Northern Dance Theatre (NDT) believes in celebrating and promoting the achievements of our students through various media channels. This policy outlines how we handle and use photographs, videos, and other media featuring our students and staff.
- Media Usage
NDT may use photographs, videos, or other media featuring students and staff for:
• Promotional materials (brochures, flyers, posters)
• Website and social media content
• Press releases and news articles
• In-studio displays
• Recital DVDs or digital downloads - Consent
• By enrolling in classes at NDT, parents/guardians grant permission for their child’s likeness to be used in NDT media as outlined above.
• Students over 18 may grant their own consent.
• No names will be associated with images without additional specific consent. - Opt-Out Option
• Parents/guardians may opt-out of this media release by submitting a written request to the studio office.
• Opting out may limit a student’s participation in certain performances or events that are recorded or photographed. - Student Privacy
• NDT will never share personal information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.) along with any media.
• Group photos will not identify individual students by name without specific consent. - Social Media
• NDT maintains official social media accounts that may feature student photos or videos.
• Parents, students, and staff are encouraged to follow our social media guidelines when sharing NDT-related content on personal accounts. - Professional Photography/Videography
• NDT may hire professional photographers or videographers for performances or special events.
• Parents will be notified in advance of any professional photo/video sessions.
• Purchase of professional photos or videos is optional. - In-Class Photography/Videography
• NDT staff may occasionally take photos or videos during class for instructional or promotional purposes.
• Students or parents are not permitted to take photos or videos during regular classes without instructor permission. - Recitals and Performances
• NDT reserves the right to record all performances for archival and promotional purposes.
• Personal photography or videography during performances is strictly prohibited. - Media Removal
• If a parent/guardian or adult student wishes for a specific photo or video to be removed from NDT’s media, they may submit a written request to the studio office.
• NDT will make every effort to comply with such requests in a timely manner. - Third-Party Usage
• NDT will not sell or provide media featuring students to third parties for commercial purposes.
• If a third party (e.g., local newspaper) requests to use NDT media, specific consent will be obtained from the featured individuals. - Staff Media
• Staff members agree that their likeness may be used in NDT media as part of their employment agreement.
By enrolling in classes at NDT, students and parents acknowledge that they have read and agree to comply with this Media Release Policy. NDT reserves the right to modify this policy as needed to ensure the privacy and comfort of our dance community while also promoting our programs.
