By signing below, I give my permission for my child to participate in Reach For The Barres Dance Studio programs. I understand dance can be a strenuous activity and accept responsibility for any injuries my child may incur while participating in any activity at Reach For The Barres, Dance Studio. Reach For The Barres and its employees are not liable for personal injury, or loss of or damage to personal property. I release and hold Reach For The Barres Dance Studio harmless from any and all liability that may arise in connection with the studio’s programs.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONSENT:
In the event of a medical emergency involving my child/ward, and if I, the undersigned parent/guardian, cannot be reached, I hereby authorize Reach For The Barres, LLC and its staff to secure and consent to any emergency medical attention or treatment by a licensed medical professional, including transportation to a medical facility, as deemed necessary for my child's immediate well-being. I understand that I am solely financially responsible for any medical expenses incurred.
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, INCLUDING CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19:
COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Reach For The Barres will make every effort to prevent symptomatic employees and dancers from entering the building. However, COVID-19 has been proven to be asymptomatic in some persons. Therefore, Reach For The Barres cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19 or any other unknown virus.
By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(len) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Reach For The Barres and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. By signing this agreement, I agree that my child and any accompanying persons will not enter Reach For The Barres if we exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)'s attendance at Reach For The Barres. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Reach For The Barres, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Reach For The Barres, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 or other currently unknown virus infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Reach For The Barres program or class.
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of my child/ward being allowed to participate in any way at Reach For The Barres, Dance Studios related class (in-studio, outdoors, and private residences), camps, events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, understands, and agrees that: risks of injury and illness from communicable diseases; such as, but not limited to: MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19 and all COVID-19 related illnesses, to my child from the activities involved in these dance classes, camps, and programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist.
1. I, myself, my spouse/partner, and my childcare provider on behalf of our CHILD/CHILDREN/WARD DO KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for myself, spouse, and child's participation; and,
2. I willingly agree to comply with all Reach For The Barres, Dance Studios requirements and guidelines, as well as all federal, state, and local requirements and guidelines governing child safety and protection from injury and illness stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern or signs of illness in my child, myself, or a member of our household showing symptoms to include, but not limited to: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, rash, pink or irritated eye(s), runny nose, feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or known close contact with person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19 concerning child's readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from participation and I will notify Reach For The Barres, Dance Studios immediately through telecommunication and email bringing such concerns and observations to the immediate attention of the Office Manager, Director, or Studio Owners; and,
3. I, myself, my spouse, my child, childcare provider, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS; Reach For The Barres, LLC aka Reach For The Barres, Dance Studios its owners, directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, dance instructors, camp instructors, staff and volunteers, other participants, other parents, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owner(s) or lessors of premises used to conduct the event Reach For The Barres business and activities, with respect to any and all injury, illness, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child's involvement or participation in these programs (whether arising from negligence of releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law).
4. I, the parent/guardian, assert that I have read, understood, and explained to my child/ward and all family members and care providers: the risks of the activity and responsibilities in accordance with all the Reach For The Barres, LLC guidelines, requirements and waivers/releases regarding COVID-19 prevention guidelines, and the federal, state and local guidelines and requirements ensuring his/her and the families responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations, and that my child/ward understands the rules, requirements and/or this agreement; and,
5. Individuals responsible for our child/ward's care, hereby acknowledge they have read, understand and shall adhere to all requirements and guidelines regarding our child/ward wellness, health and safety; and have read and understand this release of liability waiver, and the assumption of risk agreement. All parties involved fully understand its terms, and by my signature below understand that we have given up substantial rights. By signing this release freely and voluntarily without any inducement, we release Reach For The Barres, LLC aka Reach For The Barres, Dance Studios, and all those stipulated in paragraph 3 above and throughout this waiver from any and all liability and agree not to seek legal action or sue.
SAFETY FIRST AT REACH FOR THE BARRES:
The safety of your child and all children in our studio is our top priority. By enrolling your child, you acknowledge that your child has no physical, emotional, or social conditions that would make it dangerous or unwise for them to safely participate in our programs. To ensure a focused and safe learning environment for your child, no parents, friends, or siblings are allowed in the classroom at any time, unless explicitly permitted by the class teacher for specific reasons (the only exception being our Mini & Me classes, of course). Additionally, for the safety of everyone, running or climbing/hanging on any indoor or outdoor furniture is strictly prohibited within the studio premises. Your child agrees not to run when participating in any of our programs.
PERMISSION TO SHARE (MEDIA RELEASE):
We love promoting dance magic and sharing it with others! I understand and agree that Reach For The Barres, LLC may take photographs, video, and/or audio (the "Media") during our dance classes, camps, and other RFTB programs. I acknowledge that Reach For The Barres is the sole owner of any Media and may use the Media in any way, in its sole discretion, including but not limited to posting on social media, websites, or promotional materials. I grant Reach For The Barres permission to use my child’s image without any restriction and waive my right to inspect or approve the Media. This is particularly important as we allow all of our enrolled families to access our closed-circuit cameras during their dancer’s class to watch remotely, which means we cannot omit or restrict any other student's image in the class from this broadcast.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT TO STUDIO POLICIES
I acknowledge that REACH FOR THE BARRES, LLC aka REACH FOR THE BARRES, DANCE STUDIOS has provided Class Protocols and Procedures, guidelines, and requirements and I understand my responsibility in adhering to all the above, as stipulated in this waiver. I further acknowledge and agree that by signing this Permission to Participate & Release of Liability Waiver, I am confirming that I have read, understood, and agree to all published Reach For The Barres Studio Policies, including but not limited to those regarding membership, tuition, withdrawal, general refund and make-up policy, dress code, safety, and conduct, as communicated via email, the parent portal, studio app, and website. I hereby acknowledge that in the event I, my child/ward, or any member of our household/or person(s) in our employ fail to adhere to this agreement or any studio policy, my child will be removed from participation immediately at no cost to Reach For The Barres Studios, and without refund or credit.
By signing this Permission to Participate & Release of Liability Waiver, I agree to comply with all the above, and do hereby freely and voluntarily without any inducement release and hold harmless any/all liability as clearly outlined above, even if arising from negligence.
