If, in the judgment of any directors of the Madison Contemporary Dance Company that the participant below should need immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or sickness, I do hereby request, authorize, and consent to such treatment as may be given to such said participant by any physician.

I acknowledge, appreciate, and agrees that: The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) to me the activities involved in these programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees, or otherwise, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove myself from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately. I HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Madison Contemporary Dance and A Step Above Dance and Music Academy its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the participation WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, arising from the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE to the fullest extent permitted by law. I, FOR MYSELF, MY SPOUSE, AND FAMILY, HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. This is to certify that I have read and understand the risks of presence and participation. I understand my personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. I releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my presence or participation in these activities as provided above, even if it arises from their negligence to the fullest extent provided by law. I have read, understood, and agree with all of the statements above. The entry of my name below will constitute a legal signature.

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby grant to: Sara Rohs (the “Photographer”), her heirs and legal representatives the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to copyright, in her own name or otherwise, and use, re-use, publish and re-publish photographic portraits or pictures of me or in which I may be included, in whole or in part, as part of a composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to  changes or alterations, in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproductions thereof in color or otherwise, made through any medium at  her studios or elsewhere, and in any and all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, publishing, or any other purpose whatsoever (except pornographic or defamatory). I also consent to the use of any printed matter in connection therewith. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to save harmless the Photographer, her heirs, legal representatives and assigns, and all persons acting under her permission or authority or those for whom she is acting from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise that may occur or be produced in the taking of such photographic portraits or pictures or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I hereby warrant that I am of full legal age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release, and agreement, prior to its execution, and I am fully familiar with the contents thereof. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. If under 18 years old - I represent that I am the [parent/guardian] of the above-named model. For value received, I hereby consent to the foregoing on his/her behalf.

Please, only check boxes for dates on which you will be ABSENT. If you will be there, leave the box blank. In order for our company to grow both artistically and professionally, we need committed and talented dancers. We rehearse every Sunday night from 4-8 pm except Easter Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Weekend, and Labor Day Weekend.  Please note dancers are allowed 3 absences from rehearsal in a season. Any additional absences or absences from performances must be approved by the director Sara Rohs. If you will be joining the company after finishing college for the year, your 3 absences will start once you start attending rehearsals, or you can start the season by Zoom. Dates need to be communicated with the Directing Team.