Terms and Conditions

San-Marie Stage SchoolTerms & Conditions

San-Marie Stage School is an establishment providing dance education for both examination and performance purposes.

The school year is currently divided into six terms, which broadly coincide with the Essex County Council academic year calendar.

During their first week, new students may trial as many classes as are suitable for their age and ability, free of charge.

New students are required to register online with Class Manager following their trial session if they wish to continue attending classes.

If a parent or guardian intends to leave the premises while their child attends a trial session, registration must be completed before the session begins so that San-Marie Stage School has the necessary emergency contact and medical information.

Fees & Payments

Once a prospective student has decided which class or classes they would like to attend, class fees will be added to their account on our Class Manager portal.

Fees are calculated according to the number of teaching weeks remaining in the academic year and are then divided equally between the remaining monthly payments.

For students starting at the beginning of the academic year, the total annual class fees are divided into twelve equal monthly payments. Payments are due on the 1st of each calendar month, with the first payment due on 1st August and the final payment due on 1st July.

Payments can be made by Autopay, Direct Debit or cash via our studio office.

A £5 late payment charge will automatically be added to any account where fees remain unpaid after the 10th of each calendar month.

Students whose fees remain unpaid may not be permitted to attend classes until the outstanding balance has been paid.

Cancellation of Classes

Cancellation of classes must be received in writing, giving one calendar month's notice from the date the cancellation notice is received by San-Marie Stage School.

As class fees are paid in advance, payments already made will not be refunded when a student leaves.

All fees, including class fees, examination fees, show fees and costume fees, are non-refundable once paid.

If a pupil is absent for three consecutive weeks without notice, it will be understood that they no longer wish to retain their place and their place may be offered to another student.

Uniform & Appearance

Once the membership fee has been paid, students are given four weeks to obtain the full San-Marie uniform.

All students must appear neat and tidy for class. Hair must be tied back and jewellery kept to a minimum. Teachers reserve the right to ask a student to remove or replace any ill-fitting or unsafe footwear or dancewear.

Health & Safety and Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students, staff and volunteers associated with San-Marie Stage School.

Our staff will support your child's toileting needs where appropriate; however, we are unable to assist with intimate care.

Dance is a physical activity and appropriate physical contact between students and teachers may be an essential part of training. Teachers may make appropriate physical contact with a student to demonstrate a concept, correct technique or adjust a student's alignment. We recognise that physical contact is a potentially complex area and fully acknowledge our responsibility to safeguard both students and teachers and protect their welfare.

Please be aware that all subjects taught at San-Marie Stage School involve physical activity and may be physically demanding. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to provide a safe teaching environment and appropriate instruction, San-Marie Stage School cannot accept responsibility for injuries resulting from a student's own actions or failure to follow instructions.

Responsibility for Students Outside Lessons

San-Marie Stage School is not responsible for children before, between or after their scheduled lessons unless they are participating in a supervised school activity.

We therefore recommend that parents or guardians of children in Year 6 and below remain in the building if their child has a break between lessons.

Children in Year 6 and below will not be permitted to leave the premises at the end of a lesson unless a parent, guardian or authorised adult is present in reception to collect them.

Students of secondary school age may leave the studio independently at the end of their scheduled session. San-Marie Stage School cannot accept responsibility for a student once they have left the premises.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms & Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact the school before confirming membership.