GENERAL RULES: In order to enroll your child in our program, you must agree to the following Terms & Conditions:

Please read through all of our Studio Policies in order to understand and agree to our terms and policies at REACH, before enrolling your child. If these guidelines cannot be respected and/or followed by any family member or caregiver for any reason, we reserve the right to cancel enrollment and NO refunds will be given. Please discuss these rules with any family member, partner/spouse, caregivers, additional guardians who may be on-site, as well as those dancer's attending ANY Reach programming. Thank you.

KINDNESS + RESPECT: Our goal is to foster a positive learning environment filled with creativity and camaraderie for both our students and parents. You and your child agree to treat all participants of Reach For The Barres Dance Studio with kindness and respect. No bullying of any kind, verbally, physically or otherwise will be tolerated.

SAFETY FIRST: The safety of your child and other children is our top priority. Our Faculty are all First Aid + CPR Certified. You acknowledge that your child has no physical, emotional, or social conditions that make it dangerous or unwise for your child to safely participate in our programs. No parents, friends, or siblings are allowed in the classroom at any time. This is for the benefit of your child. They will learn more if we have their complete attention. We kindly ask that parents do not enter the class room while in class sessions, unless permitted by the class instructor. (The only exception is our Mini & Me classes, of course.) No running or climbing/hanging on any indoor or outdoor furniture please. Running in the studio is dangerous for both your child and others around them so your child agrees not to run when participating in any of our programs.

COVID-19 POLICIES + PROCEDURES: I understand these policies will be enforced and followed until otherwise noted or updated, and agree to all COVID POLICIES + PROCEDURES policies upon enrolling my child.

MAKEUP POLICY: I understand because of the limited capacity and high demand NO MAKEUPS, CREDITS or REFUNDS will be given for dropped, missed or canceled classes, camps or special events even if I know we'll miss ahead of time. This includes in-studio, virtual, mobile/outdoor and/or private lessons.

REFUND POLICY: I understand that REACH Studio tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE. NO CREDITS, TRANSFERS or REFUNDS will be given for dropped, missed or canceled classes, at anytime; this includes in-studio, virtual, mobile/outdoor and/or private lessons, camps or events. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy.

STUDENTS MUST BE AGE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR CLASS AGE RANGE BY SEPTEMBER 1 (this is for class enrollment, at any point in the season). Please be sure to enroll in a AGE APPROPRIATE classes only. Not following this guideline, may cost dancers the opportunity for enrollment in an appropriate class, and will certainly guarantee your registration is canceled. Dancers will grow together in class, and work on their development together throughout the season, culminating to our end-of-the-year recital. RFTB reserves the right to not refund tuition if reserved spots, which have prevented age appropriate students to enroll, are canceled due to under age enrollment.

STUDENTS MUST BE AGE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR SUMMER CAMP AGE RANGE BY MAY 1 (this is for camp enrollment, at any point in the SUMMER). Please be sure to enroll in a AGE APPROPRIATE CAMPS only. Not following this guideline, may cost dancers the opportunity for enrollment in an appropriate class, and will certainly guarantee your registration is canceled. RFTB reserves the right to not refund tuition if reserved spots, which have prevented age appropriate students to enroll, are canceled due to under age enrollment.

NO FOOD OR DRINK INSIDE THE STUDIO. Your dancers are welcome to bring a self-sealing water bottle to class, as needed and/or required.

WE ARE A NUT + SEED FREE STUDIO. If enrolled in classes, camps, workshops, masterclasses or parties in which a packed snack and/or lunch is required. Please NO seeds at all, including bars and butters (like sun butter). NO nuts - peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts (Nutella), cashews, pistachios, brazil nuts, or nuts of any kind. This includes all nut butters and nut milks.

NO CELL PHONES, SMART WATCHES (like Apple Watch), smart earphones (like Air Pods) are allowed in the dance rooms at any time. If they are inside a dance bag, they should be turned off. If dancers are wearing these in class, they will be asked to remove and take to front desk staff for safekeeping until class is over.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED ON CAMPUS. Reach is a large facility, keep an eye on your children, no running or climbing on furniture PLEASE!

