Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk
I, the undersigned and/or being the legal and acting guardian representing a minor participant, hereby release, waive and discharge Allison's Dance Academy, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, 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 and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Allison's Dance Academy. I understand that dance and gymnastics activities as conducted and taught at Allison's Dance Academy have inherent risks of injury. I recognize that the participant is exposing himself/herself to such risks when undertaking dance and/or gymnastics activities. I, the undersigned and/or being the legal and acting guardian representing a minor participant assume and accept all risks of injury or damages resulting from such dance and/or gymnastics activities.

Medical Emergency
I, the undersigned give permission to Allison's Dance Academy, its directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors and volunteers to seek medical treatment for the participant in the event they are not able to reach a parent, guardian or emergency contact. I also agree that I will be responsible for any financial debt incurred by said action. I have declared on this form any physical/mental disabilities, limitations, restrictions, or condition and/or declare the participant to be in good physical and mental health.

Marketing Release
I understand that images of the participant may be used in Allison's Dance Academy ads, promotional videos, website material, or various other marketing. These images will be used for Allison's Dance Academy purposes only, and will not be given or sold to outside companies or individuals.
-I have read and agree to abide by Allison’s Dance Academy, LLC’s (herein ADA) policies regarding tuition, membership fees, auto-renewal, service delivery, late charges, refunds, costume fees, attendance, and dance attire
-I understand that ADA reserves the right to refuse instruction to anyone not abiding by ADA policies.
-I understand that ADA reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment needs are not met.
-I understand that ADA is not responsible for lost items, stolen items, or unclaimed merchandise.
-I understand that participation in a dance program involves risk of possible injury and/or illness. I understand that ADA and its staff will not be held responsible for injuries or illness sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities.
-I understand that I assume full financial responsibility for risks of personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities. I have and will maintain, at my expense, sufficient health insurance and other types of medical payments to cover the cost of any personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities.
-I release ADA and its managers, instructors, employees, agents, associations, related companies, successors and assigns, from liability for all personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities. I specifically intend this release to include all claims that my child and I might have based on actual or alleged negligent supervision, instruction, training, and or facility care and cleaning.
-I authorize ADA to secure any emergency medical treatment my child might need.
-I have carefully read the Studio Policies and Studio Guide and understand the terms and conditions.

-I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

Our 2025-2026 season runs August 11 through June 12
2025-26 CALENDAR
August 11: First day of classes
August 29-September 1: No Classes (Labor Day)
October 13: No Classes (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
October 31: No Classes (Halloween)
November 11: No Classes (Veteran’s Day)
Nov 15: Fall Picture Day (only for classes with rental costumes)
Nov 17-21: Parent Observation Week
Nov 26-30: No Classes (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 23-Jan 2: No Classes (Christmas break)
Jan 17: Winter Recital!! (at the Canton Performing Arts Center)
Jan 18-19: No Classes (MLK Jr. Day)
Jan 26-30 & Feb 2-6: Graded Technique Testing
Feb 16-20: No Classes (President’s Day/Winter Break)
March 23-27: Parent Observation Week
March 28-29: Spring Picture Days (everyone)
April 3-9: No classes (Easter/Spring break)
May 24-25: No classes (Memorial Day)
June 1-5 & 8-12: Graded Technique Testing
June 5: Competition Teams Showcase (at the Canton Performing Arts Center)
June 6: Spring Rehearsal and Recital (at the Canton Performing Arts Center)
June 12: Last day of classes

TUITION FEES & PAYMENTS
By enrolling in a regular season class, you are agreeing to be committed financially for the full season of dance (August-June).
Tuition rates are for the full season (August - June including holidays) and not by the number of classes in the month.Tuition fees are broken down
into monthly payments.
After registering (paying for membership fee), monthly tuition (August -
June) must be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment. Tuition will be debited from your account (or charged to your credit card) on the 1st day of each month (August - June).
Costume fees will be processed in two separate payments with the
payment information on file on the 15th of August and the 15th of September.
The Performance fee and Costume fees are divided into three payments and will be processed with the payment information on file on the 15th of August, September, and October. Participation in Recitals is required.
There is a 3.5% convenience fee on credit payments. ACH payments are subject to a 1% convenience fee.
Accounts not paid within terms are subject to a 5% monthly finance charge until paid. Accounts more than 60 days past due may be submitted to collection services. NSF on checks, auto debit, or auto charge payments will incur a $35 NSF fee which will be paid along with tuition.

