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I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless Beyond the Barre Dance Academy, its owners, members, advisors, Board of Directors, and all employees and agents of these parties from all liabilities, suits, claims and/or demands of any kind or nature, legal or financial, whether caused in any way by the negligence or not, arising from the participation in or observation of any Beyond the Barre Dance Academy activity for injuries to any person or property, whether on or off the premises.

The student/participant named above does voluntarily participate in any and all Beyond the Barre Dance Academy activities and that the student/participant and I understand that certain risks are inherent to and from participation and involvement with Beyond the Barre Dance Academy and in its various formal and informal activities. These activities include but are not limited to Dance and Performance. Beyond the Barre Dance Academy is not responsible for any lost or stolen property, at any time. Anyone found to be violating any of the rules, codes of conduct, or found to be disruptive to either another individual or group may be asked to leave the premises or off-site location at any time and be refused reentrance without any full or partial refund. I hereby irrevocably grant to Beyond the Barre Dance Academy perpetually, exclusively, and for all media throughout the world (including print, non theatrical, home video, CD-ROM, internet and any other electronic medium presently in existence or invented in the future), the right to use and incorporate (alone or together with other materials), in whole or in part, photographs, sound bites or video footage taken as a result of participation in Beyond the Barre Dance Academy activities. I hereby authorize Beyond the Barre Dance Academy, its owners, members, Board of Directors, and all employees and agents of these parties to act for the student/participant named above according to their best judgment in providing or arranging for emergency care in any emergency circumstance requiring medical attention. I request and authorize that in my absence the student/participant named above be admitted to any hospital or medical facility for diagnosis and treatment. I request and authorize physicians, dentists, and staff, duly licensed as Doctors of Medicine/Osteopathy or Doctors of Dentistry or other such licensed technicians or nurses, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment of the student/participant named below.

2024-2025 BTB Rules & Regulations


All rules are strictly enforced. We encourage parents to review this sheet with their children so they are aware of the rules and what is expected of them. Parents, please note the following:

TUITION/PAYMENTS:

- Monthly tuition is due the FIRST WEEK of the month. Tuition needs to be paid in full each month for your student to participate in class. Tuition will not be prorated for absences, snow days or holiday vacations. Refunds will not be given for any classes that are missed. Tuition is based on a 10 month season, all holidays and vacations considered. TUITION IS NON REFUNDABLE.
- A $30 registration fee for a single student ($40 for a family) is due at the time of student registration (annually) in order to hold his/her spot in class. If one dancer initially joins BTB and another member of the family joins at a later date, the $10 difference will be added to their first month’s tuition. Registration fees are NON REFUNDABLE.
- We offer a $10 family discount to each family who has 2+ dancers, per month.
- BTB Dance Academy accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. You are able to pay online using our secure system within the Parent Portal or set up Auto-Pay which will process the first of the month for a 3.5% convenience charge for cards and 1.25% charge for ACH (eChecks).
- Auto-Pay will processed on the 1st of each month and will include tuition as well as any additional fees on the account that are due such as costume or competition fees.
- If a student's monthly tuition is not received by the 15th of each month, a $10 late fee will be ENFORCED. If you account is outstanding more than a month, you will be asked to withdraw from classes immediately. A $25 fee will be applied to any and all returned checks. This must be paid in cash with the original tuition payment.
- Tuition, costumes, tickets, and ANY fees paid to the studio are non-refundable for any reason.

LIABILITY:

- Beyond the Barre Dance Academy does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies.
- Beyond the Barre cannot be held liable for dancers who enter, exit or stay in the studio between classes unsupervised. Any damage to the property or injury on site will be the responsibility of the dancer’s parents/ legal guardians.
- Like any other physical sport or activity there is always the element of risk. Beyond the Barre Dance Academy, its owners, staff, instructors are not liable for any accidents or injuries caused by the programs and activities offered. Beyond the Barre Dance Academy is not liable for any incidents or accidents that occur inside or outside of the premises. 
- Beyond the Barre Dance Academy is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal items. Anything valuable left behind that is found by our staff will be put aside for 1 week. Anything left behind more than one week will be discarded.

