Guidelines, Terms and Conditions (Updated January 2024)
Behavior & General
· Students will respect their peers and teachers in all sessions.
· Students under 10 years MUST be accompanied by an adult to and from classes.
· Students must wait quietly outside their studio until the class is called.
· All students MUST arrive 10 minutes before their class start time to use toilets, change and warm up
· Sammy’s Dance teach with a hands-on approach, to best help nurture the dancer.
· Students will be expected to practice in their own time.
· Students must respect any dance props/equipment brought into the class.
Fees
· Fees are payable on the 25th day of each calendar month. Parents will be sent invoices on the 10th of each calendar month. Late fees will incur a 12% surcharge.
If an invoice is still outstanding after 14 Days a further 12% surcharge will be added , failure to comply with these with 7 days will result in automatic termination
· Fees are payable using the portal.
· If a student wishes to leave the dance school, parents must give a FULL calendar months' notice or a cancellation fee of £30 will be payable.
· Students studying more than one class are entitled to discounts.
Uniforms
· All students must wear the correct Uniform for their class.
· All hair should be tied back appropriately for the class. (Ballet Buns for Ballet and Ponytails for all other classes)
· No nail varnish, jewelry or tattoos are permitted in class.
· Uniforms must be ordered online via the portal shop.
Examinations
· Sammy’s Dance will only enter students for exams when they are ready.
· Class levels are based on ability and not on age, so you may see some students progressing at a quicker rate.
· Students must take extra coaching sessions and a mock exam leading up to any examination.
· Students must practice at home under parents’ supervision leading up to an examination.
Outside School - When representing the school on trips or at performances:
· Students MUST wear the appropriate team kit.
· Behavior must be exemplary.
· All students must be accompanied by an adult to and from venues unless travelling with chaperones and staff.
Class manager Portal
· All parents should be signed up via the portal.
· Any updates regarding classes are available on the portal.
· Parents are responsible to check this on a regular basis.
· Uniform, event tickets and equipment must be purchased using the Shop option on the portal.
· Parents are responsible for keeping their contact details, address and medical information up to date.
Covid Secure Measures
· We are a Covid-19 secure dance school.
· Covid-19 training has been carried out by all staff.
· Hand sanitizer and wipes are available to be used by students and staff.