You must be over 18 to register for an account.

If you are an adult registering for adult classes, please create yourself both as a parent and again as a student.

Agreements Waiver *(Spanish Version Below)

This Agreement must be signed in order to participate in the activities associated with En Pointe School of Ballet, Rachael Ellis, our Teachers and our Staff. I agree to abide by all the following waivers by clicking the agreement box.

I, the legal parent or guardian of the participant or legal adult 18 years of age or older enrolled at En Pointe School of Ballet as a participant understand that by enrolling my child or myself as a student/participant, I certify that I will fully abide and agree to the following requirements listed below:

I understand that I am required to pay an annual Registration Fee.

I agree to pay Tuition & Fees before the 15th of each month or be charged a $15 late fee.

I understand that Bounced Checks will receive a $20 Fee that will be added to my balance.

I understand that FULL Tuition is due every month including during June & scheduled breaks.

I understand that a digital copy of each performance is required per family.

There are No refunds/credit for missed classes. Make up classes don't roll over month to month.

I understand that I will receive email and text reminders for any balances on my account.

I agree to pay June performance tuition. This pays our teachers for the long hours they work and the extra hours your dancers are under our care during rehearsals and performances.

I understand that Autopay is Required and is the only payment option that En Pointe Ballet accepts for tuition, costumes, performance fees, etc.

I understand that to withdraw - Notification must be given one month prior (30 days notice) to avoid tuition charges.

I understand that if I withdraw myself or my child from classes after costumes have been fitted and/or choreography has been set prior to the active performance's completion that I will incur a $100 Pre-Performance Withdrawal Fee due to the inconvenience and cost that the studio incurs to rechoreograph, rearrange dancers, reorder scenes, find dance partners or alternates, alter performance order, etc when a student withdraws early before the current performance is completed.

Accounts are set to auto enroll for future yearly seasons and 30 days notice must be given if you are not continuing into the next year or after a performance.

I understand and fully accept that En Pointe School of Ballet will photograph, film, and use photos/videos of students of all ages in publicity materials such as the website, Facebook posts, Instagram stories, advertisements etc. as well as practice, choreography, and rehearsal purposes.

I understand that 10 hours of volunteer time is mandatory per performance or I will incur a $50 volunteer exemption fee.

I certify that I have read and will abide by the policies stated on the registration form.

I understand that if I or my child perform that there is a required $70 costume fee per dancer for the Spring Performance and a $35 Costume Rental fee for the Winter Performance.

I understand that tickets are required to be purchased in order to attend and watch our performances. Renting a school auditorium, stage, dressing rooms, and more are very expensive for the studio so we sell tickets to cover the cost of this so that students can perform for their families and gain experience on stage as well as learning life long skills through teamwork through these wonderful full story length ballet productions.

I understand that all due/owed balances must be paid in full to be allowed to perform.

I understand that any injuries which may occur are the responsibility of myself as a legal guardian or parent.

I understand that as the responsible party I must carry my own insurance.

I understand that Venmo is not an accepted payment method. Payments made through this service will be rejected.

I understand that PayPal transfers are not an accepted payment method. Payments made via this service require prior approval.

I agree that all dance classes, activities, and instruction are taken at my own risk and I accept this responsibility.

I understand that Boutique purchases may be urgent. Students may add Boutique purchases to their parent portal account balance if there are not any overdue balances.

I understand that candy, treats, and snacks are occasionally given out to students during or after classes, camps, intensives, rehearsals, and intensives as incentive/motivation. While we avoid providing peanuts and tree nuts. If my child has minor/severe allergies or medical risk to certain foods I join at my and my student's own risk as En Pointe cannot control snacks brought in by other students, parents, volunteers, and staff.

I understand that if my child has allergies or food restrictions or important medical information that I must provide that information to En Pointe School of Ballet in advance.

I understand that bullying is strictly prohibited and unacceptable. If a student or parent is caught bullying they may be denied service. This can include the removal of a role, removal from performances, removal from classes, and a permanent ban from En Pointe property. These are all subject to no refunds. This is to be determined by the owner's discretion.

I understand that cell phones are not permitted in class. If permission is required for special circumstances a parent must contact En Pointe Management.

I acknowledge that these listed requirements are not optional.

I have carefully read and understand the content and terms of this waiver. I agree to abide fully by its terms.