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/CAREGIVER at all times unless they are in class.

ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MAY BE KEPT IN THE STUDIO WITH THE DANCER, if needed. Reach For The Barres is not responsible for items left behind. Please make sure you check for all your belongings before leaving the studio.

PRESCHOOL + KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: Please take your dancer to the restroom BEFORE class begins to avoid accidents and disruptions to class.

MAKE AN EFFORT TO BE PROMPT. Excessive tardiness picking up your child will result in additional fees.

NO PARENTS, FRIENDS OR SIBLINGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM AT ANYTIME. This is for the benefit of your dancer. They will learn more if we have their complete attention.

VIEWING WINDOWS WILL BE OPEN the first month of our Main Season, and then the first full week of each month.

CANCELLING A CLASS REQUIRES FORMAL WRITTEN NOTICE. You will be responsible for payment until the written notice is received. Cancellations maybe made online here.

FORCED and/or MANDATORY CLOSURES: If classes/lessons/camps/events are cancelled due to mandated local community/city/county/state/regional/federal restrictions (such as force majeure, including but not limited to COVID) everyone will be credited for a future date. NO refunds will be given.

UNDERSTANDING OF STUDIO POLICIES: I understand that REACH Studio Staff will communicate with me throughout the season and year via email. I understand it is my responsibility to read them with my child so that I am aware of policy changes, possible closures, billing cycles, dance recitals, camps or outside performances, enrollment for the following cycle, dress codes including any attire or footwear my child may need; or any other important information that being a parent at REACH Studios requires me to be informed of. I understand that REACH Studios will only be sending home paperwork that is important and specific to my child's needs. REACH programming schedule is subject to change.

PERMISSION TO SHARE: Upon registration for class, camp, trials and audits, I understand REACH Studios uses closed circuit cameras to allow families the opportunity to watch classes remotely from mobile devices. I give permission for Reach For The Barres to use images and video taken during services rendered, on business premises, or at events away from premises, of my child for promotion purposes, advertising and/or social media and Reach For The Barres' website.

RFTB is unable to accommodate your preference for exception, as we are unable to work outside of our existing systems of operation (i.e. class viewing per our studio class network and feed).

PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE: I give my consent to my child's participation in the activities of Reach for the Barres, LLC. I confirm that my child is in good health and I understand that the dance studio activities include movement and equipment that can create risk and the possibility of accidental injury. I understand that it is my responsibility to carry individual accident and medical insurance covering the enrolled participant. I agree to sign the RFTB PARTICIPATION WAIVER, and understand I must provide a signed copy to the studio by the first day of in-studio class. I hereby absolve Reyana Hajevandi Wright, Reach for the Barres, LLC aka REACH Studios and all staff from any and all liability for any accident, injury, illness or damages that may be incurred by my child in the activities sponsored by Reach for the Barres LLC. I understand that REACH Studios is not responsible for lost or stolen valuables. It is my responsibility to secure personal items when in the studio. I understand that REACH Studios is not responsible for any injury or accident that takes place in the parking lot. It is my responsibility to exercise caution when backing out, and pulling in to the parking lot adjacent to REACH Studios.

OUR STAFF IS AVAILABLE DURING OFFICE HOURS, to answer any questions you might have! If you need to speak with your child's teacher, please call or email to set up an appointment as we rarely have time in-between classes. You can reach us at enroll@reachforthebarres.com or 213-280-8074

Be sure you have thoroughly read, fully understand that by enrolling that you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of these Terms & Conditions as there will be no refunds. These Terms & Conditions will govern your child's current and future participation in Reach For The Barres dance program.

Each family will have a portal to process payments, register for classes, etc. It is your responsibility to keep all info (contact info, payment info, etc.) up to date. You can sign up or log in on the homepage of our website. Please contact enroll@reachforthebarres.com with any questions about your portal and/or account info. In this portal, when registering a parent or guardian will need to sign off on all RFTB policies.

