WAIVER AND RELEASE In consideration of being allowed to participate in any dance class or activity sponsored by, and/or any other related events and activities which are in any way associated with (EMDS), or its officers, directors, representatives, employees, volunteers, or agents (collectively referred to with EMDS as the “Protected Personsâ€), and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Participant and Participant’s Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) agree as follows: 1. Each person acknowledges and fully understands that the Participant will be engaging in activities alone and with others that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses. These injuries and losses, which might result not only from his or her, own actions, inactions or negligence, but the action, inaction or negligence of others or the condition of EMDS’ studio or of any equipment used. 2. Further, there may be other risks not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 3. Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) shall be responsible for any and all damage caused to the EMDS, equipment or otherwise by the Participant. 4. Participant and Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) hereby expressly agree to and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Protected Persons, and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and/or assigns, from any and all, including actual, potential and threatened, claims, demands, damages, costs, including attorney’s and expert’s fees, expenses, loss of services, action and causes of action, and suits at law and in equity, arising out of or relating to the Participant’s involvement in EMDS classes, rehearsals, recital or other events in association with EMDS or the Protected Persons. 5. Participant and Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) hereby forever waive and release EMDS and Protected Persons, and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and/or assigns, from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, including attorney’s and expert’s fees, expenses, loss of services, action and causes of action, suits at law and in equity, which they, and/or their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and/or assigns, do, may or might have, arising out of or relating to the Participant’s involvement in activities at EMDS or associated with EMDS or the Protected Persons. 6. I authorize the EMDS faculty or its representatives to obtain emergency medical treatment for the above named student if deemed necessary, and I agree not to hold EMDS, its directors, faculty, staff, or their representatives, or Protected Persons in any way liable. 7. I certify that the Participant has been examined recently by a physician, is physically fit, and has no pre-existing condition, which would prohibit participation in the strenuous physical program of EMDS. 8. I agree to be responsible for prompt and timely payment of any and all tuitions and costume fees due EMDS for the Participant. 9. I understand that tuition is due on or before the 1st of every month. If not paid by the 1st a $20 late fee may be incurred. 10. I understand that there are no refunds for a missed class or early withdrawal and that tuition credit may be granted for students who have to withdraw for medical reasons. 11. EMDS and it representatives has my permission to photograph, videotape, or film Participant for promotional purposes. GENERAL LIABILITY & RELEASE FORM each student must have his/her OWN INSURANCE CARRIER, as (EMDS) will NOT be liable for any occurrence. All participants waive their rights for any legal action to be taken against Expressive Movements Dance Studio and Sheri LoPinto for any injury obtained through normal dance and fitness activity. I in full recognition and appreciation of the hazards and exposures involved, do hereby voluntarily agree to assume all of the risks and responsibilities involving my/my child’s participation in the dance programs at EMDS for the 2024-2025 season. It is understood that some classes and certain dance styles involve a cardiovascular workout, which will increase heart rate. Any person who has heart problems, high blood pressure, and asthma or related breathing difficulties, is pregnant, or any known medical conflicts should consult a physician before taking part in any activity. By signing this waiver, it is known to the student and/or legal guardian that they are participating at their own risk.
I/WE HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AND HAVE VOLUNTARILY SIGNED THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE. I/WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE I/WE WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL RIGHTS AGAINST EMDS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS AND AGENTS. I/WE AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE I/WE HAVE AGREED THAT I/WE WILL NOT SUE OR OTHERWISE MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST EMDS OR OTHER PROTECTED PERSONS