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En Pointe School of Ballet
Policies and Procedures Handbook

Table of Contents

Studio Information
Parent Portal Information
En Pointe Boutique and Online Store
Payment Policies, Procedures, and Fees
Attendance
Private Lessons and Other Classes Offered
Studio Calendar and Holiday Activities
Offers
Dress Code
Drop off/Pick Up, Parking Policies, and Procedures
Social Media and Communication Policies
Observation Policies
Lost and Found
Costumes
Volunteers
Check In/Out Procedures
Picture Day, Staging Rehearsal, Dress Rehearsal, Performances




Studio Information
To receive studio emails, add the following to your contacts:
no-reply@dancestudio-pro.com
enpointeballet@comcast.net

To receive studio texts please add the following number to your contacts:
423-933-2623

Parent Portal Information
The parent portal is a helpful resource for all parents and students to keep up with everything that's going on at the studio. When you register with the studio you will be sent a link and a password to access the parent portal. Some of the helpful features include:


Keep track of account balance
Pay tuition and fees manually
Set & Update Autopay
Student Schedules
Keep track of absences and makeup classes
Studio calendar
Book private lessons and other appointments
Studio announcements
Policies and procedures
Dress code
Read Newsletters
And more

All of the information you need is available on the parent portal. You can even save the portal link as an app on your cell phone

1) Go to the link
2) click on the square icon with the upward arrow
3) click on the Plus sign icon to add to home screen

https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/enpointeballet
En Pointe Boutique and Online Store
The En Pointe Boutique is open all year. The boutique is stocked with items such as leotards, tights, slippers, ballet tops and skirts, pointe shoe supplies, dance bags, studio t-shirts, and much more. Watch your email for special offers and sales. We can also order other items that you may need.

Payment Policies, Procedures, and Fees

Auto-Pay is Required

Autopay through Dance Studio Pro. Please see the front desk to have a manager set or update Auto-Pay for you or Log into the parent portal and then click on the enroll in autopay button on the main page. Choose whether you would like the autopay to withdraw directly from your bank account or from your card automatically each month. Fill out all the required fields and submit. Once that has been submitted your tuition will automatically be charged typically on the 1st business day of the month. There is a 0% convenience fee for either cash or card to use auto pay.

Regular Check, Cash, Bill Pay, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Manual Card Payments are NOT permitted. These options are only allowed as emergency options when your automatic payment has failed and payment needs to be submitted quickly.

Online Payments through our Parent Portal -
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/enpointeballet

Cash payments - Put into the provided En Pointe Ballet payment envelope, fill out the necessary information, and drop into the payment box. Please do not give payments to teachers.

Check - Please make checks out to Rachael Ellis or En Pointe Ballet. Write your student's full name on the memo line. Put into the provided En Pointe Ballet envelopes, fill out the necessary information and drop into the payment box. Please do not give payments to teachers. There will be a $20 bank fee for each returned check.

Autopay through your bank's Bill Pay - Mail to 7504 Center View Ct, West Jordan, UT 84084

Late payment policy
Monthly Tuition is due the first class of each month. A $15 late fee will be added to your account after the 15th for each dancer.
Ballet Boutique & Sales Tax
You can now purchase dancewear, ballet slippers, pointe shoe supplies, bags, and other useful items at our ballet boutique. Utah law requires a 7.25% sales tax be collected from items sold from En Pointe Ballet.
Online Manual Payment Convenience Fee (Excludes Auto Pay)
There is a 3% convenience fee for using a credit/debit card for manual online payments through the parent portal or directly through PayPal. To avoid this fee, pay with cash, check, or auto pay.
Tuition Policy

Tuition is collected every month June through June. Full tuition is collected for June and December (this includes months with scheduled breaks.) June tuition pays for any class time we may have in June and our instructors for the many extra hours of their time at the staging rehearsal, dress rehearsal, and performances. This is a common procedure for ballet & dance studios. All account balances must be fully paid 30 days before the performance to be allowed to perform.

Costume Fee(s)
Costumes are ordered in September & October to take advantage of early order discounts & clearance sales which gives us a wider selection of modest costumes. Costumes are Nonrefundable.

The Spring Performance has a $70 costume fee per dancer. The Winter Performance has a $35 costume rental per dancer. Both performances are ordered at the same time of year and are billed in 3 month increments.

Costume Fees for Nutcracker (Winter Performance) & Coppelia (Spring Performance)
Post in 3 Equal Monthly Payments during Sept, Oct, & Nov Per Student.

(All Costumes for Both Performances Are Ordered in September)

Each Monthly Payment Should be Paid Before the 15th of Each Month or It Will Incur a $15 Costume Late Fee.

All other costumes are subject to a $15 late fee if unpaid after its due date.

Class Assistants need an extra $35-$70 costume to perform with the class they assist.
Principal Dancers and men pay $35 rental fees per rental costume(s) and boots. Principal dancers and men will usually have more than one costume for each performance.
Principal Dancers Costume Fees and Tuition rates are listed in the Principles for Principals Agreement which is sent home to be signed before students are allowed to audition.
Registration Fee
The Pre-Registration Fee for current students is $20 per single student or 40 per family, ONLY if you pre-register before the performance. Current students must be pre-registered by the performance day to hold their spot.
Registration is open to the public and those on the waiting list after the performances. The registration fee will be $30 per single student or $50 per family. The Registration fee is Nonrefundable.
Principal Dancers and Soloists Fees

Principal dancers will be billed a $50 principal fee per month in addition to normal tuition to cover additional rehearsals once the extra rehearsals begin. Principals are required to attend a Principals Class in addition to this which is calculated according to the tuition pricing chart.

