Waiver and Release of Liability
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in any dance instruction, dance rehearsal or dance performance or related events of Studio Five Dance Company LLC ("dance activities"), the guardian hereby acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that there is a risk of injury, including physical injury or death, from the activities involved in the dance activities. The guardian hereby GIVES PERMISSION FOR THEIR SELF/CHILD TO PERFORM DANCE ACTIVITIES including but not limited to complicated dance moves, jumps, stunts, lifts, flips or other gymnastic activities in the studio, in any and all rehearsals and performances, and at home through online instruction. The guardian KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, AND ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY of my or my child's participation in all the activities of the studio, including all dance activities, EVEN IF ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF the studio officers, officials, personnel, agents, employees, contractors, assistants, guest artists, volunteers, students, other participants, or owners and lessors of the premises ("the Releasees") and the guardian assumes full responsibility for myself or child's participation. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Studio Five Dance Company, LLC, their officers, officials, personnel, agents, employees, contractors, assistants, guest artists, volunteers, students, other participants, and owners and lessors of the premises with respect to any and all injury, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law. I further certify that I have legal responsibility for any minor child I am registering and have the right to waive these rights. Studio Five Dance Company LLC is not responsible for students who choose not to attend class after being dropped off, or choose to the leave the studio proceeding, during or following a scheduled class. This waiver and release is applicable to any child or other person in the care of the guardian while on the studio property.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Permission to Give Medical Treatment
I give permission for any medical treatment that may be necessary in the studio's discretion as a result of the student's participation and in the absence of me or other guardians to give permission at the time.
Enrollment and Tuition
Guardian hereby enrolls their student at the studio for dance instruction, and tenders herewith the NONREFUNDABLE registration fee of $40. (Registration fee does not apply for summer session) Registration fee does not include recital tickets. Dance instruction is August 24 - June 6th. You are registering for the entire season and making a commitment to the season.
Tuition is based upon the entire season and is broken into 10 equal payments for your convenience. The payments will run from August through May. YOU ARE NOT PAYING A MONTHLY TUITION. Costumes and Recital fees such as tickets, t-shirts, DVDs, flowers, yearbooks, pictures, etc. are not included in your tuition. You will be able to purchase recital tickets directly from the recital ticketing program. Guardian shall pay disclosed amount (tuition) agreed upon by the studio and the guardian. Tuition payments are due on the 1st of the month, and will be automatically drafted out of your account on the 1st. If you need to change the card that is on file you can do that through your parent portal or in the office before the 25th of each month. Any payments returned or notification of NSF (by a financial institution of the guardian) as unpaid for any reason, or credit card/bank account decline will be assessed a return fee of $35.00. Upon registration, a total amount of one month's tuition will be due. In the case of a late registration, the current tuition rate prorated for that month will be due upon registration on top of the registration fee. The registration fee is NONREFUNDABLE. Bank Account or Credit Card required on file. Visa/ Mastercard/ Discover/AMEX accepted. Bank Draft is the preferred method of payment.
Costumes
All students registering are required to participate in the annual spring recital, held in June. For each class in which a student is enrolled, there is a mandatory costume fee that will be charged to your account. 50% of the total costume fee will be automatically drafted from your account on October 15th. 50% of the total costume fee will be automatically drafted from your account on November 15th. Costume fees must be $0 before the Studio will order your child a recital costume. Costumes will be distributed in February during class times. Picture week will be scheduled for March or April. Students registering after December 1st may be charged a late order fee of $10.00 for their costumes. Students registering after December will be required to pay for the their costume up front, as those fees were paid in October and November. Late order costumes may arrive after class distribution. (Not applicable for company dances) (Costume are not applicable for summer session)
Dress Code
Students are required to wear tights to all jazz, lyrical, modern, and ballet classes.
Students in hip hop, tap, and clogging classes should wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.
Proper shoes (color and style) are required for all classes. Students should wear their shoes to every class.
Ballet class dress code is pink tights and a leotard. Students may wear a ballet skirt or shorts over the leotard. T-shirts, sweatpants, baggy clothing are not acceptable ballet attire.
All students should have their hair up and out of their face. Hair should be secure and should not need to be restyled through out the class. Hair should be in a proper ballet bun for ballet classes.
Inclement Weather/COVID Polices
In case of inclement weather, we operate on the Wake County Public School policy. If Wake County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the studio will be closed also, unless we inform otherwise. Classes will be held via Zoom in the Online Dance Academy. We do not refund or pro-rate tuition due to inclement weather closings.
Should the studio be closed to students due to COVID or some other pandemic or disaster, classes will immediately pivot to the Online Academy. Classes will be run on their normal schedule LIVE through Zoom. Tuition will not be refunded or pro-rated. Parents will be emailed the link to the Zoom class 30 minutes prior to the start of class.
Photography/Video Release
Guardian agrees that the student may be photographed or video taped during studio activities, including but not limited to, performances, classes, rehearsals, and such images are the property of the studio. These photographs may appear in advertisements, website, social media, or inside the property for any purposes the studio desires.
Code of Conduct
I agree to abide by the Studio Five code of conduct found in the Student-Parent Handbook found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZPbMZtltOIm2J-dwKllUs0jdrkkjH2ot7aSJAuqsOR4/edit?usp=sharing
Withdrawal and Termination of Contract
We require 30 days written notice of your student's withdrawal from class. Upon your withdrawal your card will be charged any remaining fees. Tuition will continue to be charged until you have given us 30 days written notice of your withdrawal. Costumes are non-refundable. Should you withdraw after costumes are ordered but before they are distributed, you will receive your costume when it arrives.
The studio, officers and employees may at any time, for whatsoever reason deemed necessary by the studio, terminate this contract and the enrollment of a student(s) that it pertains, without notice to, or recourse by guardian. No refunds will be given to any students dismissed from the studio.
COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver
In consideration of participation at Studio Five Dance Company through any and all of their programs and classes offered, the undersigned acknowledge and agree to the following:
I am aware of the existence of the risk on my/my child's physical appearance to the venue and my/my child's participation in the activity of Studio Five Dance Company that may cause injury or illness such as, but not limited to Influenza, MRSA, or COVID-19 that may lead to paralysis or death.
I/my child have not experienced symptoms including, but not limited to, fever, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, or dry cough, nor are exhibiting any other symptoms relating to COVID-19 or any communicable disease within the last 14 days.
I/my child have not, nor any member(s) of my household, traveled by sea or by air, internationally within the past 30 days.
I/my child did not, nor any member of my household, visit any area within the United States that was reported to be highly affected by COVID-19 in the last 30 days.
I/my child have not been, nor any member(s) of my household, diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus within the last 30 days.
I/my child understand that there may be times for necessary physical contact with teachers or staff members for safe dance practices and social/emotional wellness.
Following the pronouncements above, I hereby declare the following:
I am fully and personally responsible for my/my child's own safety and actions while and during participation and I recognize that I/my child may in any case be at risk of contracting COVID-19.
With full knowledge of the risks involved, I hereby release, waive, and discharge Studio Five Dance Company, its board, officers, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, representatives, successors, and assigns from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death that may be sustained by me/my child related to COVID-19 while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the premises or while using the facilities that may lead to unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Studio Five Dance Company from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, lawsuits, and/or liabilities or claims arising whether directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the released party due to injury, less, or death from or related to COVID-19.
