Gasper's School of Dance Waiver of Liability

I understand that I (my student) am participating in a dance/fitness class by my own will and at my own risk. BY signing this agreement I understand Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts will not be held liable for any injuries or accidents that occur throughout the duration of the dance/fitness class being attending. I also understand that Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts is not responsible for any lost or stolen materials.

I agree that my safety is primarily my own responsibility. I agree to make sure that I know how to safely participate in the activity, and I agree to observe any rules and practices that may be employed to minimize the risk of injury. I agree to stop and seek assistance if I do not believe I can safely continue, to limit my participating, to reflect my personal fitness level, and to refrain from any and all actions that would pose a hazard to myself and others.

Gasper's School of Dance Studio Policies

Tuition
1. Gasper's School of Dance's tuition billing cycle is in 4-week increments called "Rounds." Please note that the beginning of each round does NOT coincide with the beginning of the month.

2. A non-refundable registration fee of $30.00 per student ($60.00 family max) will be charged during registration; including pay-as-you-go students. At the top of each season.

3. All students are registered for the season (9 - four week rounds); unless a drop form is received (due 2 Monday's before the round, received after this date you will be responsible for the next round).

4. Pay-as-you-go cost: $20.00 per 1 hour class; $25.00 per 1 1/2 hour class.

5. Cost of tuition is stated on our website (https://www.gaspersschoolofdance.com/tuition).

6. College rate is $10.00 per class with a valid ID. Student must sign-up for the round to receive this special rate. College Drop-IN Rate is $15.00.

7. Parent rates are indicated in our most current brochure. To receive a parent rate, you must have a child actively enrolled in a class.

8. Tuition is due the FIRST Monday of the round.

9. Accounts with past due tuition will be assessed a late charge of $15.00, one (1) day after tuition payment is due, and again for every 30 day the balance is left unpaid.

10. Account past due for over 90 days will be sent to collections.

11. Tuition must be paid by check, cash, VISA, or Mastercard, or ACH. You may elect to have each round's tuition payment automatically charged to a Visa or Mastercard or ACH. Please note there is a convenience fee for credit card payments and online ACH payments. There are NO fees associated with ACH payments through our studio. Visit the parent portal or the front desk for an ACH form.

12. No refunds are given for any reason, include, but not limited to, missed classes due to weather, sickness, performance, family matter, and/or school obligations. Students wishing to make up any missed classes must do so within 4 weeks of missed class, otherwise the student forfeits that class and tuition.

13. Students will be responsible for the full payment of all classes they have registered for, prior to the start of each round. Statements are emailed and available on your parent portal two weeks prior to the new round.

Photography & Videos
1. Student photos taken during rehearsals, classes, photo shoots, and GSDPA activities may be used for publication and website purposes.

2. video taping of class may be used for personal use only. You may not post more than 20 seconds of a choreographed dance on-line. GSDPA reserves all rights to choreography and class syllabus.

Locker Usage
1. There is no rental fee on lockers.

2. You may bring a lock to keep your dance items at the studio. If you do so, please give the extra key to the front desk or share your locker combination code in case we need to get into your locker. We will only go in the locker if asked by the dancer or family OR if we feel there is something harming or dangerous to the studio or that dancer.

3. If your dancer keeps item in a locker with no lock, please note that our front desk staff does clean them out at the end of the month. If there is no lock, they will put items in the lost and found.

CLASSES
1. Classes need at least two (2) students to begin class. If less than three (3) students show up for the class, start time, end time is at the discretion of the instructor. Account will be charged full amount for the hour regardless.

2. No student will be admitted to class if the are more than 10 minutes late.

3. Tardy students must wait to be invited in by the instructor.

4. Scheduled class times and locations are subject to change at anytime, at the discretion of the instructors.

5.Placement of all students is a the discretion of the directors of Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts. The completion of one level does not guarantee acceptance in the next. Advanced classes are offered by invitation or audition only.

6. Students may audition for a higher level class at any time at the cost of $30.00 per class, upon approval of instructor.

