Tuition: The monthly tuition is spread equally over 9 months and does not necessarily reflect the number of classes in the month. Holidays, winter break, spring break, and shorter months were all taken into consideration when setting yearly tuition. Pro-rating will be considered when signing up mid-month.
Registration Fee/Discounts: Registration Fee (1 per family) This $80 fee will be charged immediately upon registering. Registration fees do NOT apply to one time camps and/or events. Yearly tuition is divided into 9 equal monthly payments (Sept-May) to account for 36 weeks of classes. Tuition is prorated your first month of class if you begin after the start of classes. Subsequent payments will be automatically charged to your credit or debit card on file. All multi class discounts, sibling discounts, and prorates will be applied before your credit card is processed.
Uniform and Dance Shoes: Please do not wear your dance shoes outside of the building, they may change when they arrive. There will be no street shoes on the dance floor. Students must wear the appropriate uniform for their classes.
Pick Up and Drop Off Policy: All students are allowed to attend classes without a parent present, however, we ask that an adult please come inside the building with your student to drop them off AND to pick them up to ensure their safety. Your student’s teacher will not allow a student to exit the building without an adult present.
Parental Authorization Although every effort is made to create a safe environment, I realize there is always a risk of accidents. If necessary, I authorize Once Upon a Ballet to administer first aid treatment and/or emergency treatment for me/my child on my behalf. I further release Once Upon a Ballet from all liabilities for injuries or damages arising out of personal injury of any kind.
Withdrawals Withdrawal from a class requires a 30 day written notice. Email is accepted. Registration fee and first payments are non-refundable. Summer Camp fees, Holiday Camp fees or one-time-event fees are non-refundable but can be given credit on the client’s account.
Late Payment Charge Please note that outstanding balances due to rejected debit will result in an automatic ADDITIONAL DEBIT of $25. The penalty fee will be automatically billed to your account and debited along with the current overdue tuition. Once Upon A Ballet LLC reserves the right to cancel registration or bar further participation in any OUAB program or event until all financial obligations are satisfied.
Trial Classes A first-time sample class may be scheduled where space is available.
Make-Ups Make-up classes are permitted in another age-appropriate class. Reservations are required in order to participate in a make-up class. Reservations must be made by phone and will be accepted one day prior to the day of the make-up class. There will be no credits or refunds issued if make-ups are not used.
Inclement Weather Cancellations We will normally follow Charleston County School District’s school cancellations unless roads are safe to drive. No credits will be given for inclement weather days.
Cancellation of Classes Once Upon a Ballet and MusicalTheatre Center reserves the right to cancel any class at any time. If possible, a make- up class may be scheduled.