Terms and Conditions

Class Rules, Information, Terms & Conditions and Fees for

 RECREATIONAL CLASSES

 

 

1.         All students must arrive 10 minutes prior to their allocated class time. This will enable each class to start on time. Please ensure that the student is wearing correct footwear for class (Tap Shoes, Ballet Shoes etc.).

2.        All students will be chaperoned by DBS checked staff members when not in class.

3.        Correct uniform is to be worn at ALL times. Students are expected to have a full uniform by the end of their first term. Please speak to the Principal for more information regarding uniform lists and prices.

4.        Failure to comply with “Rule 3” may result in a student not being able to participate in class that day for safety reasons. Please speak to the Principal for more information 

5.        Jewellery that could potentially pose a risk of harm to themselves or other students and staff alike are not permitted in class. Stud earrings and jewellery worn for religious or cultural beliefs are acceptable.

6.        All hair must be worn in a bun. Hair should be neat and tidy and off the students face completely with no wispy or hanging bits.

7.        All students are asked to change and wait quietly whilst not in a class. This allows both teachers and students who may still be in a class to continue without disturbance.

8.        Any student who joins Heights Dance Academy will be expected to behave in an appropriate manner whilst representing Heights Dance Academy. Any student who continues to be disruptive may be asked to leave Heights Dance Academy.

9.        No parents/guardians /carers are allowed to stay in the dance hall during any class apart from our baby classes.

10.      No parents/guardians/carers are allowed to stay whilst classes take place unless a medical issue or issues with transport. Please notify the Principal.

11.       Noise in waiting areas must be kept to a minimum when dropping and collecting students to avoid disruption of classes taking place.

12.      All students will be allowed a break if attending long hours of classes in one night. Please bring food that does not require heating. Please ensure drinks are in a lidded bottle. Clean, filtered water is available at the practise venue should students require refills.

13.      Students will not be allowed to leave the building for any reason unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

14.      Attendance and Punctuation is of the upmost importance.

15.      Please contact the Principal if students are going to be absent or running late.

16.      It is compulsory for all students to take part in all Heights Dance Academy shows.

17.      All show costumes are to be purchased by parents/guardians/carers. We will at all times help where we can to point you in the right direction of costumes.

18.      All Parents/Guardians/Carers can join our Heights Dance Academy Facebook Page. This page is Private and only available for members approved by the Principal. It is of the upmost importance that the page is checked regularly for information, by joining this page you agree to all information being shared and are happy for other members to see all posts made. Please note, any posts made on this page may not be shared without the Principal’s consent. This is both because of Child Protection Purposes and GDPR purposes. Please friend request Andrew Faulkner on Facebook and he will add you to the group.

19.      Once a student leaves parents will be removed from all Social Media Groups (Whatsapp, Facebook and Instagram).

20.     If Heights Dance Academy has to close due to Covid-19 restrictions, all classes will be transferred to zoom and are non-refundable.

21.      If the school shuts due to weather conditions, fees are non-refundable.

22.     If Heights Dance Academy has to cancel a class due to teacher sickness, classes will be credited for a class at a future time or an alternative class will be offered in its place. DBS checked and Insured cover teachers may be arranged to take class due to teacher sickness.

23.     All Heights Dance Academy staff are DBS checked and insured.

24.     Heights Dance Academy Insurance/Risk Assessment/Health & Safety/Staff DBS can be viewed at any time at Westerham Village Hall during class times.

25.     All forms must be signed and returned before starting classes at Heights Dance Academy (Excluding students trialling classes).

 

FEES

 

All fees are paid upfront on a monthly basis. Fees for missed classes are non-refundable, however please do speak to the Principal if an issue arises and they will be happy to try to accommodate to their discretion.  Please contact the Principal for any concerns about fees. We will be happy to try and accommodate as much as possible as we are aware some people may be paid weekly/bi-weekly as opposed to monthly. Classes will run on a four or five week month. Please refer to timetable/fees information.

 

 

STAFF

 

 

FIRST AIDER – Mr Andrew Faulkner

DSL - Mr Andrew Faulkner