Terms and Conditions
Southern Ballet Theatre Trust

Effective Date: 26/02/202

By agreeing to the Southern Ballet Theatre Trust (“SBTT”)  enrolment form you have completed, you are deemed to have agreed and accepted these terms and conditions of enrolment (“Terms”) and agree to waive and release Southern Ballet , their organisers, contractors, employees and sponsors, from all claims of damage arising from participation in classes and performances, including and without limitation to personal injury, illness and death.

  • Southern Ballet reserves the right to change fees or timetable without prior notice. However, we will endeavour to inform parents and carers of any changes as soon as possible.
  • The school is closed on all public holidays
  • Notify the school if your student is unable to attend class via email or telephone.
  • Arrival, departure and moving between Carlyle Street and Hawdon Street studios: Students are to remain in the buildings until collected; they are not to wait outside. We urge that students are escorted to and from classes and between studios; this especially applies to younger students. Students must be fully clothed in street clothes along with appropriate footwear before exiting the premises
  • Intellectual property, exercises, combinations, and routines taught in class remain the property of Southern Ballet. They cannot be taught or performed outside the studio without permission.    
  • Lost property –Southern Ballet does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property. Please make sure all uniform items are named. Any items found unnamed will be placed in the lost property bins under the notice board at 108 Carlyle Street.
  • Physical contact may be necessary when helping to demonstrate or correct a student. To realign students' bodies and put them into the correct positions to improve their technique.
  • We do not accept liability for personal injury or illness to any child attending class.
  • No photos or videos may be taken in class, or rehearsal without prior consent of the tutor.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that we have the correct details for you and your child and to keep us updated of any changes to contact details or health issues.
  • We do not accept responsibility for any loss or expense due to circumstances beyond our control ie Transport, fire, weather conditions, power outages, or other such situations.
  • In the case of Covid 19 level changes, or any other pandemic-related disruption, it is at the discretion of SBTT to decide how to proceed with offering classes. If levels do not allow physical classes, online classes will be offered. When classes are able to resume, all relevant health and safety regulations will be adhered to by staff and management. If a student makes a decision to not participate, there will be no refund or transfer of classes offered.
  • Zero tolerance for bullying.
  • Do not enter a class while it is in progress. Should you wish to speak to a tutor please leave a message at the office for the tutor to contact you. If possible, avoid discussions between classes as it disrupts the smooth running of the school timetable.
  • Students to wait quietly outside the studio until their class is ready to commence.
  • In the event that we consider you to be in breach of these terms & conditions or that your child is disruptive to other students or staff, teachers or venue staff, we reserve the right to exclude your child from any activity with Southern Ballet.

Fees

  • Fees are inclusive of GST
  • Fees are payable prior to commencing classes each term unless you have an approved payment plan.
  • Email [email protected] to request approval of a payment plan prior to commencement of the term. Payments plans will include a 5% fee on the total amount owing on your invoice at the commencement of each term.
  • Any fees outstanding at the end of the dance school year, will be forwarded to a collection agency, unless prior arrangement has been made with the office.
  • Southern Ballet reserves the right to change fees or timetable without prior notice. However, we will endeavour to inform parents and carers of any changes as soon as possible.
  • If Southern Ballet cancels a class once a term has begun, Southern Ballet will credit the fees received to your account (not bank account) less a proportionate cost for the classes that have taken place during the Term prior to cancellation. 
  • If changing class/enrolment (adding or deleting a class) you must contact [email protected] it is not your teacher's responsibility to pass this information on.
  • If you have not received an invoice or your invoice is incorrect, it is your responsibility to let the office know within the first two weeks of term.

Enrolment Cancellation

  • If you wish to cease tuition  it is your responsibility to inform the office  by email to [email protected] one month prior to the start of the following term. This ensures that any administrative and accounting details may be finalized.
  • If the office is informed of your resignation less than one month prior to the start of the term ½ term fee will apply; if advised after the start of the term the full term fee is payable.

       Uniform

  •  Uniform is compulsory for all classes except our Adult classes. 
  • A correct and well-maintained uniform, plus the correct hairstyle must be worn in class at all times. Southern Ballet teachers reserve the right to ask students to replace any incorrect or deteriorated items
  • Sweatshirts or tee shirts must not be worn in classical classes.
  • Students are required to wear socks or tights.
  • Ballet or jazz shoes are not to be worn outside the studios as these ruins both the shoes and the studio floor.
  • Students must be fully dressed in street clothes when arriving and departing the Southern Ballet School – no practice gear to be worn outside the studios.

Troupes and Companies

  • Troupes and companies are by audition or invite only.
  • On acceptance troupe and company members are required to complete a contract of commitment.
  • Troupes and companies are often required for extra weekend/holiday rehearsals or events.

Examinations

  • To be eligible to sit examinations students must meet the criteria of the examining body and their tutor must be satisfied they have completed the required number of hours and attained the required level for their grade.
  • Correct Uniform must be worn for the examinations.
  • No pierced ears prior to examinations, as earrings of any kind, are not permitted
  • If Students choose to no longer sit the exam and their exam fee has been paid.  No refund will be available.  
  • During the examination week, there are no usual classes for the syllabus classes being examined. Extra exam preparation classes may be scheduled.
  • Examination School is essential for the preparation of all examination students and is held in the school holidays prior to the exam dates - these usually run for one week with daily classes. The Jazz & Contemporary School will usually run in the April school holidays and the BBO Ballet junior/ major school runs in the September/October holidays. RAD dates are advised in the school calendar. We ask that parents keep these dates in mind when making holiday arrangements. There is an extra charge for examination schools.

Productions

  • Attendance at show rehearsals is compulsory if performing in a company  production or the end of year Gala production.
  • During the production period, studio rehearsals and theatre week, some classes will not operate and communication will be sent out to dancers. 
  • A production costume hire fee will apply. You will be charged a costume fee for each dance you are performing in.
  • Costumes are on HIRE, you must return these at the end of the last performance evening.
  • Costumes are NOT to go home at all.
  • In the event that we consider you to be in breach of these terms & conditions or that your child is disruptive to other students or staff, teachers or venue staff, we reserve the right to exclude your child from any activity with Southern Ballet.
  • Southern Ballet reserves the right to amend or alter these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.

Outside Dance Instruction

  • Classes and dance programmes are carefully planned, requiring students to attend specific hours and classes each week. We strongly advise against seeking outside training as this can conflict with the planned programmes at Southern Ballet.
  • Requests for outside dance instruction can be submitted to the Artistic Director on approval of your tutor.

Publicity

Photographs or videos of students taken at Southern Ballet during classes, performances or productions may be used for promotion of Southern Ballet including the photo gallery on our website and social media.

 

Southern Ballet Theatre Trust reserves the right to amend or alter these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.