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1 EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics 132 Central Street Milford, MA / / MINI MITES COMPETITION DANCE & ACRO TEAM Season EDA Competitive Teams includes Performance, Showcase and Mini Mites! Our Mini Mites Team is intended for our young dancer/acrobat (ages 4-7 years) that desires to demonstrate their talent in a competitive fashion. Our Team commits to participating in the nation s elite dance competitions in preparation for college scholarships, college enrollment distinction, a professional career in dance or the simple desire to maximize their dance/acrobat talent. DETAIL BREAKDOWN SUMMER CLASSES 2017 (RECOMMENDED): Tuesdays: 5:00-6:00pm- July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 Tuition: $75 WEEKLY CLASSES (SEPTEMBER-JUNE) Fundamental Ballet, Technique Combination Class Fundamental Acrobatics Class 2 competition Group Classes Total hours: hours / 2 days per week / Monthly Tuition $90 / Family discount rate COMPETITIONS: 3 Regional Competitions during the months March-May, 2017 Is this something you and your young dancer / acrobat is interested in? Read on for more detailed information. If you still have questions, please call us with any questions, comments or concerns: Thank you, Cheryl & Michelle

2 EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics 132 Central Street Milford, MA / / MINI MITES COMPETITION DANCE & ACRO TEAM Team Policy EDA Competitive Team includes Performance, Showcase and Mini Mites! Our Mini Mites Team is intended for our young dancer/acrobat (ages 4-7 years) that desires to demonstrate their talent in a competitive fashion. Our Team commits to participating in the nation s elite dance competitions in preparation for college scholarships, college enrollment distinction, a professional career in dance or the simple desire to maximize their dance/acrobat talent. At EXPRESS we are a family of dancers/acrobats ranging from 4-19 years of age. Being a member of the Performance, Showcase or Mini Mites Team is a yearlong commitment. The following information will help you and your child to understand what is expected of you as part of our Team. SUMMER CLASSES 2017 (RECOMMENDED): TIME COMMITMENT Tuesdays: 5:00-6:00pm- July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 Tuition: $ CLASSES (SEPTEMBER-JUNE) FUNDAMENTAL CLASSES (2): are intended to improve upon technique, strength, agility and poise. 1. Combination Ballet & Technique Class (45 minutes per week) 2. Acrobatics Class (45 minutes per week) GROUP CLASSES: Mini Mites members perform in 2 groups. These are competition groups and a costume will be needed for each of these dances. o Each group can run between minutes each per week. o The groups can be any of the following styles: Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Open (a combination of two dances) and Tap. o The studio directors/teachers will select the style of dance and size of group they feel is best for your child. Weekly Dance Schedule o The dance schedules will be available on August 31, o Group classes as well as Fundamentals can start as early as 4:00PM. o Mini Mites will be scheduled no more than 2 days per week. VACATIONS: There are NO CLASSES scheduled for April School Vacation. Classes will be held on Monday holidays.

3 February Vacation Classes are strongly encouraged for team members. There is no additional tuition for this week of lessons. We are close to the competitive season at this point and are preparing groups accordingly. PERFORMANCES: SNEAK PEEK Team Show: Before our competition season gets underway all team members perform for their friends and family during this show. This performance is usually held in early January. Our competitive group numbers are revealed in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This performance helps to ease our dancers nervous jitters and get excited about the upcoming competitive season. ANNUAL DANCE RECITALS: RECREATIONAL Recitals: During the three recreational dance recitals select team group dances will perform in one or two shows on a Saturday in May (date to be determined). Team families are not allowed to purchase tickets for the recreational recitals, as they are usually sold out. TEAM Recital: Held the Sunday following the Saturday Recreational recitals. All Team Group dances are in this recital. COMPETITIONS: Regional Dance Competitions: o A schedule of 3 regional competitions will be provided in September. Typically we attend one competition during the months of March through May. o Regional Competitions are generally.5-2 hours away in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. o They are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. It is important to keep the whole weekend clear although you may only need to be there one day. o You will not receive the time your dances are scheduled until one week before the scheduled event. o Mini Mites will NOT attend a National Competition. ATTENDANCE: All team members must attend all practices, competitions and performances. Committing to these events is a huge part of being a team participant and arriving in a timely manner is necessary. Competitions for the dance year will be announced in the fall. Choreography for competition dances is created based on the number of students in the class. When students are unable for any reason to participate, it is a hardship to others to relearn spacing and/or choreography as well as the teacher to have to rechoreograph a part or entire dance. We recognize life happens, i.e. death, illness, Religeous commitment. Please inform us immediately if you are have a conflict. Snow Days: Information will be posted on the answering machine as well as an . FINANCIAL COMMITMENT REGISTRATION/OPERATIONAL FEE 2017: All team members must have a current registration form on file with EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics that includes updated and telephone numbers. All information must be kept up to date. Any changes of phone, address, and or payment information must be ed to: expressdanceandacro@gmail.com ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE is $25.00 per team member. The registration fee is non-refundable. OPERATIONAL FEE: is $25.00 per team member. o The operational fee covers costs associated with competitions, but not limited to, staff, props, transportation of props, and travel expenses.

