I choose to participate in classes, performances, workshops, and other activities provided by CRM Dance and its director, owner, teachers, staff, volunteers, associates (collectively referred to in this document as "CRM Dance") 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 me 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 CRM Dance before participating.

 

Release

By signing this document, I release CRM Dance from any liability or claim that I or my representatives may have against CRM Dance with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property loss or damage that may result from my participation in activities provided by CRM Dance. I voluntarily release and forever discharge and hold harmless CRM Dance 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 participation in dance classes, camps, intensives, workshops, performances, and any activities associated with CRM Dance.

 

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 in activities provided by CRM Dance. My participation in these activities 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 instructor if any form of touch is unacceptable to me.

 

Medical Treatment and Insurance

I understand that CRM Dance 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 CRM Dance 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 CRM Dance, I agree to be responsible for and pay all costs incurred on my behalf. I release and discharge CRM Dance from any claim which may arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my participation in CRM Dance activities or with the decision by any representative or agent of CRM Dance to consent to medical or dental treatment on my behalf in an emergency. I understand that CRM Dance 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 CRM Dance participation regardless or whether I have insurance coverage.

 

Photographic Release

I understand that CRM Dance may take photo and video recordings of me during my participation in CRM Dance classes and activities. I convey to CRM Dance 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 video-recorded, 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 CRM Dance 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 CRM Dance, I agree to abide by any rules, codes, and policies that are put in place by CRM Dance before or at any time during my participation. If I have questions or concerns regarding any policies or decisions made by any representative of CRM Dance, I agree to bring them promptly and specifically to the director's attention. If I file a lawsuit against CRM Dance, I agree to do so solely in the state of Iowa and agree that the substantive law of Iowa shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect.