Participation, Liability, Media & Policy Agreement
Apr 16, 2026 11:26 AM
IHeart Dance Studio (IHDS)
By enrolling in and participating in the IHeart Dance Studio training program, including classes, rehearsals, performances, competitions, conventions, travel, and all related activities, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability
I fully understand that participation in dance involves inherent risks, including but not limited to sprains, pulled muscles, broken bones, collisions, and contagious illnesses. Injuries may be minimal, serious, or catastrophic.
I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation and hereby forever release, waive, and hold harmless IHeart Dance Studio, its owners, directors, staff, instructors, independent contractors, choreographers, vendors, venues, and affiliates from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or causes of action of any kind, including negligence or future negligence, arising from participation in any IHDS activity, including travel to and from events.
Competition Team & Program Acknowledgment
I understand that participation in IHDS training programs and competition teams may require mandatory rehearsals, extended hours, travel, strict attendance, and adherence to all studio rules, schedules, and codes of conduct.
Medical Authorization
I affirm that the participant is physically able to participate and has no condition that would limit safe participation. I authorize IHDS to obtain emergency medical treatment if necessary and accept full financial responsibility for such care.
Personal Property
I understand that IHDS is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal property at the studio or at off-site events.
Photo, Video & Likeness Release
Participants (including dancers, parents, guests, teachers, and choreographers) authorize IHeart Dance Studio to photograph, video, or otherwise capture their likeness during any IHDS engagement and grant permission for such media to be used for promotional, marketing, educational, and archival purposes without compensation.
Intellectual Property & Content Use
I understand that all choreography, routines, music edits, videos, and original content created or owned by IHeart Dance Studio are the intellectual property of the studio. Reproduction, sharing, or posting of such content on social media or other platforms is not permitted without written permission from the Studio Director.
Financial Responsibility
Primary account holders acknowledge responsibility for all fees agreed upon during registration and understand that IHDS may pursue legal action to collect unpaid balances in accordance with studio policies.
Agreement to Studio Policies
By completing online registration, I confirm that I have read, understood, reviewed, and agree to abide by all IHDS studio policies, as outlined in the studio handbook and registration materials.