ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Andover School of Ballet dance program and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. Participation in dance training and the exercise associated with it includes the risk of personal injury including but not limited to muscle strains, sprains, broken bones or death.
2. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
3. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
4. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
5. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Andover School of Ballet, their officers, instructors, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEESâ€), 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.
Health Policy: Please follow current CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 exposure or confirmed case. Please read the following:
I attest that the student will NOT attend dance class IF he/she can answer YES to any of the following conditions;
• The student or a household member is experiencing any symptom of illness such as Fever, Chills, Shaking with chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Flu-like symptoms including GI upset, fatigue, body aches, muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, or New loss of taste or smell.
• The student or a household member has traveled internationally, or to a highly impacted area of the United States of America within the last 14 days.
• The student or a household member has been exposed to a suspected +/or confirmed case of coronavirus/COVID-19.
• The student or a household member has been diagnosed with coronavirus/COVID-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by health officials.
Class Rules:
1. Class dress codes will be strictly enforced to foster a positive learning experience. No type of dangling jewelry may be worn in any class. Stud earrings are allowed for pierced ears only.
2. Long hair must be worn in a secure ballet bun for Ballet Level 1 and above, and in a secure ponytail for all other types of dance, and short hair must be pulled off the face for every class. Supplies needed for securing the hair are the responsibility of each student.
3. Students should bring water bottles, clearly labeled with their name. No other food, drink, or gum is allowed in the studios, lobby or dressing rooms. No nuts should ever be brought into the building.
4. Leg warmers, short dance skirts, and dance sweaters, may be allowed in classes at the discretion of the teacher, however, no tee shirts are allowed over leotards.
5. Parents/ guardians/ adult students agree that the Andover School of Ballet may freely use any and all photographs/videos taken of students by the Andover School of Ballet and its agents. If you do not wish photographs/videos to be used, you must notify the office in writing.
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided 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 IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.