Principal dancers and soloists are chosen by audition in the classes, camps, or intensives that represent the ages that we need for the current production.

Soloists may incur a Principal Fee to cover additional private lessons if additional time is needed to teach and rehearse their solo.

Adult Classes
Adult classes are offered for students ages 21+ only. Adults can choose either an $80 unlimited pass to attend all adult labeled classes or a punch card with 10 punches (1 punch per class). Specialty non adult labeled classes will be charged at the normal tuition hourly rate.
As an adult dancer there is a $25 performance fee, $25 digital video fee, and a $35 costume rental fee that must be paid before to perform per performance (Spring & Winter)

Acts of God
Acts of God are considered to be events such as but not limited to: Hurricane, Earthquake, Pandemic, Pandemic Flu, Volcano, Tornado, Flood, Excessive Snow and any other event that could cause disruption up to and/or including temporary studio closure, temporary online classes, permanent studio closure, etc. In situations caused by Acts of God: Tuition, Costume Fees, Registration Fees, Performance Fees and any and all costs normally paid towards ballet education at En Pointe School of Ballet are NOT eligible for refund. Acts of God situations will be handled on a case by case basis.

Attendance
Makeup Classes
There are no refunds or credit for missed classes but we do offer makeup classes. Makeup classes help students to keep up their strength and technique and are highly recommended. To find the best makeup option for your student please consult the makeup class document on the parent portal (on the shared documents page) or see the document posted at the studio.
Makeup classes can only be used within the same studio season.
Perfect Attendance
Students with perfect attendance are recognized in our performance program. Excellent attendance is also recognized for dancers who make up all their absences.
Illness Policy
If anyone in your family has a stomach virus, flu, strep, a cold, or anything contagious, DO NOT bring them or their siblings to ballet that week until they are symptom free. They can attend makeup classes in another class/classes when they are well. Thank you for helping to prevent our teachers and other dancers from getting sick.
Snow Policy

We will send a group text and email if classes are canceled due to extreme weather such as snow or ice, so when in doubt please check your email and texts. Weather events such as these are considered Acts of God and will not have a make-up date scheduled.

Keep Feet Warm

As the season is changing into autumn & winter, please encourage your dancers to wear appropriate clothing and shoes to keep their muscles as warm as possible before class. Once the weather turns colder, I recommend wearing boots or warm slippers and leg warmers on the way to class even when it isn't snowing to keep their feet warm and ready to dance.

After School Snacks Before Class
A snack before ballet is essential for energy & concentration. Dancers cannot enjoy ballet when they are hungry. Snacks with protein are recommended so they are calmer and more focused. Please remind them to eat their snacks and drinks carefully to protect our floors & furniture.

Private Lessons and Other Classes Offered
Some of our wonderful teachers offer private, one on one, lessons. You can schedule private lessons by logging into the parent portal. Private lessons are $60 an hour. Missed lessons will still be charged to your account unless notice is given 24 hours before the lesson. Lessons can be rescheduled 24 hours before the lesson begins.

Studio Calendar and Holiday Activities
You can see the studio calendar on the parent portal and posted in the waiting room at the studio.
Secret Santa: Secret Santa is occasionally done with Pre-Pointe & Pointe Classes as a team building activity when needed.

Halloween: Costumes are welcome to be worn in class the week before October 31. Please make sure they can move well and dance in the costume. No masks or weapons. No classes on Halloween.

Valentines & St. Patrick's Day: Dancers are welcome to wear red accessories the week of Valentine's day, and to wear green accessories the week of St Patrick's Day



Special Offers
Professional Portraits
Every year before each performance we do individual and class pictures with the dancers in costumes. Exact day and time for each class will be announced in March and price lists for packages will be emailed when available. You are not required to buy pictures, but we encourage all the dancers to be in the pictures.
Professional Performance DVD
A professional digital video is made of each performance. There is a $20 Digital Video Fee per family per performance. ($20 Winter Performance & $20 Spring Performance) This is required for all En Pointe Families to keep prices affordable for all.
Other special offers (i.e. free classes, boutique discounts, etc) will be posted in on our social media @EnPointeBallet

Dress Code
Our slipper drawer is for emergencies only
Searching for slippers that fit wastes valuable class time.

Female Dancers
Hair must be in a bun (no ponytails)
Short hair must be secured neatly off the face
Pink leotard for Pre-Ballet classes - pink skirt & pink hair bow permitted. No Tutus allowed.
Black Leotard for all classes Ballet 1 & above
No shirts over leotards
Warm-up jackets, sweaters, & dance shorts/skirts must be same color as leotard except the pink tops
Sports Bras that show must be black
Slipper drawstrings must be tucked/taped inside
Tights must be pink. No exceptions. Please wash your tights
Jewelry should be kept to a minimum. Tiny earrings are permitted. Hoop earrings, bracelets, and necklaces can be dangerous in ballet class and are not allowed. All personal jewelry other than tiny earrings are prohibited during picture days, performances, and partnering classes.

