Payment Terms – 2026 Season

• All entries must be registered online no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the competition date.

• Full payment is required thirty (30) days prior to the competition date to confirm registration. Payments received fewer than thirty (30) days before the event may incur a late fee.

• To qualify for early payment benefits, payment must be submitted in full forty-five (45) days or more prior to the competition date. Partial payments are not eligible for early payment benefits.

• Routines will not be accepted by phone or fax.

• Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are not considered official until payment is received in full.

Refund & Credit Policy – 2026 Season

• If a WCTE event is cancelled by World-Class Talent Experience, Inc. (including, but not limited to, COVID or other unforeseen circumstances), all entry fees will be refunded to the studio.

• No refunds will be issued if a studio or attendee cancels for any reason.

• If a dancer is unable to attend an event for any reason, a credit voucher will be issued to the studio account under which the dancer was registered. Credits may be applied toward a future WCTE event.

• “Day-of” cancellations, or dancer/routine cancellations submitted after the event has concluded, will not receive refunds or credits.

• No cash refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

Waiver and General Release

• All individuals attending or participating must complete a waiver.

• Waivers for minors (under 18) must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

• Individuals 18 years of age or older must complete their own waiver. If an adult completes a waiver on behalf of a minor, they are not required to complete an additional waiver for themselves.

Accepted Payment Methods

We offer the following three (3) payment options:

1. Credit Card

2. ACH (Automated Clearing House / Bank Draft)

3. Wire Transfer

• ACH and Wire Transfer details are available upon request by contacting our office.

• All payments must be made in U.S. Dollars (USD).

• A service charge will be assessed on all credit card transactions.

• No personal checks will be accepted from individual parents or guardians.

Additional Policies and Terms

• Independent entries are not accepted at WCTE events.

• Schedule requests submitted to our office may incur a $20.00 fee per request.

• Registration changes will not be accepted fewer than five (5) days prior to the event.

• On-site registration and on-site entry revisions are not permitted under any circumstance.

• Once an event is sold out, studios will be notified and a non-refundable 50% deposit will be required to hold a spot. The deposit will be applied toward entry fees and will guarantee placement in the selected city until the payment deadline.

Event Operations and Scheduling

• World-Class Talent Experience, Inc. reserves the right to:

  • Add additional competition days

  • Change competition locations

  • Cancel any event that does not meet minimum entry requirements

• If an event is cancelled due to insufficient entries, all paid entry fees will be refunded.

• Studios will receive an event information email approximately seven (7) days prior to the competition.

• Admission is free, and the general public is welcome.

• Theater doors will open 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled performance.

• All performers must be prepared to perform at least one (1) hour prior to their scheduled performance time.

• WCTE will not hold routines for any reason. If a routine is not ready when called, it will not be rescheduled, and the opportunity to perform will be forfeited.