Policies | GDF

Current Policies:

Inclement Weather Policy

On a day that local school buses do not run, or the temperature is below -35, it is parents responsibility to check their email, Facebook and/or studio website for class cancellation notice.

In the case of cancellation, a mass notification email will be sent to all families. No additional phone calls or emails will be provided by Gravity Dance Force Studio.

GDF may also cancel classes due to hazardous road conditions. We want our dance families to be safe.

If the conditions change significantly between morning cancellation and afternoon, GDF may decide to run classes. We understand that you may make the decision to stay home and off the roads and we respect your judgement.

No make up class will be scheduled for inclement weather days (including hazardous road conditions).

Attendance Policy - Dance

Dancers may be withdrawn from Gravity Dance Force Studio if they have missed more than 6 dance classes of a particular discipline throughout the season.

No refund will be issued for classes, costumes or festival fees.

Refund & Late Fee Policies

Registration fee of $35 is non-refundable.

Festival/Costume fees are non-refundable after the said payment is due.

If your student (dance/karate) withdraws from class after September 30th you are subject to a $40 administration fee.

I understand that all amounts that are outstanding on my account on the 1st of each month will be charged a 10% monthly late fee.

Payment Policy - Karate

I agree to pay all karate fees, registration fees and Genbukai Fees that are due to Gravity Dance Force Studio at the required time during the karate season.

I agree that if my payments are late I am subject to a 10% per month late fee on all outstanding amounts.

I also agree that if my child chooses to end class instruction I am required to give 30-day written notice of any withdrawals from any studio classes and am responsible for the entire monthly payment during the 30-day period.

Costume and Festival - Dance

I agree and understand that each dance class (dancer) requires a costume for shows, festivals, etc.

I understand and agree that upon enrollment to GDF, your dancer will attend the required dance festivals at GDF discretion.

I understand and agree to the obligations, requirements and payments that GDF has explained to me including costume fees, festival fees, commitment, etc.

I understand that when my dancer's costume(s) are given to me it is my responsibility to keep them safe and bring them to each performance that requires a costume.

Payment Policy - Dance

I agree to pay all dance fees, costume fees, festival fees that are due to Gravity Dance Force Studio at the required time during our dance season.

I agree that if my payments are late I am subject to a 10% per month late fee on all outstanding amounts.

I also agree that if my dancer chooses to end class instruction I am required to give 30-day written notice of any withdrawals from any studio classes and am responsible for the entire monthly payment during the 30-day period.

Release of Liability

As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless Gravity Dance Force Studio, its owners, teachers, employees/contractors and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may sustained by the participant and /or the undersigned, while in or upon our premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Gravity Dance Force Studio, its owners and operators or in route to or from and of said premises.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)

By signing approval of this act, you are allowing and approving Gravity Dance Force Studio to use candid photos, video's, etc. of any related items on Social Media, publicity releases, brochures and our website.

If you have specific concerns regarding the safety of your child, please speak with Miss Twyla directly.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement

The undersigned acknowledges and understands that with any physical activity there is a risk of injury to the participants.

The undersigned understands that in consideration of being permitted to participate in the classes, programs, training and exhibitions involving forms of dance and karate movement, does hereby release Gravity Dance Force Studio (GDF), the owners, instructors, staff and volunteers in charge for all actions, demands or claims that may result because of injury/exposure/transmission.

Gravity Dance Force Studio has taken certain measures to implement recommended guidance and protocols issued by AHS for slowing the transmission of an INFECTIOUS DISEASE, including, without limitations, the access/use of restrictions set forth below.

The undersigned understands and agrees that Gravity Dance Force Studio may revise procedures and time based upon updated guidance and protocols issued by AHS and further agrees to comply with the revised procedures while participating in the programs and services provided by Gravity Dance Force Studio.

The undersigned acknowledges that infections happen regularily throughout the country and the province of Alberta.

The undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor participating student shall visit or utilize the facilities or programs of Gravity Dance Force Studio if he or she experiences symptoms disease, including, without limitation, fever, cough, shortness of breath, or has a suspected or diagnosed case of COVID-19.

The undersigned also agrees that participants shall not visit or utilize the GDF programs (other than the online services offered) within 14 days after returning from a highly impacted area or exposure to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of an INFECTIOUS DISEASE.

The undersigned agrees to notify Gravity Dance Force Studio immediately if he or she believes that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply. In further consideration of being permitted to enter or use the facilities or equipment, or participate in any on-site or off-site program affiliated with GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO the undersigned hereby agrees to the following:

The undersigned, and on behalf of such participating students, hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO, GDF, the owners, instructors, staff and volunteers from all liability for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands on account of any property damage or any injury to, or an illness or the death of, the undersigned or such participating students ( or any person who may contract any INFECTIOUS DISEASE, directly or indirectly, from the undersigned or participating student) whether caused by negligence, active or passive, of GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO.

The undersigned hereby and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO (GDF), the owners, instructors, staff, volunteers from any loss, liability, damages or costs that may incur whether caused by negligence, active or passive, while the undersigned or any participating student participating in any programs affiliated with GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO (GDF).

The undersigned understands that GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO is not required to provide insurance to cover the participating students in the event they suffer illness, injury, death, property loss, theft or damage of any sort while participating in any programs affiliated with GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND RISK OF ILLNESS, BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE to the undersigned or the participating student while using the premises of GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO and/or participating any programs affiliated with GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR LEGAL WARDS AND I REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO GRAVITY DANCE FORCE STUDIO THAT I HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF IS SUCH MINOR(S)