Velvet Kittens Polices and Procedures Agreement
1. Tuition
a. A one time $20.00 non-refundable registration fee may be required. Some classes and workshops are exempt from registration fee.
b. Tuition is due in full no later than the first day of class. The school accepts cash, checks, money orders, or by credit on pay pal. A $20.00 non-refundable fee will be charged for any returned checks.
c. No refunds or credit will be given for class cancellations due to weather conditions. Student absences will be not be refunded; however if a class is missed it can be rescheduled within the following four weeks for a make-up class in any of the VK regular class sessions based upon openings in the substitute class. Make-up classes must be scheduled through the VK in advance. If the student is unable to complete class session due to illness or long-term injuries, the student must notify school in advance in order to transfer the remainder tuition credits to another session.
d. In the event that a class/workshop is cancelled due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, students will be reimbursed tuition or given the option to apply it to another VK class/workshop. The student will compensate any differences of greater value for the substitute class rate by the first day of class upon registration of substitute class. Inability to do so will negate the option for any refund.
e. These policies apply to all forms of payment for classes and workshops, as well as gift certificates.
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2. Class Attire
Clothing
a. It is recommended students wear comfortable clothing easy to move in. This includes gym shorts, leggings, leotards, tights, form-fitting tee shirts; anything appropriate for gym wear or dance class. It is also recommended to "layer" clothing during cooler weather (ballet sweaters, leg warmers, warm-ups, etc).
b. Jewelry, other than stud earrings, is strongly discouraged and the instructor may ask for removal of inappropriate jewelry for safety reasons.
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Shoes
a. Inside the Dance Studio
For all classes/workshops held in a dance studio, it is recommended to participate in one of the following: jazz shoes, dance sneakers, ballet slippers, socks (in warm up only) or barefoot. Athletic shoes are also welcome, but must be solely used for the dance class/workshop. Outside shoes are not permitted on the marley dance floors. Please bring athletic shoes only to be used in the class setting.
b. Outside the Studio
In classes/workshops that are held in establishments outside of a dance studio, athletic shoes of any sort are encouraged, as our jazz shoes, dance sneakers, or wrestling shoes.
c. Heels
The introduction of heels into the dance sessions will be discussed on a class-by-class basis. Heels are only permitted in specific classes and workshops.
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3. Water bottles are encouraged in the classroom. Please keep food outside of the classes.
4. Only Velvet Kitten students and staff are permitted into the studios, classes and workshops.
5. Please turn off cell phones and pagers before class begins, as this can be a distraction to fellow students and staff.
6. Street clothes or an appropriate cover up must be worn when outside of the studio.
7. Please keep valuables at home. The staff, nor establishment, will be held responsible for lost items. A staff member will collect any lost items found.
8. Most classes and workshops are for women only, unless otherwise noted, and students must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
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9. Choreography
All choreography used in classes or workshops is for educational purposes only, and remains the artistic property of Velvet Kitten choreographers. Choreography is not to be performed for profit or non-profit without the VK and the choreographers written consent. Personalized choreography is available. Specialized classes and workshops are available for specific non-profit use.
10. All Velvet Kitten classes and workshops are creative property of the VK and it's creator. Curriculum is not to be used by students for profit, non-profit, released to third parties, or personal gain outside of the scope of the student's education of dance.
11. The Velvet Kittens and the VK choreographers in any dispute or legal action regarding policies 9 and 10 of this agreement shall be entitled to recover attorneys' fees and costs from student.
12. The Velvet Kittens and staff hold the utmost respect to each of our students, dance classrooms, and staff. We require our students to do the same.
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13. All students are required to sign printed Velvet Kitten Policies and Procedures Agreement and waiver prior to participation in any VK class or workshop.
14. Any violations of the Velvet Kitten Policies and Procedures Agreement can cause removal from all classes and workshops at the Velvet Kittens and staff discretion without refund.
