A dancer’s life is one of rigorous practice and self-discipline. Patience, practice, perseverance and a serious devotion to dance are essential. Good health and physical stamina are necessary in order to practice and perform. Dance Express is dedicated to providing an opportunity for Mankato area dance students to strive for excellence in a continued growth of dance skills, performance skills and competition skills through keeping members healthy, active and productive. In order for us to know more about you please answer the following questions:Are you serious about continuing to increase your dance, performance and competition skills? Are you willing to perform at community events such as nursing homes and charitable events?Do you consider yourself a team player? (ex: keeping absences to a minimum only missing for emergencies and illness)?   Can you accept criticism? (be honest) Are you willing to make being on a team a full time responsibility?

 I am the parent and/or guardian of (hereinafter referred to as “child”). I have the authority to sign and release liability to others on behalf of my child. I desire that my child participate in performing arts education with Dance Express, and that as a result he or she may come in contact with other children and/or adults in which there is a possibility that he or she may come in contact with a communicable disease. I understand that the above referenced organizations will attempt to protect my child as best as possible but acknowledging eliminating all potential contact with others is impossible. I fully understand and accept the risk of such contact to my child and hereby release said Dance Express, its employees, officers and/or agents and , its employees, officers and/or agents from any and all liability, known and unknown as a result of his or her participation in performing arts educa on and activities with Dance Express.  This release will stay in full force and effect for as long as my child participates in the activities provided by the aforementioned organization or I expressly revoke this release in writing to their addresses below.

I understand that in the world of dance competitions,  it's important to have a variety of groups sizes to have a broad representation from our studio.  This year (2020-21) has been an unprecedented year due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic.  As we move forward, there may be times that we are forced to return to online learning format.  There may be other times where dancers will need to rotate from "face to face" learning, with "online" learning to allow for more students to learn choreography and to be considered for a "large group" or "line" (over 10 dancers).  I understand that while Dance Express will do their best to avoid this from happening, there may be times when this is necessary.  Please note:  Dance Express will always do their part in complying with government guidelines & restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Please follow these LINKS to read all the RULES AND EXPECTATIONS of being on  a Dance Express TEAM.                    CONTRACT LINK:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W-0XXbFTFw2-QaPXQYeyX6SVfELpj6Soub0WjdCwg3E/edit?usp=sharing                                                                                                                                                                                             TEAM HANDBOOK LINK:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pH2HRzkYYBTqEGZm3jfa-K7S2vXZTe8DjoXWR-UgxX8/edit?usp=sharing                                                                                                                                                                                         AUDITION & TEAM requirements https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ok257z9IqYTnpZcBVvg8xWsq8IcPFJy1cshyDJQcZKg/edit?usp=sharing

*By choosing to be on a Dance Express team, you are making a commitment to Dance Express and your fellow dancers. Therefore, regardless of team placement, you are committing yourself to a full year of tuition and fees, regardless of whether or not you choose to participate the entire year.  I have read and understand all the requirements of being involved with the Dance Express Teams.

I understand that assigned competitions are not an optional event.  I  understand that on the appropriate year, if my team qualifies for a National Level Competition, that it is part of my responsibility to the team to attend these Nationals.  I understand that I am required to pay all fees/costs associated with competitions and these fees are non refundable.  

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