Adult Women Ballet
Black leggings or fitted capri's + Black semi-fitted shirt, pink slippers
or black leotard, pink tights, & pink slippers

Younger Boys
Black leggings
White socks
White solid T-shirt
Black slippers

Older Boys/Men
Black tights
White or black solid T-shirt
Black slippers
Dance belt


All required dancewear can be purchased from the studio at our Ballet Boutique during scheduled class hours.
Drop off/Pick Up and Parking Policies and Procedures
Do not speed through the parking lot or portico!
Carpooling
If possible, please carpool! This will reduce the number of cars on the streets making it safer for everyone. Please follow all laws when carpooling by making sure that all dancers have seatbelts.
Drop off Policy
All after-school dancers need to arrive 10 minutes early. Pointe students should come 15 minutes early. The dancers are to use this time to put on their ballet slippers/pointe shoes and to warm up their feet. Those who need to change may also use this time to quickly change in the restroom. Pre-Ballet students do not need to come early. This will also help reduce the number of cars driving through the drop off lane & parking.
Pick up Policy
Please arrive 10 minutes after the end of class to pick up your dancer to reduce the number of cars lining the streets. Students under the age of 12 must stay inside until a parent arrives. They can watch for you out of the windows. It is a safety issue to have the dancers outside by themselves. Cars are the biggest concern. By the time they get shoes on and gather their stuff it's 5-10 minutes past the end of class.
Drop Off & Pick Up Direction
It is important to follow the drop off and pick up direction. PLEASE pull into the 1st entrance lane, pull under the portico, drop your dancers off from the passenger side of your vehicle for their safety, and then drive through and leave through the exit lane.


PARKING POLICIES
DO NOT block the pickup lane. If another car is dropping off their student you must circle around the building if your dancer is not ready yet.
DO NOT park in the drop off or pick up lane. If you need to come in for any length of time you must park your vehicle in a designated parking spot.
DO NOT block driveways or mailboxes.
DO NOT park/block neighboring business entrances or exits.
Park in the same direction as the flow of traffic ONLY in designated parking spots.

Please be respectful and kind to our wonderful business neighbors. Complaints can hurt the studio.

Parent Parking
If you need to park and come in or wait more than 5 minutes; please park in designated parking spots and not on the side lanes or drop off and pick up lanes.

Teacher Parking

Teachers must park in the back behind the building in parking spots. You may request the pin to the backdoor from the Office Manager or Studio Owner only. Never show or share this pin with anyone. This is only for employees (Not family members, assistants, volunteers, etc.) If anyone asks you for the pin you must direct them to the Office Manager and may never give it out yourself; even if they are another teacher.
Social Media and Communication Policies

En Pointe Social Media Policy
Unless there was an existing relationship, prior to employment at En Pointe, teachers and students are not permitted to accept or request Friends or Followers on any social media platform. Students are permitted to follow the En Pointe Social Media page, but not individual instructors.
Minor Student Communication Policy
Instructors are not permitted to have personal phone numbers or emails of minor students under age 18, and instructors are not permitted to share their personal email or phone number with minor students. Principal dancers may be communicated with through the Band App as long as the Studio Owner is in the Band Message Group.

Observation Policy

Please do not stay while your dancers are in classes unless you have been asked by management to stay. Parents and siblings are not allowed to stay in the waiting room unless they have special permission. This room is for the dancers to prepare for their class. When parents and siblings are in there, there is less space for the dancers to change and start warming up. If you need to stay please park your vehicle and stay in your car if possible. This does not include pre-ballet parents whose child may need a little extra support during class.
Special Observation Permission
If you have family in town or would like to observe a class, please email the studio 2-3 days prior to the class you wish to observe.

Lost and Found
We usually have a huge bin of lost and found items that will be donated to D.I. throughout the year if the items are not claimed. If you are missing something please check our bin. En Pointe is not responsible for lost or stolen property or personal belongings.
Costumes
Costumes are non-refundable once they have been ordered. Costumes that are purchased will go home the week before Picture day. Account balances must be paid in full before costumes go home. Rental Costumes and most accessories are studio property and are not permitted to be taken home or used for personal use.

Once costumes are sent home we ask that the dancers do not wear them as they may get dirty or ripped. We spend hours on each costume getting it ready for the performance and get a little grumpy when we must go back and fix a costume that is damaged, or clean a costume that is dirty. Please DO NOT try to repair or clean costumes before the performance as this may cause further damage. Contact the studio and one of our trained personnel will take care of it. After the final performance cleaning and repairs will be up to you.