DISCOUNTS
Siblings receive a 10% discount on the smaller tuition account for regular season classes only (no summer classes/camps) and applies to tuition only.

COMMUNICATIONS
At ADA we go to great lengths to keep you informed and up to date:

Monthly E-Newsletter, Email, Texts, Facebook Families Group, Lobby Communication Center.
Studio Guide Emailed and on Studio Pro
Progress Reports and Graded Technique testing and personalized class recommendations for each student.

Questions: We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your dancer or our programs. Let us know if we can help you in any way!

ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is vital to student progress and group choreography. Please make every effort to attend each class. :)
Please report any absences through Studio Pro.

RECITALS
Participation in recitals is required. This is an opportunity for students to show their skills as well as learn stage presence.
Detailed information is provided in the “Recital Packet.” (emailed closer to the event date.)

PARENT OBSERVATION
Twice per year, we invite the parents/families to come inside of the classroom during the last 10 minutes (the last 20 minutes for combo classes) to watch the class. Any other observation is at the teacher’s discretion.

LOST & FOUND & SECURITY
A lost and found bin is located in the studio lobby. Please label your items so that we can be helpful in finding things for you! Please check this regularly as items will be donated multiple times throughout the year.
Security Cameras are located in public areas and classrooms for safety and security.

ROLLOVER MEMBERSHIP
For your convenience, and to reserve a space for the following season, annual membership fees will be automatically renewed and applied to your account unless the opt-out form is completed online before the rollover date.

DRESS CODE
Students are required to follow the dress code for each class as outlined in the Studio Guide.

PARENT PORTAL ACCESS POLICY
The enrolling parent (the parent/guardian who completed registration and payment) will have full access to the studio’s parent portal and billing information.
The non-enrolling parent may be granted access only if both parents agree:
Parents may mutually share login credentials, or
With written, mutual consent, the non-enrolling parent's email may be added to receive notifications (e.g., invoices, schedules).
We will honor any written agreement between parents regarding access.
The studio will not intervene or arbitrate disagreements.
Any conflict must be resolved between the parents or through legal counsel.
The studio is not responsible for:
Personal disputes arising from shared access.
Consequences of parents sharing login credentials outside agreed terms.
The enrolling parent is fully responsible for maintaining portal security.

RELEASE
I have read and agree to abide by Allison's Dance Academy, LLC's (herein ADA) policies regarding tuition, membership fees, auto-renewal, service delivery, late charges, refunds, costumes fees, attendance, and dance attire.
I understand that ADA reserves the right to refuse instruction to anyone not abiding by ADA policies.
I understand that ADA reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment needs are not met.
I understand that ADA is not responsible for lost items, stolen items, or unclaimed merchandise.
I understand that participation in a dance program involves risk of possible injury and/or illness. I understand that ADA and its staff will not be held responsible for injuries or illness sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling
to or from its facilities.
I understand that I assume full financial responsibility for risks of personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, while performing, or traveling to or its facilities. I have and will maintain, at my expense, sufficient
health insurance and other types of medical payments to cover the cost of any personal and bodily injury and/or illness may be sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities.
I release ADA and its managers, instructors, employees, agents, associations, related companies, successors and assigns, from liability for all personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities. I specifically intend this release to include all claims that my child and I might have based on actual or alleged negligent supervision, instruction, training, and or facility care and cleaning.
I authorize ADA to secure any emergency medical treatment my child might need.

