Terms and Conditions

On signing the registration form you are agreeing to the abide by these terms and conditions of the school.

Payment Conditions

All fees are paid at the end of every Calendar month for the month ahead. Fees are calculated by 41 weeks of the school year divided and paid over 12 months of the year with 30 days notice of any cancellations or class changes.

1 MONTH NOTICE IS REQUIRED TO TERMINATION OF ANY CLASSES

Terms & conditions must be accepted by all students and parents/guardians.

· All payments have to be paid through our payment system or a £5 admin fee will be charged per month

· Termination of any classes requires 30 days’ notice or a further month’s payment will be required.

· Fees must be received by the 7th of the month or a £10 surcharge will be added.

· Taster sessions are £5 Should the student decide to join the class, they then pay the balance of the month remaining. Then the direct debit must be started for the following calendar month.

· There are no refunds if a student is absent from a class and no reductions for part term attendance.

· On the rare occasion that a class is cancelled, it will be rescheduled

Payments to Rhythm in Movement are as Follows:

Number of classes per week

Price Per Month

One class per week

£17.09

Two classes per week

£30.75

Three classes per week

£41

Four classes per week

£54.67

Five classes per week

£68.30

Six classes per week

£71.50

Conduct of students

· All students should be punctual and be in correct uniform including footwear

· Dancers must be in correct uniform after second week of classes

· Hair must be tied back neatly off the face

· Jewellery items (including watches), which the teacher feels may cause injury or feels inappropriate for the class must be removed or the student will not be permitted to participate in the class

· Dance shoes must not be worn outside

· All students should be respectful and well-behaved towards all teachers and pupils

· Students are not permitted to leave the studio during a class without permission from the teacher

· Student are not allowed to leave the building without parent/guardian present, older students collected from the car park should wait inside the building until their parent/guardian arrives

Conduct of parents

· Parents should drop and collect their children at appropriate times and no more than 10 minutes prior to their class start time

· Parent/guardian need to give written permission to the principle/teacher that their child is allowed to leave unsupervised

· Parent/guardian need to inform the principle/teacher of any changes in collection arrangements

· Parent/guardian need to inform the principle/teacher in writing of any changes in medical or personal information

· Students waiting between classes are the responsibility of their parents unless prior consent from the teacher

· Parents and clients of rhythm in movement should only park in the studios designated parking area

· Parents should encourage regular practice at home especially around show and examination time. Those pupils taking Acrobatics or wanting to improve flexibility would benefit from stretching at home regularly.

Procedure following breach of terms and conditions:

· Verbal warning to student.

· Verbal discussion or email to the parent/guardian, explaining the breach of terms.

· A trial period of one month in order to monitor any improvement.

· If there is no improvement the principal has discretion to give notice of dismissal.

· Any behaviour from child or parents/guardian that are deemed threatening, abusive or unreasonable will not be tolerated and the family will be asked to leave the school immediately with no warnings

· Pupils will be asked to leave without notice for any serious breach of the school’s terms and conditions or for any other serious misconduct

Appeals Procedure

If any parent has any issue or concerns or complaints should come directly to the principle with the matter. The decision of the principal is final.

Rhythm in Movement Dance Company reserves the right to amend or alter these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice

General

· No outside footwear in the studio

· No food or drink in the studio apart from water

· Parents are not permitted to watch classes except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the class teacher

· The school will not be responsible for any loss or damages of personal belongings

· Occasionally it is necessary for the teachers to use physical contact for corrections, to assist with movements and safety. This includes physical contact between students eg. Holding hands

· Please inform the teacher of any injuries prior to class

· In an emergency if parent/emergency contact cannot be contacted first aid will be administered. Any treatment given will be as little as necessary without threatening the child’s wellbeing

· All students participating in examinations or shows must attend all sessions two weeks prior to the event or participation will be denied unless permission has been given in writing by the principle

Aims and objectives

Rhythm in Movement Dance Company aims to provide outstanding dance and fitness training in a safe, happy environment. We endeavour to make dance enjoyable and accessible to everyone in order to achieve their very best.

We aspire to develop the student’s transferable life skills including but not limited to self-discipline, self-motivation, confidence, respect, commitment, creativity, ownership, leadership, team work, decision making, problem solving, communication skills amongst others.

We aim to promote each individual’s potential to develop each student at their own individual rate to ensure they are progressing to their own specific goals.

Examinations

IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association)

The school offers exams in at both graded and vocationally graded levels:

• Ballet

• Tap

• Theatre Craft

• Contemporary Modern

• Acrobatics

Examinations support the standards in teaching to ensure the very best provisions for each student. They form a set of motivational milestones from

beginner level to a standard of proficiency and artistry appropriate for entry to higher education, whether your child wants to follow an educational route or a performing arts route.

The IDTA exams are recognised by the office of qualifications and examinations regulations (Ofqual) who are the regulator of qualifications in England. All exams from grade one are recognised by (Ofqual) and the Welsh government department for Children, education, lifelong learning and skills (dcells) and appear on the qualifications and credit framework (QCF). These exam marks are put on your child’s educational records and the points count towards college/6th form/university applications.

Some limitations apply for entry to some examinations:

• Minimum age limits – to protect the health and safety of young children where physical development may be insufficient to meet the demands of the syllabus.

• In higher grades certain sections of the examinations are designed specifically for either male or female dancers however all work will be taught and learnt. This reflects the requirements of the particular dance genre.

• Students will be entered into examinations at the teachers/principal’s discretion dependent on the level, ability and readiness

Regular exam practices in students own time is crucial in attaining exceptional marks to achieve the required standard. The teacher/principle may send practice videos home in order to assist with extra practice. If the student does not attend all practices the month prior to their examinations the student will be removed from the exam session.

Exam fees are requested approximately 6 weeks prior to the examination. It is essential that the appropriate fee is paid promptly, if the fee is not paid by the requested deadline date your child will not be entered into the exam session. Payment plans can be arranged with the teacher/principle. The original published exam date may change due to exam application procedure, parents will be notified of upcoming examinations as soon as an external examiner has been confirmed.

Result take some time to be returned, feedback sheets and marks will be given out to dancers during class once received and will not be disclosed before this. Awards evening happens annually usually during the autumn term where certificates and awards are given out from examinations.

Off Timetable Classes

Rhythm in movement holidays are as follows:

One week off for October half term, may bank holiday week

Two weeks off at Christmas and Easter

Four weeks off over summer (during August)

During these weeks we put on additional open classes on for students of all ages and inclusive for external children. During the summer and Easter in addition to one off sessions we also run a week long dance project.

Performance Opportunities

Our show is hosted annually usually in February/March which includes all students. Extra rehearsals are sometimes arranged if necessary. Pupils participating in the show are required to purchase the specific costume and accessories for the show which are purchased directly from the school unless otherwise specified, information is sent out at least 10 weeks prior to the show. The dancer is required to attend all shows and the dress/technical rehearsal as well as all the classes leading up to the show unless a reasonable justification has been made and agreed with the teacher.

Rhythm in Movement are also invited to perform at various events and performances throughout the year. Our senior and Intermediate dancers usually take part in these events however other classes may also be invited to take part depending on the event.

Chaperone License

For our annual show we require the help of parents and friends of rhythm in movement to help backstage, without enough help the show cannot go ahead. This requires a DBS check (an application form) and undergo an online safeguarding course to ensure they are following county council and Rhythm in Movement’s in house guidelines which run alongside these. This process needs to be started at least three months in advance of the show however once completed the chaperone license last for three years.