Terms and Conditions

BY REGISTERING FOR A CLASS YOU SHOULD BE MEDICALLY FIT AND ABLE. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Payments:

Trials can be rearranged with 24 hours notice however are non refundable. Children’s class fees are calculated monthly based on 36 classes per year then divided by the full 12 months. Invoices are sent at the start of the month, due by 15th for the following month’s classes so payable 2 weeks in advance. Fees can either be paid by direct debit or by card. Adults fees are payable in half termly blocks and are due on booking/invoice date. All trials are paid for in advance on our booking system, Class Manager. No payment holidays are available as we only run term time. Spaces cannot be held if payment is not received. On registration you agree to these payment terms.

Communications:

We use email as our main method of communication. Please add our email address to your safe senders list. Whatsapp groups may be set up with consent for occasions such as trips and events. Children under the age of 16 will not be included in these groups in the interests of safeguarding. We also use our social media channels to post reminders, share useful information and opportunities and to share with you children’s progress in class.

Attendance/Uniform:

We expect students to attend classes regularly and on time for their own benefit. Lack of attendance will affect progress of the individual as well as their classmates. All students should be in the correct uniform for their relevant class and hair tied back (bun for Grade 1+ Ballet and Acro) and no jewellery.

Attending Other Dance Schools:

We are happy for students to attend other dance classes, so long as they are not in the same subject and examining board as ourselves. This is with the exception of our Company Dancers who represent the school externally and therefore cannot attend other classes. We do ask out of courtesy to ourselves and other teachers, that you inform us of any classes your child may be attending so we can ensure there is no concern of conflict. This is standard practise amongst Dance Schools, however each school’s policy is different and some may not allow attendance at more than one school.

Exams/Show Participation:

As a school, we work towards exams and shows in most classes. We choose to do this to give the students something to strive for and to give parents reassurance that standards of teaching are being met in accordance with the IDTA. It is expected, as you have chosen to send your child to our classes, that they will be involved in exams and shows. We appreciate that circumstances may mean your child is unable to take part on occasion. Please inform us as soon as possible as this may affect lesson plans. Contemporary and Acro classes do not work towards exams so if you’d rather your child not take exams, please consider these classes.

Cancelled Classes:

In the event that classes need to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances we will endeavour to notify parents as soon as possible using our closed facebook group and/or email where possible. Any cancelled classes will be offered at a later date (as we only operate 36 weeks of the year, we have the flexibility to offer alternative dates, ensuring the students aren’t missing out and also ensuring business continuity).

Legal:

Should you wish to see any member of staff’s qualifications/DBS/First Aid/Chaperone qualifications, or a copy of our Public Liability/Employers Insurance, Child Protection Policy or PPL music licence, please ask.

Any other Policies

Please visit our website for our full policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Social Media, Teachers Code of Conduct, Behaviour Policy, Show Policy and Risk Assessments.