7. ALL pointe students must be enrolled in TWO ballet class in addition to their pointe training. All pre-pointe dancers must be enrolled in ONE ballet class in addition to their pointe training.

8. Missed Classes: If class is missed, you will be allowed to make up the class within 4 weeks (with the exception of the final week of Round 10). No make-ups will be given or transferred over to a new season or to summer sessions (please make-up prior to the missed class.)

9. Add a Class: Students may add a class at anytime.

10. Drop a Class: To drop a class, students must submit a drop form, available at the front desk and through the parent portal. The Drop Form MUST be submitted 2 MONDAYS prior to the start of the next round. Failing to do so, the student will be responsible for the session's tuition.

11. Student may drop a class for up to 2 rounds and return to class without being charged a registration fee. Dropping more than 2 rounds may result in an additional registration fee at time of re-enrollment.

SPRING GALA & COSTUMES
1. There will be no refunds given for recital costumes. All sales are final, whether the class is dropped or the student chooses not to participate in the Spring Gala.

2. Recital costume payments and tuition must be paid in full at time of recital for you or your child to participate.

PRIVATE LESSONS
1. Please reference the Private Lesson Agreement, which must be signed prior to attending a private lesson with a GSD instructor.

2. Private Lessons should be scheduled through our front desk. DO not contact instructors through their personal email or phone. Please respect their privacy and space and contact the studio directly *Email, phone, or in person), we will help coordinate times with the instructor if they are not present at time of scheduling.

3. If a scheduled lesson must be canceled, it must be done 24 hours before the start of the lesson or a $30.00 charge will be added to your account. Refer to our Private Lesson Agreement for cancellation notification and further policies.

GENERAL
1. DRESS CODE: You can find our dress code information on our Dress Code Flyer located in our lobby. Our dress code is required for classes. You have 30 days to acquire items needed for said dress code.

2. No child may be dropped off more than 10 minutes before the beginning of their class. We will not be responsible.

3. The school will close due to weather, only if the Fargo Public Schools cancel or dismiss early due to weather. No refunds are given. Students may makeup class.

4. The Gasper's driveway is not a parking lot; it is a drop off zone. Cars parked for longer than 5 minutes will be towed at the expense of the owner. Back parking lot at our Downtown Studio is not owned by GSDPA, park at your own risk. The back lot is available for use after 4:00pm.

5. Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts will not be held liable for lost or stolen articles or injuries incurred on or near the studio premises.

6. Email addresses listed on the registration form will be added to our email/newsletter database. You will receive current information about classes, auditions, cancellations, and upcoming events.

7. Email addresses listed on the registration form is the email address we use to send out Statements and important studio updates.

8. Portals are for class observation, please do not talk to your child, or tap on the glass. This can be very distracting to not only your child but the entire class.

9. Parents are not allowed to enter the classroom unless invited by the instructor. this is very distracting t o not only your child, but the rest of the class. Our staff is trained to handle situations and will dismiss your child if they see needed.

10. Keep talking to a minimum and at a whisper in classroom observation areas. Silent phone ringers and sounds. Take any phone calls and conversations to the lobby.

11. Policies may be changed at any time, at the discretion of the directors and operations manager of the school.

LOCKER ROOM POLICY
1. In addition to the development of our dancers and the enjoyment of the sport, the safely and protection of our participants is central to Gasper's goals. Gasper's has implemented a locker room policy as a means to help protect its participants from abuse and misconduct, include, but not limited to, emotional abuse, bullying threats, harassment, and hazing. To help prevent abuse or misconduct from occurring in our locker rooms, Gasper's has adopted the following locker room policy. This policy is designed to maintain personal privacy as well as reduce the risk of misconduct in locker rooms. For the purpose of this policy, the term locker room includes, but is not limited to, any space used to prepare for a dance practice or event, which includes a space that participants may use to get dressed, whether at Gasper's or another location.

