POLICIES & GENERAL INFORMATION

Parents: Our dance school is one of the few that allow the parents to stay and watch the students in class. However, it is not an invitation for the parents to comment or suggest something to the teachers who are teaching the class. Commenting or criticizing your student during class is not allowed! Talking to the student or teacher during class is not permitted. If it becomes a problem, we will have to ask the parent to not be present during class time.

Safety

1. No supervision is available for students outside of the classroom. It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor students before and after class times.
2. No student should exit the building without a parent’s supervision.
3. DTPA makes all effort to insure the best safety for the instruction of the students. However, understand that dance and gymnastics are physical activities and sometimes under the best of care accidents occur. Signing below states that the student(s) does not have physical limitations and releases DTPA from liabilities if an injury occurs.
4. There are times when dance instruction requires “hands-on” manipulation/repositioning of the child’s body by the instructor. Signing below indicates your understanding/acceptance of this policy.

Performing
Failure to comply with the below may result in your student losing privilege of performing in future shows.

1. All performances are voluntary.
2. BEFORE signing up, understand the times of the rehearsal(s) ands show time(s).
3. The student MUST stay for the entire SHOW!
4. It is the parent’s responsibility to check the student’s box concerning new information and reminders for the show in question.
5. Performing is a special time for the students. However, for the Performing Team Members and parents it can be a mixture of excitement and stress. Therefore, to make the students experience the most enjoyable, please understand all the information about upcoming performances ahead of time. And of course be considerate to the Performing Team Members and volunteers who are helping your students show become a success.

Competition and Convention
Enter no competition under DTPA without written permission. All choreography must be unaltered. Christy must approve costumes, music and choreography. Absolutely no competing under another school!  Trophies won, are property of DTPA and will be displayed there, with the exception of solo trophies may be taken by the student.

Press Release
All press releases will be given to the media by DTPA-not by individuals. By signing below, you give permission and release of your student’s pictures and activities to be used in publicity and advertising for DTPA until such time as this release is revoked in writing and such revocation is delivered to Allan or Christy Scherer.

Lost and Found
All found items are placed in a box in the lobby and retained for a few months. After a reasonable amount of time the remaining items are given or thrown away. DTPA is not responsible for lost items.     

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