Liability Waiver
I certify that I am the legal guardian/parent of the registered dance student (referred to as the participant or student) and I hereby agree for the participant to engage in the dance, performance, and exercise classes given by Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc. I represent to Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc that the participant is physically capable of participating in a vigorous cardiovascular exercise program and that, to the extent necessary in light of prior health history and physical condition, I have consulted a personal physician or other health authority before making such representation. I recognize the risk of illness and injury inherent in any dance or exercise program and I am allowing the participant to take part in Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc's program upon the express agreement and understanding that I am hereby waiving and releasing Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc, it's faculty, assistants, staff and Director before participating in any of its programs. I agree to notify Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc of any change in the participant's physical condition which might in any way adversely affect their ability to participate in the program safely. I hereby execute and deliver this waiver and release to induce Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc to permit participation in this program.
Photo Waiver
I hereby consent to the use of participants name, photograph(s) and video (that may include them) for occasional advertising and/or promotions of Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc and/or associated events. Such material includes but is not limited to: newspapers, television, web design, advertisement and social media. I also consent for Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc to sign media release forms on the participants behalf for events in which the student is involved including, but not limited to: competitions, festivals, workshops, performances, fundraisers, public presentations and parades.
Attendance, Participation & Make-Up Classes
Students must arrive at least 5 minutes before class. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc Instructors reserve the right to prevent a student from participating if they are repeatedly late for class. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc fully understands that students enrol in other activities, however, we expect a commitment from each student to attend lessons in order for them to progress within their class. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc has the right to dismiss any student from class or from the studio if the student is disrupting the class or disrespecting the studio policies. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc does not offer make-up classes.
Studio Dress Code
It is important that every student feels like a dancer when attending classes and that every instructor can properly assess dancers in class. Defy Gravity Dance Co Dress Code (listed on our studio website) is designed to meet these needs in a simple and convenient way. All dress code items are available for purchase through the office and most items can be worn in all classes (we like to make things simple for our DG families!). Dress code must be worn at all times in order for students to dance with confidence, poise, and to their full potential. Students not meeting the required dress code may not be permitted to participate in class.
Dress Code Reminders:
*Hair must be neatly secured off the face and neck for all classes
*Please do not send younger students to class with toys, skirts or jewelry - this is distracting to your dancer's learning and is unfair to other dancers who follow the DG dress code
*No jeans (or pants with zippers) our outdoor shoes are to be worn to any class, at any time.
*Please label all clothing and footwear and bring to the studio in a dance bag to prevent items from being left behind
*Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc will not be responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items
Studio Etiquette
Respect for the Director, Teaching Faculty, Staff, Studio, Curriculum and fellow dancers is expected of all students, parents and siblings. The lobby is available to families while students are attending class and before/after classes. Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc is not responsible for any injuries, or for students left at the studio unsupervised, before or after class.
We ask that parents respect the instructor's teaching time, direct all questions to the office and refrain from standing at studio doors during class time as this is very distracting to the students and instructors in the class. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc will provide several opportunities throughout the year for parents to view their child's class.
Studio Etiquette Reminders:
*No chewing gum is allowed on the premises at any time
*No jewelry, food or drinks are allowed in the studios or bathrooms
Registration & All-Inclusive Tuition Fees
I assume all financial responsibility for enrolling the participant at Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc. I understand that the Registration fee, Recital fee, Costume fee and Tuition are all included in the Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc All-Inclusive Pricing. I understand that the Performance Division, Competitive Division & Pre-Professional Division are a 10 month financial and time commitment and all amounts for Registration fee, Recital fees, Administration fees, Tuition and Costumes are non-refundable. There will be absolutely NO refunds issued unless a student is required by a medical doctor to stop dancing and a letter from the medical doctor is submitted to Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc. I understand that classes are not transferable between participants. I assume responsibility on behalf of the participant to ensure they attend all registered classes and to ensure that the participant is using the program to his/her best interest.
Payments for the full year may be made in-studio via cash or online via credit card. Payments for the 10 month payment plan must be paid online via credit card. Cheques and debit card transactions are not accepted at Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc.
I agree that it is my responsibility to maintain accurate and current payment information on file for instalment payment plans and provide administrative staff with new payment information if it has changed. I understand that students may be asked to sit out of a class if tuition payment is not received by the 10th of the month that payment is due. I understand that Tuition is not prorated for absences, holidays or partial months, these have already been accounted for in All-Inclusive pricing and that there is a $35.00 Administration fee for any payments not able to be processed by the 5th of any month. I understand that accounts that are more than 30 days overdue will be considered grounds for collections action.
I understand that all fees must be paid in full by May 15, 2021 and that my dancer will not be permitted to participate in the recital if their account still has an outstanding balance after June 1, 2021.