2. Parents in Locker Rooms: Except for younger participants, we discourage parents from entering locker room unless it is truly necessary. It a participant needs assistance, then we ask that parents let Gasper's know beforehand that he or she will be helping the participant. With our younger age groups, it may be necessary for parents to assist the participants getting dressed. We encourage parents to teach their participants as young as possible how to get ready for practice or a performance so that participants will learn as early as possible how to get prepared independently. In circumstances where parents are permitted in the locker room, we ask that the parents abide by the same policies as the participants. Gasper's in its discretion, may prohibit parents from a locker room.

3. Cell Phones and Other Recording Devices: cell phones and other devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording capabilities, including voice recording, still camera, and video cameras, are not permitted to be used in the locker rooms. If phones or other such devices must be used, they should be taken outside of the locker room. Gasper's reserves the right to collect any phone that is used in the locker room. Gasper's reserves the right to look at the phone to ensure the phone does not contain any pictures or videos that compromises another participant's privacy.

Full Policies in a Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRKp1CdICtrHH9ozVxC03YMkBe6BBethsixB9WnpqXe91Hc7wnY7JucSlYc6ybb5A/pub

PAYMENT & TUITION
GENERAL PAYMENT POLICY
Gasper's School of Dance's tuition billing cycle is MONTHLY.

REGISTRATION FEE: A non-refundable registration fee is charged each season upon registration (Aug - May Season, AND Summer Season) and is due at the time of registration;
This registration fee is applied at registration each season (Aug - May Season AND Summer Season).
All students are registered for the FULL season
August through Mid-May OR Summer (June & July);
Unless a drop form is received (SEE DROP FORM POLICY on page 4).
Tuition is due the FIRST business day of the Month (as outlined on our calendar).
All merchandise will be taxed based on the ND sales tax rates.

BILLING & TUITION
All accounts are required to have a credit card / debit card file for auto payment.

AUTO PAY
All accounts are on auto pay with the card on file or with the ACH Form you submitted.
Don’t want your card on file charged? You must pay your current balance by 25th of the month prior to the due date.
Auto pay is run by our department by the 27th of the month prior to the payment due date, for the total owing to be deducted on the 1st business day of the month.

PAYMENT TYPES
Payment types accepted: Check (Gasper’s School of Dance), Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, or Bank ACH.
Pay by Check, Cash or ACH Bank through Gasper's School of Dance to avoid these fees.
Checks are payable to Gasper's School of Dance. (A CARD IS STILL REQUIRED TO BE ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.)

MONTHLY STATEMENTS & TUITION
Statements are emailed and available on your Parent Portal on the 7th of the month.
Accounts / families are responsible for paying the total balance of their account, each month, BEFORE attending class.

PROCESSING FEES
All credit card payments will incur a 3.5% credit card fee and Debit Card / Bank payments through the dance management system a 1% fee.
To opt out of the direct debit, simply pay your tuition in person or over the phone BEFORE the last week of the current round.

TUITION INFO & COSTS
Visit our website for the current rates (https://www.gaspersschoolofdance.com/tuition)
Pay-As-You-Go: $25.00 per 1 hour class, $30.00 per 1 ½ hour class.
College Rate: Students must sign-up for the round to receive this special college rate. Registration fee still applies.
Parent rates are indicated on our pricing page on the website. To receive a parent rate, you must have a child actively enrolled in a class.
NO REFUNDS. No refunds are given for any reason including, but not limited to, missed classes due to weather, sickness, performances, vacation, family matters, and/or school obligations.

MAKEUP CLASSES: Students wishing to make up any missed classes must do so within the season we are currently in, otherwise the student forfeits that class and tuition. (These cannot carry over to another season like summer or the following season).

ACH BANK PAYMENTS
BEST option! Sign-up for ACH with a blank check and avoid all fees!!
There are no fees associated with this.
Bring a Blank VOIDED Check into the Studio and fill out the ACH Bank form we provide.
Tuition and other charges on your account that are due will be withdrawn the first business day of the month and our process date is the 27th of the month prior to the due date.

