Terms and Conditions

General studio policies 

• In order to maintain a happy and professional environment, students are taught the importance of being part of a group. Students must have respect for other students, teachers and studio property. Students who are disrespectful and pursue substandard behaviour will be asked to leave the classroom. If their behaviour continues parents will receive a phone call and students will be removed from their class. We abide by all anti-bullying and harassment clauses.  
• Dancers / Parents & Guardians are expected to always behave in an appropriate manner.

  It is up to the Dance Elite staff discretion to ban any Parent / Guardian acting in an inappropriate manner. If you have any issues with staff decisions please speak directly to Miss Hayley. Gossip, that often holds no truth, will not be tolerated at the studio. Negative interaction between parent’s and dancers will result in suspension. This is part of our duty of care to make sure the dance space is a healthy environment for all dancers and has a positive atmosphere.

• Prompt drop off and pick up before and after class is appreciated, as we cannot be responsible for your child when outside of class. Please keep noise level in reception to a minimum, to avoid disruptions to classes. 
• All students must follow Dance Elite's uniform policy. Following obvious safety reasons, the correct dance wear allows the teacher to properly asses how well the students are implementing the technique being taught. All students must arrive with their hair neatly pulled back. A bun with pins and hairspray must be worn to all Ballet, Acro and Cirque classes with no exceptions. No watches/jewellery is to be worn into the classroom, with the exception of small studs for pierced ears. Please understand students with incorrect hair/attire may be asked to sit down and not participate in the class due to the many safety issues that can arise. 
• We ask that you please respect our facilities and either clean up or ask for help from staff if an issue occurs. No food or drink in any studios, water is accepted. If your child damages any property of Dance Elite you may be asked to pay for the repairs.

Enrolment and registration

• It is a condition of Dance Elite that all term fees be paid in full before students take their first class
• Any Invoices that become 7+ days overdue will incur a $10 late fee
• Any term fees that have not been paid may result in the student being excluded from class until account is paid.
• Any student wishing to change or discontinue classes must submit it in writing via email to [email protected] 
• There will be no refund or credit given if a child misses classes or private lessons due to holidays, illness, school camp etc. This is to keep the individual class prices down. In the event of a medical condition in which the child can no longer participate in class, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. In the case of any covid restrictions or any further lockdowns, zoom online classes will be offered to all our students hosted by our dance elite teachers.

Performance and costumes

• Every class with the exception of cirque and some Ballet and Acro (please contact us if you need clarification) will perform in our End of year concert. This means a costume hire fee will be applied to your term 3 invoice. Any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us.
• Tickets for the concert are brought through the MEC Taree, for their policies please contact them. You will be notified by email, newsletter and social media platforms of concert ticket sale date, if you miss out this is a reflection on you and please do not take your frustrations out on us. Tickets usually see out in 24hrs so please be prompt. 
• Performance teams will see their costume hire fee attached to their term 2 invoice. 
• Please note this is a "hire" fee you do not own any costume and they must be handed back to Dance Elite after use, fee's will apply if not accounted for. 

Safety and liability

• Upon enrolment we require disclosure of relevant medical conditions and emergency contact information.
• By enrolling you are agreeing to the fact that all physical activities including dance involves the risk of personal injury, while Dance Elite takes all responsible care in the conduct of its classes it accepts no responsibility for injury or loss however caused whilst on our premises.
• Please note again, we are not liable for your child outside of class time, so please be prompt with pickup and drop off or alternatively if stuck get in contact immediately so your child can sit under supervision until you're able to get to the studio. 

Media and Photography

• By enrolling you agree to have your Childs photo/video taken and from time to time we love to share the goings on and achievements of our students on our social media platforms, but if for any reason you would prefer to not have your child featured simply let us know.
• Restriction- no public photography or videography will be allowed at out EOY concert, we have professionals for this :)