Stargaze Dance Academy Bolton

Terms and Conditions

Stargaze Dance Academy aims to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for every child or young person. To help us do this, we ask you (the parent) to acknowledge the following important information.

 Payments:

1. Stargaze Dance Academy charges a one off Registration fee of £25 per student which covers the enrolment administration fee.  This is payable at the time of enrolment. 

2. Class fees are paid upfront in blocks of ten-week terms, not on a weekly basis and are non-refundable once the payment term begins. Refunds will not be given for classes missed by the child or a parent's decision to terminate class’s part way through the payment term. Our holiday dates are listed in advance, the dance school will close during these dates and parents will not be charged for these dates. An admin fee of £1.50 per month is added to each fee invoice.

3. Invoices are sent to parents in advance and fees must be paid before the payment term commences and your child/children enters their dance class. If you do not receive an invoice, please notify us. Payment for fees may be made via cash or internet bank transfer, all of which are detailed on the customer invoice.

4.      We offer trial sessions for every new pupil, these are priced at the same cost of the session. Following the trial, the parent (customer) will be issued with an invoice for the remainder of the payment term.


Classes

5.      Parents under the age of 2 years old must remain on the premises at all times whilst their child is in attendance at Stargaze Dance Academy, this is due to our insurance policy.

6.      Parents may stay with their children if they are upset or are struggling to settle in. However, we kindly ask that parents support their children in a way which will benefit their child, stay within the class and refrain from using their mobile phones. We have a child protection policy in place, and we kindly ask that parents respect this by keeping phones in their bags, and refrain from filming or taking photographs.

7.      Parent’s and carers should ensure children have sufficient water, food, clothing, sun lotion and medication (where appropriate) for the duration of the activity.

8.      On the rare occasion that a class is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, usually during the school holidays. If this is not possible, any fees already paid will be deducted from the next payment term. Stargaze Dance Academy will not be held responsible for classes that are cancelled for circumstances beyond the school's control. If it is necessary to cancel a class due to adverse weather conditions, or if a child cannot attend a class due to another Stargaze Dance Academy performance/event/exam, class fees will not be refunded.

9.      Parents and carers must make arrangements for children to be brought to and from the activity safely and on time. If a parent or carer is not able to collect their child, they will need to let us know in advance who will be doing so.

10   We understand that older pupils often arrive and depart from Stargaze Dance Academy on their own, however, primary school aged children should not be dropped off or left alone on their own outside the building/on the car park/off the premises without a parent. At the end of class, parents must collect their child from the venue. 

Uniform

11.   All children within the dance school wear a uniform in class, this is to represent our dance school, enhance confidence, ensure safety and to enable our teachers to correct the body in line with dance technique.

12.   Hair should always be off the face and neckline, in addition to being neat and tidy. This is to ensure optimum performance and technique. For ballet classes, hair is required to be worn in a classical bun with a bun net. For all other classes a ponytail or similar hair style is required.

13.   Uniform can be purchased through the Stargaze Dance Academy Shop during our opening hours with our assistant, Lydia. Payment to be made via cash or bank transfer.

14.   Please ask Lydia or your child's dance teacher for detailed information regarding your child’s uniform as dance attire varies depending on the class they attend. Uniform purchased through our shop is accepted within I.S.T.D dance examinations. 

15. We are very excited to announce that after months of preparation, our online dance shop for all merchandise is now live! By following this link, you will find all the branded dance-wear you are welcome to choose from; All Boogie. The online store includes, casual wear, our Elite Show Team studio wear and various essential accessories for all our wonderful dancers attending Stargaze Dance Academy.

16.   Clothing and personal items are the responsibility of the parent/child/family. Stargaze Dance Academy will not take responsibility for any damaged clothing or loss of personal items during the activity. We recommend that all valuables be left at home.

Entering The Hideaway

17.   To ensure the safety of all children using The Hideaway, the front door requires everyone to press the buzzer from the outside, be identified by a member of staff via the camera, and wait for the door to be opened from the inside. Please ensure you stand directly in front of the camera (above the buzzer) so a member of staff can clearly identify you. 

18.   Everyone entering or leaving any of our venues must not let anyone else into the building. The front door will remain locked during each class, and a teacher will open the door to parents at the end of each session.

Keeping your details up to date

19.   All questions in the student section must be completed by the parent before their child joins Stargaze Dance Academy. Please notify us of any medical conditions, learning difficulties or allergies your child may have, no matter how small. This will help us to help them within their class.

20.   It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure any relevant changes to the student or customer section is updated as necessary.

21.   Injuries should be reported to the teacher prior to, or at the start of the class.

Stargaze Dance Academy Code of Conduct

22.   Here at Stargaze Dance Academy we respect children’s rights. We regularly work together with our pupils when making decisions that may affect them, and seek to actively involve them wherever possible. We also encourage children’s democracy, agentic skills and voices to develop a respectful environment for all. To help us continue to be a democratic dance school, please take the time to read this section with your child so they understand what is expected of them within our dance school. If there is anything you would like us to add, please let us know.

23.   We expect all pupils and parents to:

24.   Poor behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in the parent/child/family being asked to leave the school. Bullying is not tolerated and should be brought to our attention immediately.

Examinations and Performances

25.   Stargaze Dance Academy offers examinations and class awards for the ISTD syllabus. Entry is at the discretion of the teachers and Principal, and parents will be informed once the required level is achieved.

26.   Examinations, class awards and performances are not compulsory but are encouraged.

Photography 

27.   The school may wish to take photographs or videos of our pupils with the possibility that these photographs/media recordings may be used for publications or marketing publicity. If you do not wish to consent to photography, you may opt out by sending us an email to [email protected]. Stargaze Dance Academy will then not publicise any images taken during the activity that contain the child/young person. 

28.   Parents are not permitted to take any photographs or video's during our classes. We have a child protection policy in place, and parents must respect this by keeping phones in their bags during classes, and refrain from filming or taking photographs.

29.   Parents are permitted to take photographs / video's during our annual presentations. However, we do ask that parents do not post these photographs online due to safeguarding reasons. 

30.  Parents are permitted to take photograph's / videos at public events.  However, we do ask that parents do not post these photographs online due to safeguarding reasons. 

Data Protection

31.   All invoices and other materials will be presented via email. Parents/Carers must provide a valid email address for this purpose and ensure that emails from Stargaze Dance Academy is not considered SPAM.

32.   When you pass your details to us, we promise to keep them secure and not share them with a third party.

33.   We may use your data to contact you in relation to;

34.   In addition, we will use any data relating to medical conditions to ensure that we are able to provide a safe environment for your child. 

35.   By ticking the 'terms and conditions' you agree to:

36. Stargaze Dance Academy should be notified of any change in contact details and/or health issues.



Child Protection Policy

37.   We believe that no child or young person should be the subject of neglectful or abusive behaviour. We will promote and maintain the welfare of every child in our care and seek to protect them from harm regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief or any other form of identity or creed. We will create a safe and welcoming environment for all. Stargaze Dance Academy actively promotes children’s rights outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

38.   Our policies are updated regularly and are available on request. Should you acquire a copy of our policies or risk assessment, please ask a member of staff.

By ticking our 'Terms and Conditions' you agree to all of the above