TRIAL CLASS
Credit Cards or Bank Accounts will not be charged unless a dancer is enrolled in the class.
New students have the option to try classes for 7 days.
No registration fee will be due at the time of the trial class.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Lesson, Coaching and Choreography payments are due by the DAY of the lesson.
Payments received after this date will be charged a 2% late fee every 30 days until the lesson is paid in full.
If YOU need to cancel a lesson, you must give 24 hours notice, or you will be responsible for the “NO-SHOW” fee of $30.00
If you do not show up for your scheduled lesson, you will be charged a NO-SHOW fee of $30.00.
Read more about Private Lessons on Page 13.

LATE / OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS
Accounts with past due tuition will be assessed a late charge of $15.00, one (1) day after tuition payment is due, and again for every 30 days the balance is left unpaid.
Non-tuition late transactions: a 2% late fee will be accessed on those transactions every MONTH (30 days) until paid in full (private lessons, Gasper gear and accessories, spring gala costumes, competition costumes, etc)
Competition Late Fees: Dancer's who are part of our competitive division and do not pay their competition performance fees on time will be assessed a late fee based on what we are charged by the competition.
Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF or returned checks) will result in a $25 fee that will be placed on your account.
Accounts past due for over 90 days will be sent to collections and students will be withdrawn from class until balance is paid.
FULL & HALF SEASON TUITION
Pay a full or half the season and SAVE!
5% discount for the FULL Season (paid by the first day of the season or first payment due date.)
2% discount for HALF the season payment (1st Semester: Aug - Dec / 2nd Semester: Jan - May)
Payment due date is the FIRST day of August and January.
NO REFUNDS OR CREDIT. You are committing to taking class for the amount of time paying for.
Additional classes added at a later date, will be priced at the one class rate (and discounted if more additional classes added) and will not be discounted per the Full or Half season classes paid for.
Competition Practice is NOT discounted, as these are already discounted rates. Competition Practice can be paid for the 1st Semester up-front, but in the 2nd Semester we ask you to pay monthly.

DROP FORM
If you need to drop a class, you MUST do so by the 15th of the month prior to the month dropping (as indicated on our Studio Season Calendar (https://www.gaspersschoolofdance.com/calendar)
Drop forms received AFTER this date will be processed for the month following the next. NO exceptions.
EXAMPLE: Drop form received October 20 will be processed for December. You will still be responsible for November tuition.
Classes missed during the month, can be made up in any of our classes at your dancer's level.
CONTACT US TO EMAIL YOU THE DROP FORM, OR FOLLOW THIS LINK for the 2024/2025 Drop Form.

CLASSES & CLASSROOM
CLASSES
Class enrollment must have FIVE (5) dancers enrolled for the class to continue.
Classes need at least three (3) students to begin class.
If less than four (4) students show up for the class, start time and end time is at the discretion of the instructor.
Account will be charged the full amount for the hour regardless.
TARDY STUDENTS
No student will be admitted to class if they are more than 10 minutes late.
Tardy students must wait to be invited in by the instructor.
Scheduled class times and locations are subject to change at any time, at the discretion of the studio, management staff and studio owner.
Placement of all students is at the discretion of the directors of Gasper's School of Dance..
The completion of one level does not guarantee acceptance in the next.
Advanced classes are offered by invitation or audition only.
Students may audition for a higher-level class at any time at the cost of $25 per class, upon approval of the studio director.
Add a Class: Students may add a class at any time during the season.
DANCERS EN POINTE
ALL pre-pointe students must be enrolled in ONE (1) ballet class in addition to their pointe training. We HIGHLY recommend 2 ballet classes, and or dance fitness to help with technique and strengthening.
ALL Pointe 1, 2, and 3 dancers must be enrolled in TWO (2) ballet classes in addition to their pointe training class. We also recommend a Dance Fitness class.
Per the discretion of the instructor, Pointe dancers may be asked to remove their pointe shoes and wear ballet slippers for their safety.
All dancers will be approved by letter when they are ready for pointe shoes.
MISSED CLASSES
If class is missed due to illness, school functions, family vacations, weather, etc, you will be allowed to make up the class within that current SEASON.
You can pre-schedule your make-up class prior to the missed class.
This is essential for the final month of the season; please make these classes up prior to the end of the season.
No make-ups will be given or transferred over to a new season or to summer sessions (please make-up prior to the missed class).
There ARE NO REFUNDS or CREDIT on account for classes missed or classes canceled due to weather or rescheduling because of a studio event, competition or FMBallet production.
SCHEDULE A MAKEUP CLASS: Contact the front desk or email info@gaspersschoolofdance.com to help schedule a make-up class or do so through your parent portal.


