Student Contract

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The Student Contract is an agreement between the Ballet School of Chapel Hill and the student named on the Contract for 36 weeks of classes from September through May.  The weeks of Winter and Spring Recess are not included in the 36 weeks.  Classes missed for Labor Day, Thanksgiving Holiday and Memorial Day are included and may be made-up by the student.  Students are not obligated by this contract to remain enrolled for the entire period, but they will be held responsible for fees indicated on the Contract until written notice is given to the office of withdrawal or change in enrollment.  Students will be charged a full month’s tuition for the month in which they withdraw. 

Tuition is paid in nine monthly installments and is due by the 1st of each month.  A $ 5 late fee is added to tuition paid after the 20th of the month.  A $10 fee is charged on returned checks.  These are not re-deposited but must be replaced with a new check or cash.  Reminders are sent mid-month for unpaid accounts.  Extended non-payment of fees (2 months or more) will be considered a breach of this contract and will result in the student’s exclusion from class.  Students may pay the year’s tuition upon registration or make payments for multiple months if they wish. No discount is given for advance payment.  Refunds for withdrawal will be paid on the terms stated above. 

The first month’s tuition and the recital fee must accompany this contract in order to reserve class placement.  Recital fees, which pay for all recital production costs including costumes, are refundable with written notice to the office prior to the start of Winter Recess.  Please consult the Ballet School Schedule for current tuition and recital fees.  The Ballet School office will assist with fee calculation for multi-class enrollment. 

Pre-ballet and Pre-tap students should enroll with their age group regardless of prior dance experience.  All other students are placed in the correct level by the Ballet School faculty.  New students are encouraged to take a placement class before fall classes begin. 

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