SDA Waiver 2025-26


Sep 14, 2026 04:01 PM


Steps Dance Academy
Participant Release and Waiver of Liability

I choose to participate in classes, performances, workshops, and other activities at Steps Dance Academy of my own free will and certify that I am in proper physical condition to take part in such activities.
If I have questions about whether an activity is suitable for myself or my child to pursue, I will consult my health care provider in making that decision. If I have any known physical vulnerabilities, conditions, or injuries, I agree to discuss them with the director before participating.

Release

By signing this document, I release Steps Dance Academy and their directors, owners, students, teachers, staff, employees, volunteers, associates (collectively referred to in this document as “SDA”) from any liability or claim that I or my representatives may have against SDA with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property loss or damage that may result from my participation at SDA.
I voluntarily release and forever discharge and hold harmless SDA from any and all claims or demands for damages, loss of services, costs and expenses, injuries, attorney fees, and any other call for reparation from any and all injury to me or my property arising in any way from my participation in dance classes, camps, conventions, intensives, workshops, performances, troupes, competitions the use of SDA equipment or facilities, and any activities associated with SDA.

Risks

I understand that there are risks of physical injury associated with, arising out of, and inherent to dancing. These risks include the potential for slips and falls, sprains, strains, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, podiatric conditions, and other risks not specified here.
Understanding these risks and the potential for others not listed, I agree to personally accept and assume all of the risks present in my participation at SDA. My participation at SDA is entirely voluntary, and I choose to participate in spite of the risks.
Dance education sometimes requires hands-on instruction as well as verbal instruction. Instructors may correct dancers by touching their arms, legs, feet, hips, back and head to move them in the correct position. I acknowledge that this is a common standard in dance instruction and understand that it is my responsibility to communicate clearly with my teacher and/or the director if any form of touch is unacceptable to me.

Medical Treatment and Insurance

I understand that SDA does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial or other assistance in the event of injury or illness, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance or support.
I authorize SDA to obtain necessary medical or dental treatment, including first aid, ambulance transport, hospitalization, or such other care necessary for my health and welfare in an emergency. If my insurance does not cover emergency treatment that is deemed necessary and sought for me by SDA, I agree to be responsible for and pay all costs incurred on my behalf.
I release and discharge SDA from any claim which may arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my participation in SDA activities or with the decision by any representative or agent of SDA to consent to medical or dental treatment on my behalf in an emergency.
I understand that SDA does not carry or maintain health, medical, dental, or disability insurance coverage for any participant. I agree to take responsibility for full payment of any emergency medical or dental costs related to my SDA participation regardless of whether I have insurance coverage.

Photographic Release

I understand that SDA may take photo and video recordings of me or my child during the participation in SDA classes and activities. I convey to SDA full rights and interest in these recordings. I understand such recordings may be used in advertising or other published materials, physical or virtual.
If I do NOT consent to being photographed or videotaped, I will make sure the director is aware of my concerns and the reasons for them, I will be proactive about avoiding being photographed or recorded, and I will hold SDA harmless if a photo or video recording of me is released despite all precautions. I understand that this choice may limit my participation in performances that are routinely photographed and/or videotaped.

Miscellaneous

While a participant at SDA, I agree to abide by any rules, codes, and policies that are put in place by SDA before or at any time during my participation. If I have questions or concerns regarding any policies or decisions made by any representative of SDA, I agree to bring them promptly and specifically to the director’s attention.