MEDIA:

- Beyond the Barre Dance Academy, with the approval of the Director, reserves the right to use all pictures and/or videos of students for the purpose of advertising and/or promotion of the studio. This includes the studio website, Facebook and Instagram pages. I grant permission to use my child’s photograph/videotape for the purposes mentioned above.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:

- No street shoes are permitted in the classrooms. Hip hop must use CLEAN sneakers and Tap shoes must stay in studio 1.
- All students are asked to use the bathroom before class. This will alleviate distractions during class time.
- No gum, candy or food other than a water bottle is allowed in the classroom. ONLY WATER with a sealed lid labeled with your dancer’s name is allowed in the studio.
- If a dancer needs to change in or out of dance attire, they must do so in the studio bathroom. There are other people in the lobby and building, so it is imperative to protect the privacy of our dancers. Beyond the Barre is not held responsible for those who do not oblige to this rule.
- Running in the studio, touching the mirrors, hanging on the barres and damaging the property with tap shoes is not permitted, appropriate behavior.
- Students are NOT permitted to have cell phones in the classrooms at any time. If there is an emergency to have the phone in the classroom, the parent/guardian must notify the teacher.
- If a student is unable to dance but is feeling well enough to attend class (no fever), we expect them to participate by observing so that they will retain the key elements of class (especially when choreography is being taught for an upcoming show). Students who feel ill, have a fever, or are exhibiting “contagious” cold symptoms.. PLEASE stay home and rest.
- The studio has a strict policy that no parents are allowed into the studios to observe class. Parents observing class is a distraction for the dancers and will prevent them from participating fully. The only exception is in the event that a teacher allows a parent in to record choreography for practice purposes.

PERFORMANCES:

- Performances, Showcases, Competitions and Recital dates will be communicated as they are planned. All students registered in classes are required to participate in the performances and it is up to the parents and guardians to make sure they do not schedule any other events on these dates that would prevent the student from performing. Ticket prices and costume costs will be advertised at a later date, but as soon as possible. Costume fees and performance tickets are 100% non-refundable.
- It is mandatory for all students to attend ALL rehearsals designated for the show(s)/event(s) in order to perform in the show. Only one parent per dancer is allowed at Dress Rehearsal.

GENERAL POLICIES:

- Students who drop out of classes must notify the studio in writing of their decision. Students will be charged for any outstanding balances and the current month's tuition will not be reimbursed. There are no refunds of registration, tuition or recital/costume fees.
- Beyond the Barre Dance Academy reserves the right to cancel or change the studio schedule. Class cancelations will be at the Director's discretion. All students will be given the option of an alternative class, if available.
- Review the dance attire requirements on the website before attending your first class. Proper dance attire and shoes are MANDATORY for safety and overall wellbeing of the student’s dance education. An instructor reserves the right to ask a student to observe class if they are not dressed appropriately.
- Please keep the waiting area as open and quiet as possible during classes to avoid distracting the students and teachers.
- It is IMPERATIVE that all students and parents alike respect each other and the staff at all times. Any other behavior will NOT be tolerated and grounds for immediate dismissal.
- Good attendance is imperative, as absences or tardiness can hold back an entire class. The instructors cannot jeopardize their responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. If a student’s absence becomes a reoccurring issue, the teacher will speak with the parent about alternative class options. Please make every effort to have your child at every class 10 minutes early.
- Cases of prolonged absence due to illness or injury should be discussed with the teacher and a doctor's note should be provided when appropriate. Our student's health and safety is our top priority.
- Parents are required to call or email 2 hours prior to class to advise if their student will be late or not be in class. Please advise the instructor if the student will be leaving early for rare circumstances.
- A child is only allowed into class 15 minutes late. If you arrive 15 minutes after the class has begun, your child will not be allowed to participate that day. It is a distraction to the class and the teacher to accommodate for tardy students. If your child is consistently late to class, our staff will communicate other class options that will work better for your schedule.
- In case of snow, please check our Facebook: Beyond the Barre Dance Academy and our Instagram: @BeyondTheBarreDance. We will also send out a robo text to the number on file as well as an email if we cancel class. If schools are closed, that may not be the case for BTB Dance Academy as conditions can change throughout the day. You will not be credited tuition costs for inclement weather.
- BTB Dance Academy will typically follow the Smithfield Public School schedule for vacations. We will notify parents if there are any mandatory practices during vacation to rehearse for upcoming competitions/performances. In the case of 3 or more snow days, BTB has the right to choose to hold classes during a school vacation.
- Class placement is based on many factors including age, ability, experience, maturity and progression. It will be at the discretion of the staff and Director to place your child in the appropriate level. Please trust our professional judgment for this decision as our dancer’s best interest in order to progress is our top priority.
- Parents who smoke are requested to smoke away from the entrance per RI regulations and general health and safety practices.  Smoking at the entrances is prohibited.


