FREED 2024-2025 Parent and Student WAIVER/CONTRACT
1. HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT:
I will not enter the FREED buildings or rehearsals when I am sick. I will not send a sick child into the FREED buildings or into rehearsals.
2. ENROLLMENT FEE:
I agreed to pay the $30 enrollment fee if my child begins one or more FREED classes. Returning students who take a break will need to pay again when they sign back up. Year-round students will no longer be charged this fee.
3. PRODUCTION FEE:
We are in year-round classes. I agree to pay the $50 production fee per show to cover studio and musical expenses if my child is taking one or more FREED performing classes. This fee will be charged in August and in January. Summer students do not pay production fees in June or July.
4. COSTUME RENTAL FEE:
I agree to pay a $30 costume rental fee for each class my child is signed up for. Company Ballet class dancers wear three costumes per musical.
I understand the costume rental fee is charged in August for our November musical, and is charged again in January for our May musical.
5. MONTHLY TUITION:
I will pay tuition on or before the first day of each month my child is enrolled in classes at FREED. I will pay a late fee of $1 per day for each day my tuition payment is late.
If I choose to enroll in auto-pay there is a 2.75% convenience fee charged by the Dance Studio Pro software company. I understand FREED Performing Arts does not benefit from this fee. This is a third-party service provided for me.
6. REFUND POLICY:
I am aware I will not receive a refund for any classes my child or I have taken, nor will I receive a refund for a month I have committed to.
I understand registration fees are nonrefundable.
I understand membership/production fees, and costume rental fees will not be refunded after thirty days from my enrollment date.
7. UNIFORMS:
I will purchase the exact, required uniform for each class my child is attending. I will purchase, at my own expense, said uniform within a maximum of one month of joining any FREED class.
I will purchase all specified class items from the list posted on the FREED dress code and in the Dance Depot store binder.
I understand dress code variations are not permissible. All dancers must be in uniform for every class unless the artistic director announces special dress-up days or events.
I’m aware that female dancers must wear a neat, secure bun to all classes except Music Theatre and Advanced Hip-Hop students may wear ponytails.
I will make sure my child leaves jewelry and valuables at home. I know the FREED Performing Arts, Inc. company and the FREED staff will not be held responsible if this rule is broken.
Small post earrings are the only acceptable jewelry items FREED students may wear. While makeup is required for FREED musicals, I understand makeup on minors is strongly discouraged for weekly classes.
8. BEHAVIOR:
I am fully aware FREED Performing Arts, Inc. is a nonprofit, faith-based company training student performers to bring glory to Jesus Christ.
Each student of my family agrees to behave in a respectful and wholesome manner. I understand any student who continues to display ungodly behavior, talk excessively during classes and/or does not respect the FREED policies or staff are not contributing to the vision of this company and will be dismissed from the program without refund upon the third offense.
Behavior deemed extreme by the FREED board members may cause a student to be dismissed after one offense.
I am aware defacing property, misusing equipment, cartwheels through crowds, running in the hallway, standing on our garden wall and the like are considered unprofessional and unsafe behaviors and will not be tolerated.
To maintain the professional work environment for parents, grandparents, family members, guests and the FREED staff, all siblings of FREED students that happen to be in designated waiting areas must not disturb classes in any way. I am aware that children must sit near a parent or guardian at all times.
9. CLASS AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
I agree to follow the FREED company Holidays & Events calendar and will watch for emails to obtain information and updates about rehearsals, photo shoots, shows, events and days off.
Apart from extenuating circumstance, I am aware that FREED photo days are mandatory for all FREED students.
I will follow local news reports for details during severe weather conditions AND other emergencies.
I am aware FREED Performing Arts, Inc. will cancel classes for student, parent and staff safety during treacherous weather conditions in Ormond Beach.
I understand there will be no classes on show weeks unless otherwise specified on our calendar due to dress rehearsals and musicals all held at Tomoka Christian Church.
10. PHOTO RELEASE:
I release FREED Performing Arts, Inc. to use my and/or my child’s videos, photos, voice, likeness and talent for FREED or FREED designated promotional purposes and to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I understand that students and/or parents unwilling or unable to sign this release will be unable to join and participate in our programs.
Class work and performances are subject to public viewing, recording and/or future promotions.
11. GUM, FOOD & DRINKS:
I will not chew gum or eat food in any of the studio rooms or in the FREED Student Center. I will eat outside or in the FREED Welcome Center and will wipe up my area and clean the floor if I spill any food or drink on them.
12. VOLUNTEER HOURS:
I agree to volunteer at rehearsals and shows when needed for the shows to run safely and smoothly.
13. STUDENT PICK-UP:
I understand any parent/legal guardian of the student is responsible to stay in the plaza if the person has a child in the program under the age of six or any child with a medical condition and/or special need.
I will arrive to pick up my child or have a safe and responsible person assigned to do so before the class ending time.
If I have an elementary aged child, he/she does not have permission to leave the FREED building until said child sees me or the person I designate for pickup to insure his/her safety.
I will pick up my children ages twelve and under at the garden walkway so I can keep them safe from traffic and strangers.
I will pick up my child on time.
14. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE:
In an emergency requiring medical attention, for which I shall pay and not hold FREED Performing Arts, Inc. or Tomoka Christian Church responsible, I authorize the representatives of FREED Performing Arts, Inc. and/or Tomoka Christian Church to take me (or my child) to the nearest hospital.
I also authorize minor first aid as needed for me (or my child). I will fill out the medical information needed under my child/children's account/accounts to speed up my child's care and avoid dangerous situations in case of an emergency.
15. AUDITION PRIVILEGES for Music Theatre:
My child may audition for lead and supporting acting parts in FREED performances ONLY if the student is enrolled in Music Theatre and his/her account does not have an outstanding balance.
Singers and actors who miss rehearsals may be cut from the lead parts in our shows to provide stability for our committed students. If a student is out sick he/she must show a strong commitment to rehearsing at home.
If my child takes four or more classes I agree to provide him/her with a dresser during dress rehearsals and shows to avoid holding up the show due to multiple, quick changes.
16. DROPPED FROM CLASSES:
If my child's tuition is thirty or more days late, my child will be dropped from all classes until tuition is caught up.
17. WITHDRAW:
I understand I may withdraw my child from classes online if my child would like to withdraw. I will not withdraw my child within two months of a show.
I will not withdraw my child within two months before any performance date. I understand this practice causes hardship on the studio, the instructors and the students.
18. EARLY ENTRANCE TICKETS:
$13 nonrefundable early entrance tickets will be on sale through my parent portal which will provide me with one assigned seat per ticket. Infants in a parent’s lap do not need a ticket, but children sitting in a seat will. (All other guests may enter the venue for free when they enter at 6:15 PM.)
19. MUSICALS AND RECITALS:
I understand if my child misses three classes within three months of a Musical or recital he/she may continue classes as an understudy but will forfeit his/her part in the performance.
20. MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT:
My child’s enrollment into any FREED classes signifies my child, and/or a child under my legal guardianship is enrolling into FREED Performing Arts, Inc. and I am in full agreement with all policies and procedures of this contract. I understand I will be notified via email if there are any updates to this contract.
