2023-2024 Policy Form

This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of date executed by and between Dream Believe Achieve Dance (“DBA”), located at 283 Main Street New Hartford, CT 06057 (“SCHOOL”), and the adult or guardian (“ADULT”), executing this AGREEMENT personally on behalf of himself/herself and any minor child/children specified herein (collectively (“PARTICIPANTS”). DBA and PARTICIPANTS may be referred to collectively as the “PARTIES.”
1. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. PARTICIPANTS, on behalf of themselves, their parents, spouses, children/wards, heirs, assigns, representatives, estates, successors, attorneys, insurers, and all other persons, firms, partnerships or corporations connected therewith (“RELEASING PARTIES”), forever, finally, fully, permanently and unconditionally waive, release, acquit, discharge, covenant not to sue, indemnify, covenant to hold harmless, and defend DBA and its present and former employees, owners, members, principals, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives, predecessors, successors, shareholders, partners, parents, officers, agents, assigns, servants, attorneys, insurers, suppliers, manufacturers, clients, customers, PARTICIPANTS, and all other persons, firms, partnerships or corporations connected therewith (“RELEASED PARTIES”), to the fullest extent permitted by law, from any and all charges, claims, debts, disputes, demands, suits, causes of action, rights of action, dues, sums of money, accounts, liabilities, losses, expenses and damages, absolute or contingent, known or unknown, whether or not asserted, threatened, alleged or litigated, now existing or arising in the future, at law or equity, whether caused by the negligence of RELEASED PARTIES or otherwise, that arise out of or relate in any way to PARTICIPANTS’ use of the equipment and facilities at the SCHOOL, participation in the activities at the SCHOOL, and any claims for costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees associated therewith.
2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Participation in the activities and use of the equipment at the SCHOOL is purely voluntary and constitutes inherently risky activities that may result in serious injury and/or property damage to PARTICIPANTS and/or third parties. Safety equipment and apparatus is provided for the protection of PARTICIPANTS, including physical contact by instructors that is reasonably intended to coach, teach or demonstrate a particular skill or to prevent or lessen injury (i.e. spotting). However, all safety risks cannot be eliminated. RELEASING PARTIES hereby assume the risk of personal injury or death, damage to property, and injury to third parties that arise out of or relate in any way to PARTICIPANTS’ past, present or future use of the equipment, any of the other facilities at the SCHOOL and participation in the activities at the SCHOOL.
3. PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO RELEASE. I grant RELEASED PARTIES the right to take and use photographs/videos of PARTICIPANTS with or without his/her name and for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and website content so long as such photographs/videos is used in connection with DBA.
4. Returned Checks: ADULT acknowledges that there will be a $40.00 service charge for all returned checks.
5. Cancelation Policy: ADULT acknowledges that DBA has the right to cancel and/or change class and/or class times due to the number of enrolled students in the selected course.
6. Additional Fees/Costs: Tuition does not include recital/performance costumes, recital/performance fees, recital/performance tickets, attire (including shoes, tights, and apparel), private and semi-private classes. There are absolutely no refunds or credits given for these fees and costs for any reason.
7. Refunds/Credits: ADULT acknowledges that if tuition is paid in 1 and/or 2 installments and dancer drops class prior to end of season there are absolutely no refunds or credits given for unattended classes. ADULT acknowledges that if SCHOOL must transition to a virtual learning method due to a pandemic, and/or natural cause out of their control, that tuition will not be refunded and that tuition payment plans will still be held accountable.
8. Parent Photography / Videography: For the safety and privacy of our students, no photography or videography can be taken during class without the instructor’s approval and may be cause to have the person leave the premises and not to return.
9. Make-up Class Policy: ADULT acknowledges that if PARTICIPANT misses class due to sickness and/or vacation they may make up their class upon discussing and agreeing upon a proper make-up time with SCHOOL. ADULT acknowledges that missed classes are non-refundable.
10. Inclement Weather Policy: ADULT acknowledges that SCHOOL has the right to cancel classes due to inclement weather. If classes are canceled ADULT will be notified in a timely manner via email. ADULT acknowledges that classes missed due to inclement weather are out of the SCHOOL’s control therefore are not allowed to be made up. If a class is canceled more than 3 times due to inclement weather SCHOOL will schedule special make-up classes for PARTICIPANT to attend and/or switch to virtual classes for that given night.
11. COVID-19 Release: ADULT and PARTICIPANT agree to adhere to all of the Dream*Believe*Achieve*Dance Covid-19 health and safety protocols. ADULT accepts the risk and consents for their dancer(s) to participate in all instructional classes at Dream*Believe*Achieve*Dance.
12. ADULT agrees that by enrolling in an installment payment plan that SCHOOL has the right to charge his/hers debit and/or credit card on file on the date provided in tuition paperwork. ADULT acknowledges that only if a written letter 15 days prior to the 5th is received by SCHOOL will these payments be stopped.
13. ADULT has read through the DBA Dancewear Requirements and agrees to adhere to the dress code for the safety of both the dancer and instructors/spotters. ADULT understands that SCHOOL has the right to ask a dancer to sit out and watch class if they feel as though their attire could become a safety issue to themselves or others. 14. AGREEMENT. ADULT acknowledges that he/she has read and understands each and every provision of this AGREEMENT, and by placing his/her signature at the end of this AGREEMENT, represents that he/she has voluntarily assumed the obligations contained herein and intentionally waived all the rights stated herein, of his/her own free will. ADULT further certifies that he/she is a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for any minor child/children and desires that PARTICIPANTS participate in the activities and use the equipment available at the SCHOOL.