CODE OF CONDUCT:

- Students are expected to be well behaved and to show respect and courtesy to their teachers as well as classmates and parents. Families will be asked to leave the studio if this behavior continues.
- Dancers are to be picked up promptly after class in the front lobby. At no time are students allowed to leave the facility without parent/guardian or without parent/guardian written consent.
- Posting of inappropriate or negative comments on any social media is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
- Students and parents are not allowed to videotape class or choreography. The safety and privacy of our students is our priority. If you would like to videotape privately at the end of class for practice purposes, please ask your teacher, as this is no issue. Posting any video from Beyond the Barre Dance Academy to any social media or public Internet sites is strictly prohibited.
- Parents are expected to up hold the Code of Conduct. Disruptive or abusive behavior will be addressed and can result in dismissal from Beyond the Barre Dance Academy. Parents should reinforce to their child any rules that the instructor puts forth in his or her classroom in order to create a fun and safe environment. Here at Beyond the Barre Dance Academy, we promote all dancers to treat each other with respect, support and encouragement.
- Beyond the Barre Dance Academy reserves the right to dismiss any dancer and family for any reason and in this event, no refunds will be given on tuition, costumes, tickets, competition fees, registration fees or any fees paid to the studio.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK:

- Name of Activity. Dance Instruction Fall 2024 thru July 2025. Location of Activity: Beyond the Barre Dance Academy LLC, 359 Putnam Pike #102 Smithfield, RI 02917. Description of Activity: Participation in dance which may include training, practices, drills and competitions, some of which may involve bodily contact with others and with equipment. By participating in these activities you may be exposed to several inherent risks, including but not limited to those listed here: Physical injury, including but not limited to broken bones, concussions or other head injuries, organ damage, torn ligaments and tendons, illness, cardiac injury, and even death. These may be accompanied by psychic injury or mental anguish. These risks may result from participation in practices, training drills and competitions, and during travel to and from practices and competitions. In agreeing to this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read this Release Agreement form, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms. I further acknowledge that I agree to this Release Agreement voluntarily and I am at least eighteen years of age .

COVID 2024-2025 Participation Release:

Thank you for your continued support and trust in Beyond the Barre Dance Academy. As with the transmission of any communicable disease like a cold or the flu, you may be exposed to COVID-19, also known as the “Coronavirus”, at any time or in any place. Be assured that we have always followed state and federal regulations to limit transmission of all diseases in our office and continue to do so.
Despite our careful attention to sterilization, disinfection, and use of personal barriers, there is still a chance that you could be exposed to an illness in the studio, just as you might be at your gym, grocery store or favorite restaurant. Social distancing has reduced the transmission of Coronavirus. Although we have taken several measures to provide social distancing and contactless participation, please know that participation in Beyond the Barre Dance Academy instructional classes is at your own risk.

- Although exposure is unlikely, do you accept the risk and consent to participation?
- Do you agree to adhere to all of the Beyond the Barre safety guidelines and measures to help stop the transmission of COVID-19?

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Beyond the Barre Dance Academy LLC their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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 IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.