ASTRA STUDIO OF DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS LLC
Students (and Parents of Students under 18) participating in classes at ASTRA STUDIO of Dance & Performing Arts LLC (ASTRA STUDIO) do so with full acknowledgement, understanding and assumption of risk of the following:
Medical Consent and Liability Waiver:
I hereby consent to participation in ASTRA STUDIO programs. I am aware that all forms of dance and the rigorous exercises associated with it place unusual stresses on the body and carry with them the possible risk of physical injury. I assume this risk and agree that ASTRA STUDIO, its staff, and the facilities, including space at The Estuary, 220 Main Street, Old Saybrook and spaces rented for performances, shall not be liable in any way for injuries I sustain during attendance in this program.
Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases Including COVID-19:
In consideration of being allowed to participate in classes with ASTRA STUDIO and related events and activities, I acknowledge, understand and agree that:
1. 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,
2. 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,
3. 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 attention to ASTRA STUDIO immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS ASTRA STUDIO, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct classes and other events (“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 BY REGISTERING FOR AND PARTICIPATING IN CLASSES FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. I agree that I will not hold ASTRA STUDIO of Dance & Performing Arts LLC or any of its employees liable for injuries or illness contracted by me while a student at ASTRA STUDIO.
PARENT/STUDENT AGREEMENT
We acknowledge that we have read, fully agree to and understand the Student Handbook and understand what is to be expected of the student and parents at ASTRA STUDIO. In order to participate in classes, the following Agreement terms are understood and accepted by students, parents, and families.
I give my child permission to participate in all classes, rehearsals and performances pertaining to ASTRA STUDIO. In case of emergency, I hereby authorize ASTRA STUDIO, its representatives, members, officials, agents, and employees, paramedics and/or the nearest hospital emergency room to administer medical attention to the minor named in this Letter of Agreement. I further understand that ASTRA STUDIO and any of its representatives, members, officials, agents and employees are not responsible for injuries sustained on the premises of ASTRA STUDIO or during any other activity or performance of ASTRA STUDIO and agree to pay for any and all costs associated with medical treatment sought and/or administered.
I certify that my child/ward does not suffer from any allergies of which ASTRA STUDIO needs to be aware, or that if my child/ward does have a severe allergy, I have notified the ASTRA STUDIO office in writing and explained any care my child requires should he/she suffer from an allergic reaction while participating in any activities relating to the program for which I am registering my child.
I recognize that dance is a physical art requiring physical exertion and flexibility, and injuries may occur. Yet, I do hereby release and forever discharge ASTRA STUDIO, its agents, its employees, its instructors and representatives from all claims, demands or claims for relief which may arise from or relate to any and all injury from participation at ASTRA STUDIO. This shall include but not be limited to all activities in the dance studio, directly or indirectly around the dance studio, or in any other place so designated by ASTRA STUDIO, including but not limited to recital, showcase and competition venues.
Further, I understand that in the instruction of dance and in particular, ballet and acrobatics, the touching of the student by the instructor may occasionally occur. This touching will occur only in assisting the student in proper alignment, spotting, and execution of dance steps. I hereby authorize the dance instructors to touch my child/ward in an appropriate fashion for the purpose of providing ballet instruction.
By registering for or participating in any class, rehearsal, performance or other activity related to or sponsored by ASTRA STUDIO,
(a) I acknowledge and assume any risks of participation in the Programs;
(b) ASTRA STUDIO, its faculty, employees, agents and volunteers and any performance space provider, shall be indemnified, defended, released and held harmless by my child and the parents/guardians for, against and/or from any expense, damage, loss, claim, injury or action arising out of or related to, caused by or suffered by my child while at ASTRA STUDIO or participating in any ASTRA STUDIO Program;
(c) ASTRA STUDIO is not responsible for any lost, misplaced or stolen items; and
(d) I waive all claims related to or arising out of the foregoing.
I understand and agree that no monies or other consideration in any form, including reimbursement for any expense incurred by me or my child/ward will become due to me, my child, our heirs, agents or assigns at any time because of my child’s participation in any of the above activities.
Photo Waiver
I hereby consent to have my child/ward photographed, filmed, audiotaped and/or interviewed and grant the rights in perpetuity. I also agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless ASTRA STUDIO, its members, officials, agent and employees against any claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits or together forms of liability that shall arise or be caused by the further use of my child/ward on radio, television, on the internet, in motion pictures, the print medium, or in all media now known or hereafter devised.
Tuition Policy
I understand and agree that I am liable for the full tuition amount indicated on any ASTRA STUDIO statement, including any late charges, fees, or interest, even in the event of the student's withdrawal or dismissal from the program before its completion. I understand that ASTRA STUDIO does not offer any tuition refunds for missed classes, withdrawal, conversion to Zoom or other remote learning format, or dismissal from the program. No credit will be given for missed classes due to injury or illness.
I have access to a copy of ASTRA STUDIO policies & procedures in the current Student Handbook, which resides on the Parent Portal. I will take the responsibility to carefully read and follow the rules and policies therein.
Upon registering and participating in classes, I have read this document and fully agree and understand its terms.