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

2024-2025 Policy Form
This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of date executed by and between Dream Believe Achieve Dance (“DBA”), located at 283 Main Street New Hartford, CT 06057 (“SCHOOL”), and the adult or guardian (“ADULT”), executing this AGREEMENT personally on behalf of himself/herself and any minor child/children specified herein (collectively (“PARTICIPANTS”). DBA and PARTICIPANTS may be referred to collectively as the “PARTIES.”
1. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. PARTICIPANTS, on behalf of themselves, their parents, spouses, children/wards, heirs, assigns, representatives, estates, successors, attorneys, insurers, and all other persons, firms, partnerships or corporations connected therewith (“RELEASING PARTIES”), forever, finally, fully, permanently and unconditionally waive, release, acquit, discharge, covenant not to sue, indemnify, covenant to hold harmless, and defend DBA and its present and former employees, owners, members, principals, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives, predecessors, successors, shareholders, partners, parents, officers, agents, assigns, servants, attorneys, insurers, suppliers, manufacturers, clients, customers, PARTICIPANTS, and all other persons, firms, partnerships or corporations connected therewith (“RELEASED PARTIES”), to the fullest extent permitted by law, from any and all charges, claims, debts, disputes, demands, suits, causes of action, rights of action, dues, sums of money, accounts, liabilities, losses, expenses and damages, absolute or contingent, known or unknown, whether or not asserted, threatened, alleged or litigated, now existing or arising in the future, at law or equity, whether caused by the negligence of RELEASED PARTIES or otherwise, that arise out of or relate in any way to PARTICIPANTS’ use of the equipment and facilities at the SCHOOL, participation in the activities at the SCHOOL, and any claims for costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees associated therewith.
2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Participation in the activities and use of the equipment at the SCHOOL is purely voluntary and constitutes inherently risky activities that may result in serious injury and/or property damage to PARTICIPANTS and/or third parties. Safety equipment and apparatus is provided for the protection of PARTICIPANTS, including physical contact by instructors that is reasonably intended to coach, teach or demonstrate a particular skill or to prevent or lessen injury (i.e. spotting). However, all safety risks cannot be eliminated. RELEASING PARTIES hereby assume the risk of personal injury or death, damage to property, and injury to third parties that arise out of or relate in any way to PARTICIPANTS’ past, present or future use of the equipment, any of the other facilities at the SCHOOL and participation in the activities at the SCHOOL.
3. PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO RELEASE. I grant RELEASED PARTIES the right to take and use photographs/videos of PARTICIPANTS with or without his/her name and for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and website content so long as such photographs/videos is used in connection with DBA.
4. Returned Checks: ADULT acknowledges that there will be a $40.00 service charge for all returned checks.
5. Cancelation Policy: ADULT acknowledges that DBA has the right to cancel and/or change class and/or class times due to the number of enrolled students in the selected course.
6. Additional Fees/Costs: Tuition does not include recital/performance costumes, recital/performance fees, recital/performance tickets, attire (including shoes, tights, and apparel), private and semi-private classes. There are absolutely no refunds or credits given for these fees and costs for any reason.
7. Refunds/Credits: ADULT acknowledges that if tuition is paid in 1 and/or 2 installments and dancer drops class prior to end of season there are absolutely no refunds or credits given for unattended classes. ADULT acknowledges that if SCHOOL must transition to a virtual learning method due to a pandemic, and/or natural cause out of their control, that tuition will not be refunded and that tuition payment plans will still be held accountable.
8. Parent Photography / Videography: For the safety and privacy of our students, no photography or videography can be taken during class without the instructor’s approval and may be cause to have the person leave the premises and not to return.
9. Make-up Class Policy: ADULT acknowledges that if PARTICIPANT misses class due to sickness and/or vacation they may make up their class upon discussing and agreeing upon a proper make-up time with SCHOOL. ADULT acknowledges that missed classes are non-refundable.
10. Inclement Weather Policy: ADULT acknowledges that SCHOOL has the right to cancel classes due to inclement weather. If classes are canceled ADULT will be notified in a timely manner via band. ADULT acknowledges that classes missed due to inclement weather are out of the SCHOOL’s control therefore are not allowed to be made up. If a class is canceled more than 3 times due to inclement weather SCHOOL will schedule special make-up classes for PARTICIPANT to attend and/or switch to virtual classes for that given night.
11. COVID-19 Release: ADULT and PARTICIPANT agree to adhere to all of the Dream*Believe*Achieve*Dance Covid-19 health and safety protocols. ADULT accepts the risk and consents for their dancer(s) to participate in all instructional classes at Dream*Believe*Achieve*Dance.
12. ADULT agrees that by enrolling in an installment payment plan that SCHOOL has the right to charge his/hers debit and/or credit card on file on the date provided in tuition paperwork. ADULT acknowledges that only if a written letter 15 days prior to the 5th is received by SCHOOL will these payments be stopped. ADULT acknowledges that a late fee charge of $25 per month for any/all outstanding balances will be added to their ledger.
13. ADULT has read through the DBA Dancewear Requirements and agrees to adhere to the dress code for the safety of both the dancer and instructors/spotters. ADULT understands that SCHOOL has the right to ask a dancer to sit out and watch class if they feel as though their attire could become a safety issue to themselves or others. 14. AGREEMENT. ADULT acknowledges that he/she has read and understands each and every provision of this AGREEMENT, and by placing his/her signature at the end of this AGREEMENT, represents that he/she has voluntarily assumed the obligations contained herein and intentionally waived all the rights stated herein, of his/her own free will. ADULT further certifies that he/she is a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for any minor child/children and desires that PARTICIPANTS participate in the activities and use the equipment available at the SCHOOL.
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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