Reach for the Barres Terms & Conditions
In order to enroll your child in our program, you must agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
Please read through all of our Studio Policies in order to understand and agree to our terms and policies at REACH, before enrolling your child. If these guidelines cannot be respected and/or followed by any family member or caregiver for any reason, we reserve the right to cancel enrollment and NO refunds will be given.
KINDNESS + RESPECT: Our goal is to foster a positive learning environment filled with creativity and camaraderie for both our students and parents. You and your child agree to treat all participants of Reach For The Barres Dance Studio with kindness and respect. No bullying of any kind, verbally, physically or otherwise will be tolerated.
COVID-19 POLICIES + PROCEDURES: I understand these policies will be enforced and followed until otherwise noted or updated, and agree to all COVID POLICIES + PROCEDURES policies upon enrolling my child.
MAKEUP POLICY: I understand because of the limited capacity and high demand NO MAKEUPS, CREDITS or REFUNDS will be given for dropped, missed or canceled classes, camps or events – even if I know we’re miss ahead of time. This includes in-studio, virtual, mobile/outdoor and/or private lessons.
REFUND POLICY: I understand that REACH Studio tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE. NO CREDITS, TRANSFERS or REFUNDS will be given for dropped, missed or canceled classes, at anytime; this includes in-studio, virtual, mobile/outdoor and/or private lessons, camps or events. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.
LATE FEE POLICY: I understand that REACH Studio tuition is due no less than 24 hours the last paid class of any trimester, aka payment cycle. If I renew anytime after, I understand a $40+ late fee will be added to my tuition payment for the first week and may increase every week after.
STUDENTS MUST BE AGE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR CLASS’ AGE RANGE BY SEPTEMBER 1 (this is for class enrollment, at any point in the season). Please be sure to enroll in a AGE APPROPRIATE classes only. Not following this guideline, may cost dancers the opportunity for enrollment in an appropriate class, and will certainly guarantee your registration is canceled. Dancers will grow together in class, and work on their development together throughout the season, culminating to our end-of-the-year recital. RFTB reserves the right to not refund tuition if reserved spots, which have prevented age appropriate students to enroll, are canceled due to under age enrollment.
STUDENTS MUST BE AGE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR SUMMER CAMP AGE RANGE BY MAY 1 (this is for camp enrollment, at any point in the SUMMER). Please be sure to enroll in a AGE APPROPRIATE CAMPS only. Not following this guideline, may cost dancers the opportunity for enrollment in an appropriate class, and will certainly guarantee your registration is canceled. RFTB reserves the right to not refund tuition if reserved spots, which have prevented age appropriate students to enroll, are canceled due to under age enrollment.
NO FOOD OR DRINK INSIDE THE STUDIO. Your dancers are welcome to bring a self-sealing water bottle to class or camps, as needed and/or required.
WE ARE A NUT + SEED FREE STUDIO. If enrolled in camps or parties in which a packed snack and/or lunch is required – Please NO seeds at all, including bars and butters (like sun butter). NO nuts – peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts (Nutella), cashews, pistachios, brazil nuts, or nuts of any kind. This includes all nut butters and nut milks.
NO CELL PHONES, SMART WATCHES (like Apple Watch), smart earphones (like Air Pods) are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. If they are inside a dance bag, they should be turned off. If dancers are wearing these in class, they will be asked to remove and take to front desk staff for safekeeping until class is over.
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED ON CAMPUS. Reach is a large facility, keep an eye on your children, no running or climbing on furniture PLEASE!
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/CAREGIVER at all times unless they are in class.
ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MAY BE KEPT IN THE STUDIO WITH THE DANCER, if needed. Reach For The Barres is not responsible for items left behind. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving the studio.
PRESCHOOL + KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: Please take your dancer to the restroom BEFORE class begins to avoid accidents and disruptions to class.
MAKE AN EFFORT TO BE PROMPT. Excessive tardiness picking up your child will result in additional fees.
NO PARENTS, FRIENDS OR SIBLINGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM AT ANYTIME. This is for the benefit of your dancer. They will learn more if we have their complete attention.
VIEWING WINDOWS WILL BE OPEN: the first month of our Main Season, and then the first full week of each month.
CANCELLING A CLASS REQUIRES WRITTEN NOTICE. If you plan to cancel your enrollment a cancelation must be submitted in writing, no less than 30 days before your last paid class. You will be responsible for payment until the written notice is received.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: We require a 30-day written notice via email if you need to withdraw from Reach For The Barres. Please email [email protected] to withdraw from our 2024-2025 season. After the 30-day notice, we will terminate your tuition auto-payment.
If you plan to cancel your enrollment a cancelation must be submitted in writing, no less than 30 days before your last paid class.
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. 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.
FORCED and/or MANDATORY CLOSURES: If classes/lessons/camps/events are cancelled due to mandated local community/city/county/state/regional/federal restrictions (such as force majeure, including but not limited to COVID) everyone will be credited for a future date. NO refunds will be given.
UNDERSTANDING OF STUDIO POLICIES: I understand that REACH Studio Staff will communicate with me throughout the season and year via email. I understand it is my responsibility to read them with my child so that I am aware of policy changes, possible closures, billing cycles, dance recitals, camps or outside performances, enrollment for the following cycle, dress codes including any attire or footwear my child may need; or any other important information that being a parent at REACH Studios requires me to be informed of. I understand that REACH Studios will only be sending home paperwork that is important and specific to my child’s needs. REACH Studios schedule is subject to change.
PERMISSION TO SHARE: Upon registration for class, camp, trials and audits – I understand REACH Studios uses closed circuit cameras to allow families the opportunity to watch classes remotely from mobile devices. I give permission for Reach For The Barres to use images and video taken during services rendered, on business premises, or at events away from premises, of my child for promotion and advertising.
RFTB is unable to accommodate your preference for exception, as we are unable to work outside of our existing systems of operation (i.e. class viewing per our studio class network and feed).
PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE: I give my consent to my child’s participation in the activities of Reach for the Barres, LLC. I confirm that my child is in good health and I understand that the dance studio activities include movement and equipment that can create risk and the possibility of accidental injury. I understand that it is my responsibility to carry individual accident and medical insurance covering the enrolled participant. I agree to sign the RFTB PARTICIPATION WAIVER, and understand I must provide a signed copy to the studio by the first day of in-studio class. I hereby absolve Reyana Hajevandi Wright, Reach for the Barres, LLC aka REACH Studios and all staff from any and all liability for any accident, injury, illness or damages that may be incurred by my child in the activities sponsored by Reach for the Barres LLC. I understand that REACH Studios is not responsible for lost or stolen valuables. It is my responsibility to secure personal items when in the studio. I understand that REACH Studios is not responsible for any injury or accident that takes place in the parking lot. It is my responsibility to exercise caution when backing out, and pulling in to the parking lot adjacent to REACH Studios.
OUR STAFF IS AVAILABLE DURING OFFICE HOURS, to answer any questions you might have! If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, please call or email to set up an appointment as we rarely have time in-between classes. You can reach us at [email protected] or 213-280-8074
Be sure you have thoroughly read, fully understand that by enrolling that you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of these Terms & Conditions as there will be no refunds. These Terms & Conditions will govern your child’s current and future participation in Reach For The Barres dance program.
