SSD Hold Harmless
Sandra’s School of Dance staff does everything within their power to ensure the safety of all students, such as:
- Experienced and professional staff with years of training in dance and acrobatics education
- Training and supervision of our class assistants and senior students part of our Instructors In Training Program
- Secure and protected software for all personal and billing information filings
- 24-hour video surveillance of both the inside and outside of the school property
- The school property meets all current state safety codes and building regulations
I understand that participation in classes at Sandra’s School of Dance may result in injury. I acknowledge and understand that certain types of injuries are common among dance related events and that I am assuming the risk of such injury by participating in classes at Sandra’s School of Dance. In the event of injury, I authorize Sandra’s School of Dance to obtain necessary medical treatment on my behalf. I understand that Sandra’s School of Dance, Sandra Rubi, employees, teachers, assistants, staff, etc. are not liable for personal illness, injury, damage, or loss to personal property. I understand that I will be responsible for any and all medical and related bills that may be incurred for any illness or injury that I may sustain during my time at Sandra’s School of Dance. I also understand I may decline to participate in any class or activity.
School Policies
Registration
- You must fill out the online registration form, read through the school policies listed below and sign the school policies agreements before taking a class at Sandra’s School of Dance.
Tuition, Fees and Payments
- All families are required to keep a current electronic payment method on file in the SSD Jackrabbit Parent Portal and will be charged automatically upon enrollment in class.
- All families will automatically be enrolled in autopay and charged for monthly tuition the first of each month.
- Tuition rates are for the full season (August 8th, 2026 – May 22nd, 2027, including studio holidays), not by the number of classes in the month. A full season includes a minimum of 33 lessons. Tuition fees are paid monthly or annually.
- By entering your card information, you are authorizing us to charge your card via our software, Jack Rabbit.
- Transactions will be posted on the 30th of the month. Autopay will be taken out on the 1st of each month.
- Accounts are subject to a $25 late fee for monthly payments received after the 2nd of the month.
- All missed classes must be made up. NO REFUNDS, CREDIT, OR PRO-RATING WILL BE APPLIED.
- If you have special payment concerns or needs, please contact our office as soon as possible at (505) 292-0318 or ssdjackrabbit@gmail.com
Discounts
- Dancers are encouraged to take advantage of our Multi-Class Discount, which vary by age and level, for maximum progress and value. Please refer to Class Schedule page for details.
- A 5% discount is added for annual payments (a one-time full tuition payment for the August – May school season).
Non-Sufficient Funds Policy
- There will be a $25 fee for returned checks/credit cards. This will be added to your bill.
Withdrawal From Class
- We DO NOT automatically drop children from classes, even if they have missed several classes. To withdraw from our school a parent must inform the office by email at SSDJackrabbit@gmail.com. You must notify the office at least 7 days before the 1st of the upcoming month if you wish to disenroll your child. You will be responsible for tuition of the upcoming month if you do not notify the office within the given time range.
Rescheduling and Substitution
- Sandra’s School of Dance reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regular teacher is ill or otherwise unable to teach. Sandra’s School of Dance reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes based on enrollment.
Attendance
- Regular attendance is vital to student progress and recital choreography. Please make every effort to attend each class. Students may make up any missed classes until the end of May.
Make-Up Classes
- If your child needs to make-up a class, you will need to check the class schedule online to get available class times. If you are interested in make up classes, your dancer can make up in any class that is the same style and level. To schedule an absence or makeup class, log onto the parent portal, click the menu in the top right corner and then click absences & makeups. Follow the steps to schedule your absence or makeup. They do not roll over into the next session and credit will NOT be applied to other sessions.
Communications
- At Sandra’s School of Dance we go to great lengths to keep you informed and up to date.
- Email Newsletters, Facebook Posts, and Memos will be sent out periodically throughout the year.
Inclement Weather Policy
- In the event of inclement weather, a message will be left on the school’s answering machine after 2pm regarding the status of classes. An email will be sent and we will post on our school’s Facebook page. Please note that we DO NOT necessarily follow school closings as roads are often cleared by the time studio classes begin. Any cancelled classes may be made up on your own time from our regular schedule of classes.
