COVID-19 Waiver
The World Health Organization has declared the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic. Due to its capacity to transmit from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, Los Angeles County has set recommendations, guidelines, and some prohibitions to which DC Dance LA will adhere.
In consideration of my and my child/children's participation in the foregoing, the undersigned acknowledge and agree to the following:
I am aware of the existence of the risk to myself and my child/children when participating in the activities of DC Dance that may cause injury or illness, such as, but not limited to influenza, MRSA, or COVID-19 that may lead to severe illness or death.
I and my child/children have not experienced symptoms of fever, fatigue, difficulty breathing or dry cough, or have exhibited any other symptoms related to COVID-19 or any communicable disease within the last 14 days.
I have not, nor any member(s) of my household, traveled internationally by sea or by air within the past 30 days.
I have not, nor any member(s) of my household, visited any area within the United States that was reported to be highly affected by COVID-19 in the last 30 days.
Following the pronouncements above I hereby declare the following:
I am fully and personally responsible for my own safety and for the safety of my child/children; I am responsible for the actions of myself and my child/children while and during any participation in DC Dance, and I recognize that I and my child/children may be nevertheless at risk of contracting COVID-19.
With full knowledge of the risks involved I hereby release, waive, and discharge DC Dance, it's officers, employees, independent contractors, affiliates, representatives, successors, and assigns from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, action, and causes of action whatsoever, sustained by me or my child/children, related to Covid-19 while participating in DC Dance activities, while in, on or around the premises of DC Dance, or while using the DC facilities that may lead to unintentional exposure or harm due to Covid-19.
I agree to indemnify defend and hold harmless DC Dance from any and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, lawsuits, and/or liabilities or claims arising whether directly or in directly from, or related to, any and all claims made by me, my child/children, or any person(s) I authorize and/or assign to bring and/or retrieve my child/children to and from DC Dance classes, against any of the released parties due to injury, loss, illness, or death from or related to Covid-19.
By signing below I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Liability Release Waiver and understand its contents; that I am at least 18 years old and fully competent to give my consent; that I have been sufficiently informed of the risks involved and give my voluntary consent in signing it as my own free act and deed; that I give my voluntary consent in signing this Liability Release Waiver as my own free act and deed with full intention to be bound by the same, and free from any inducement or representation.
This waiver will remain in effect until laws and mandates relevant COVID-19 are lifted.
Payments and General Policies
1. Online registration requires a credit card and email address. Charges will be posted after we have reviewed your registration and applied any applicable discounts.
2. An Annual Family Registration fee of is charged once automatically for our regular September to June class sessions. This fee is non-refundable.
3. Payments are due on the first day of each Session and may be made through the parent portal or at the office. We will process an auto bill on the 5th day of each Session.
4. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Check and Cash.
5. A discounted rate is available for multiple classes or siblings enrolled in the dance program during the entire Session. (Please contact our office if payment plan is needed).
6. Sorry, all tuition fees are non-refundable and only valid for the applicable Session. No exceptions.
Refunds and Credits
1. Our class schedule is subject to change to accommodate enrollment and teacher availability. DC Dance of Los Angeles reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment and tuition will be pro-rated.
2. Credit will not be given for missed classes due to illness or personal commitments. Make-up classes may be taken during the same Session only. Please contact the office to confirm make-up classes.
3. If a student sustains an injury that does not permit class participation over an extended period of time, a credit or refund will be issued.
Liability Release
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I agree to release and to hold harmless DC Dance of Los Angeles, and the respective directors, officers, representatives, members, agents and employees of DC Dance of Los Angeles and their successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively "Releasees") from any and all liability, whether based on negligence, contract, tort, statute or otherwise, for any claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost and expenses (including, without limitations, attorney's fees and costs) arising out of or connected with classes or event either at DC Dance of Los Angeles or at any other location arranged by DC Dance of Los Angeles (hereinafter the "Event"), including but not limited to any claim arising out of or connected with any illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and / or death) that I may incur or sustain during the Event, all activities associated with the Event and while traveling to and from the site for the Event whether or not the Event actually occurs. I further expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees and Releasees' heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns against loss from any further claims, demands or actions that may subsequently be brought by me or by any other persons on the account of damages of any character resulting to me in any way from the foregoing activities. I further agree to reimburse and to make good to Releasees any loss, damages, or costs Releasees may have to pay as a result of any such action, claim, or demand, including but not limited to attorneys' fees.
Medical Release
I acknowledge and agree that participation in the Event subjects me to the risk of physical illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and / or death) and that I acknowledge that I am assuming the risk of such illness or injury by participating in the Event. In the event of such illness or injury, I authorize DC Dance of Los Angeles to obtain necessary medical treatment for me and hereby release and hold harmless Releasees in the exercise of this authority. I further acknowledge and understand that I will be responsible for any and all medical and related bills that may be incurred by me for any illness or injury that I may sustain during the Event and while traveling to and from the site for the Event whether or not the Event actually occurs.
Waiver and Release
I hereby warrant that I have read this Liability Release Form in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this Liability Release Form releases Releasees from liability and contains an acknowledgement of my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness. I further acknowledge that nothing in this Liability Release Form constitutes a guarantee that the Event will occur. I have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will.
Photo Release & Agreement
I give permission for DC Dance of Los Angeles to take and use photos and/or video of me or my child without remuneration in connection with studio publications, website, social media, and advertising. I understand that for the safety of our dancers and their families, names will not be published or posted publicly. If you do not want you or your child to be photographed, please let us know in the Comments section below - Thank you!