4 o The Operational fee must be received by August 1-7 before a student can be enrolled in any fundamental classes or group dances. TUITION: Please be aware that tuition is based on a 10 Month dance school year (Sept-June). Monthly tuition fee remains the same regardless of weeks in the month, school vacation closings, or the number of absences in a month. Monthly tuition covers Team fundamental classes and group classes. MONTHLY TUITION: $90.00 o Tuition is due within the first week of every month. o Account statements will be ed within the first week of the month. o A LATE FEE of $15.00 will be automatically charged if payment is not received by the 15 th of the month. o EXPRESS strongly suggests a credit card be put on file at the time of registration to be charged when tuition is not received by the 15th of each month to avoid late fees. A "Credit Card Authorization Form" is included in this registration packet. o Ask about our family discount. RETURNED CHECKS will be charged a $20.00 fee. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cash, Check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa are welcome. o Payments may be paid online in your dancers personal Portal, by Automatic Credit Card Withdrawal, mailed to the studio, dropped off at desk (during scheduled times) or placed in drop box. o Please request a receipt for all cash payments. COMPETITION ENTRY FEES: Each competition charges entry fees. The average cost for each competition: Group: $45.00 COSTUMES: The average price of a costume per group is $ A deposit of $40.00 per costume will be made in month of September. The balance will be made in October. MINI MITES STARTER KIT: OPTIONAL- Team Jacket: $95.00 Mary Kay Make up: $75.00 (Approximately) CLASS ATTIRE: Girl students are required to wear a leotard, tights and fitted bike shorts (optional) of your choice. Boy students are required to wear comfortable shirt and shorts appropriate for dance. Dance Shoes: o Ballet: Girls- Pink ballet Slippers. Boys- Black Ballet Slippers o Tap: Girls- Tan Tap Shoes w/ Strap. Boys- Tan Tie Tap Shoes. o Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Open, Technique- Bare feet.

5 EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics MINI MITES TEAM Registration Form STUDENT INFORMATION: Student s Name: Last name First Name Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Birth Date: Age: Grade: Dance Experience: # of Years: Medical Conditions /Allergies New Students Only: Previous Studio/s: Reason for Leaving: How did you hear about EXPRESS? PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) RESIDING WITH CHILD/CHILDREN: 1. Name: Relationship to Child: Cell Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) (REQUIRED): 2. Name: Relationship to Child: Cell Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( ) (REQUIRED): EMERGENCY CONTACT: (if parent/guardian cannot be reached): Name: Relationship to Child: Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Registration Fee: ($25) Operational Fee: ($25) Monthly Tuition Fee: Annual Tuition Fee: TOTAL FEE DUE: Payment Method: Date:

6 EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics Credit Card Authorization Form EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics (EDA) strongly suggests you keep a credit card authorization form on file. You may choose to authorize us to charge your credit card for reoccurring monthly tuition payments, back up tuition payments only, and/ or costume payments. Simply complete the Credit Card Information section below and sign the form. All requested information is required. Upon approval, we will automatically bill your credit card for the amount indicated and your total charges will appear on your monthly credit card statement. Please inform the office immediately if your credit card is stolen, lost or expiries in order to avoid any late fees. Accounts with cards that expire or decline will be subject to a $15.00 late fee if card information is not updated and/or payment is not received by the 15th of the month. EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics accepts the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Please fill in name(s) and check all that apply. Student Name/s Monthly Reoccurring Tuition Payments On the 1 st of the month Back up Tuition Payment/s On the 15 th of the month if no payment has been made, Costume Deposits $40.00 per costume on Competition Fees 1 st of the month 11/1/ /1/2017 to avoid late fee 9/1/2017 & 10/1/2017 1/1/2018 o $ o $ $40 X 2 GROUPS TBD Credit Card Information: American Express Discover MasterCard Visa (Circle One) Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: / Security Code: Cardholder s Name :( As printed on credit card) Credit Card Billing Address: Street City/Town State Zip Code Home Phone #: - - Cell Phone #: - - Card Holder Signature: Today s date: / / I fully understand and agree to the terms stated above and acknowledge that EDA will charge my services and merchandise to the referenced credit card. I am a qualified card holder, authorized to use this charge card for this business. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Start Billing On: / / Stop Billing On: / /

7 EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics Payment Contract and Waiver Agreement I, have read and agree to the terms of EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics Studio (EDA) TEAM Policies. I am enrolling,,. I am responsible for this/these student s registration fee, operational fee, tuition payments, costume fees, and competition fees, through the end of the dance season. I agree to pay a non-refundable registration fee, per student at time of registration. The operational fee will be due August 1-7. I choose the following payment option to pay for student(s) Registration, Operational, Summer classes: (Please choose one option) 1. Automatic Credit Card payment. 2. Payments in the form of cash, credit, check, online payment in student s personal portal or money order. Scheduled desk times will be posted. As well as, drop off payment box. I choose the following payment option to pay for student(s) Tuition, costume and competition fees: 3. Automatic Credit Card payment. 4. Monthly payments in the form of cash, credit, check, online payment in student s personal portal or money order. Scheduled desk times will be posted. As well as, drop off payment box. WAIVER OF PHOTOGRAPHY: I give permission to EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics to photograph and video my child and use the photos/videos for marketing purposes, including brochures, advertisements, and EDA website and news articles. WAIVER OF LIABILITY & INJURY: As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless EXPRESS Dance and Acrobatics, 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 EXPRESS Dance and Acrobatics, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises. This will apply to myself, my child and/or any child or supervisor that may be on the premises in an enrolled or nonenrolled capacity. EXPRESS Dance and Acrobatics competition teams are a large commitment, both financially and time. Every dancer (and parent) who chooses to participate must be ready to commit to the team and the work required. By signing this contract I agree to the terms of this Payment Contract and Waiver Agreement as well as those outlined in the EXPRESS Dance & Acrobatics TEAM Policies Packet. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Signed

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