I understand that all dancers enrolled in our Competitive and/or Pre-Professional Division MUST have a valid credit card on file and that Competitive and Pre-Professional Division dancers will incur extra fees including but not limited to Competitions, Workshops and Solos/Duos/Trios (with associated fees).
Refund Policy & Class Placement
Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc does not offer refunds for fees paid for any reason. Students required by a medical doctor to withdraw from dance classes will not be charged any further fees, but will not be issued a refund. We stand by the amazing value of our classes - they are engaging, creative, confidence building and provide a safe space for our students to build friendships and learn new skills. If your dancer is not enjoying his/her class, you may transfer to a different class no later than October 17, 2020. On the rare occasion that dance classes are not the right fit for your dancer, we will contact you immediately to discuss class placement. We want all of our dancers to enjoy themselves while they are learning and growing, but ultimately, class placement is at the discretion of the Instructor and Studio Director.
Choreography Fees
Any extra rehearsals for Recital or Community Performances as well as group choreography are included in Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc All-Inclusive Tuition.
Competitive & Pre-Professional Division students will be subject to additional fees for Competition entries as well as choreography fees, cleaning fees, music editing fees, costume fees and associated competition entry fees for Solos/Duos/Trios offered and accepted by students and their families
Costumes & Performances
All students registered in the 2020-2021 Season will participate in Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc's Annual Recital held at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond June 25/26, 2021. The Recital is a chance for students to showcase their hard work in a professional theatre and environment. Participation in our annual recital is mandatory for all of our students as well as attending associated Dress Rehearsals and Tech Rehearsals. Costume fees are included in the Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc All-Inclusive Tuition Fees and are non-refundable.
All students will be measured and costume orders placed during the months of November - February. Costumes will be altered as needed, decorated, steamed/ironed and hung in garment bags ready for Competition, Photo Day and Recitals. Costumes will be handed out during class time and once sent home, dancers and families are responsible for keeping the costumes in perfect condition. Costume Fees do not include tights and/or footwear - all required tights are in stock for purchase through Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc.
Class Cancellations
Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc reserves the right to temporarily cancel/reschedule classes with email and/or phone notification up to 1 hour prior to respective class time for reasons such as but not limited to instructor illness/emergency, power outage and unsafe driving conditions caused by snow. Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to low enrolment. I understand that there is an eight student minimum in order for a class to be conducted and any class continuing with fewer than eight students is done so at the Studio Director's discretion, (this rule does not apply to private lessons or solo/duo/trio choreography).
Covid-19 Safety
Defy Gravity Dance Co maintains strict entrance/exit protocol (staggered and separate entrances for each studio), separate ventilation systems and assigned bathrooms for each studio as well as strict sanitization for hands/high touch areas within our facility for everyone's safety. You will receive more detailed instructions closer to the start of classes and these will be updated as needed.
Dancers, dance family members and faculty will not enter the building if they show any signs of illness and/or Covid-19 related symptoms, have known exposure or have travelled internationally within the last 14 days. All exposure, illness and positive Covid-19 test results must be reported to the studio via email immediately to keep everyone in the DG Dance Family safe.
Covid-19 Waiver
I acknowledge the contagious nature of Covid 19 and that the BC provincial health authorities recommend practicing physical distancing. I further acknowledge that Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
I acknowledge that Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc cannot guarantee that the participant will not become infected with Covid-19 while attending dance classes, camps or any studio-related event such as but not limited to rehearsals, recitals, competitions, performances. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by Covid-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to volunteers, other participants or their family members.
The participant is voluntarily attending dance classes/camps at Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc and I acknowledge that I am increasing our risk to exposure to the Covid-19 virus in doing so. I acknowledge that the participant and I/our family must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread of Covid-19 while attending classes or events hosted by Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc and certify that the participant:
*will NOT attend if they are experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
*will NOT attend if they have traveled internationally within 14 days before classes/events.
*will NOT attend if they have traveled to a highly impacted area within Canada or the United States of America or abroad 14 days before classes/events.
*will NOT attend if I believe they have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Covid-19.
*will NOT attend if they have been diagnosed with Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by local doctors and public health authorities.
*will follow all recommended guidelines as much as possible for limiting my exposure to the Covid-19 before and during classes/events.
I hereby release and agree not to hold Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc, it's directors, employees, independent contractors, volunteers or others acting on their behalf, liable for any physical or mental injury, paralysis, death, or loss or destruction of any personal property that may occur during, resulting from or in connection to attending classes or events hosted by Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc. I understand that this release discharges Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc with respect to Covid-19 and any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to attending any class/event hosted by Defy Gravity Dance Company Inc.