PARENTS / VISITORS / GUARDIANS
Downtown Studio portals (windows) are for class observation, please do not talk to your child, or tap on the glass. It is distracting and disrespectful to the instructor and students.
Parents are not allowed to enter the classroom at all, unless invited by the instructor. This is very distracting to not only your child, but the rest of the class. Our staff is trained to handle situations and will dismiss your child if they see needed.
South Studio Spaces: Parents do not open the doors during class time to peer into the classroom. This is disrespectful and distracting to a class and instructor.
If we find you are a distraction to the class or your dancer, we may ask you to step away from the viewing area. -- This is in the best interest of your dancer and those in class to get the most out of the lesson.
Keep talking to a minimum and at a whisper in classroom observation areas. Silent phone ringers and sounds. -- Take any phone calls and conversations to the lobby or vestibules.
DROPPING A CLASS
To drop a class, the main parent on account must submit a DIGITAL DROP FORM (a paper forms will not be accepted).
The Drop Form MUST be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to the start of the new month.
Failing to do so, the student will be responsible for the next month’s tuition.
EXAMPLE: Drop form received October 20 will be processed for December. You will still be responsible for November tuition.
Students may drop a class for up to 3 rounds and return to class without being charged a registration fee. Dropping more than 3 rounds may result in an additional registration fee at time of re-enrollment.
Please refer to Payment & Tuition DROP DEADLINE Information above on Page 4.

GENERAL DRESS CODE INFORMATION
Visit our dress code page on our website for photos as well as where to purchase.

Our dress code is put into place to help with classroom uniformity. It has given our instructors the ability to be able to see the dancer's dance lines, body positions, and help correct their technique while not being distracted by multiple different colors and clothing styles.

Dancers have 4 class weeks to comply and acquire items needed for said dress code.*
After 4 class weeks without the uniform, the student will be asked to sit and watch the class until they have the proper attire.
Failure to comply with the ballet leotard uniform / dress code after 5 class weeks, there will be an automatic leotard charge to your parent account using the credit card on file.
Also, if an instructor in all other styles feels the dancer does not come in proper dress code, we will choose items from our studio shop and charge your card on account for these items.

If you have any questions regarding our Dress Code, please contact us, we are always more than happy to help.
By Email: info@gaspersschoolofdance.com
Phone: 701-234-9440 OR Call or text: 701-353-2465
Or visit us at the front desk

The studio has leotards for Itty Bitty level through Ballet 5 at the studio for purchase. In addition, we have ballet slippers, tights, and jazz shoes.

* Dancer's who have ordered a leotard through our studio may experience delays, please wear a black leotard until your class leotard arrives. We will make this note on your dancer's account.
HAIR (Season & Summer)
All Non-Ballet Styles of Dance: All hair must be secured and pulled back and out of the dancer's face. This should be cleanly pulled back with little to no wispies.
Ballet and Pointe Class: all hair must be in a neat ballet bun. NO ponytails or hair down.
No messy buns. All hair must be neatly secured back.

