I nearby consent and authorize Druid City School of Ballet (DCSB) and anyone else they may authorize, to use photographs and/or video taken of my child, and any reproduction of them in any form, for the purpose of publicizing, promoting, and advertising DCSB's activities in any known media now known or later developed.

I further agree to release and hold harmless DCSB, its representatives, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, partners, officers, directors, employees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, losses, cost, expenses or damages, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, which may arise out of, or in connection with any claim by me or alleged to be on my behalf resulting from the use of the Publicity items, the use of which I now knowingly and voluntarily grant and assign to DCBS.

I acknowledge that I will receive no fee for the use of my child's Publicity items herein. I further acknowledge that DCSB is the owner of all rights in and to the photograph(s) and video of my child's image above.

Policies and Procedures

Dress Code
Creative Movement: White leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Pre-Ballet I and II: Pale pink leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Beginner Ballet I: Lavender leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Beginner Ballet II: Royal blue leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Advanced Beginner: Burgundy leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Intermediate: Navy leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers/pointe shoes
Advanced: Black leotard, footed pink tights, pink ballet slippers/pointe shoes
Boys: White t-shirts, black tights, black ballet slippers.

Ballet shoes are only to be worn inside the studio. Wearing slippers outside leads to dirt and debris being
brought onto the studio floor, which can damage the floor and be detrimental to the safety of the students.

Hair: Girls in Pre-Ballet I and older must wear their hair neatly pulled back in a tight bun; short hair must be
away from the face with barrettes or in short pigtails. No headbands; no long ponytails. No beads for
Beginner Ballet I and above.

Only stud earrings are permitted; no other jewelry or watches.

Uniforms may be purchased through the school. It is not necessary to purchase items if the child already
owns the appropriate uniform and it has been approved by Ms. Cole. No skirts attached to leotards; no
sparkles.

Arrival and Punctuality
Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Beginner Ballet I students must be escorted to the front door of the
building. It is up to the parents’ discretion whether to allow older students (Beginner Ballet II and up) to walk outside the facility unescorted.

Classes will begin promptly, and tardy students will need to wait to be invited into class once it has begun.
Students more than 10 minutes late will not be permitted into class. Excessive tardiness affects the class
dynamic. Please be on time dropping off and picking up students.

Studio Etiquette
Students must wait in the lobby for their teacher to invite them into the studio. Students are expected to
behave respectfully and courteously to Ms. Cole, their teachers, their classmates, and visitors at all times.

Tuition
Tuition may be paid in full prior to the first day of class, broken into two equal payments or 10 monthly
payments. Full year tuition and two half-year payments receive a 5% discount. The first of two payments is
due prior to the first class, and the second will be invoiced on December 1. If making monthly payments,
the first payment will be taken at registration and thereafter billed 30 days in advance. A credit/debit card on
file is required and will be drafted the first business day of each subsequent month.

Discounts
* For families with more than one child enrolled, a 10% discount is offered for
each additional sibling.
* A 5% discount will be applied to tuition paid in full for the year prior to the first
day of classes (for the first child only).
* A 5% discount will be applied to tuition divided into two payments (for the first child only). The first
payment is due prior to the first day of classes; the second payment will be invoiced December 1.

Absences
Consistent class attendance is necessary for each student to develop the requisite skills and progress
through the curriculum. There are no “make-ups” for missed classes. Refunds cannot be given for missed classes. Refunds for absences due to injuries or extended illnesses will be reviewed on a case-by- case basis. Attendance must be maintained at 75% to participate in the Points of Progress performance in
May.

Withdrawal
No refunds will be given for mid-semester withdrawals. A notice of withdrawal by email is required 30 day
prior to the next billing period. If notice is received less than 30 days in advance, your account will be billed
for the next month.

Severe Weather
Druid City School of Ballet (DCSB) will follow the City of Tuscaloosa School System for severe weather
closures whenever possible. If the threat occurs outside of school activity hours, a decision will be based on
the weather report. Unfortunately, refunds cannot cancellations due be issued for to severe weather.

Communication
DCSB uses various modes of communication with parents, including email, the Remind app, and the private
Facebook Families group. Parents are required to join the assigned Remind group(s) for their child(ren).

Substitutes
In the event that a teacher is ill or unable to teach class, a qualified instructor will substitute. If necessary, the
class may be rescheduled. Any changes will be communicated in advance.

Registration
Class sizes are limited and are filled in order of registration.

Class Observation
Parent observation will take place by livestream for one week in the fall semester. One week of livestream
observation will be scheduled for the spring semester for Creative Movement classes only.

Performance
The Points of Progress (PoP) performance will take place at the end of the spring semester in May for Pre-
Ballet through Advanced levels. Creative Movement students are encouraged to attend the performance.
PoP is a showcase of classwork; students will wear their class attire, and DSCB will provide a skirt and
hairpiece at no additional cost. The ballet skirt is property of DCSB and must be returned. Participation is
optional, and rehearsals for PoP will be held on the weekends leading up the performance date. Specific
information and registration will be available at the beginning of the Spring semester.

Video/Photography
No personal video-recording or photography of any type is permitted at DCSB during class instruction or
performances. Any personal photographs taken out of the classroom setting may not be posted on any
social media network(s) without the consent of the families of all minors in the photograph.

Hands-on Teaching
Standard training for a dancer includes physical contact between teacher and student. Touch may be used
to facilitate improved alignment, identification and release of habitual holding patterns and areas of tension,
and increased flexibility, mobility and strength.

Release
Druid City School of Ballet, its agents or employees or volunteers, are not responsible for any injury,
damage, negligence, mistake, claim or demand to any student. Students of Druid City School of Ballet agree
to indemnify and hold harmless the Druid City School of Ballet from any such claim or liability.

PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
I acknowledge receipt of DCSB’s Policies and Procedures. I have read and agree to observe the guidelines
detailed in the Policies and Procedures.