Terms and Conditions

2023 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

·       By signing to accept the 2023 Terms and Conditions, you are entering into a contract with Danceworks Performing Arts Studio to enrol your child into classes for 2023 and pay class fees in the amount outlined in the 2023 policies, unless the enrolment is cancelled in writing, with 2 weeks notice.  All fee’s must be up to date before the next term commences.

·       Registration fee is due and must be paid before commencement of your first lesson. Only registered students can participate in lessons and will be covered under our insurance.

·       All deposits, registration fees and troupe fees are non-refundable.

·       We have a strict NO REFUND policy as per the 2023 policies. 

·       If you wish to make a change to your child’s class enrolment or cancel their enrolment for the following term, you will need to send an email to [email protected].  Until you have written confirmation, all classes will remain the same.

·       It is the parent’s responsibility to notify Danceworks if their child has a contagious illness other than the common cold or flu.  Other students can then be notified as necessary.

·       If you will not be attending a class for any reason, please SMS 0412293177 to advise that you will not be attending and the reason.

·       All students must behave in a respectable manner towards all staff and students at DWPAS.  Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated, and parents will be notified.  If this behaviour continues students will be expelled from the studio and all advance payment will be forfeited.   This condition also applies to all parents, family and visitors to Danceworks.

·       All decisions are made at the discretion of the Studio Director.  Parents and students must respect all decisions.

·       Each student should bring a bottle of water to class with them.  Students will be given time to drink their water during class.  It is highly encouraged to drink water when changing your shoes.

·       Danceworks takes no responsibility for loss or damage to any property / belongings before, during or after any class or at any events.  Please ensure all belongings including uniform items and shoes are labelled with clearly with your child’s name.

·       Student’s mobile phones must be on silent and remain in their bag during class.

·       Students participate in classes at their own risk. Students are under the supervision of Danceworks teachers ONLY during the individual students timetabled classes. 

·       No responsibility will be taken for any student before or after the commencement and finish of their class.  Danceworks teachers cannot remain responsible for students out of class, or during rest break in between classes.  

·       It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that the teacher has arrived and is in attendance before leaving their child at the studio.

·       Students must not have friends hang around the studio whilst in class, this is especially for senior students.  It is a distraction for all students and also a safety issue.  If friends are meeting students, please ask them to drop you off and return at the end of your class.

·       All students must be picked up immediately at the end of the class, especially if you are the last lesson of the day / evening.  It is unfair to keep any teacher waiting to go home.

·       In the event of an emergency, illness or accident concerning any student and the Studio Director/Teacher being unable to contact parents or other persons so authorised, the Studio Director/Teacher will seek medical or hospital attention and liability for medical expenses and Ambulance will be the responsibility of the parent / guardian.

·       DWPAS has 5 allocated parking spaces, if these are full please use street parking.  Please do not park in other units parking spaces.

·       Ready Set Dance must have a parent or guardian waiting in the waiting room during all class times.  No other students are required to have a parent wait on premises during class time. (Please refer to covid rules).

·       Students (especially younger students) should use the bathroom before coming to class.  Ready Set Dance students will be taken to their parent should they need to use the bathroom during class.

·       Parents are not to approach teachers during class time.  You can request for them to contact you by sending an SMS/email to Miss. Amy or leaving a note at reception.  Approaching teachers during class times disrupts the class and also takes time away from teaching.   Your cooperation with this is much appreciated.

·       Danceworks reserves the right to change the timetable at any time, as much notice as possible will be given.

·       Students must not enter the studios until permitted to do so by the teacher.  If you arrive early, please wait in the waiting room

·       Danceworks is a smoke free zone.  Do not smoke in front of the studio or in the carpark.

·       By registering at Danceworks you give permission that any photographs, audio or video recording taken of the students during class or performances, remains the property of DWPAS and may be published without further consent for any advertising, marketing and media purposes. 

·       By submitting your 2023 registration, you are stating that you have read and understand all 2023 policies and terms and conditions of Danceworks and agree to follow them. You understand that failure to do so will result in your registration being discontinued.