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Ballet Nebraska II Dancer Guidelines

Ballet Nebraska II (BN II) serves as a training ground for a select group of highly motivated pre- professional students. Members are chosen by audition each season and participate in weekly class and rehearsals. BN II dancers gain valuable exposure to professional life, with opportunities to study with artistic staff, learn Company repertoire, and improve technique and artistry.

Dancing with BN II is a privilege and members learn how professional dancers conduct themselves in their line of work. The following guidelines outline the expectations for BN II dancers.

Classes and Rehearsals • Dancers are required to participate in regular classes. Each member must be enrolled in 3 or more ballet classes per week. Dancers must turn in a copy of their dance class schedule to Ballet Nebraska at the beginning of the season for approval. • Weekly Company class (Saturdays 11:00-12:30) is required. This provides an excellent opportunity to study alongside the professionals, improve technique, and prepare for the rehearsal day. Company class counts toward the weekly class requirement. • Rehearsals are typically scheduled on Fridays between 4:00-6:30 and Saturdays between 1:00- 7:00, depending upon the rehearsal period. Dancers must be available during these times. • Please be on time, in the studio and ready to work at the designated class and rehearsal times. • All dancers are expected to participate in the entire class and rehearsal at the best of their abilities. If an injury or illness may prevent you from doing so, inform the teacher conducting rehearsal. • Please be courteous and respectful to any teacher, Company staff, and fellow dancers. • Cell phones, computers, handheld games, and all other electronic devices are not permitted inside the studio at any time. Please turn them off and only use them in the common areas during breaks or before/after rehearsals. • Dancers must be inside the room (not in the hallway) during all rehearsals, notes, and any other related activities. • It is polite and professional to stand and demonstrate a note or correction (when applicable). • Please focus your energy in the studio and refrain from excessive/distracting talking during class, rehearsal, and notes. • We are pleased to offer performance opportunities for dancers where appropriate. However, participation in BN II does not guarantee casting in Company productions. • Dancers are invited to participate in Company classes onstage during production weeks. Absences • Attendance is mandatory. One excused absence is allowed during each rehearsal period and must be pre-approved. More than one absence may be cause for removal from the current rehearsal period’s program. • Absence requests must be made to the Ballet Master via email at least 2 weeks in advance. • Absences during production weeks are not permitted for any reason. • In the event of an emergency which may prevent you from attending rehearsal or arriving on time, please contact the Ballet Master as soon as possible.

Tuition • Tuition is $400 per semester which includes BN II rehearsals and a Company Class. Please pay tuition online at http://balletnebraska.org/paytuition before the first meeting date of each semester. • Any costume fees for dancers cast in a production are an additional fee.

Information/Contacts • For questions and all other correspondence, please contact the Ballet Master. • Please check email and text messages often for communications from the Company.

Etiquette/Behavior • Motion41 Dance donates studio space for Company classes and rehearsals. Please dispose of trash properly and be respectful of the surroundings. • Ballet Nebraska highly values a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Be courteous and respectful of others, including teachers and fellow dancers. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may be cause for removal from the program. • Always be a positive role model and an ambassador for Ballet Nebraska.

By signing below, I acknowledge and agree to the above terms:

Dancer: Date:

Parent/Guardian: Date:

Thank you, we look forward to a great season!

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BALLET NEBRASKA II PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT RELEASE OF LIABILITY

THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

I understand and accept that my preparation for and participation in Ballet Nebraska’s Ballet Nebraska II program (“the Program”) may expose me to physical risks. Some of the risks which may be present or may occur include, but are not limited to, physical injury or illness, death or disability. I hereby assume the above risks, which may be associated with my participation in or preparation for the Program.

I also understand that my participation in or preparation for the Program may subject me to rigorous physical exertion. I hereby represent that I am in sufficient physical condition to accept a rigorous level of physical activity. If my health condition changes, such that at a later time I am not sure if I am in sufficient physical condition to accept the rigorous level of physical activity that the Program may require, I will so inform Ballet Nebraska (the “Company”). I accept responsibility for obtaining appropriate accident, health and hospitalization insurance to cover myself in the event of personal injury.

I further understand and agree that the Company is not responsible for personal property that may be lost or stolen during my participation in the Program. I also give my consent to the Company and its affiliates to produce, reproduce and use, without charge, limitation or condition, photographs, film, footage, or other audio or video recordings or streaming programs that may include my image, persona or voice for purposes of promoting, marketing, displaying or interpreting the Company’s programs, services and/or productions worldwide.

In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Program, I do hereby covenant not to sue, and hereby release and agree to hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the company and all of its affiliates, officers, employees, directors, contractors, volunteers, dancers, representatives and agents from and against any and all liabilities, actions, damages, expenses, costs, causes of action, debts, claims and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever, which I now have or which may arise out of, or in connection with, my participation in or preparation for the Program. The terms hereof shall serve as a release, indemnification, and assumption of risk for myself and my heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and administrators and for all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me.

Prior to signing this document, I had an adequate opportunity to read and understand it, consult with counsel of my choosing to discuss its impact on me, ask questions of the Company about it, and my questions were answered to my satisfaction. I further agree that if any portion of this Release is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable then the remaining provisions of this Release shall still continue in full force and effect and remain binding upon me and my successors, heirs and personal representatives to the greatest extent allowed by applicable law.

______Printed Name of Participant

______Signature of Parent or Guardian if Participant is under age 18 -OR- Signature of Participant if Participant is age 18 or over

______Printed Name of Parent or Guardian

______Date

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