To ensure a positive and safe environment for everyone, please review our studio rules:

Attire and Appearance:

• Proper classroom attire and dance shoes must be worn; street shoes are not permitted on the dance floor.

• Arrive with attire and hair prepared according to our Class Attire Requirements for safety, mobility, and aesthetic presentation.

Safety and Security:

• Arrive on time for class and rehearsals. Studio doors will be locked 5 minutes after class begins for safety reasons.

• Parents and guests are not allowed in the dance studio. Please prepare your dancer for class before they enter.

Behavior and Respect:

• Be respectful, responsible, and safe. Foul language, obscene gestures, and bullying are strictly prohibited.

• Treat all instructors, dancers, and studio staff with kindness and respect. Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Studio and Class Etiquette:

• Arrive on time for your classes. If late, enter quietly and respectfully.

• No food, drinks, or gum in studios; only water in a sealed container is allowed.

• Store personal belongings in designated areas; avoid bringing unnecessary items into the studio.

• Follow the instructor's directions and be attentive during class. Refrain from disruptive behavior.

Equipment and Belongings:

• Label the inside of all dance shoes and wear them only inside the studio.

• HVDC is not responsible for lost or stolen items; check our lost and found bin if something is missing.

Studio Cleanliness:

• Help us keep the studio clean by disposing of trash properly and respecting the studio space.

Cell Phone Policy:

• Silence cell phones for the duration of class; phones are not permitted during class.

Communication:

• If you have questions or concerns, please speak with our staff. We are here to help!

• For discussions, contact teachers or staff via reception or email, and avoid approaching teachers before, during, or after class.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off:

• Drop off and pick up dancers promptly. Notify HVDC staff via text at 443-535-1474 if you will be more than 5 minutes late.

• Dancers must be picked up in the lobby or at the bottom of Studio A ramp by a parent or guardian.

• Notify HVDC staff if you will be more than 5 minutes late for pick-up.

Security Notice:

• Indoor and outdoor cameras monitor our facility for safety and security.

Prohibited Conduct:

• Report any incidents immediately to HVDC staff.

By registering for any class, session, or program with us, you and your child agree to follow all the studio rules and policies outlined on our website and in this letter. These guidelines ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Please note that our rules and policies are subject to change as needed. We will inform all active accounts of any updates through our Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal or via email.

Thank you for your attention to these policies and for being a part of the HVDC community!

• Registration Fee: A non-refundable $30.00 registration fee per family, per year is due at the time of registration.

• Tuition Payments: Tuition is due in full on the first of each month.

• Discounts: We offer multi-class and multi-child discounts:

  • Multi-Child Discount: Additional students (beyond the first enrolled) receive a $5.00 discount per month.

  • Multi-Class Discount: For students taking three or more classes, the following discounts apply:

    • Three Classes: $15.00 off, Four Classes: $20.00 off, Five Classes: $25.00 off, Six Classes: $30.00 off, Seven Classes: $35.00 off, Eight Classes: $40.00 off, Nine Classes: $45.00 off, Ten Classes: $50.00 off

• Discounts are automatically applied through the Dance Studio Pro system.

• Late Fees: A late fee of $15.00 will be applied if tuition payments are not received within fourteen days of the due date.

• Refunds and Transfers: Tuition is non-refundable and cannot be transferred or held on account for any reason. No deductions will be made for missed classes. Tuition is based on enrollment, not attendance. If you need to drop a class, please notify HVDC staff immediately. If more than two consecutive classes are missed without notice, your spot may be filled, and no refund will be given. If you anticipate frequent absences, please discuss with HVDC staff to explore potential accommodations.

• Auto-Pay: For your convenience, the Auto-Pay option is available during registration through our Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal. By selecting Auto-Pay, you authorize HVDC to charge your credit card on the first day of each month, helping you avoid late fees.

• Returned Checks: A $35.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks.

• Tuition and Refunds: We do not prorate tuition for holidays, inclement weather, or absences due to students or teachers. Refunds will not be issued for class cancellations caused by inclement weather, student absences, or teacher absences.

• Make-Up Classes: Make-up classes are only offered at our discretion. If a make-up class is deemed necessary, you will be notified via our Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal or email.

• Class Cancellations: HVDC staff makes every effort to avoid class cancellations. We do not follow Calvert County Public Schools or private school closings due to inclement weather. In the event of inclement weather, we will make a decision by 4:00 PM on the day of class and notify you of any cancellations via email, text, Facebook, and/or Instagram.

• Holiday Closures: HVDC holiday closure dates are listed below and on our studio and Google calendars accessible through the Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal. These dates are tentative and may be adjusted as needed.

Holiday Closures

October 31 - November 11, 25-29 - December 23-31 - January 1-3, 20 - February 17 - March N/A - April 14-18 - May 23-26

Students should not attend class if they have a fever, contagious symptoms, or any illness. To return to class, students must be symptom-free for twenty-four hours.