COMMUNICATION
Upon registration, our system asks for your email address, mailing address, and phone number. By agreeing to our policy and terms you agree that we can reach out to you with the contact information you have provided us. We will utilize these forms of communication to give you information you need about the following (but not limited): events, classes, studio information, upcoming seasons, cancellations due to weather, tuition billing statements, past due amounts, and more.
We will provide this information to you through one or multiple of the following:
Email (info@gaspersschoolofdance.com)
MailChimp E-Newsletters
Text Messaging (through Dance Studio Pro) or through our South Studio Phone Number (701-353-2465)
Phone Calls from (701-234-9440 or 701-353-2465 or 701-234-9441)
How to contact us?
You may email us at info@gaspersschoolofdance.com
Call Downtown at 701-234-9440
Call South at 701-353-2465 (updated 4/1/24)
Text 701-353-2465
Facebook or Instagram Messenger (not ideal, but we will respond as soon as we can).
Billing Questions? Email: accounts@gaspersschoolofdance.com

LOCKER ROOMS
In addition to the development of our dancers and the enjoyment of the sport, the safety and protection of our participants is central to Gasper's goals. Gasper's has implemented a locker room policy as a means to help protect its participants from abuse and misconduct, including, but not limited to, emotional abuse, bullying, threats, harassment, and hazing. To help prevent abuse or misconduct from occurring in our locker rooms,
Gasper's has adopted the following locker room policy. This policy is designed to maintain personal privacy as well as reduce the risk of misconduct in locker rooms. For the purpose of this policy, the term locker room includes, but is not limited to, any space used to prepare for a dance practice or event, which includes a space that participants may use to get dressed, whether at Gasper's or another location.
Parents in Locker Rooms: Except for younger participants, we discourage parents from entering locker rooms unless it is truly necessary. If a participant needs assistance, if the participant is or may be injured, or a participant's disability warrants assistance, then we ask that parents let Gasper's know beforehand that he or she will be helping the participant. With our younger age groups, it may be necessary for parents to assist the participants getting dressed. We encourage parents to teach their participants as young as possible how to get ready for practice or a performance so that participants will learn as early as possible how to get prepared independently. In circumstances where parents are permitted in the locker room, we ask that the parents abide by the same policies as the participants. Gasper's, in its discretion, may prohibit parents from a locker room.
Cell Phones and Other Recording Devices: Cell phones and other devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras, and video cameras, are not permitted to be used in the locker rooms. If phones or other such devices must be used, they should be taken outside of the locker room. Gasper's reserves the right to collect any phone that is used in the locker room. Gasper reserves the right to look at the phone to ensure the phone does not contain any pictures or videos that compromises another participant's privacy.

PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
Student photos and videos taken by Gasper's School of Dance staff during rehearsals, classes, photo shoots, events, and GSDPA activities may be used for publication, marketing, and website purposes.
Video taping of class may be used by you for personal use only. You may not post more than 30 seconds of a choreographed dance on-line.
GSDPA reserves all rights to choreography and class syllabus.

PRIVATE LESSON POLICY
Our Private Lesson, Coaching and Choreography Agreement is to make the process of scheduling and payment consistent across the board. It also helps everyone involved understand the process and policies of these lessons. Please read the following agreement and sign before private lessons are scheduled through the Front Desk Manager.
SCHEDULING
ALL lessons must be scheduled through the Front Desk Manager in person or by phone during business hours, OR email info@gaspersschoolofdance.com at least 48 hours before the lesson (please no personal text messages to Front Desk Managers, Staff, or Studio Directors.)
OR coordinate with the instructor for the lesson.
At the time of scheduling, please indicate if the lesson is: Private Lesson, Coaching, or Choreography.
All lessons need to be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance and during business hours.
PAYMENT
Payments are due the DAY OF THE LESSON.
A late fee of 2% will be assessed if this payment is not received by the day of the lesson.
Payments can be made through your parent portal or by check or cash.
REOCCURRING LESSON PAYMENTS
Reoccurring private lessons with an instructor: payments will be invoiced and collected with Tuition Payments at the TOP of the MONTH (prior to the lessons). Not applied to the next month (after the lesson).
If a lesson is canceled during that month and not rescheduled in the time frame, you have the option to have the payment carry over to the next month or put towards your tuition payment. No refunds.
A 2% late fee will apply to past due payments.
CANCELLATION
If an instructor needs to reschedule or cancel the lesson, the Front Desk Manager, Studio Director or Instructor will contact you ASAP.
If the dancer needs to cancel, this needs to be done at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson or you will be charged a $30 cancellation fee. Please TEXT 701-353-2465 for the quickest response.
The balance of the private lesson cost already paid for the missed/canceled, and after cancellation fee, will be credited to your account (which can be used towards tuition or future private lessons), no refunds will be given.
Private lessons will be canceled if your account is 60 days past due. Our administrative staff will contact you and then the instructor in these situations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GSD classes, workshops, master classes, FMBallet rehearsals, FMBallet company classes all trump private lessons, coaching and choreography. In the case that one of these needs to take place, the Front Desk Manager, Instructor and/or Studio Director will help reschedule the lesson.