Costumes, hair pieces and all accessories need to be left at the school after the dress rehearsal and in between performances. Please bring extra clothes for your dancer to change into. After the final performance the dancers may take their costumes home. All studio owned costumes and accessories do not go home after the performance. They need to be hung up in the costume bags they came in and left on the costume racks. Classes that are double cast may take their costumes home after the first performance.

Costume Donations

If you have ballet costumes that you do not want to keep, we would greatly appreciate the donation to our costume collection instead of having them donated to DI. They come in handy for solos.

Volunteers
Volunteers are a key part to the success of the performances. Every family is expected to participate in 10 hours of volunteer time per family per performance (Winter & Spring). There are many different opportunities available making it easier to find something you are interested in. Volunteer signups will be posted on the Parent Portal in the Spring and Fall. Sign up quickly to get the position(s) of your choosing. There will be volunteer training for those who help during the performance. It is required that you attend any meetings or training for the position you sign up for.

If you absolutely cannot volunteer due to work or other causes you may pay an exemption fee of $50 to be exempt from volunteering during the current performance.

With AM & PM performances, you can volunteer during one and enjoy the other from the audience. Being backstage with your dancer is a great experience for both you and your dancer, and you can watch your dancer perform from a great spot in the wings!


Rewards for Volunteering
10 hours (Mandatory) to avoid $50 volunteer fee
15 hours: Entered in a drawing for a T-shirt.
20 hours: All the above, plus entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card to the boutique.
30 hours or more: All the above, plus entered into a drawing for a free month of tuition. $50 value. We had multiple parents do more than 30 hours last season
Grand Prize Winner: The person who has the most volunteer hours will have one costume fee waived for the following year. (Total Volunteer hours must total more than 30 hours to qualify for this reward)

Winners of the drawings will be announced the Monday after the staging rehearsal. All volunteer time will be tracked online. More details to come.

Picture Day(s), Staging Rehearsal, Dress Rehearsal, Winter and Spring Performances

Check In/Check Out Policy:

Each dancer/performer is required to check in and out of each of the following events. This includes adult dancers. This helps us keep a record of who is at each event and who has/has not been checked out for your dancer's safety as well as monitoring costume rentals and accessories. Parents will receive a phone call if a dancer is expected to attend the event if they are more than 5 minutes late.
All account balances must be fully paid before each performance to be permitted to perform.

Please help us keep all dancers safe by following the check in/out procedure.
Locate the check in/check out table.
Make sure each dancer/performer is marked as present. You will receive a check-in wristband here. You cannot check-out your student without this for your dancer's safety.
Make sure they get into the correct room after check in.
To check out go to the check in/out table and tell the volunteer your dancer/performers name.You MUST show your wristband that was received at check in to check out your dancer.
Please wait patiently while we locate your dancer and they gather their items.
Once your child has been checked out you become responsible for them. Please do not let them run wild or go off by themselves.
If someone other than a legal guardian is checking in/out a dancer/performer the studio needs the name and contact phone number in advance.
If your child is not marked as checked out you will be getting a phone call.

Children under the age of 16 must be checked out by an adult!

Picture Day(s)
Every dancer is encouraged to participate in pictures even if you do not plan to purchase any. We love to see all of our dancers in the class pictures. Pictures are typically done over the course of two days. Principal Dancers are REQUIRED to participate in pictures. Your class day and time will be announced by the end of April. We do our best to accommodate all schedules but, with the number of students we have, it isn't always possible. Costumes are to be worn to and from pictures. If you are renting a costume, they will be ready for you at the studio. You will be responsible for hanging up the costume and accessories when you are finished with them. Nude leotards under costumes is strongly recommended. Picture order forms will be emailed out ahead of time or they will be provided at the studio the day of. We will need volunteers to help during pictures. You can sign up when the volunteer sheets are posted.

Staging Rehearsal, Dress Rehearsal, Winter & Spring Performances are Mandatory
Please add these important dates to your calendars so we will not have any schedule conflicts. The dates are on the studio calendar on the parent portal, posted in the waiting room at the studio, and in the newsletters. Dancers are only required to be there for the Act(s) they are in. Exact time schedules will typically be announced in March/April. Families with multiple dancers or principal dancers should plan to be there all day.
Dancers must follow the dress code for the staging rehearsal. Costumes will not be worn for the staging rehearsal, please follow the ballet dress code. Costumes, hairpieces, and slippers will be worn for the dress rehearsal and left at the school in preparation for the performance the next day. Tights and nude leotards can be worn going home. Please make sure to put them on for the performance. Please bring clothes to change into for the ride home after dress rehearsal. A nude leotard and extra tights are strongly recommended. Costumes stay overnight for the performance and don't go home with you after dress rehearsal.

Winter & Spring Performance Information

Performance Ticket Sales - Tickets will typically be available for purchase starting in the 1st week of April for the Spring Performance and the 1st week of November for the Winter Performance. Tickets are sold online only. Please watch your emails as ticket sales approach. Once they're available they can sell out fast.

