***If you are a NEW FAMILY, we suggest that you create an account and CREATE AN ACCOUNT ahead of time.
PAYMENT POLICIES
To register for classes, each family must have a current Visa, Discover, or Mastercard on file. We do not accept American Express (AMEX).
How Payments Work
Payments are not processed automatically at the time of registration.
Once you register, your enrollment is confirmed immediately. Tuition will be processed within 3 business days based on the payment method and payment plan selected.
By agreeing to Joy in Motion’s payment policy, you authorize JiM to charge the card on file when fees are due.
If you are joining a class after the session has started, tuition will be prorated based on your start date.
There are no refunds for missed classes.
Check or cash payments are welcome. Please note your preferred payment method in the registration comments or contact us by email.
Account Balances
If a card payment cannot be processed and the balance becomes more than 30 days overdue, a $35 late fee will be added.
Students with tuition that is 30 days past due and no payments have been made may be asked to stay home until the account is brought current.
If your account has a credit, the credit will be applied first, and any remaining balance will then be charged.
FALL & WINTER/SPRING PAYMENT OPTIONS
Families may choose from:
1 Full Payment
2 Half Payments
4 Quarterly Payments
For Fall and Winter/Spring sessions, families may either:
Pay manually through the parent portal after fees are posted, or
Have JiM apply any available credits and process the remaining balance within 3 business days of registration.
Before completing registration, please make sure:
Your card on file is current and not expired.
Your preferred payment plan is selected.
Your billing information is up to date.
Payment plans may be changed before the start of a new session.
If you are unsure whether your dancer will commit to the entire session, we recommend choosing the 4 Quarterly Payment option.
💬 Need a special payment arrangement? Please email us. We are happy to work with you whenever possible.
FALL & WINTER/SPRING WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
Students are presumed to be enrolled for the entire session.
There are no refunds or credits within 7 days of the class start date.
If you withdraw more than 7 days before the class start date and we are able to fill your dancer’s spot:
Tuition may be refunded minus a 6% processing fee, or
The full amount may be transferred to your JiM account as a credit valid for 1 year.
If you are enrolled in an installment payment plan, future payments will not be charged if withdrawal notice is received within 14 days of the next scheduled payment due date.
📌 Please note: Once a session begins, students are considered enrolled for the full session, regardless of attendance.
For Summer withdrawal information, please see the Summer Withdrawal & Refund Policy below or our FAQs & Protocols.
SUMMER PAYMENT POLICIES
Summer classes and camps do not offer payment plans.
Classes and camps are posted to accounts upon registration.
Credits will be applied and any remaining balance will be charged within 3 business days, unless you choose to pay manually through the parent portal.
SUMMER WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds within 14 days of the class start date.
If you withdraw more than 14 days before the class start date, 50% of the dropped class tuition may be refunded or credited to your JiM account.
CANCELLATION BY JOY IN MOTION
Joy in Motion reserves the right to cancel or replace any class due to low enrollment. Cancelled classes will receive a full refund.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Youth dancers: Up to 2 make-up classes per session
Adult dancers: Up to 3 make-up classes per session (must be enrolled in at least one class for the full session)
Please contact us for make-up recommendations.
ADULT CLASS PASSES
❌ Adult class passes do not roll over.
We encourage commitment and accountability, and our software does not allow rollovers.
WEATHER & AIR QUALITY POLICIES
Extreme Cold or Heavy Rain:
If temperatures drop below 45°F or rain is excessive, outdoor parking lot classes may move indoors to Studio 4, at the director’s discretion.Air Quality Index (AQI):
If AQI reaches or approaches the Red Zone (150), outdoor classes may move indoors to Studio 4, at the director’s discretion.
ARRIVAL & PICK-UP POLICIES
The back parking lot is available except during outdoor classes
For front lot parking:
Enter from Country Club Drive / SiSi’s side
❌ Do NOT enter from School Street
🚫 Do not stop in the middle of the street for drop-off or pick-up
🚫 DO NOT PARK in the Montessori School’s lot at any time
✔ Please follow all traffic rules
✔ Be patient during peak arrival times
✔ Enter the studio no earlier than 10 minutes before class
WHO IS ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO?
Visitors are welcome.
Viewing windows, lobby, and lounge with WiFi and video monitors are available.
Siblings and friends must not:
Act as distractions
Use the space as a playground
(This applies to outdoor classes as well.)
DRESS CODE & FOOTWEAR
🔗 See our full Dress Code here
🚫 NO STREET SHOES ON DANCE FLOORS — EVER
Hip Hop dancers must bring clean athletic shoes to change into
Dance shoes must not be worn outside
Outdoor classes: dress appropriately for the weather
ENROLLMENT FAQs
Vacation During Enrollment?
We cannot pre-enroll dancers for non-placement classes. Families manage every year with help from friends or relatives. To remain fair, this policy is firm.
Age Requirement Not Met by Start Date?
Unfortunately, registration is not permitted until age requirements are met and the system won’t allow you to register a dancer who has not yet met the age requirement by the class start date. We know this can be disappointing—several dancers each year are in the same situation. The good news is, they’ll be with others in the same boat! If, after a few weeks, we believe a transfer is the right fit and space allows, we’ll address it then. Active dancers needing a transfer will always be prioritized before we pull from the waitlist. Currently enrolled dancers are always prioritized over waitlists.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Joy in Motion is a shared space—please clean up after yourselves
Phones and Apple Watches will be removed if distracting
Bikes and helmets may be locked to the white handrails at the front ramp
Portable HEPA air purifiers run in all studios
Dancers with multiple indoor classes may wait in the lobby or lounge
Dancers with only one class should arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before class
Main entrance is on School Street
Bring a filled water bottle
Shoes must be clean for indoor use
Dancers may change their shoes in the Lobby and leave belongings in a cubby. They can take their water bottle to class.
Bathrooms are not changing rooms—please use the designated changing area
🎉 Now that we’re all up to speed… LET’S DANCE & HAVE SOME FUN! 💃🕺