Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for NJ Dance, New Forest.

Please ensure that you read the terms and conditions of enrolment before submitting a registration form. These rules apply to all pupils, including those who currently attend classes.

Class Subscription and Payment

• NJ Dance operates a half termly subscription payment system which must be settled in advance.
• For children taking more than 4 classes a week or have siblings also attending classes payment plans may be arranged at the discretion of the principal. 
• Your payments are on a running subscription meaning you do not need to re-book each term as you will automatically be re-enrolled.
• There are no reductions/refunds for sickness or holidays. However, we can invite you to attend an alternative class for the one you have missed (subject to availability).
• To request an alternative class please email us at [email protected].
• NJ Dance reserves the right to change the timetable without prior notice. However, we will endeavour to inform parents and carers of any changes as soon as possible.
• **We need at least 4 children in order for the class to go ahead – we will let you know the week prior to the start of the term if the class you have chosen is NOT going to go ahead**
• Term dates can be found on our website.

·       Your child will automatically be included every term in their current class. 

·       If you wish to leave or change classes please email us at [email protected] – We do kindly ask for a minimum of 4 weeks notice. 

• By ticking the box of term and conditions you certify that you are the person with parental responsibility for the child named, and that the information given is true to the best of knowledge and belief.

Sibling or multiple class discount

• The first child of every family doing one class will be charged the standard subscription plan. Any further children or classes booked in the same family will receive a 5% discount per extra child or class. Any child that attends more than 2 classes a week will receive a 10% discount.

Trials

·       NJ Dance offers two week free trial sessions in any of our classes. 

·       Following your trial session, you will receive an invitation by email from NJ Dance asking whether you would like to accept or decline the space in the class. 

·       You have 2 days after the trial to accept or decline the invitation. 

·       If you would like to accept the place please complete the registration form within the Parents portal. 

·       If we have not received your booking confirmation within this time, your child’s place will no longer be reserved in the class. Please note that occasionally this invite may go into a junk mail folder, so please add NJ Dance to your email address book.

 

Class Etiquette

• It is your responsibilities to inform us if your child has special health or medical conditions before signing to our dance classes, and we will endevour to accommodate their needs.
• Children should arrive promptly, correctly dressed in our school uniform and attend classes regularly.
• Teachers are only responsible for pupils during class time and only in the studio stated on the timetable.
• If you are late to collect your child after the class and the teacher had to wait for you, we will send you the invoice to pay for the late collection. The amount depends from the total waiting time.
• Children are not allowed to leave the studio unless accompanied by an adult
• For children over the age of 12 - If your child is walking home alone without an adult picking them up or if they are meeting you in the car park we need to be informed in writing and have your permission to let them leave the building alone.
• Please inform your teacher of any injuries before class.
• Physical contact maybe necessary when helping to demonstrate or correct technique.
• During class, children are expected to listen and we discourage unnecessary talking. If a child is causing disruption, they will be asked to leave their lesson.
• It is important to drink fluids at regular intervals during physical exercise, please pack water for your child.
• For back to back classes please provide a snack for your child. But strictly NO NUTS please or foods containing traces of nuts.
• Only once the required skill standard/ability is attained, students may be put forward for examinations or moved to the next level.
• NJ Dance does not accept the responsibility for items lost or stolen although anything we do find will be placed in lost property.
• The school typically holds parent “watch days” at the end of each term. 
• Parents are not allowed to take photos or videos during the class

NJ Dance School Uniform Policy

• We take considerable pride in the professionalism of our school, and like any good school we like our children to learn in a fun environment, but do enforce a uniform policy so our children look consistent, disciplined, and all feel comfortable with the correct equipment. This is also carried over to exams with strict requirements on presentation set by the RAD & ISTD.
• The School uniform is obligatory for all children 3 years and over. It is important for pupils to be correctly dressed for classes at all times.
• Although the various tutus that newcomers bring with them are rather lovely, and its ok to wear them for the first trial class, but after that the uniform is mandatory.
• If you are attending a class for the first time (or on a trial lesson) and you do not have a complete uniform, it’s fine to just wear something loose and comfortable. 
• We have partnered with one of the biggest dance uniform suppliers, to make sure our customers can purchase the uniform at very competitive prices. We select high quality dance uniforms that are not too expensive, therefore to avoid confusion please order our uniform through our trusted partner website: ntj.mydancestore.co.uk ACCESS CODE: FAMILY
• The teaching staff reserve the right to refuse participation in class, exam or performance to any pupil if they are inappropriately dressed and no refund will be given.
• In addition to the correct uniform, long hair must be in a classical bun for our combined ballet, modern and tap classes and acro classes. For musical theatre classes hair must be up either in a bun or in a ponytail. 

Cancellation of Subscription/leaving the school

Sometimes situations change and you may need to cancel your subscription.

• If your child wishes to cease classes with NJ Dance we do kindly ask for at least 4 weeks notice.
• If you would like to come back, (we hope you do!), you may need to go on a waiting list as we unfortunately can’t guarantee availability in the same class.
• If for any unforeseen circumstances a class has to be cancelled we will endeavour to offer a make up session which usually is held during the school holidays. If a make up class cannot be arranged any fees from a cancelled class with be credited to your accounts. 
• All workshops, holidays camps, exams and performances are non-refundable.