CURRENT STUDENTS: Please check and confirm your contact, payment information, and dancer's school grade is correct and up to date. Once you have registered, please verify all your classes are correct by logging into your customer portal.

YEAR-END SHOW: We produce a fabulous production at the end of the year with all REACH dancers. Our shows (do not yet include dress rehearsals) are typically held the first or second weekend in June. We will announce the dates for our 2025 shows as soon as possible. This is an exciting and rewarding part of the season that everyone looks forward to! We encourage all dancers to participate! Stay tuned for 2025 Year-End Show details to be released throughout the year in December and April.

YEAR-END SHOW COSTUMES: Costume costs are generally $100-$150 per costume (you will receive the exact amount in December 2024). Costume fees will be auto-drafted on December 10, 2024. After this fee is processed on December 10th, it is not refundable for any reason. Any costume alterations needed will be the responsibility of the parent. If your dancer will not be participating, you are required to notify us by email to recital@reachforthebarres.com no later than December 1, 2024. Please do not rely on your dancer to inform us that she or he will not be dancing in the Year-End Show!

YEAR-END SHOW TICKETS: Tickets to our Year-End Shows will need to be purchased. Ticket sales will go on sale May 1. Dancers performing in the show, 5 years and up at the start of our season, do not need a ticket. More information on Show Tickets will be included in the Year-End Show packet released in April. The ticket cost will be announced in the Spring when more of the show details come out! In order to ensure all dancers have the opportunity to have their immediate family watch them dance in the show, we may limit the number of tickets each family may purchase for a designated time period. After the designated time period, if tickets are still available, we may lift the limit and open ticket sales to everyone.

A non-refundable registration fee of $25 for the each dancer is due upon registration. In addition, 100% of your dancer's class tuition for this current trimester is due at this time. This is also non-refundable. Payment in full is required for the registration in classes, camps and all special events. You will receive a payment confirmation email once your payment has been processed.

OUR 34 WEEK MAIN SEASON TUITION IS BROKEN DOWN INTO THREE TRIMESTER PAYMENTS:

First Payment: Fall Trimester $360.00
(September 07, 2024 – November 22, 2024)

Second Payment: Winter Trimester $360.00
(November 23, 2024 – February 28, 2025; Closures for Thanksgiving + Winter Breaks Excluded)

Third Payment: Spring Trimester $360.00
(March 1, 2025 – June 2, 2025; Closures for Spring Break + Memorial Day Weekend Excluded)

IN ADDITION, EVERYONE WILL PAY A REGISTRATION FEE: ONE TIME PER SEASON OF $25.00/DANCER

· All REACH tuition (and fees) are NON-REFUNDABLE.

· If you enroll mid-season we will prorate your tuition based on when you begin dancing with us.

· Tuition is not based on attendance.

· NO CREDITS or REFUNDS will be given for dropped, missed or canceled classes, at anytime; this includes in-studio, virtual, mobile/outdoor and/or private lessons.

· There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy. As well as NO TRANSFERS.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: We require a 30-day written notice via email if you need to withdraw from Reach For The Barres. Please email withdraw@reachforthebarres.com to withdraw from our 2024-2025 season. After the 30-day notice, we will terminate your tuition auto-payment.

If you plan to cancel your enrollment a cancelation must be submitted in writing, no less than 30 days before your last paid class.

This withdrawal policy remains in effect even if we have a shelter in place mandate from the federal, state or local government. In the event of a shelter in place, classes will convert to virtual classes and instruction will continue. There may be an approximate one-week transition period from the date of the shelter in place order until virtual classes begin in order to allow us to implement our action plan. This brief time period, if needed, will be treated as inclement weather days, meaning your dancer can choose a convenient make-up class from an appropriate class on our schedule. No refunds will be given for this week. Please call or email to sign up for your make-up class. Remember that a 30-day written notice will still be required for withdrawal.