A Performance Handbook will be emailed to all En Pointe Families before the Winter & Spring Performances with important details, call times, rules, etc.

Students perform in multiple AM & PM performances unless otherwise specified.
Principal dancers and soloists must be backstage and ready to go on at a moment's notice if needed.
Pre-Ballet classes are too young to endure a full day of performances & will only be in either the AM or PM cast.
Any other non-performing classes will be notified directly by the studio owner.
Call Times are always an Hour Before Performance Showtimes for dancers

Dress rehearsal check-in and check-out will be handled in the same manner as on performance day.

Dress Rehearsal & Performance Check-in/Check-out Procedures- Please read carefully and if you have any questions or concerns, please email the studio. We are strict with Check-in & Check-out procedures for your dancer's safety.
Please be 30 minutes early. Each dancer needs to be formally checked in with the check-in director. Only one parent for the younger dancers (age 3-5) will be allowed in the dressing room to help them change into their costume and to get them settled. The accompanying parent MUST have a wristband showing they have permission to be in the dressing room. You can get this wristband at the performance while checking in. Other parents, grandparents, aunts, cousins, friends, etc. are NOT allowed inside the dressing room.
Please make sure that hair and make-up are done prior to check-in. There will be a volunteer to help with hair and make-up touch ups in the dressing room. Class parents will be available to help the dancers with any needs.
Each family will be given a wristband with their dancer's/performer's names listed. You MUST have this wristband or photo ID to check out your dancer if you lose your wristband. This is for your child's safety. Please DO NOT lose your wristband as we will have hundreds of students checking in and out at the same time. It will take MUCH longer to checkout without your wristband because we'll need to verify you first.
Please let the director know if you would like pictures after the performance with your dancer in costume.
Once your child has been checked in, they will not be allowed to leave the dressing room, unless accompanied by an En Pointe Volunteer AND another dancer, with the permission of the dressing room director, or with a parent after being checked out. Older students in the main dressing room will not be allowed to leave by themselves. We encourage the buddy system at all times during the rehearsal and performance days.
Costumes, slippers, and hairpieces do not leave the dressing room, except for pictures, after performances. Classes that are double cast and who have purchased their costumes may wear them home after the performance they are in. Costumes may be worn home after the final performance.

Please only send one person to wait in line to check out your dancer(s). Parents, family members, and friends, need to wait in the main part of the lobby. Men/boys are not allowed in the main dressing room at any time. Runners will be sent in to retrieve or assist your dancer in your stead if there isn't a female available for your family.

Our goal is to keep all dancers safe and to do that we need to know where they are and who they are with. Once you check your dancer out, you are responsible for them. Do not let them roam around the school unattended. All dancers, parents, family members, etc. need to stay within the allotted space and not go into other parts of the school.

All dancers, family members and guests will be expected to abide by these procedures.


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SPANISH VERSION HERE:

Injury, Illness, & Medical Treatment Waiver/Liability Release *(Spanish Version Below)

This Agreement must be signed in order to participate in the activities associated with En Pointe School of Ballet, Rachael Ellis, its Teachers and Staff.

I, the legal parent or guardian of the participant or legal adult 18 years of age or older enrolled at En Pointe School of Ballet as a participant understand that by enrolling my child or myself as a student, I certify that he/she is in good physical condition and does not have any medical conditions that would prevent him/her from being able to participate in the activities that have been or will be scheduled. I understand and fully assume all risks involved in connection with any and all dance instruction, rehearsal, training, summer camps, summer intensives, and activities at En Pointe School of Ballet including, but not limited to, risk of bodily injury up to and including death occurring as a result of contact foreseeable or unforeseeable risks with other students, instructors, walls, equipment, floors, negligence, summer camp activities, summer camp crafts, summer intensives, other objects, staff, assistants, parents, students, and volunteers on the premises or outside the premises of En Pointe Ballet as well as any practice, meeting, staging, rehearsal, and performance venues.

I also hereby give permission to En Pointe School of Ballet for any and all medical attention to be administered to my child and/or myself in the event of accident, injury, sickness, etc. including and up to all medical treatment at any necessary emergency facility; until such time as I may be contacted. I also assume sole responsibility for the cost of all medical treatments and payments of any such treatment for myself or my child. This Medical Liability Release agreement is effective for the entire duration that my child and/or myself is enrolled as a student with En Pointe School of Ballet. I understand I am solely responsible for voluntarily informing and/or updating En Pointe School of Ballet of any additional or arising medical information that would be necessary during a medical emergency as well as any personal information changes and updates.

