Ricochet Dance Company Handbook and Liability Waiver

Welcome to the debut mini season of Ricochet Dance Company! We are so excited to have you as a part of our new community and thrilled to have your dancer joining us for very first season as a studio! In this handbook, you will find our policies, important information, and everything else you need to know to assure your dancers are prepared for their classes at Ricochet Dance Company!

Ricochet Dance Company’s mission is to provide high quality dance training in a positive and encouraging environment with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We work to inspire our students to reach their full potential technically and artistically.

Location
1405 Harlem Ave Berwyn, IL 60402

Phone Number
708-328-9448

Email
Ricochetdancecompany@yahoo.com

Arrival
Please be aware that Google maps has a hard time with our address. You may have to type in 1401 S. Harlem to be directed to the correct building. Since our front entrance is located on such a busy street we encourage entering through the back door where the parking lot is located.

Studio doors open 15 minutes before our first class of the day begins. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your class time with student dressed and ready to dance. Please refrain from wearing dance shoes outside. Street shoes are not allowed inside of Studio A, B, or D.

Technology
All items of technology must be silenced and kept in your dancer’s dance bag. Please note that we will not be permitting dancers to wear their smart watches during class to avoid distraction. Smart watches are not permitted during classes and dancers will be asked to keep their smart watches in their dance bags during class. Dance bags and all electronic devices are not allowed inside the studio rooms and must be kept in the dancer break room.

Behavior
At Ricochet Dance Company, our number ONE priority is to create a safe space for all of our students. We do not tolerate bullying, harassment, or mistreatment of any kind. Students are expected to treat their teachers and fellow dancers with respect. Additionally, we do not tolerate damage to property.

If dancers engage in any harmful behavior at the studio, we will uphold the following policy:

• Verbal offenses: We will follow a three-strike policy. If a dancer says something hurtful to a teacher or student, we will immediately speak with the parents/guardians.
• Physical harm or Threat of physical harm: If a dancer harms someone or threatens to harm someone, including but not limited to pushing, pulling hair, hitting, or punching, they will not be welcome back at the studio.
• Damage to the studio: If a dancer damages anything in the studio, including sound equipment, plumbing, or personal property of another dancer or teacher, their family will be responsible for replacing the damaged item.

Sick Policy
Ricochet Dance Company strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all dancers. If a student has experienced vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or other flue and/or covid-19 symptoms with in 48 hours of class we ask that students are kept home until they have remained symptom free for a full 24 hours. Example: Student A vomits on Tuesday but they have class on Wednesday - please skip class on Wednesday and only return to class on Thursday if it has been a full 24 hours since symptoms have occurred otherwise please return on Friday or the following week.

If a student has strep throat please refrain from attending class until 24 hours of antibiotics have been completed.

In the event of a norovirus, stomach flue, or strep throat outbreak (four or more students simultaneously or consecutively) the studio will close for cleaning for the appropriate amount time (typically no more than one week) to prevent the continuation of spreading illness.

Missed Classes
Ricochet Dance Company understands that illness, travel, and other conflicts may occur throughout the dance session. We will permit up to 3 makeup classes for your dancer. Your dancer may attend another class of the same age group to make up for a missed class.

Snow/Dangerous Weather
In the event we need to close the studio due to weather concerns an email will be sent out and we will post the closure on social media @ricochetdancecompany. We will do our best to create make up opportunities for the missed class but this is not guaranteed.

Photography/Videography
Your entry onto the premises of Ricochet Dance Company will constitute your consent to use any photographs or videos taken that may contain your dancer’s image. If you would not like photos or videos taken of your dancer, please email ricochetdancecompany@yahoo.com


Dress Code
The dress code at Ricochet Dance Company will be strictly enforced to ensure all dancers can receive the proper corrections from our faculty. It is as follows:

Twirls & Tutus (Preschool Ballet)
Option A-
• Black or pink leotard with attached skirt
• Tights preferred
• Pink ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• White socks and ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back

Jazz/Acro
Option A-
• Black gymnastics leotard (leotard with attached shorts)
• No tights
• Bare feet
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• Bare feet
• Hair pulled back

Ballet I (5-7)
Option A-
• Black leotard
• Pink tights or skin toned tights
• Pink or skin toned canvas ballet slippers
• Black wrap skirt *optional
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• White socks and ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back

Ballet I (8-12)
Option A
• Black leotard
• Pink tights or skin toned tights
• Pink or skin toned canvas ballet slippers
• Black wrap skirt *optional
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• White socks and ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back

Ballet I (13-17)
Option A-
• Black leotard
• Pink tights or skin toned tights
• Pink or skin toned canvas ballet slippers
• Black wrap skirt *optional
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Options B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• White socks and ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back

