I agree to pay all participation fees on time, and if I withdraw from the Conservatory I agreed to give notice of one month in writing via email or mail. I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, agents, assigns, and representatives, hereby indemnify, release and forever hold harmless Above the Barre Dance Experience and The Elevate Conservatory Program, a not-for-profit corporation, as well as its directors, employees, and instructors, from any and all claims of liability arising from any accident, personal injury, death, or property loss or damage sustained by my child/myself/the minor child for whom I am a legal guardian, while that person is participating in activities connected with Above the Barre Dance Experience and The Elevate Conservatory Program, including classes, rehearsals, performances, or other activities. I understand those dance activities have inherent risks of injury, and, being fully aware of all risk, I consent to have my child/myself/the minor child for whom I am a legal guardian, participate in the programs and activities offered by Above the Barre Dance Experience and The Elevate Conservatory Program, and I accept full responsibility for providing adequate health and accident insurance coverage for the protection of all of the following who participate in these programs/activities: my child/myself/the minor child for whom I am a legal guardian. By signing this statement, I declare that the aforesaid participant is in good health, with no physical conditions that might prevent his/her/my participation in strenuous and rigorous dance activities and other training and performance connected with musical theater. Further, I understand and acknowledge that because of the physical nature of DANCE, there may be physical contact between directors, employees, staff, company members, instructors and students during rehearsals, shows, workshops, productions, and especially during dance instruction. I understand that at times for proper instruction and safety, physical contact is required and necessary. I have carefully read this Agreement, Waiver, Release, & Assumption of Risk and fully understand its contents. I understand that this is an assumption of risk and release of liability, and I sign it of my own free will. I also authorize Above the Barre Dance Experience and The Elevate Conservatory Program to use photos and videos of my child/myself/the minor child for whom I am a legal guardian for promotional purposes. If I am signing this in my capacity as the legal guardian of a minor child, I authorize Above the Barre Dance Experience and The Elevate Conservatory Program to use photos and videos of the minor child for promotional purposes.

Student/Parent Code of Conduct

Dear Parents and Students,

Please read and discuss the following rules carefully. Elevate has a “zero tolerance” policy regarding certain sections of the Student/Parent Code of Conduct. Violations of the sections, which are clearly marked by the text “zero tolerance”, while at Elevate or participating in any Elevate/ATB Dance Experience events are grounds for (i) immediate dismissal from Elevate, and (ii) a termination of the Agreement with no tuition refund or termination of scholarship. All other violations of the Code will be reviewed by the Elevate Artistic Director, Executive Director, and Dean of Admissions and may result in the Student being suspended from participating in Elevate Activities, Instruction, Special Events, Production and/or being expelled from the Elevate Conservatory Program indefinitely. Students and Parents must sign this Student/Parent Code of Conduct in acknowledgment of having read and understood the terms herein.

Respect.
1.1. Students must treat all faculty, administrators, staff, themselves, and fellow students with respect and honesty at all times. Lack of respect in or out of the classroom will not be tolerated. Zero Tolerance
1.2. Students must always greet teachers and staff pleasantly.
1.3. Students must not harass others verbally or physically. Zero Tolerance
1.4. Students must respect and treat with care all property belonging to Elevate and others.
1.5. Students must not steal, convert, destroy, or damage property of Elevate or others. Zero Tolerance
1.6. Students must not possess any property that the Student knows, or reasonably should know, is stolen. Zero Tolerance
2. Attendance and Classroom Etiquette.
2.1. Students must attend all scheduled classes.
2.2. Failure to achieve the required minimum classes per week requirement must be excused by the written permission of the Director. Zero Tolerance
2.3. Students must be on time for all scheduled classes.
2.4. Students must be prepared for and fully participate in all required classes. This includes a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. This includes full uniform, and hair requirements, students will be asked to not participate in class if they attend up prepared
2.5. Students must thank all instructors and special guest instructors at the conclusion of class.
2.6. Students must not engage in horseplay or disruptive behavior in the classroom.
2.7. Students must not chew gum, candy, or mints during class.
2.8. Students must not use profane or vulgar language at any time. Zero
Tolerance.
2.9. Students must turn off all digital devices before entering the classroom. Use of cell phones or other communication devices will not be tolerated. Zero Tolerance.
2.10. Students must be ON TIME. Students are allowed a 5 min grace period, any time after that students will not be admitted to class and must sit out until their next class. Access lateness for our company dancers could jeopardize your position in the company and suspension from competing until the next season.

