Terms and Conditions

Our dance teachers are all trained instructors & hold current -

Working With Children Checks

CPR & First Aid in Education & Care Settings Certificates

We are committed to providing a safe space where children can dance free from harm, danger and abuse. Our teachers have completed the "Keep Kids Safe in Dance" training.

Ongoing training ensures that we maintain a child safe environment by complying with the obligations under the Children's Protection Act 1993.

CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

1. By enrolling my child/myself I understand that full term fees are payable prior to commencement of the term.
2. To secure a place in a particular class, a registration form must be completed (once per student) and all term fees are to be paid. This must be done before the commencement of classes. It is the parent's responsibility to notify the studio if any contact details have changed - otherwise all details will carry over into the following Term. While we will make every effort to hold a space for your child - as class sizes are capped, those that have paid their term fees will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
3. Parents/guardians and siblings are permitted into the studio to observe, however we kindly request that noise & interactions with the dancers be kept to a minimum. You are most welcome to wait in our back waiting room if more convenient.
4. With the exception of Mumma Moves/ Movers & Groovers Classes, you are welcome to drop-off and pick-up at the relevant class times. However, no student will be permitted to leave the premises without a parent or guardian present. As such, it is preferable if you meet them at the door so the instructors can acknowledge they are with an adult.
5. Daytime classes (before 5pm) must be entered and exited from the front door. Rear access is only available for evening classes (after 5pm).
6. Unless prior arrangements have been made children are unable to attend a class they are not enrolled in.
7. I give consent for The Dance Collective Moruya to use photographs and/or video footage of the enrolled student for promotional and advertising purposes. If you do not consent to this, please provide details in writing.
8. Unless otherwise arranged, teachers are to supervise enrolled students in their enrolled class time only. All children must be supervised before and after class by an adult.
9. If I choose to cancel my/my child's enrolment, I agree to notify The Dance Collective Moruya in writing and fully understand that I will not receive a refund. However, in cases of extreme circumstances that prevent the student from dancing for the remainder of the term, such as injury or illness, 20% of the term fees will be withheld to cover administration costs.
10. While we understand it is not always possible, it is preferable to advise your instructor if your child will not be attending class on any particular day.
11. We are unable to refund/credit term fees, or part thereof, due to absence. However, you may request to do a make up lesson in another class if there are spots available.
12. For classes cancelled by the teacher, a credit or make up lesson will be offered to affected students. Affected customers/students will be notified of any cancellations via email.
13. One free trial class is offered to new students, after which class fees are charged on a pro-rata basis for the remainder of the term.
14. Class pass packages are valid until the end of the term in which they were purchased.
15. No food or drinks (besides water) are allowed in the dance portion of the premises at any time. If your child (or sibling) is needing a snack before class they are welcome to have these in our waiting room.
16. Always treat your fellow classmates and teachers with kindness and respect. Bullying will not be tolerated. The Dance Collective Moruya staff reserves the right to decline service should the above expectations not be met. 
17. By enrolling my child/myself into class, I declare that I will not hold The Dance Collective Moruya liable for any injury sustained to my child/children/myself, loss of life and loss or damage to property whilst enrolled.

 

 INJURY/MEDICAL CONDITION & CONSENT

• It is the student's/parent's responsibility to inform their teacher of any injuries/medical conditions prior to class commencing.
• In the event of a medical emergency, and where a parent or guardian cannot be notified, I authorise The Dance Collective Moruya staff to seek medical advice.

·       Payment of any fees charged by Ambulance NSW will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian of the child. 

• I acknowledge that with any physical activity, there is a risk of personal injury. I understand that The Dance Collective Moruya will not be responsible or liable for any injury/accident that may occur.

 

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

• Students should wear comfortable form-fitting clothing, suitable for dance.
• Jewellery should not be worn unless required for religious or cultural reasons.
• Hair should be neat and tidy, styled off the face. A ponytail or bun is preferred.
• Students MUST wear appropriate shoes for all classes - either jazz or ballet shoes preferred. Please discuss options with your teacher.

 

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

 

We have a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of the children we teach and to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place so that any child or young person in our care may take part in classes and performances within a safe and secure environment. 

This policy applies to all our staff and volunteers and covers children under the age of 18 and/or vulnerable adults in our care.

 

1.     We will promote and maintain the welfare of every child and young person we teach and seek to protect them from harm, regardless of cultural background, 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.

2.     We believe that no child or young person should be the subject of neglectful or abusive behaviour. 

3.     To protect children and young people in our care, The Dance Collective Moruya staff will:

a.     Provide safe and age-appropriate dance classes which will allow each child to develop at their own pace.

b.     Ensure all required checks are made when hiring staff, including holding a current Working with Children check and First Aid Training.

c.      Provide appropriate training and support to all staff.

d.     Ensure that all volunteers helping at The Dance Collective Moruya events, whether backstage, front of house, etc, hold a Volunteer Working With Children Check.

e.     Lease venues which provide a safe environment in which to dance.

f.      Hold a register on site of every child enrolled in the studio and retain a contact name and number close at hand in all venues in case of emergencies.

g.     Ensure parents have given permission before any pictures or videos of students are used for promotional purposes (ie. website, social media).

h.     Report suspected neglect or abuse to a relevant organisation or to the police.

i.       Ensure that this policy is reviewed annually.

 

4.     To protect children and young people in their care, The Dance Collective Moruya staff will:

a.     Take responsibility for children and young people’s safety when in their care.

b.     Treat all children equally and with respect.

c.      Provide professional and constructive feedback, rather than negative criticism.

d.     Teach age-appropriate choreography and choose music for children, without any explicit language or connotations.

e.     Ensure that bullying in any form will not be accepted or condoned.

 

5.     Appropriate Physical Contact in Dance Policy:

·       Teaching dance is a physical activity and a teacher will sometimes need to make physical contact with a student to show an idea, to correct a student’s position to ensure safe practice or to help students move into a certain position in the space (for example; encouraging preschool children to hold hands to make a circle). An example of physical correction is adjusting foot positions for correct alignment or offering to hold a student’s hands to assist with balance.

·       Teachers will say why and how they will be correcting the student’s position before making any contact and will always respect the student’s wishes, should they not wish to be touched.

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    6. Toilet/Bathroom Policy

        The Dance Collective Moruya staff may need to help a preschool student aged 3         years or 4 years when they need to go to the toilet in the middle of a class. Staff will         follow this procedure:

       I.         Ask the child if they need help.

     II.         If the child responds with "yes", the staff member will assist with clothing only and will not make physical contact with the child's body.

    III.         The staff member will ensure that the toilet cubicle door is closed for privacy but not locked (for safety reasons), stand outside the cubicle and make regular checks verbally to see how the child is progressing.

   IV.         If the child asks for help getting dressed, the staff member will help the child with their clothing without making physical contact with the child's body and ask the child to wash their hands.

     V.         If the child does not need any help, the staff member will not enter the toilet cubicle/bathroom area.