WAIVERS & INSURANCE

Accidents can happen in any physical activity, even when everyone is careful. Waivers help protect you and the studio by showing students were informed about the risks and agreed not to sue for most types of injuries. 

But even the best waiver can't prevent all lawsuits—or cover claims a waiver doesn't apply to. That's why dance instructor insurance is essential: it covers legal fees and payouts if something does go wrong, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on teaching without worrying about the 'what ifs.' 

Using both—a clear waiver and proper insurance—is standard best practice in Canada and makes you a responsible, professional instructor.

Link to Sample Waiver

• In the link is a Google doc is a sample waiver, along with an explanation of what each clause means and why it was included.

• It's much easier to get insurance coverage as administrating waivers requires a lot of legal knowledge and due diligence.

• You can get it set up in 20 minutes (or less) by following our online walkthroughs:

  • www.danceannex.ca/fitness-insurance

  • www.danceannex.ca/dance-insurance 

• Please consider this carefully 

You can either store it by paper or electronically.

• Please keep signed copies safely stored in accordance with privacy laws (PIPEDA and applicable Ontario privacy legislation).

• If this waiver is provided electronically, ensure it complies with Ontario’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 regarding valid digital signatures.