Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Dance Artistry
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, and Indemnity Agreement

I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, representatives and assigns, hereby forever waive all claims and release, discharge and hold harmless Dance Artistry and their representatives and agents including, without limitation, employees, participants, and all other entities associated or involved in the organization or staging of events or any other activities, including, but not limited to, volunteers, third party vendors, all venues in which activities or segments of activities are held, and the members, officers, directors, employees, representatives, assigns, affiliates, and agents of any of the above (collectively, the “Releases” ); for any and all losses, costs, causes of action, claims or damages, including any claim for damages for personal injury to my person or personal property damage howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in dance, fitness or other related activities, notwithstanding that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by, without limitation, the negligence, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care of Dance Artistry, or any of the Releases.
Further, I authorize Dance Artistry to take all reasonable steps to respond to a medical or other emergency, including but not limited to the providing of immediate first aid and obtaining professional medical assistance, and I shall hold Dance Artistry and its representatives harmless and release, its proprietors, employees, heirs, assigns and any other participants from any liability, cause of action, or damages howsoever caused from any misfortune, malady or tragedy, physical or otherwise, that may arise due to my participation in the Dance Artistry.

Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge that I am aware of the possible risks, dangers and hazards associated with participating in dance, acrobatics, and other related activities, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury and property loss. I hereby assume these risks which include, but are not limited to: the possibility of physical injury to myself and others such as muscle strain, broken bones, concussion, soft tissue damage, infectious diseases, and cardiac arrest.
I certify that I have not been advised against participating in dance, acrobatics, or other related activities by a qualified health professional. I acknowledge that Dance Artistry, permitting me to participate in dance, acrobatics, and other related activities, accepts my statements on this release waiver.
Media Release
I hereby grant full permission to Dance Artistry/Lucy MacIsaac to use any photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, recordings, or any other record of my participating in dance or any other related activities for any purpose including, without limitation, commercial use. I hereby authorize Dance Artistry/Lucy MacIsaac the irrevocable and unrestricted right to photograph/film me and my child(ren) for the use in marketing and promotional media. editorial trade, advertisement, promotional materials, or any use that may benefit the programs at Dance Artistry.

DANCE ARTISTRY – POLICIES
Parent/Guardian must sign at the bottom prior to registration
1. ATTENDANCE is very important. Attendance means full participation in class. If a dancer is consistently late, leaving early or missing class, they may be removed from the class or competitive routine at the discretion of the instructor.
• If a competitive dancer misses 3 classes in a particular in a row they may be removed from the routine.
• If a competitive dancer misses 6 classes in a particular style the may be removed from the routine.
• Please note that registration in our programs/pre-payment for competitions/costumes does not guarantee participation in competitions/events. If a dancer is removed from a routine due to poor attendance there are no refunds for fees paid.
• Dancers with Injuries/medical issues that prevent them rom participating in classes for long periods of time are not exempt from attendance policies and removal from routines or specific events will be at the discretion of the instructor acting in the best interest of the group.
2. CLASS PAYMENTS
Dance fees are based on a total payment amount for 30 guaranteed classes running from Sept-June and do not reflect a certain number of classes in a particular month. Payments are made either in 10 monthly instalments paid on the first of each month or a total payment. *If you have a poor payment history at Dance Artistry, you will not have the option for instalments.
Acceptable payment methods for installments:
a) post-dated cheques made out to DANCE ARTISTRY DAC (dated for the first of each month)
b) a credit card or visa/mc debit number to be charged on the first of each month. Authorization forms to be filled out at the studio.
***NSF cheques will be subject to a $15 fee and an etransfer/credit/debit payment must be submitted within 5 business days. After two NSF incidents a new payment method must be provided.
***Declined cards will be processed again within 24 hours. $15 fee will be added after the second decline and a payment must be submitted within 5 business days.
OVERDUE PAYMENTS - If your payment is 30 days late an additional $15 late fee will be added for that month. If this occurs after multiple declined/NSF payments, the remainder of the year must be paid in a lump sum to continue.
Payment methods must be in place no later than September 20, 2024.
3. COMPETITION/COSTUME payments are due on or before their specified due dates and NO late payments will be accepted. If these fees are not paid we will assume you have chosen not to participate. These fees must be paid by email transfer or credit card only. Competitive fees are usually between $40-$50 per group plus a studio entry fee of $25/event. Some competitions include a registration fee of between $35-$50 (one per event). Costume fees vary as we make every effort to reuse costumes from the previous year/purchase 2nd hand from other classes. New costumes can be anywhere from $15-$125 but we do our best to limit the number of new costumes dancers will have to purchase. Costume lists go out in early October and costumes are used for all events throughout the season.
4. COMPETITION PARTICIPATION:
• Introduction to Dance (ITD) – Non Competitive
• Mini Sparklers – Local Competitions only, All Competitions Optional
• Mini Stars 1 – Local Competitions + One Travel Competition, All Competitions Optional
• Mini Stars 2 – All Local Competitions Mandatory, Travel Competitions Optional
• Competitive Levels 1+ - All Local Competitions Mandatory, Travel Competitions Optional
• Adult Competitive – Local Competitions Mandatory, one optional Travel Competition
If a dancer does not complete the previous season with Dance Artistry for any reason except an illness/injury, they will not be permitted to register for competitive programs with Dance Artistry in the following year.
5. Dancers may arrive no more than 5 min prior to their class time and must be picked up on time. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please ensure that dancers know whether to meet parent at front entrance or wait at the studio.
6. Parents/Guardians are not permitted to wait inside the studio or in common areas of the building unless given special permission by the instructor.
7. Cell phone use is not permitted in the studio. Phones/valuables may be brought in and kept on the window sill during class.
8. Food is not permitted in the studio/waiting areas (except water bottles which are encouraged). Please have a snack before class instead of bringing it with you. ITD dancers are not permitted to bring water bottles as it is not necessary for a 45 min class and is a big distraction.
9. Foul/inappropriate language is not permitted. This includes parents and dancers.
10. We are not responsible for lost/stolen articles and encourage you not to bring valuables to the studio.
11. Dancers competing with other studios must prioritize DAC. Missing Dance Artistry’s scheduled classes due to attending classes at another studio is unacceptable. This includes final rehearsals, dress rehearsals, recitals, competitions. If a dancer does not follow this policy they may not be able to continue competing with multiple studios.
12. Anyone displaying disrespectful or hostile behavior towards another person will be asked to leave the studio immediately. This includes comments and posts on social media.
13. There are NO REFUNDS for any payments made including classes, choreography, studio merchandise, workshops, competitions, or costumes. Credits may be issued for CLASS payments only in specific circumstances. Credits are non-transferable within the same term but may be transferred to another student for the following term (ex credit for summer may be transferred for full term.)