I hereby agree to release, waive, covenant not to sue, indemnify and hold harmless En Pointe School of Ballet, Rachael Ellis, and all of their officers, teachers, substitutes, staff, volunteers, and agents (collectively release) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant or loss or damage to any property belonging to the participant arising out of or related to participation in the above named activities and excepting only such loss, damage or injury as may be caused by the sole negligence of any Releasee. Participants shall pay any attorney fees or costs incurred by En Pointe School of Ballet in enforcing this Agreement. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid by a court of law, then it is agreed and intended that all the remainder shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.

By clicking the button below, I hereby release En Pointe School of Ballet, Rachael Ellis and her family, officers, teachers, substitutes, assistants, staff, studio volunteers and any student practicing staff from all Injury Liabilities, Medical Legal Liabilities and Medical Treatment costs by accepting this waiver for the entire length of time that my student is enrolled in or participates in any activities, training, classes, or events at or associated with En Pointe School of Ballet.

As a participant or as a parent/guardian of a participant at En Pointe School of Ballet dance classes; I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume full risk of any injuries up to and including damages, death, or loss which may be sustained as a result from or involving participation in any activities connected with En Pointe. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims against En Pointe, its faculty members, family members, parents, apprentices, and volunteers from any and all claims resulting from any participation in/with En Pointe. In case of accidents or sickness I consent to any and all emergency medical care for my child/self to be provided by ambulance or hospital personnel.

I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19, viruses, and all other contagious diseases. I understand and assume all risks and responsibilities including but not limited to physical damages and financial loss that may result from I and/or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending and participating with En Pointe. Such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed or infected by COVID-19 and/or other contagious diseases and viruses may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including but not limited to employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I have read and I understand all the studio policy information.

I have carefully read and understand the content and terms of this waiver. I understand that this is a release of liability contract. I sign this of my own free will and I agree to abide fully by its terms.

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VERSIóN EN ESPAñOL

Exoneración de responsabilidad por lesiones, enfermedades y tratamientos médicos:

Este Acuerdo debe ser firmado para participar en las actividades asociadas con la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe, Rachael Ellis, sus maestros y personal.

Yo, padre/madre o tutor legal del participante o adulto legal de 18 años de edad o mayor inscrito (a) en la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe como participante, entiendo que al inscribir a mi hijo (a) o a mí mismo (a) como estudiante, certifico que él/ella y/o yo está/estamos en buenas condiciones de salud física y no tiene/tenemos ninguna condición médica que le/nos impida participar en las actividades programadas. Entiendo y asumo completamente todos los riesgos involucrados en relación con cualquier instrucción de baile, ensayo, entrenamiento, campamentos de verano, intensivos de verano y actividades en la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe, incluido, entre otros, el riesgo de lesiones corporales e incluyendo la muerte que ocurre como resultado del contacto y riesgos previsibles o imprevisibles con otros estudiantes, instructores, infraestructura, equipo,negligencia, actividades de campamento de verano, manualidades de campamento de verano, intensivos de verano, otros objetos, personal, asistentes, padres, estudiantes y voluntarios dentro y/o fuera de las instalaciones de la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe, así como cualquier lugar de práctica, reunión, puesta en escena, ensayo y presentación.

Por la presente también doy permiso a la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe para que se le administre a mi hijo (a) y/o a mí toda la atención médica en caso de accidente, lesión, enfermedad, etc., incluido todo el tratamiento médico en cualquier emergencia necesaria, hasta el momento en que puedan contactarme y/o a los contactos de emergencia registrados en la ficha de inscripción. También asumo la responsabilidad exclusiva por el costo de todos los tratamientos médicos y los pagos de dicho tratamiento para mí o para mi hijo (a). Este acuerdo de exoneración de responsabilidad médica es efectivo durante todo el tiempo que mi hijo (a) y/o yo seamos estudiantes en la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe. Entiendo que soy el único responsable de informar voluntariamente y/o actualizar a la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe de cualquier información médica adicional que surja y sea necesaria durante una emergencia médica, así como cualquier cambio y actualización de la información personal.

Por la presente, estoy de acuerdo en liberar, renunciar, pactar no demandar, indemnizar y eximir de responsabilidad a: la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe, Rachael Ellis, todos sus oficiales, maestros, sustitutos, personal, voluntarios y agentes (liberados colectivamente), de: reclamaciones, demandas, acciones y causas de acción de cualquier tipo que surjan de o estén relacionadas con cualquier pérdida, daño o lesión, incluida la muerte, que pueda sufrir el participante o la pérdida o daño a cualquier propiedad perteneciente al participante que surja de o relacionado con la participación en las actividades mencionadas anteriormente y con la única excepción de la pérdida, daño o lesión que pueda ser causado por la sola negligencia de cualquier Liberado. Entiendo que yo como participante debo pagar los honorarios de abogados o los costos incurridos por la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe para hacer cumplir este Acuerdo. Si alguna parte de este Acuerdo se considera inválida por un tribunal de justicia, entonces se acuerda y se pretende que todo el resto, de lo contrario, continúa en pleno vigor y efecto.