Proper shoes and attire must be worn to participate in class. Hair should be pulled back off the face for all classes. A proper bun must be worn for ballet class. All students must have a dance bag. Don't forget to write your name in all shoes, bags, etc. You can find descriptions and examples of the proper attire for each class in the DRESS CODE + SHOE REQUIREMENTS section of our website.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I understand dance can be a strenuous activity and accept responsibility for any injuries my child may incur while participating in any activity at Reach For The Barres, Dance Studio. Reach For The Barres and its employees are not liable for personal injury, or loss of or damage to personal property.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19:
COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Reach For The Barres will make every effort to prevent symptomatic employees and dancers from entering the building. However COVID-19 has been proven to be asymptomatic in some persons. Therefore, Reach For The Barres cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19 or any other unknown virus.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Reach For The Barres and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. By signing this agreement, I agree that my child and any accompanying persons will not enter Reach For The Barres if we exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)'s attendance at Reach For The Barres. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Reach For The Barres, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Reach For The Barres, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 or other currently unknown virus infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Reach For The Barres program or class.

IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MY CHILD/WARD being allowed to participate in any way at Reach for the Barres, Dance Studios related class (in-studio, outdoors, and private residences), camps, events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, understands, and agrees that: risks of injury and illness from communicable diseases; such as, but not limited to: MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19 and all COVID-19 related illnesses, to my child from the activities involved in this dance classes, camps, and programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist;

1. I, myself, my spouse/partner, and my childcare provider on behalf of our CHILD/CHILDREN/WARD DO KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for myself, spouse, and child's participation; and,

2. I willingly agree to comply with all Reach for the Barres, Dance Studios requirements and guidelines, as well as all, federal, state and local requirements and guidelines governing child safety and protection from injury and illness stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern or signs or illness in my child, myself or a member of our household showing symptoms to include, but not limited to: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, rash, pink or irritated
eye(s), runny nose, feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or known close contact with person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19 concerning child's readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from participation and I will notify Reach for the Barres, Dance Studios immediately through telecommunication and email bringing such concerns and observations to the immediate attention of the Office Manager, Director or Studio Owners; and,

3. I, myself, my spouse, my child, childcare provider and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS; Reach for the Barres, LLC aka Reach for the Barres, Dance Studios its owners, directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, dance instructors, camp instructors, staff and volunteers, other participants, other parents, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable,
owner(s) or lessors of premises used to conduct the event Reach for the Barres business and activities, with respect to any and all injury, illness, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child's involvement or participation in these programs,
(whether arising from negligence of releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.)

4. I, the parent/guardian, assert that I have read, understood, and explained to my child/ward and all family members and care providers: the risks of the activity and responsibilities in accordance with all the Reach for the Barres, LLC guidelines, requirements and waivers/releases regarding COVID-19
prevention guidelines, and the federal, state and local guidelines and requirements ensuring his/her and the families responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations, and that my child/ ward understands the rules, requirements and/or this agreement; and,

5. Individuals responsible for our child/wards care, hereby acknowledge have read, understand and shall adhere to all requirements and guidelines regarding our child/ ward wellness, health and safety; and have read and understand this release of liability waiver, and the assumption of risk agreement. All parties involve fully understand its terms, and by my signature below understand that we have given up substantial rights. By signing this release freely and voluntarily without any inducement, we release Reach for the Barres, LLC aka Reach for the Barres, Dance Studios, and all those stipulated in paragraph 3 above and
throughout this waiver from any and all liability and agree not to seek legal action or sue.

I acknowledge REACH FOR THE BARRES, LLC aka REACH FOR THE BARRES, DANCE STUDIOS provided Class Protocols and Procedures, guidelines,
requirements and understand my responsibility in adhering to all the above, as stipulated in this wavier. I hereby acknowledge in the event; I, my child/ward, or any member of our household/or person(s) in our employee fail to adhere to this agreement our child will be removed from participant immediately at no cost to REACH STUDIOS, and without refund or credit.

Acknowledgement: By signing this Release of Liability Waiver, I agree to comply with all the above, and do hereby freely and voluntarily without any inducement release and hold harmless any/all liability as clearly outlined above, even if arising from negligence.