Ballet I (18+)
• Black dance wear (leggings, tank top, leotard, shorts etc.)
• Pink or skin toned ballet slippers
• Tights optional
• Hair pulled back

Ballet I & II
• Black leotard
• Pink tights or skin toned tights
• Pink or skin toned canvas ballet slippers
• Black wrap skirt *optional
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• White socks and ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back

Jazz I
• Black leotard
• Pink tights or skin toned tights
• Black jazz shoes
• Black shorts or leggings *optional
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black jazz pants
• Black jazz shoes
• Hair pulled back

Contemporary/Modern
• Black dance wear (tight fitting, shorts, tank tops, crop tops, leotards etc.)
• Footless/convertible tights *optional
• Black or tan socks or bare feet
• Hair pulled back in bun or ponytail (hair longer than shoulder blades must be in a bun)

Option B-
• White formfitting t-shirt
• Black leggings
• Black socks
• Hair pulled back

RDC Competition Team
• Competition team dancers follow the same dress code per class except that they may wear black dance wear (tight fitting shorts, leggings, crop tops, tank tops leotards etc.) for their ballet classes

*All warm up gear (leg warmers, sweat pants, sweaters) must be black and can only be worn during the warm up portion of classes.

*No baggy t-shirts, hoodies, baggy pants, or street shoes.

READ CAREFULLY - THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS In exchange for participation in the activity
of Dance Instruction organized by Ricochet Dance Company LLC, 1405 S. Harlem Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402, and/or use of the property, facilities and services of Ricochet Dance Company LLC, I agree for myself and (if applicable) for the members of my family, to the
following:

1. AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings,
and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Ricochet Dance Company LLC, or the employees, representatives or agents of Ricochet Dance Company LLC.

2. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS AND RELEASE. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks
associated with the above described activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself
and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge Ricochet Dance Company LLC for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Ricochet Dance Company LLC, whether caused by the fault of myself,
my family, Ricochet Dance Company LLC or other third parties.

3. INDEMNIFICATION. I agree to indemnify and defend Ricochet Dance Company LLC against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family's use of or presence upon the facilities of Ricochet Dance Company LLC.

4. FEES. I agree to pay for all damages to the facilities of Ricochet Dance Company LLC caused by any negligent, reckless, or willful actions by me or my family.

5. CONSENT. I, (parent or guardian of registered dancer) consent to the participation of my dancer(s)
which are minors, registered in the activity of Dance Instruction, and agree on behalf of the minor(s) to all
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. By agreeing to this Release of Liability, I represent that I
have legal authority over and custody of the registered minor(s).

6. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION. In the event of an injury to the above minor during the above described
activities, I give my permission to Ricochet Dance Company LLC or to the
employees, representatives or agents of Ricochet Dance Company LLC to arrange for all necessary medical treatment for which I shall be financially responsible. This temporary authority will begin immediately upon enrollment and will remain in effect until terminated in writing by the undersigned or when the above described activities are completed. Ricochet Dance Company LLC shall have the following powers:

7. APPLICABLE LAW. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be
resolved under Illinois law.

8. NO DURESS. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Agreement
and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and
acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this Agreement if I so desire. I further
agree and acknowledge that Ricochet Dance Company LLC has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Agreement.

9. ARM'S LENGTH AGREEMENT. This Agreement and each of its terms are the product of an arms'
length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of
this Agreement, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of
any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either "for" or "against" a
particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise
to such ambiguity.

10. ENFORCEABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether
standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the
a. The power to seek appropriate medical treatment or attention on behalf of my child as may be required by the
circumstances, including without limitation, that of a licensed medical physician and/or a hospital;
b. The power to authorize medical treatment or medical procedures in an emergency situation;
and c. The power to make appropriate decisions regarding clothing, bodily nourishment and shelter. The validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as
the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this
Agreement.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to
this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by
negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
procedure. Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to
mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving
the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding
arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award will be final, and
judgment may be entered upon it by any court having proper jurisdiction.

12. EMERGENCY CONTACT. In case of an emergency, please call the registered minors emergency
contacts of the registered minor(s) per the information I provide within the minors registration account in
Studio Pro. I have received or will obtain a copy of Ricochet Dance Company LLC policies and
will take the responsibility to carefully read and follow the rules and policies therein. I understand that
Ricochet Dance Company LLC does not give credit and/or refunds for class(es) missed due to holiday,
vacation, illness, weather, etc. I further understand that there are specific risks of physical or property
damages, losses, or injury that may result from my or my child’s participation with Ricochet Dance Company LLC, and I voluntarily assume the risks associated with such participation. I HAVE READ THIS
DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS RELEASE, I
VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.

By clicking agree and creating a Studio Pro account and registering for classes with Ricochet Dance Company you, your family, and all dancers under your guardianship are consenting to abide by the rules and policies of Ricochet Dance Company LLC.