Liability Waiver/Photo Release
I recognize and understand the risks of physical injury inherent to the activity of dance and dance training, and I fully assume those risks. I hereby release Ovation Dance Academy, employees and dance teachers from all liability for injuries sustained or illnesses contracted by my child or me while attending or participating in any dance classes or workshops. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Ovation Dance Academy, employees and dance teachers for liabilities, costs and judgments arising from acts of omissions committed by me or my child which result in injury or damage to any person or property.
I understand and agree that it is my sole responsibility to safeguard my personal property while attending or participating in any classes, events, or workshops. I hereby release Ovation Dance Academy, employees and dance teachers from all liability for loss or damage to my personal property while attending or participating in classes, events, or workshops. I also agree to abide by any rules, regulations and policies set forth by Ovation Dance Academy.
I acknowledge and understand that Ovation Dance Academy instructors may prohibit the taking of photos and videos. I agree that I will honor any such restrictions imposed.
In case of physical injury or medical emergency, I hereby authorize Ovation Dance Academy to make necessary arrangements to transport my child or me to a medical treatment facility as necessary. All such transportation and medical treatment will be at my sole cost and expense. In extreme emergency, or if I am under 18 years old, I understand that Ovation Dance Academy will attempt to notify the person(s) named below as my emergency contact(s) of my condition and how to reach me.
In signing this Release, I acknowledge and represent that I have fully informed myself of the content of the waiver and hold harmless agreement by reading it before I sign it, and I understand that I sign this document as my own free act and deed. No oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from the written statement, have been made. I further state that I am at least 18 years of age and fully competent to sign this agreement; and that I execute this release for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same. I further state that there are no health-related reasons or problems, which preclude or restrict my participation in this activity, and that I will pay any medical costs that may be attendant as a result of injury to my child or me.
Ovation Dance Academy reserves the right to use photographs of students participating in class, events or performances for the purposes of instruction, advertising and promoting Ovation Dance Academy and its programs. Students, or parents of students, who do not wish to comply with this policy must notify Ovation Dance Academy prior to participation in their programs.
Communication
Email is the main form of communication from Ovation Dance Academy. Please ensure you have entered a proper email address so you do not miss out on our correspondence! Emails sent out can also be found on the Parent Portal.
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Our phone number is (913) 333-2667 and email address is alex@ovationdancekc.com
Payment/Tuition Terms
Tuition for classes at Ovation Dance Academy is an annual fee.
Tuition is assessed for the entire session and split into equal monthly payments. Tuition will not be prorated for school breaks/holidays/absences/etc. Summer tuition is assessed as a one time fee due on June 15.
You may keep a credit card on file to be charged automatically monthly. We also accept payments made in the studio using cash, check, or credit card prior to the fifth of the month.
Tuition and registration fees are non refundable.
Withdrawal From Class
Withdrawal from a class may be done in writing by the 15th of the month prior. If written notice is not given by the 15th of the month prior, you will still be considered enrolled in the class and will be charged for the upcoming month's tuition.
School Breaks
We will follow the Shawnee Mission School District calendar in regards to spring break and winter break. A full calendar of studio holidays will be released in September.
Tuition will not be prorated for school breaks nor will you be charged extra for months that happen to have five classes.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather we will typically follow the Shawnee Mission School District for closings. Be sure to check our website, Facebook and Instagram, email, and outgoing voice message for confirmation. Dancers may makeup a missed class due to inclement weather within one month. Tuition will not be prorated due to inclement weather.
Absence Policy
Please report absences via the Parent Portal. Missed classes due to absence may be made up within one month of initial absence. Makeup classes must be scheduled through the Parent Portal. Tuition will not be prorated due to absences. Injured dancers are encouraged to attend class and observe!
Dress Code
How you present yourself is very important to your success. Dancers should always be in appropriate dance attire. Please read and adhere to the dress code requirements for your classes.
Hair must be pulled back and off of the face and shoulder for ALL classes.
Personal Belongings
Please be sure to label all shoes (on the inside, not outside), bags, water bottles, etc. with your dancer's FIRST AND LAST name.
Ovation Dance Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Procedures Before Class
For the safety of everyone at the studio, dancers are to wait in the lobby until the instructor calls them into the studio for class. Please do not allow your child to run in the studio or lobby area.
Restrooms are located in the back of our facility and are accessed through either studio. If you must use the restroom while classes are in session, please enter the studio discretely.
Dancers under the age of 8 should not be left unsupervised prior to class. Please do not drop students off more than five minutes prior to class time. In addition, please ensure students are picked up promptly after class.
Due to COVID-19, only enrolled students are allowed in our facility during classes. Parents of preschoolers may remain in the lobby during classtime. Everyone must be masked while in our facility.
Emergency Action Plan
An emergency exit is located at the back of our facilities. In the event of an emergency, dancers will be escorted outside through the emergency exit and parents will be notified by phone call.
Recital
Performance is a huge part of dance education. An annual recital will be produced in the spring for participants in our school year program. There is no recital for our summer session. Participation in the recital is not required, but strongly encouraged. A comprehensive recital handbook will be distributed in October. Please be sure and obtain a copy for all information regarding recital. All students will be automatically enrolled in the Recital, however instructions on "opting out" will be outlined in the Recital Handbook. All participants will be charged a recital fee and costume fee for each class.
If a dancer is unable to participate in the recital, they are still welcome to participate in class and learn the recital material.
