Personal safety

• When not at KCBS or attending an activity, students must remain in the dormitory at all times unless properly checked out for a walking excursion or release with parents/guardians/friends/relatives.

• Students must abide by all rules for safe conduct at KCAI, KCBS and KCBS-related activities.

Activities are required for all dorm students.

Curfew must be followed by all dorm students. Curfew times are based on age.

Cars driven by students to the program may be parked at KCAI and must be registered with the Dorm Director and KCAI Security. Students may not use the car during the program and the keys must remain with the Dorm Director if under 18.

Pets are not allowed at KCAI, or KCBS.

Physical contact between students is not permitted other than during Pas de Deux class.

Theft and damage incurred by students are their responsibility. Students agree that they must respect the personal property of other students, faculty and staff of KCBS and KCAI during the program.

Firearms, explosives and weapons are strictly forbidden at KCAI, KCBS and KCBS-related activities.

Smoking and consumption of tobacco products are prohibited to minors in the State of Missouri and the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipe and chewing tobacco is forbidden at KCAI, KCBS and KCBS-related activities.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited to minors in the State of Missouri and the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages (regardless of age) is forbidden at KCAI, KCBS and KCBS-related activities.

Drugs, other then prescription medications or over-the-counter medications provided by parents/guardians, are strictly forbidden at KCAI, KCBS and KCBS-related activities.

I understand I must accept responsibility for my own actions. If I am found to be in violation of the principles governing our community there will be disciplinary measures taken by the staff. I understand that the administration of KCBS and KCAI have the right to inspect my room and belongings if it is suspected or deemed apparent that I am in violation of any of the regulations. I understand that should my actions warrant, I may be required to leave the program, and my parents/ guardians will be responsible for expenses incurred in order for me to return home.

I understand that violation of any rule of conduct may be grounds for instant dismissal from the program.

As a parent/guardian, I understand the regulations and guidelines my student is expected to abide by, and the responsibility they incur in attending KCBS and residing at KCAI. I support such rules and understand my responsibility if my student does not abide by them. I will pay any and all expenses incurred to return my student to their home because of dismissal from the program. In such a situation, I understand no refund of tuition or fees will be forthcoming.

Liability Release: As the enrolled participant and/or the parent/guardian of the participant, I agree and understand that dance/fitness training is a potentially hazardous activity. I recognize that there are risks inherent in dance training, including but not limited to serious physical injury. The participant hereby agrees to participate in activities of the Kansas City Ballet School (KCBS). The participant and/or the parent/guardian of the participant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Kansas City Ballet(KCB), KCBS, and the instructors, officers, directors, agents and employees of each against any liability resulting from any injury that may occur to the participant while participating in activities of the KCBS, and also agrees to indemnify KCB and KCBS for any damages incurred by KCB or KCBS arising from any claims, demand, action or cause of action arising from conduct by the participant.

Medical Release: As the enrolled participant and/or the parent/guardian of the participant, I agree and understand that during the Summer Intensive program it may be necessary for the participant to receive immediate hospital and medical attention without the specific consent of the undersigned in order to protect the health and welfare of the participant and the other students. In view of the foregoing, it is agreed that when, in the opinion of the Kansas City Ballet School, and/or Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI), if the participant shall need hospital or medical care, or both, that KCBS, and/or KCAI shall have the power, and are hereby authorized to see that said student is hospitalized or receives medical care, or both. Further, the participant and/or parent/guardian agrees to pay all costs associated with medical care and transportation for the participant. Any special medical/health problems of which the staff should be aware are disclosed on the Health History form. The undersigned shall fully indemnify and hold harmless KCB, KCBS and KCAI, and their trustees, officers, agents and employees from any claim or liability resulting from its actions authorized here under.

Photography/Videography Release:As the enrolled participant and/or the parent/guardian of the participant, I authorize Kansas City Ballet and/or its representative, agent or employee to photograph and/or videotape and use any photograph/likeness of me or the student for any purpose, including publicity, choreographic archives, promotional materials and/or any other reason deemed appropriate by the School Director. .

Release to leave with parents/guardians/friends/relatives while attending KCBS: As a participant, and/or the parent/guardian of a participant, I understand that a participant may, under certain circumstances, be released to leave the residential facility in the care of a parent, guardian, friend or relative. Before a student can be released to parents/guardians/friends/relatives, there must be a signed release form on file with KCBS by 9:00 PM on the Thursday prior. The participant and/or parent/guardian hereby releases and discharges KCB, KCBS, KCAI, and their trustees, officers, agents and employees from any and all responsibility, liability, losses, claims or damages arising out of, or in connection with, any such release with the parents/guardians/friends/relatives of the student during the time enrolled in the KCBS programs or in residence at KCAI or other designated residential facilities.

For Dorm Students Only: Field Trip/Walking Excursion Release: All scheduled activities, including field trips, that are held away from KCAI or the designated residential facility will be supervised by the Dorm Director and/or one or more Resident Assistants (RAs). Groups of students may take unscheduled walking excursions from KCAI during designated times (e.g. to the Country Club Plaza, Nelson Atkins and Kemper Art Museums). Students must sign in and out with the Dorm Director or RA on duty and return to KCAI or the designated residential facility at the specified times for the end of the excursion. The participant and/or parent/guardian of the participant hereby releases and discharges KCB, KCBS, KCAI, and their trustees, officers, agents and employees from any and all responsibility, liability, losses, claims or damages arising out of, or in connection with any field trips or walking excursions during the time the student is enrolled in the KCBS programs or in residence at KCAI or the designated residential facility.

Staff Transportation Release:I hereby authorize KCBS staff (including Dorm Director and RAs) to transport the student in a vehicle to and/or from KCAI or other designated residential facility, KCB, medical appointments and/or other locations as necessary. I agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless KCB, KCBS, KCAI, and their trustees, officers, agents and employees from any claim or liability resulting from this transportation.

Inability to continue program:If for any reason participant is not able to continue participation due to illness, injury, or for any other reason, or if KCBS determines it is in the best interest of the program that participant not continue, parent/guardian and/or participant agrees to arrange for transportation needed for participant to vacate the residential facility and/or return home within 3 days.