent passing illness through our families. Instead, please take advantage of our make up options which allow for up to 4 make up classes per session!