3. Leaving Elevate.
3.1. Students may only leave Elevate with (i) a parent/guardian or (ii) with
expressed written consent from the parent. Zero Tolerance
3.2. Students must not leave Elevate premises for any reason without permission.
3.3. No Student may ride/drive with another student without written consent from
the Student’s parent addressed to the Elevate Dean of Admissions.
4. Disruptive Behavior.
4.1. Students must not hit, punch, poke, pinch, or participate in any other physical
horseplay.
4.2. Students must not physically assault or inappropriately touch fellow students,
staff, administration, or faculty at any time. Self-defense is no justification for such
behavior. Zero Tolerance
4.3. Students/Parents must not use foul language, including but not limited to: profanity, gender, racial slurs, or offensive comments about socio-economic differences.
4.4. Students/Parents must not yell or use excessively loud voices.
4.5. Students must not possess or distribute materials prohibited by law including,
but not limited to: pornographic/obscene material (this includes digitally)
4.6. Students must not use gang-related or cult-related gestures, signs, or
Paraphernalia.
4.7. Students must commit to a drama free dance environment, text groups, group chats, social media groups of ANY KIND will not be permitted, Chats and groups must be approved by a Director or senior staff member. Zero Tolerance
4.8. Profanity of any kind toward a faculty member, another student, or parent is grounds for IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL. Zero Tolerance
5. Drugs, Alcohol, and Weapons.
5.1. Elevate places great importance on eradicating alcohol and drug abuse by
Students. National policy, as reflected by adoption of the Drug-Free Workplace Act
of 1988, the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and
other laws, also establish this goal as a priority. This policy serves to promote this
goal and comply with applicable statutes and regulations. Additionally, a drug-free
environment is essential to your performance as a dancer and artist.
5.2. Students must not manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, use, or sale
unlawful substances/drugs, tobacco products, or any unauthorized
over-the-counter medications. Zero Tolerance
5.3. Students must not possess drug paraphernalia. Zero Tolerance
5.4. Students must not distribute, dispense, possess, consume, or sell alcohol.
Zero Tolerance
5.5. Students/Parents must contribute to a safe environment free from fear.
Students must not use, store, manufacture, possess, or threaten to use weapons or
other destructive devices(this includes toys or other items that appear to be
weapons). Zero Tolerance
5.6. Elevate is a weapon-free facility we ask that parents not bring firearms into
the building. Zero Tolerance
5.7. This policy is not intended to prevent the possession of a controlled
substance which was obtained directly, or otherwise permitted under state o
federal law to dispense or distribute the substance in the course of professional
practice.
6. Elevate Office Etiquette.
6.1. Students must not bring food or drinks in the classroom.
6.2. Students must not be outside in dance clothing.
6.3. Students are required to act responsibly at all times, regardless of their location.
6.4. Students must not use the phone at the reception desk without permission of
one of the staff, faculty, or administration.
6.5. Students must not litter.
6.6. Students must not violate the Dress Code.









7. Elevate Office Etiquette (Parents)
Parental support is very necessary in helping students understand that they are a unique individual whose level of natural talent and physical ability differs from their friends or others in their dance classes and is imperative to a peaceful and productive studio environment that parents encourage and support their dancer. Below is the parent code of conduct. Please review and sign. All policies will be enforced to the fullest extent. Violating a “Zero Tolerance” policy will result in immediate dismissal of your dancer. Other consequences may include suspension, loss of scholarship or eligibility, or dismissal from the company, and any company related activities.
6.1. Parents must commit to a drama-free environment. This includes gossip or
negative speech regarding staff, faculty, administration, other students and parents.
Zero Tolerance.
6.2. Parents must not under any circumstances disclose their tuition/or financial
assistance status with another parent or student.
6.3. Parents must not threaten staff, faculty, administration, another student, or
another parent. Zero Tolerance
6.4. Parents must not engage in inappropriate conversation while in the Elevate
facility or waiting areas.
6.5. Parents must not under any circumstances enter a studio classroom while class is in session unless permitted by the instructor.
6.6. Parents must not directly address any serious concerns with an Instructor or Director. All concerns must first be addressed with our Dean of Admissions, and if necessary a meeting will be arranged. Zero Tolerance
6.7. Parents must not under any circumstances give money, or overly
lavious gifts, to an instructor/director/choreographer with the intent to gain special
treatment or bribe for specific placement within the program or production for a student. Zero Tolerance
6.8. Parents must not use corporate communication channels ( i.e. groupme, text groups, or remind etc. ) that has been created to help with general communication, to address personal concerns involving your dancer. If you feel there is a concern that needs assistance please reachout to your parent liaison and request a meeting if necessary.
6.9. Parents must NEVER under any circumstances approach a student regarding another student. If there is a conflict please see your parent liaison to request a meeting to resolve any peer to peer conflict. Zero Tolerance

6.10. BEWARE OF BECOMING THE CLASSIC “DANCE MOM” or “STAGE PARENT” who pushes his/her children beyond their capabilities just to be able to “brag” about the 'difficult’ classes that they are taking or how “advanced” their children are. Children of these types of parents usually become so frustrated with their dancing that they “quit” and never realize the joy of dancing. These children usually label themselves as “failures” because they can never live up to their parents’ “impossible” expectations for them. Pushing a child too hard and too fast may also do harm to their body through injury. Dance training takes time and patience.

6.11. Please remain respectful to all faculty and staff this includes volunteers and parent lead roles. More importantly, the faculty’s judgment must be respected first and foremost. THE FACULTY IS LOOKING AT YOUR CHILD THROUGH TRAINED, EXPERT EYES. If the faculty's judgment is not respected in all areas of your child’s dance training, then we ask you to reconsider your participation in the program. Zero Tolerance




















Acknowledgment of Student/Parent Code of Conduct

I _____________________(student) __________________________ (parent) hereby
acknowledge that I have read and understand the Student/Parent Code of Conduct set forth by the Above the Barre Dance Experience and Elevate Conservatory Program. I acknowledge and understand that I will be held accountable for the statutes written in the code of conduct and will uphold all standards set forth by Above the Barre Dance Experience and Elevate Conservatory Program. I acknowledge and understand that I will be held responsible for all information detailed in the above document, and that violation of this agreement and the standards could result in a written warning, suspension, or dismissal from the program with NO TUITION REFUND. I acknowledge and understand that participation in the Elevate Conservatory Program is a privilege and will uphold the Student/Parent Code of Conduct and standards to the best of my ability.