As the parent and legal guardian of Dancer on account, I hereby waive all claims for injury, damage, or loss to my person, the child listed above, and to any person who might accompany us during instruction and services at and provided by Wild Rivers Dance and Wild Rivers Coast Foundation for Dance. I hereby release the employees, instructors, volunteers, independent contractors, director, studio owner and landlord of 1109 Chetco Avenue Brookings, OR 97415 from any and all claims, actions, demands, or liability for any injury occurring in or about the premises or occurring in connection with the activities of Wild Rivers Dance and Wild Rivers Coast Foundation for Dance . By signing, I agree to be bound by the above waiver and release agreement. I also agree to adhere to all Wild Rivers Dance policies as laid out in the season/session waiver. The signing of this agreement is a condition of participation in classes at Wild Rivers Dance.
Audio and Video Surveillance: I understand all common areas including in the dance studios may be recorded for security and instructional use. This is for the safety of our students and staff.
Bullying Policy
Bullying concerns all of us, not just those who are bullying and those being bullied: it also affects those who witness bullying and feel unable to do anything. Bullying can happen in secret and a child being bullied can feel unable to tell.
We here at WRD take bullying seriously and will not take bullying in any form. Any bullying incidents should be brought to the attention of the front desk. We will follow up any concerns expressed by students, parents, and/or teachers.
If you feel that you or a member of the WRD family is being bullied please fill out our bullying incident report and bring it to the attention of the front desk.
If a dancer feels s/he is being bullied s/he needs to respond immediately. We understand that verbalizing one's feelings can be a scary step, especially when directed at the bully, but we encourage empowerment. Practice saying the following statements so they are at the ready when needed:
"That hurts my feelings."
"You're bullying me."
Many situations between kids can be seen as bullying from one perspective and is harmless teasing from another. This miscommunication can be cleared up if we allow the kids to take the first step. If after this step the situation has not improved then we truly have an incident that warrants direct involvement. The Administrators will contact the families, and the Administrator's decision will be final.
Let's avoid this situation altogether by monitoring our kids' social media use, communicating with them about the dangers of social media, and empowering them with the tools needed to be confident young adults.
Please contact the Front Desk with any questions.
Wild Rivers Dance Policies and Waiver - 2024 Season
By signing or electronically agreeing to this waiver you agree and accept to abide by all policies. Please read the following policies carefully before signing:
Enrollment: Our 2024 school year registration opens January 1st for Spring 2024 Season, the 1st of June for Summer Season, and October 1st for Fall Season. To officially enroll in school year classes your registration fee is due. Classes begin on January 6th, 2024. To register after classes have begun please contact us to inquire about availability. If space is available, your registration fee and first month's tuition will be due. Enrolling in our auto-pay program is required to dance at Wild Rivers Dance. You can enroll in AutoPay through the parent portal with a card or bank account. There is a 3.04% convenience fee for cards and a $0.75 convenience fee for bank accounts.
Students must be potty trained to be in class, if they are not diapers/pull ups must be worn until they are fully potty trained.
Registration Fees: A nonrefundable $25 Annual fee is to be collected at the time of registration.
Recitals: WRD Does a Spring recital as well as a production of The Nutcracker during the Fall Season. If your child is enrolled in multiple classes or you have multiple children enrolled in multiple classes please expect to participate in these recitals.
Absences: A student will automatically be dropped from classes if he/she is absent from class for four consecutive weeks and the guardian does not notify the front desk of the absences. The guardian who registered will be responsible for tuition incurred prior to and including the four weeks. Simply not attending class does not constitute a withdrawal, as WRD saves that spot for the child that is registered. Be advised that if you do not provide a reason for absence, your child will not be able to make up said absence.
Makeups: If a student misses their regularly scheduled class, they are allowed one makeup in a class of the same length, age range, and skill level, it does not have to be the same style as their normal class. You must contact the front desk 24 hours prior to the class. Students must complete the make-up within 30 days of the missed class.
Dropping Class: An add/drop/change or dropping from the parent portal must be submitted 7 days prior to the end of the month. You will be responsible for the next months full tuition amount if you do not submit in time. Simply not attending class does not constitute an official withdrawal and your account will be billed until proper notice is received. If you have signed up for auto-pay and do not officially withdraw your card will be run.
COVID-19 Related Class Changes/Protocols: In Accordance with the Best Practices Guidance put forth by the CDC and AMA, classes with high likelihood of contact such as dance and movement classes Children with symptoms of RSV, Influenza or SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) should refrain from class. If notification is given, a class credit will be applied. Instructor absences will be made up at end of year prior to start of Spring 2025 season
Due Date for Tuition: Tuition is due on the first (1st) of each month. Private lessons, competition fees, bounced checks & auto-pay credit cards declined are all subject to a fee. Any accounts that fall 2 months behind in payment will not be allowed to participate in class until the account is paid in full.
Putting Your Account On Hold: We do not allow a student to take a month off and return in order to avoid paying for a particular month's tuition. If your family needs to take a month off you must either pay tuition as usual or officially withdraw and re-enroll if a spot is still open. You will not have to pay the registration fee again if you choose this option. In either case please let an admin know so your child's teacher can be kept aware of the situation.
Payment Discounts: 5% Cash, 5% 7 Day Early Payment Discount, 10% 30 Day Early Payment Discount
Recital & Costumes: We offer fundraising opportunities to offset the cost of participating in our Nutcracker and Spring Show. All students are required to participate in fundraising. Families may pay out of pocket in lieu of participating. Costume and recital fees for any shortfall in non-profit funding will be posted prior to the show.
Refunds: Tuition payments for classes taken are nonrefundable. Payments made toward costumes or other retail items are 100% nonrefundable. Registration fees are 100% nonrefundable. Tickets purchased are through Eventbrite.com and subject to the Terms and Conditions of that site.
Photo Release: I agree and give permission for candid photos from WRD events or class photos to be used in WRD ads, on the WRD and WRCFD website, on the WRD and WRCFD Facebook page, and in WRD and WRCFD videos.
Information: It is our intention to keep all Wild River Dance families informed of important information via email. Information is also posted in the lobby and on the website. Please take the time to read your emails. Contact us immediately if your email address changes.