WAVIER OF LIABILITY
I understand that I (or my child) am participating in a dance, fitness, or specialty class or workshop by own will and at my own risk. By signing this agreement I understand Gasper’s School of Dance will not be held liable for any injuries or accidents that occur throughout the duration of the dance, fitness, or specialty class or workshop being attended.I also understand that Gasper’s School of Dance is not responsible for any lost of stolen materials.

I agree that my safety is primarily my own responsibility. I agree to make sure that I know how to safely participate in the activity, and I agree to observe any rules and practices that may be employed to minimize the risk of injury. I agree to stop and seek assistance if I do not believe I can safely continue, to limit my participation to reflect my personal fitness or dance level, and to refrain from any and all actions that would pose a hazard to myself or others.

LOCKER / DRESSING ROOM POLICY
In addition to the development of our dancers and the enjoyment of the sport, the safety and protection of our participants is central to Gasper’s School of Dance goals. Gasper’s School of Dance has implemented a locker room policy as a means to help protect its participants from abuse and misconduct, including, but not limited to, emotional abuse, bullying, threats, harassment, and hazing. To help prevent abuse or misconduct from occurring in our locker rooms, Gasper’s School of Dance has adopted the following locker room / dressing room policy. This policy is designed to maintain personal privacy as well as reduce the risk of misconduct in locker rooms. For the purpose of this policy, the term locker room includes, but is not limited to, any space used to prepare for a dance practice or event, which includes a space that participants may use to get dressed, whether at Gasper’s School of Dance or another location.

PARENTS IN LOCKER ROOM
Except for younger participants, we discourage parents from entering locker rooms unless it is truly necessary. If a participant needs assistance, if the participant is or may be injured, or a participant’s disability warrants assistance, then we ask that parents let Gasper’s School of Dance know beforehand that he or she will be helping the participant. With our youngest age groups, it may be necessary for parents to assist the participants in getting dressed. We encourage parents to teach their participants as young as possible how to get ready for practice or a performance so that participants will learn as early as possible how to get prepared independently. In circumstances where parents are permitted in the locker room, we ask that the parents abide by the same policies as the participants. Gasper’s School of Dance, in its discretion, may prohibit parents from a locker room.

CELL PHONES AND OTHER RECORDING DEVICES
Cell phones and other devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras, and video cameras, are not permitted to be used in the locker rooms. If phones or other such devices must be used, they should be taken outside of the locker room. Gasper’s School of Dance reserves the right to collect any phone that is used in the locker room. Gasper’s School of Dance reserves the right to look at the phone to ensure the phone does not contain any pictures or videos that compromises another participant’s privacy.

The properties of:
Gasper’s School of Dance (Home of the FMBallet) at 524 7th St N, Fargo, ND 58102; and/or
Gasper’s School of Dance South Fargo at 4631 40th Ave S, Ste. 120, Fargo, ND 58104.

I have read and understand the waiver of liability and policies put forth by Gasper’s School of Dance. I understand that any misconduct may mean dismissal from activity, class, production, or from Gasper’s School of Dance. By registering for an account, you agree upon these policies and this wavier of liability.