Dress Code
The dress code promotes unity, order, and discipline and must be adhered to. (After fair warning students WILL NOT be allowed to participate in class if they are not in the proper uniform) WILL BE ENFORCED!

• Male Students:
  • Attire:
    • DDI studio t-shirt or plain white T-shirt, Black jazz pants or sweatpants (loose) no shorts!
  •  Shoes:
    • Ballet & Jazz: black ballet slippers, Black Jazz shoes no socks!
    • Modern & African: black dance socks & no shoes needed
    • Tap: black jazz tap shoes
• Female Students:
  •  Attire:
    • Team I – (Creative movement): tank/short sleeve pink/black leotard and flesh/white tights
    • Team IA: Light Blue short sleeve or long sleeve leotard and flesh, or white tights
    • Team II: Royal Blue short sleeve or long sleeve leotard, flesh, or black tights
    • Team IIA/IIB: Royal Blue tank, short sleeve or long sleeve leotard, flesh, or black tights
    • Team IIC/ III/IIIA/IIIB: navy tank, short sleeve or long sleeve leotard, flesh, or black tights
    • Adult Teams I, IA, II/IIA: Black leotard, black tights or dance pants / leggings with DDI studio t-shirt or Plain Black T-shirt
      (No Holes In Tights Please!) *BLACK DDI T-shirts only
  •  Shoes:
    • Creative Movement: White ballet slippers (Combo class – black recital tap)
      • Teams IA ~ IIA: Canvas ballet slippers, (flesh) black jazz shoe, black tap shoes
      • Team III ~ Adult: Canvas ballet slipper (flesh canvas is easier to dye),
        black capezio tap shoe, half soles (flesh), jazz shoes

Tardiness and Absenteeism
Tardiness and absenteeism without prior notification will not be accepted. Consistency with attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure maximum effectiveness of dance instruction. Please be mindful that lateness is very disruptive to the other students of the class. You WILL NOT be allowed to participate in class if you are more than 10 minutes late. You will be asked to watch. No credits or refunds will be offered due to lack of class attendance for inclement weather, personal obligations, or the like.

Behavior
If a student is misbehaving and not adhering to the rules and regulations of our classes, they will first be reprimanded with the guardian’s notification. If it occurs again, the student will be asked to sit down for the remainder of the class. If it occurs for a third time, the student will be asked not to return unless accompanied by the guardian. After the third warning, student will not be able to return for the remainder of the year. Note: student/parent is still responsible for payment through the end of the school year.

Health Awareness
All students/parents should recognize there is a risk of illness or injury inherent in any exercise or dance program. Furthermore, no program of strenuous exercise should be undertaken contrary to the advice of a physician or while suffering from any illness. All students should consult their physician before beginning any program of strenuous physical activity such as a dance class.

Photo Release & Consent
You hereby assign and grant Divine Dance Institute Inc., the right/permission to copyright, use and publish photographs, videos or the like, made through any media for any lawful purpose. By signing this form, you waive your right to inspect or approve any advertisement, script, or finished product used in connection there within. You also waive your right to receive any compensation, credit, or any award for use of the image(s). You release and discharge DDI, its’ successors and all persons acting under its permission or authority, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion or use in composite form that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture/video footage or in any processing tending toward the completion of the finished product.

Release & Waiver
INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS WAIVER: In consideration of my/my child’s (or children’s) participation, I hereby release and covenant not to sue Divine Dance Institute Inc. or any venue of choice for events held by Divine Dance Institute Inc. its owners, officers and any of its employees, teachers, volunteers, coaches or agents from any all present and future claims resulting from ordinary negligence of Divine Dance Institute Inc. or any venue of choice for events held by Divine Dance Institute Inc. or others listed for property damage, personal injury or wrongful death, arising as a result of my engaging in or my child engaging in or receiving instruction in dance, drumming, gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling or any other activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever or however the same may occur. I hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims resulting from ordinary negligence, both present and future, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns.

Further I am aware that dancing, drumming, tumbling, gymnastics and cheerleading are vigorous sporting activities involving movement, height and rotation in a unique environment and as such they pose a risk of injury. I understand that dance, drumming, gymnastics, cheerleading and related activities always involve certain risks and serious injury to the body. I understand that the equipment, mats, pits, and other safety equipment and apparatus provided for my protection, including the active participation of a coach or teacher who will spot or assist in the performance of certain skills may be inadequate to prevent serious injury. The risk of harm may be limited by all of the safety equipment and trained coaches, but never eliminated. I understand that participation in dance, gymnastics and related activities incidental to active participation in gymnastics, including moving from event to event, conditioning, stretching and other activities which may leave me or my child vulnerable to the reckless actions of other participants who may have complete control over their actions or knowledge of the risks involved and hereby agree to accept any and all inherent risk of property damage and injury to myself or my child (children)

I further agree to indemnify and hold Divine Dance Institute Inc., or any venue of choice for events held by Divine Dance Institute Inc., and all others listed in the first paragraph for any and all claims arising as a result of my or my child (children’s’) engaging in or receiving instruction,  or any other activities incidental thereto, whenever, wherever, or however the same may occur .I understand that this waiver is intended to be as broad as is inclusive as permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Maryland and agree that if any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the waiver will continue in full legal force and effect. I further agree that the venue for any legal proceedings shall be within the Commonwealth of Maryland.

MEDICAL ATTENTION: I give Divine Dance Institute Inc. or any venue of choice for events held by Divine Dance Institute Inc. staff permission to apply first aid treatment for an injury sustained during participation for my child until the parent/guardian can be contacted. In case the parent/guardian cannot be reached, I give consent for Divine Dance Institute Inc. or any venue of choice for events held by Divine Dance Institute Inc. staff to use their own judgment  in securing medical aid, ambulance service, and if necessary hospital admittance, when needed, as a result of injury during participation.

MEDIA RELEASE:I give Divine Dance Institute Inc. permission to use any photos or videos taken during  classes, events, expos, parties, camps, concerts, or workshop held by Divine Dance Institute Inc. for advertising and media release. I affirm that I am of legal age and I am freely signing this agreement.

The above waivers and releases apply to the undersigned and any children under permanent or temporary guardianship of the said adult.