2026–2027 REGISTRATION AND TUITION PAYMENT AGREEMENT

Encore Performing Arts Studio, LLC (Encore Dance Studio)

Encore Dance Studio tuition is based on an entire season of dance instruction. The 2026–2027 season runs from August 2026 through June 2027.

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REGISTRATION FEE

A non-refundable annual registration fee of $40 per student is due at the time of registration. Each additional sibling will be charged a $15 non-refundable registration fee. Registration fees are required to secure placement in classes and are not transferable to other students, sessions, or seasons. Summer programs are excluded.

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PAYMENT POLICY ​

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month as pre-payment for the upcoming month. 

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TUITION POLICY

Tuition is an annual fee divided into equal monthly installments for convenience. Tuition is not based on the number of classes attended per month.

Tuition remains the same regardless of whether a month contains four (4) or five (5) weeks of classes. Variations in the calendar, including holidays, studio closures, or additional class days, are accounted for within the total seasonal tuition.

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Tuition is charged based on enrollment and reserves the student’s place in class.

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PAYMENT METHODS: We accept Master Card or Visa ONLY

No refunds, credits, or prorated adjustments will be given for missed classes, holidays, absences, or withdrawals.

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TUITION RATES

Standard Monthly Tuition:

• 1 class weekly: $65

• 2 classes weekly: $130

• 3 classes weekly: $185

 

Sibling Discount (each additional sibling):

• 1 class weekly: $60

• 2 classes weekly: $120

• 3 classes weekly: $175

 

Encore Dance Studio reserves the right to adjust tuition rates with notice prior to a new season.

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LATE FEES / FAILED PAYMENTS / NSF

If a payment is declined for any reason:

• Payment must be resolved within 48 hours

• A $15 late fee will be applied if payment is not completed by the 7th of the month

• A $35 NSF/returned payment fee will be charged for any returned or failed transaction

Encore Dance Studio reserves the right to suspend participation in classes, rehearsals, or performances until the account is brought current.

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WITHDRAWAL POLICY

A minimum 30-day written notice via email is required to withdraw from the studio.

• Notice must be sent to: info@encorestudiofl.com

• Verbal notice to instructors or staff is not valid

• The 30-day notice period begins once written notice is received and acknowledged

The account holder remains financially responsible for all charges incurred during the 30-day notice period.
No refunds will be issued for any payments processed prior to or during the withdrawal period.

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MAKE-UP CLASSES

Students are permitted to make up missed classes subject to the following conditions:

• All make-up classes must be completed by May 31, 2027

• Make-up classes must be taken in a similar age/level class

• Make-ups are subject to class availability

No make-up classes, credits, or refunds will be provided for:

• Studio closures due to holidays or scheduled breaks

• Missed make-up opportunities

• Failure to schedule within the allowed timeframe

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CLASS CANCELLATION / CHANGES

Encore Dance Studio reserves the right to:

• Cancel or combine classes due to low enrollment

• Change instructors or class times as necessary

• Limit class sizes

If a class is canceled, a comparable class option will be offered. If no reasonable alternative is available, a prorated refund for unused classes may be issued at the sole discretion of the studio.

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DRESS CODE POLICY

Students must adhere to the studio dress code at all times.

• Required dancewear must be purchased through the studio when applicable

• Hair must be secured away from the face

• Ballet classes require proper ballet bun

Failure to comply may result in the student being asked to observe class rather than participate.

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SAFETY & SUPERVISION POLICY

Encore Dance Studio is not responsible for students outside of scheduled class times.

• A parent or guardian must be present at the conclusion of each class

• Students are not supervised before or after class

• Unsafe behavior (running, climbing, etc.) is strictly prohibited

The studio is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings.

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CURRENT STUDENTS:

Please check and confirm your contact, payment information, dancers grade is correct and up to date. Once you have registered, please verify all your classes are correct by logging into your customer portal.

 

ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK & WAIVERS OF LIABILITY 

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PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE: 

Parents/legal guardians give their permission to Encore Performing Arts Studio (Encore Dance Studio) to use photos and or video of their child without remuneration in connection with studio publications, social media, advertising, tv and news coverage. This is included but not limited to in the studio, recital, competitions, workshops, conventions, and fundraisers. No compensation will be allotted for the use of these photographs or videotapes.

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY: 

RELEASE OF LIABILITY:  I, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge that dance can be a strenuous activity and accept responsibility for any injuries my child may incur while participating in any activity at Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC. I, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge that participating in dance classes, rehearsals, and performances involves inherent risks, including but not limited to, physical injury, accidents, or other health-related issues. I fully understand the nature of these activities and agree to assume all risks associated with my participation. Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC and its employees are not liable for personal injury, or loss of or damage to personal property.



In consideration of being allowed to participate in dance classes and other related activities conducted by Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, its owners, instructors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or liability for any injury, death, or damages resulting from my participation in such activities. This waiver includes, but is not limited to, any injuries that may occur as a result of: - Negligence on the part of Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, its owners, instructors, employees, or agents. - Improper use or malfunction of equipment or facilities. - Any other circumstances arising out of or in connection with participation in dance activities.



ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19:

COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, will make every effort to prevent symptomatic employees and dancers from entering the building. However COVID-19 has been proven to be asymptomatic in some persons. Therefore, Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19 or any other unknown virus. 



By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. By signing this agreement, I agree that my child and any accompanying persons will not enter Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC,  if we exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19.



I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)'s attendance at Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, . On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, , its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC, , its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 or other currently unknown virus infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Encore Performing Arts Studio LLC,  program or class.

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UNEXPECTED VIRTUAL CLASSES: 

If we are mandated to close our physical location due to any government order, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. We have had great success with all ages on our virtual classes and are confident we can continue to engage our dancers should the need arise. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan. This brief time period, if needed, will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning your dancer can choose a convenient make-up class from an appropriate class on our schedule.

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SAFER STUDIO POLICY: 

Encore Dance Studio requires all staff and students to stay home when they are ill. In order to reduce community spread of Coronavirus, we follow best practices and recommendations from our local health department and from our industry association. Encore Dance Studio understands that unlike older children and adults, young children cannot be expected to maintain social distancing at all times. Therefore Encore Dance Studio focuses on a hierarchy of measures beginning with keeping ill people home, followed by frequent hand cleaning and good hygiene practices, amplified cleaning, and curricular and facility adaptations to minimize contact and mingling where possible. In the event a class is unable to be held at the studio classes will convert to an online learning platform until in-studio classes can resume.



LIABILITY RELEASE: 

As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Encore Performing Arts Studio (Encore Dance Studio), its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and /or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Encore Performing Arts Studio, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises. By signing this release form, I/we (the dancer and parent/guardian) assume all risks related to the use of any and all spaces used by Encore Performing Arts Studio,. I/we agree to release and hold Encore Performing Arts Studio, including its owners, teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities used by both entities from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. I/we will not hold Encore Performing Arts Studio, liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage, which may occur on the premises before, during or after classes. Furthermore, I/we agree to obey the class and facility rules and take full responsibility for my/our behavior in addition to any damage I/we may cause to the facilities utilized Encore Performing Arts Studio.

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SAFETY POLICY:

The safety of all of our students at Encore Dance Studio is very important to us. Please make sure a parent or guardian is present at the end of every class to pick up your student. Your child is unsupervised and we cannot be responsible for them after their class has ended. Transition periods between classes can be very hectic and we want to make sure every student is safe and taken care of. 



CLASS POLICIES:

Encore Dance Studio reserves the right to terminate classes due to insufficient number of students. In such case, you may switch to a different day/time, if this does not work, a refund for unused classes will be given. We reserve the right to dismiss or refuse classes to anyone who does not comply with these policies, creates an unsafe environment, or who otherwise in our judgment disrupts the harmony or reputation of Encore Dance Studio. If our state is under lock-down due to COVID-19, we will continue with classes virtually. 

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WITHDRAWAL POLICY:

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: We require a 30-day written notice via email if you need to withdraw from Encore Performing Arts Studio, LLC. Please email info@encorestudiofl.com to withdraw from our 2024-2025 season. After the 30-day notice, we will terminate your monthly installment. 

This withdrawal policy remains in effect even if we have a shelter in place mandate from the federal, state or local government. In the event of a shelter in place, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan. This brief time period, if needed, will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning your dancer can choose a convenient make-up class from an appropriate class on our schedule. No refunds will be given for this week. 

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Please call or email to sign up for your make-up class. Remember that a 30-day written notice will still be required for withdrawal.

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TWO SHOWS:  

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HOLIDAY SHOW:  Encore’s Holiday Show puts everyone in the Holiday Spirit.  This is a great opportunity to see your dancer on the big stage and showcase everything they have learned up to this point.  More details on date, venue, costumes and tickets will be released in the early Fall.





YEAR-END SHOW: Encore's Year-End Show is the highlight of our season! Our show is not like your typical dance recital. It is a huge production, and we put a lot of creative efforts into the show each year to make it the best it can be. We love our show and our goal is to make every dancer feel extra special! It is a very important and exciting event for all our dancers! The Year-End Show will be at the end of June.  This is an exciting and rewarding part of the season that everyone looks forward to! We encourage all dancers to participate! Stay tuned for 2025 Year-End Show details to be released throughout the year!

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GENERAL POLICY: 



Please discuss these rules with your dancers! Thank you!

• All personal belongings may be kept in the dressing room or in the studio with the dancer if needed. Encore Dance Studio is not responsible for items left behind. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving the studio.

• Please keep an eye on your children, no running or climbing on furniture for their own safety.

• Preschool and Kindergarten Parents: Please take your dancer to the restroom BEFORE class begins.

• Please make an effort to be prompt! Excessive tardiness picking up your child will result in additional fees.

• For the safety of our dancers, we typically follow Osceola County's decisions on inclement weather school closings. However, you should always use your own judgement when deciding to travel due to weather. We will confirm our closing via email when inclement weather affects Encore Dance Studio. We will also communicate all schedule changes on social media as well! No refunds for inclement weather. All classes missed due to inclement weather can be made up at your convenience using our existing class schedule.

• Our staff is available during office hours to answer any questions you might have! You can reach us at info@encorestudiofl.com or (407) 730-2932