Organization Policies

We require everyone to abide by the organization’s policies so that everyone can dance and work in a safe, healthy environment. The staff can refuse to offer products or services to anyone for any reason.

 

Health Policies

Everyone must stay home if they have a cold or the flu. They must attend classes virtually until they recover from any illness. No one can attend dance activities like classes at an unhealthy weight, such as being anorexic or way too obese, due to health and safety reasons. No one dances with any injured body parts, but they still attend dance activities.

 

Death, Illnesses, Injuries, & Liability Policies

We are not responsible for any deaths, illnesses, or injuries that may occur in our classes, events, or other activities. However, we will contact 911 emergency services if any of these hazards occur in classes. We will cancel classes until further notice. Everyone must leave the studio together as an organization for safety reasons.

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Safety Policies

No weapons, such as guns or knives, or other objects are allowed at our business. Only law enforcement and security personnel are authorized to carry weapons. They must use them in accordance with the law. No drugs like alcohol, marijuana, smoking products like weed, or other unhealthy or unsafe activities are allowed at our organization. Anyone can bring a service animal as long as it does not cause harm to anyone at the studio. No one can come to our business high on drugs, intoxicated, or unstable, always. If anyone brings weapons or does other unsafe activities at our organization, they will be arrested by our law enforcement and security team. They will be banned from our business.

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Presenting Identification in Our Dance Organization Policies

Everyone is required to present identification (ID) to verify their age and identity for safety reasons. Fake or expired IDs are not accepted at our dance business. The law enforcement and security team will check to make sure no one brings alcohol, drugs, smoking products like weed, or other unhealthy and unsafe items to our organization.

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Lost and Stolen Belongings Policies

Our Dance Organization is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal items brought into the studio or left on the premises. Participants are responsible for their belongings at all times, both in the studio and elsewhere.

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Having Refreshments Policies

Refreshments, such as drinks and food, must be kept away from the dance floor in each class. Refreshments can be on the floor during events like parties. But some places we rent temporary space may not allow outside drinks and foods.

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Code of Conduct Policies

No rape, stalking, threats, or violence against anyone in our business. Unprofessional relationships, such as romantic relationships between guests and staff or between staff, are not allowed in our business. Anyone can bring a service animal if it does not harm others in the studio's classes. If participants have conflicts with another person, a guest, or a staff member, they must report the incident to the owner. All conflicts are handled professionally for everyone involved.

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Class Registration Policies

All class registrations are done at the studio, on our website at www.adultjazzandgroovedance.com/classes, or on the “Classes” page. No registration fee is required when registering for classes. Participants must be 18 or older to sign up for and take adult classes. Anyone under age 18 must have a parent or guardian to sign up for their classes. Registration will be canceled if fewer than 3 students are enrolled in group classes or if no students are enrolled in private classes. No class registrations are accepted after October, January, and June 2nd. No registration deadlines for participants who are attending drop-in classes. Sometimes we will accept late registrations depending on the situation.

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Waitlist Policies

Classes and some other activities fill up quickly. However, participants or students can be put on the waiting list if any activities are FULL. We will put them on the waiting list if spots become available in any classes or events, or they will have to sign up for the activities they want the next season.

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Cancellation Policies

Participants must contact us by email at adultjazzandgroovedance@gmail.com, by phone or text us at 301-818-2629, or by speaking with staff to request cancellation of their class or event registration. No canceling dance class registrations or events, or dropping dance classes, after November, May, or July 15th.

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Completing Liability Waiver Policies

All participants must read the liability waiver on the registration form and complete the studio liability waiver at the bottom of the class registration and other registration forms when registering for classes or participating in other activities.

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Payment Policies

We accept cash, credit, debit, PayPal, or prepaid payments. Cash Payments are accepted at the studio only. Credit, debit, PayPal, or prepaid payments at the studio and on our website. All payments must be made to the "Adult Jazz & Groove Dance Organization." Drop-in-Class and Full Payments are due the same day participants sign up for dance classes. Monthly Payments are due on the 2nd of each month. Weekly Payments are due by Saturday at midnight. A $15 late fee applies to payments made after the payment deadline. If no payments are received 10 days after the payment deadline, participants’ registrations will be canceled. Participants cannot register for any additional classes, and their registrations will be canceled.

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Refund Policies

Participants receive a refund only for the current month. For example, if participants pay $120 for classes and decide to cancel their registration, they will receive a full refund of $120 for that month. No refunds are issued after November, May, or July 15th. Costumes, some events, and souvenirs are non-refundable. No refunds are given to anyone whose class registration was canceled due to unpaid dance classes or other services.

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Exchanging Products and Services Policies

All students must bring a receipt to exchange products or services. No one can exchange items after the deadline mentioned earlier in the exchanging classes section of the policies. Other products and services cannot be exchanged for at least two months before the events. For example, if events are held in December, April, May, June, or July, then students must exchange products or services no later than October, February, April, or May.

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Class Attendance Policies

Attendance Policies

Only enrolled participants, invited guests, and staff can attend our classes, events, and other activities for safety reasons.

 

Level Placement Policies

Dancers must enroll in dance classes that fit their skill level. Participants who are new to any dance are required to take level 1 classes (Beginner-Level Classes). Dancers who have some experience must take level 2 classes (Intermediate-Level Classes). Those with extensive dance experience must take level 3 classes (Advanced-Level Classes). All participants can also take open-level classes. If they are current level 2 dancers and are taking level 1 or 2, 1-3, or level 2 or 3 classes, they can continue to learn dance styles as level 2 dancers. If they are currently at level 3 and taking 1-3 or 2-3 classes, they can continue learning dance styles at level 3.

 

Late Attendance and Absence Policies

Everyone must arrive at dance classes on time or earlier. If anyone is late or misses class, they must contact the staff at least 1 hour before class starts. They can make up classes by attending other classes to exclude late attendance and absences.

 

Class Size Attendance Policies

Group Classes must have 3-15 students every week. Private Classes must have 1 or 2 every week. Any group classes with fewer than 3 students will be canceled for that day. Any private classes with no students will be canceled for that day.

 

No-Show Policies

When anyone signs up for classes and participates in events, we require them to attend. If anyone signs up for classes and does not attend without notifying us of the reason, they will be charged a $15 no-show fee. 

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Class Cancellation and Studio Closings Policies

No classes are held during inclement weather, holidays, or other emergencies. We may have all classes virtually, depending on the situation. We will contact everyone by email to discuss making up classes.

 

Dress Code for Classes and Some Events Policies

Individuals must wear active or dance clothes and dance shoes for group sessions. Clothes and shoes must feature images or words that convey a positive message to everyone. Females can wear female clothes and shoes. Males are required to wear male clothes and shoes. Participants must wear dance or regular sneakers for hip-hop sessions. Lyrical, private, and performance classes required students to wear dance shoes. Participants wear non-specific dance shoes for lyrical, private, and performance group classes. They must wear tap dance shoes for tap sessions. Hair must be away from the face during group sessions for safety reasons. Large jewelry and watches are not allowed in classes for safety reasons. Only girls and women are allowed to wear earrings. We recommend wearing contact lenses if anyone wears eyeglasses daily.

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Photo and Video Release Policies

We post photos, printed materials, and videos on platforms such as YouTube. We never publish anyone's information on photos and videos without their written consent. Our staff will post content, such as the name of our dance organization, including our contact information, product information, and service information, only on our website and other places.

 

Please Note: Anyone who fails to follow the policies more than 3 times will not be allowed to participate in any dance activities at our dance organization or elsewhere for good.