SAFER STUDIO POLICY
As a Safer Studio, we subscribe to a higher standard of dance instruction and management principles. This includes ongoing training through More Than Just Great Dancing, and background checks. We do have a viewing in our Brandon and Rock Rapids locations and the teachers have it open from time to time at their discretion.
Our instructors are professionals in the industry, and another part of their training is taking online courses and live seminars on the core elements of constructing an environment focused on the well-being of kids. Some of these online courses include sex abuse in dance, internet and social media safety, recognizing signs of abuse with our help from friends at ChildHelp, bullying vs. conflict, costuming for confidence, and
other courses from Youth Protection Association for Dance. In addition to all of our teacher training, we do have security cameras in all public areas of the studio.

RESCHEDULING & SUBSTITUTION
ADA reserves the right to reschedule or combine classes.
ADA reserves the right to provide a substitute or replacement teacher as ADA may deem necessary.
ADA reserves the right to deliver class content via an online system in the event that classes are not able to be conducted live for any reason including, but not limited to: weather, teacher absence, or governmental advisory.
If ADA deems make-up classes necessary, ADA reserves the right to schedule make-up classes later in the season.
Make-up classes could potentially be scheduled on a weekend or a different day of the week than your regular class.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, an email will be sent and a Facebook post will be made if classes are canceled. Please note that we do not necessarily follow school closings. Please always check your email before coming to class.

PRIVATE LESSON CANCELLATION POLICY
All private lessons canceled with more than 24 hours notice will receive a full refund. No-show lessons or lessons canceled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount.

REFUNDS/ACCOUNT CREDITS/CONTRACTS
Refunds are only issued when
ADA cancels a class due to low enrollment.
Account Credit will be issued when the student initiates a schedule change.
No refunds will be given if a similar online class is provided in place of an in-studio class.
All account credits expire after 1year if unused.
All Tuition, Costume Fees, Membership Fees, and Performance Fees are non-refundable.

PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
I grant ADA irrevocable permission to use my child's image, name and visual likeness in all forms and media for advertising, trade, and any other lawful purpose. I agree that all right, title and interest in and to all such images and any reproductions or derivative works shall be the exclusive property of ADA. Additionally, from time to time parents and students may opt to share videos, photos or other information on social media pages that may be used, hosted, created or referenced by any of the above named Entities. The party posting takes responsibility for all sharing or posting of such information and waives any claim against the Entities for the release of any protected information. If my child(ren) is under the age of 18 at the time of this agreement, the party signing makes this waiver on behalf of their child(ren). I hereby release ADA and the named Entities from all liability or legal responsibility that may arise from the acts that I have authorized or consented to herein. I agree that ADA does not owe me any compensation for the acts that I have consented to in this Section. I have carefully read and understand the terms and conditions of this Section.

-I have read and agree to abide by Allison's Dance Academy, LLC (herein ADA) policies regarding tuition, membership fees, auto-renewal, service delivery, late charges, refunds, costume fees, attendance, and dance attire
-I understand that ADA reserves the right to refuse instruction to anyone not abiding by ADA policies.
-I understand that ADA reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment needs are not met.
-I understand that ADA is not responsible for lost items, stolen items, or unclaimed merchandise.
-I understand that participation in a dance program involves risk of possible injury and/or illness. I understand that ADA and its staff will not be held responsible for injuries or illness sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities.
-I understand that I assume full financial responsibility for risks of personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities. I have and will maintain, at my expense, sufficient health insurance and other types of medical payments to cover the cost of any personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities.
-I release ADA and its managers, instructors, employees, agents, associations, related companies, successors and assigns, from liability for all personal and bodily injury and/or illness that may be sustained in class, in rehearsals, while performing, or traveling to or from its facilities. I specifically intend this release to include all claims that my child and I might have based on actual or alleged negligent supervision, instruction, training, and or facility care and cleaning.
-I authorize ADA to secure any emergency medical treatment my child might need.
-I have carefully read the Studio Policies and Studio Guide and understand the terms and conditions.

-I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.