FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and
CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Consumer Services
CHARLES H. BRONSON
COMMISSIONER
DANCE STUDIO
REGISTRATION PACKAGE
Section 501.143, Florida Statutes
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and CONSUMER SERVICES
DANCE STUDIO REGISTRATION PACKET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Table of Contents...................................................................................
Page II
2.
Filing Instructions..................................................................................
Page III
3.
Membership Contract Requirements.....................................................
Page IV-V
4.
Registration Application .......................................................................
Page 1 - 3
5.
Sample Certificate of Deposit Assignment Form..................................
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Section 501.143, Florida Statutes, the Dance Studio Act requires ballroom dance studios, or individuals offering
ballroom dance studio lessons or services in Florida to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. In addition, if the dance studio or individual has been in business for less than three years and
receives or requires an advance payment in excess of $250 or receives payments in installments, it must post a
surety bond, letter of credit or certificate of deposit. This law also requires that all contracts for dance studio
services or lessons be in writing and contain certain consumer protection clauses.
Enclosed is a Dance Studio registration package. Please complete the registration form and return it with a check
for $300, a security document in the appropriate amount, and a copy of the written contract to the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services, (Attn: Dance Studios), Post Office Bo