Ballroom dancing contracts

Read Before you Sign on the Line

When you are searching for a dance studio in which to sign up for dance lessons, you need to know the ramifications of signing a contract for a series of lessons. You may not want to continue with dance lessons because you are not satisfied with the instructor or for some other reasons so you need to be careful before signing a contract.

Some dance studios, and even independent dance teachers, may require that their students sign a contract for a specific amount of lessons at a set price. This contract could include private lessons, group lessons, dance parties, workshops or even weekend dance instruction or activities. Before you sign the contract, make sure that you will be able to participate in all of the classes and activities, and of course, make sure that you can afford it, as you probably won't be entitled to a refund.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had received several complaints about the practices of dance studios regarding their contracts, etc. So it issued a warning in 1992 regarding the sales practices of some of the dance studios. The FTC recommended that consumers shop around for dance lessons in order to avoid problems that may arise with the contracts of the dance studios and individual instructors. You can read the suggestions of the FTC on their website.

Of course, do not allow the warning to prevent you from taking ballroom dance lessons. However, it is best to take ballroom dance classes without having to sign a formal contract. You should be able to find a dance studio or instructor who will offer dance lessons on a pay as you go basis without having to sign a formal contract.

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