Please inform HVDC staff via email or phone if your child will be absent due to illness. If a student becomes ill during class, we will contact you, and the child will need to be picked up immediately.

We reserve the right to cancel any class due to under-enrollment. If a class, program, or activity is canceled, you will be notified through our Dance Studio Pro Parent Portal, email, Facebook, and/or Instagram.

HVDC also reserves the right to adjust a student’s class level if we believe a different class would better suit their needs for appropriate challenge. Both age and skill level are considered when determining class placement.

High Voltage Dance Company staff may take photographs and videos of enrolled students and families to document studio activities. These images may be used in promotional materials, social media, or on our studio website. All images are the property of High Voltage Dance Company and are for studio use only.

If you prefer that your child’s image not be used for studio advertisements, please inform the office via email at the time of registration and indicate your preference in the photo and video release section of the HVDC Student and Parent Agreement form.

Personal or group use of the High Voltage Dance Company name or any High Voltage Dance Company logos on tangible items (e.g., bags, apparel, accessories), paper materials, or online content is strictly prohibited unless you receive prior approval. 

By enrolling in any program, class, activity, or performance at High Voltage Dance Company, all students and their parents or guardians consent to the registrant’s participation and acknowledge the inherent risks of physical injury associated with these activities. Enrolled students and their parents or guardians recognize and willingly assume these risks.

Additionally, by registering, parents or guardians confirm that the registrant does not have any illness, disability, or impairment that would endanger themselves or others in connection with participation. If a registrant has any condition that might limit participation, parents or guardians are responsible for informing HVDC staff.

In consideration for participating in HVDC’s programs, all registrants and their parents or guardians release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless High Voltage Dance Company, including its owners, employees, teachers, and associated personnel, from any claims arising from participation. This waiver includes any claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses related to participation.

In the event of an emergency requiring medical care, parents or guardians authorize HVDC staff to obtain and consent to necessary medical treatment if they are unable to be reached in a reasonable time frame. All costs for medical care will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Last Updated: 08/2024

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use our Service. It tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We use Your Personal Data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.

• Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to High Voltage Dance Company, LLC, 2480 Hallowing Point Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

• Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.

• Country refers to Maryland, United States.

• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.

• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

• Service refers to the Website.

• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service, or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used.

• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

• Website refers to High Voltage Dance Company, accessible from www.highvoltagedancecompany.com.

• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may ask You to provide Us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify You. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

• Email address

• First name and last name

• Phone number

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

Usage Data may include information such as Your Device's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that You visit, the time and date of Your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

When You access the Service by or through a mobile device, We may collect certain information automatically, including, but not limited to, the type of mobile device You use, Your mobile device unique ID, the IP address of Your mobile device, Your mobile operating system, the type of mobile Internet browser You use, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

We may also collect information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Service or when You access the Service by or through a mobile device.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on Our Service and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze Our Service. The technologies We use may include:

• Cookies or Browser Cookies. A cookie is a small file placed on Your Device. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept Cookies, You may not be able to use some parts of our Service. Unless You have adjusted Your browser setting so that it will refuse Cookies, our Service may use Cookies.

• Flash Cookies. Certain features of our Service may use local stored objects (or Flash Cookies) to collect and store information about Your preferences or Your activity on our Service. Flash Cookies are not managed by the same browser settings as those used for Browser Cookies. For more information on how You can delete Flash Cookies, please read "Where can I change the settings for disabling, or deleting local shared objects?".

• Web Beacons. Certain sections of our Service and our emails may contain small electronic files known as web beacons (also referred to as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) that permit the Company, for example, to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and for other related website statistics (for example, recording the popularity of a certain section and verifying system and server integrity).

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on Your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close Your web browser. Learn more about cookies: Cookies by PrivacyPolicies Generator.

We use both Session and Persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:

• Necessary / Essential Cookies

  • Type: Session Cookies

  • Administered by: Us

  • Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

• Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies

  • Type: Persistent Cookies

  • Administered by: Us

  • Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.

• Functionality Cookies

  • Type: Persistent Cookies

  • Administered by: Us

  • Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service.

• To manage Your Account: to manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user.

• For the performance of a contract: the development, compliance, and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items, or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service.

• To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products, or contracted services, including security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation.

• To provide You with news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information.

• To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us.

• For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.

• For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing, and Your experience.

We may share Your personal information in the following situations:

• With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to contact You.

• For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company.

• With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us.

• With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services, or promotions.

• With other users: when You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside.

• With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of Your jurisdiction.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer.

The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Other legal requirements

The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation

• Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company

• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service

• Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public

• Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If You are a parent or guardian and You are aware that Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us. If We become aware that We have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, We take steps to remove that information from Our servers.

If We need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing Your information and Your country requires consent from a parent, We may require Your parent's consent before We collect and use that information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third-party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise You to review the Privacy Policy of every site You visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update Our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let You know via email and/or a prominent notice on Our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

• By email: info@highvoltagedancecompany.com