Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 13, 2026
Last Updated: July 13, 2026

United Dance ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for an event or program, make a payment or donation, subscribe to our mailing list, or otherwise interact with us.

UD Pro is the professional development division of United Dance. References to "United Dance" throughout this Privacy Policy include programs and events presented under the UD Pro name, including the Ballet Pianist Symposium.

United Dance is an independent nonprofit arts organization. In the United States, certain charitable activities and fundraising are conducted through its fiscal sponsorship with The Foundation for Independent Artists, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Country of residence
Emergency contact information (where applicable)
Professional or educational background
Registration and application information
Payment and billing information
Accessibility or dietary requirements that you choose to provide
Communications you send to us
Newsletter preferences

When you visit our website, we may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Referring website
General geographic location

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process registrations and applications
Process donations and payments
Administer workshops, symposiums, performances, and educational programs
Communicate important event updates
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Provide requested accessibility accommodations
Improve our website and services
Maintain financial and administrative records
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Send newsletters and information about future events (you may unsubscribe at any time)

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to provide our services.

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA, UK & Switzerland)

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent
Performance of a contract (such as event registration)
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests in operating and improving our programs and services
Protection of vital interests where necessary

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Payments

Payments made through this website are securely processed through Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or another payment provider supported by the Wix platform.

United Dance does not receive or store your complete credit card or banking information. Payment information is processed directly by the applicable payment processor in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.

Where necessary for accounting, grant administration, charitable receipting, or financial oversight, limited transaction information may be shared with The Foundation for Independent Artists in connection with its role as United Dance's fiscal sponsor.

Website Platform

This website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd.

Wix provides the online platform through which we publish information, process registrations, and accept payments. Your information may be stored through Wix's secure databases and applications.

For more information about Wix's privacy practices, please visit https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure proper website functionality
Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic
Improve website performance
Enhance your browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or register for one of our programs, we may occasionally send you information about future workshops, performances, symposiums, educational opportunities, and organizational news.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

You will continue to receive essential communications relating to any registrations or purchases you have made.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only when necessary with trusted third parties, including:

Wix.com Ltd. (website hosting and registration platform)
Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and other payment processors
Email and communication service providers
Event venues, instructors, guest artists, and contractors involved in program administration
Professional advisers including accountants, attorneys, and insurers
The Foundation for Independent Artists, solely as necessary in connection with its role as United Dance's U.S. fiscal sponsor
Government authorities where required by applicable law

These organizations receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to safeguard your personal information appropriately.

International Data Transfers

United Dance welcomes participants from around the world.

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Administer our programs and events
Fulfill contractual obligations
Maintain financial and accounting records
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Protect our legal rights

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Photography & Media

United Dance may photograph, film, or record workshops, symposiums, performances, and other events for educational, archival, documentary, and promotional purposes.

Where required by law, participants will be asked to provide consent through the event registration process or a separate media release.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including hotels, transportation providers, payment processors, sponsors, and social media platforms.

These websites operate independently from United Dance.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or services of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without such consent, please contact us so we may promptly remove the information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your country or state of residence, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to certain processing
Withdraw consent
Request a copy of your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

United Dance does not sell personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our programs, legal obligations, or business practices.

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

United Dance
Email: info@uniteddance.org
Website: https://www.uniteddance.org

For questions regarding charitable donations processed through our U.S. fiscal sponsor, you may also contact:

The Foundation for Independent Artists
Website: https://independentartists.org