Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless The Newman School of Dance, its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of The Newman School of Dance, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.
Medical Emergency
The undersigned gives permission to The Newman School of Dance, its owners and operators to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent or guardian. I hereby declare any physical/mental problems, restrictions, or condition and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.
Payment Information
Registration fees will be $30 per dancer or $50 per family. All tuition will be paid by a monthly electronic fund transfer or credit card on file by the 1st of every month. Costume fees are due in full by November 1st or will be paid with the November EFT transaction. There is a $35.00 returned check fee for any checks returned by the bank or declined EFT transaction. Registration is for the full year and no refunds will be offered. Cash tuition options are available for set up with the studio office.
Photography/Video Release
I hereby grant to The Newman School of Dance the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use, reproduce, and publish photographs and/or videos of my child for editorial, trade, advertising, or any other purpose or manner and medium. I hereby release The Newman School of Dance, and its owners and teachers from any and all claims, actions, and liability relating to its use of said photographs and/or videos.
Closing Policies
School closures due to severe weather conditions will be announced by 3:00PM on that day. Notifications of weather cancellations will be emailed, posted on our Facebook page, and announced on the school's outgoing voice-mail message.
I understand that all closings due to inclement weather can be made up in a comparable class or at a specified rescheduled class time. Monthly tuition payments will not change in the event of any missed lesson, as we do allow for at least one snow day per season. Students are allowed to make up missed lessons within 2 weeks of the absence.
We do not offer refunds for any reason, including mandated government shutdowns.
Student Expectations
My student and I agree to abide by the dress code listed in the student handbook. Dress code includes leotards, tights, jazz shorts, ballet skirts, and/or fitted capri pants. It also includes hair being off the face in a tight bun for ballet and acro or a ponytail for all other classes. Dance shoes are to be purchased within the studio for performance purposes. Students may not be admitted into class unless their hair is out of their face. If dress code becomes a problem, parent/guardian will receive a phone call to pick them up or bring the correct uniform. The studio provides a full selection of leotards, tights, and other dance apparel for my convenience.
Students are expected to attend classes promptly and on a regular basis. If students are excessively absent before the recital, students will be pulled from their recital dances at the discretion of the Director and teacher.
Parent Responsibility
I understand that there are various forms of technology (E-mail, Website, Studio Bulletin Board, Office Staff, Phone, Facebook) used at The Newman School of Dance to aid in increased communication. I am aware that The Newman School of Dance will send the majority of studio updates through e-mail. If I choose to not give my e-mail address; I will have to stop by the studio monthly to stay up-to-date on studio events and news.
Parents may observe their child's class through our observation windows. However, please be aware that dancers can see activity through the doors and remove yourself and/or others who may become a distraction to the class.
I understand that The Newman School of Dance cannot provide supervision for students outside of class. I will not drop off my child earlier than 10 minutes before their class begins. I will pick up my child no later than 10 minutes after their class ends. Repeated violation of this policy will result in the cancellation of the student's registration, forfeiture of all registration fees, costume deposits, and tuition.