Al hacer clic en el botón de abajo, por la presente, libero a la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe, Rachael Ellis y su familia, oficiales, maestros, sustitutos, asistentes, personal, voluntarios de estudio y cualquier estudiante en ejercicio del personal de todas las responsabilidades por lesiones, responsabilidades legales médicas y costos de tratamiento médico. Al mismo tiempo, acepto esta exoneración durante todo el tiempo que mi estudiante participe en cualquier actividad, capacitación, clase o evento en o asociado con la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe.

Como participante o como padre/madre/representante de un participante en las clases de baile de la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe; reconozco y acepto que existen ciertos riesgos de lesiones físicas y acepto asumir el riesgo total de cualquier lesión, incluyendo daños, muerte o pérdida que puedan sufrir como resultado o que impliquen la participación en cualquier actividad relacionada con la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe. Estoy de acuerdo en renunciar a todos los reclamos contra: la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe, sus miembros, familia, padres, aprendices y voluntarios, que resulten de cualquier participación en/con la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe. En caso de accidente o enfermedad, doy mi consentimiento para que la ambulancia o el personal del hospital brinden atención médica de emergencia para mí o mi hijo (a).

Entiendo que cualquier lesión que pueda ocurrir es responsabilidad exclusiva de mí mismo (a), como padre/madre/tutor legal del (la) estudiante registrado (a) anteriormente o de mí mismo (a) como estudiante; y que dicha participación puede incluir riesgos previsibles e imprevisibles y otras actividades peligrosas inherentes al programa que pueden exponer al (la) participante a enfermedades y/o lesiones imprevistas.

Entiendo que la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe no es una aseguradora del comportamiento, acciones o participación del (la) estudiante mientras se ofrece como voluntario y que la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe no asume responsabilidad alguna por lesiones personales o daños a la propiedad de los participantes o de terceros que surjan de su participación en las actividades de la escuela. Además, entiendo que yo, como parte responsable, debo llevar mi propio seguro y que cualquier voluntariado se realiza bajo mi propio riesgo, y acepto esta responsabilidad de buena manera.

Reconozco la naturaleza contagiosa del COVID-19, los virus y todas las demás enfermedades contagiosas. Entiendo y asumo todos los riesgos y responsabilidades, incluidos, entre otros, los daños físicos y las pérdidas económicas que puedan resultar de que yo y/o mis hijos podamos estar expuestos o infectados por COVID-19 al asistir y participar en la Escuela de Ballet En Pointe. Tal exposición o infección puede resultar en lesiones personales, enfermedad, discapacidad permanente y muerte. Entiendo que el riesgo de quedar expuesto o infectado por COVID-19 y/u otras enfermedades y virus contagiosos puede resultar de las acciones, omisiones o negligencia de mí y de otros, incluidos, entre otros, empleados, voluntarios y participantes del programa y sus familias. He leído y entiendo toda la información sobre la política del estudio.

He leído detenidamente y entiendo el contenido y los términos de esta exoneración. Entiendo que este es un contrato de liberación de responsabilidad. Firmo esto por mi propia voluntad y estoy de acuerdo en cumplir completamente con sus términos.
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I understand that if I withdraw myself or my child from classes after costumes have been fitted or ordered as and/or choreography has been set prior to the active performance's completion that I will incur a $100 Pre-Performance Withdrawal Fee due to the inconvenience and cost that the studio incurs to rechoreograph, rearrange dancers, reorder scenes, find dance partners or alternates, alter performance order, etc when a student withdraws early before the active performance finishes. This fee is mandatory with early/Pre-Performance withdrawal after costumes are sized/fitted or choreography is set unless the performing dancer completes their role and stays until the active performance/performances are complete.

This does not apply to dancers who contacted En Pointe Management in advance and were approved to not perform in the active performance and received prior performance exemption before choreography and costumes were set.

Tarifa de retiro previa al rendimiento
Entiendo que si me retiro o retiro a mi hijo de las clases después de que se hayan ajustado u ordenado los disfraces y/o se haya establecido la coreografía antes de la finalización de la presentación activa, incurriré en una tarifa de retiro previa a la presentación de $100 debido a las molestias y el costo. que el estudio incurre para coreografiar, reorganizar a los bailarines, reordenar escenas, encontrar compañeros de baile o alternos, alterar el orden de la actuación, etc., cuando un estudiante se retira temprano antes de que termine la actuación activa. Esta tarifa es obligatoria con retiro anticipado/previo a la presentación después de que se miden/se ajustan los trajes o se establece la coreografía, a menos que el bailarín complete su rol y se quede hasta que se complete la presentación/actuaciones activas.

Esto no se aplica a los bailarines que se comunicaron con En Pointe Management con anticipación y fueron aprobados para no actuar en la presentación activa y recibieron una exención de presentación previa antes de que se estableciera la coreografía y el vestuario.