Terms & Conditions

MOVE DANCE ACADEMY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

December 2024 Reviewed Annually

To ensure you get the most out of your experience with Move Dance Academy, please carefully read the following terms and conditions. Our terms and conditions are in place to provide a professional service to you as our customer and to safeguard our students. 

PAYMENTS AND FEES

·      Move Dance Academy offers one free trial for each child and a £5 trial for each adult class.

·      In order for a place to be kept open for your child/you in our classes, payment is required monthly by subscription only.

·      Setting up through Class4Kids via link and setting up a subscription is the only registration and payment method Move Dance Academy will accept for children's classes.

. Adult classes offer a stamp card system, which you can pay via BACS and cash. You can purchase a block of five or ten in advance, which will be valid for two terms of the year from the start date. Please contact info@movedanceacademy.co.uk for BACS details.

·    We reserve the right to make changes to these amounts and/or collection date if necessary. In this case, you will be given notice via e-mail prior to collection.

. Payment will be taken from the account you specify on 1st of every month. Failure to make payments on time may result in losing place on chosen class(es). If you are having trouble paying, please speak to a member of our team and we will do our best to help.

. Prices are based on 39 weeks worth of lessons.

. Our fees are pro-rated, meaning that the cost of classes is split over 12 payments.

. Monthly fees are inclusive of VAT

. There is a registration fee for new members of £25 to cover the setting up of each student on our system/insurances and licensing.

. The subscription system ensures everyone pays on time, as previously Move Dance Academy has always had late payments, with some not being paid at all.

·    Fees are non-refundable.        

CANCELLATION

·    Should your child/you wish to cancel one of the classes then we require one months written notice via e-mail along with one final full fee payment. (info@movedanceacademy.co.uk)

. All unattended lessons are still payable. Substitute lessons can be arranged where applicable.

CLOTHING

·    Students must arrive on time and in the correct uniform for their class. All uniform is available to order through Move Dance Academy.

. No jewellery or accessories to be worn in Move Dance Academy Classes for safety reasons.

. Hair should be tied back, neat and tidy.

. Any student wishing to take part in our performances will be required to purchase/hire costumes, tickets etc.

CLASSES

·    Parents are permitted to stay for their child's free trial class.

.    If you child is under 7 at The Heron Centre classes, please ensure you stay on site. The Class teacher will contact you in case you are needed.

.    Move Dance Academy cannot be held responsible for injuries obtained during dance class. All teachers will ensure students are learning in a safe environment and manner.

·      Please notify your class teacher of any absence/illness in advance.

·      Please notify the class teacher before the class if you have any injury before the class.

 .    Students under 16 years old will not be allowed to leave the building without a trusted adult, unless verbal/written permission is given.

.     Mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic device's are not permitted to be used in class unless it is being used for learning purposes at the discretion of the class teacher.

.     Move Dance Academy do not accept any liability for lost or damaged belongings. Please ensure all items including uniforms are labelled with your child's name.

. Move Dance Academy aim to provide the best training. We implement fun and discipline to do so. If we feel that any student is being disruptive on a regular basis, we will issue a verbal warning. If this continues, we will speak to the parent about the matter.

. Move Dance Academy invite parents to watch at the end of every term. Phones/cameras are permitted in these sessions but please only film your child and by no means upload any images with other children in onto social media. This is a child protection and safeguarding issue.

PERFORMANCES

. Any students wishing to participate in shows are required to pay all fees for entry, costumes and tickets.

. Our annual summer show will be recorded professionally. Personal cameras and recording equipment are NOT permitted.

. All show money paid is non-refundable.

EXAMS

.    Any students wishing to participate in exams are required to pay the fees for entry and hire fees.

.    The International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) is the awarding body for our examinations. The level of the student entering is at the discretion of the teacher.

.    The examinations are external and only students who participate in the exam, arriving on time on exam day will receive an award from the IDTA.

. There is a strict uniform policy for exams and children must arrive in plenty of time.    

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

·    Photos and videos are taken in classes and events throughout the dance school year. They will be used for media, advertisements, trade and any other lawful purposes if consent has been given.

CODE OF CONDUCT

·      There is a code of conduct in place for students. Failure to follow this will result in a discussion for action with the parent or immediate dismissal if serious misconduct has taken place. E.g Bullying.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

·    If your child has a physical or mental health condition that we need to be aware of, then please ensure you provide us with as much detail as possible in your enrolment form and provide us with any updates/changes.

Covid-19

·      If you/your child develop symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result, try and stay at home to prevent infecting others.

ADULTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

. Safe and appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn in classes. Uniform available from Move Dance Academy.

·    Photo's and videos will be taken in class and you will be asked to join the optional Whatsapp group for videos/photos and updates.

·      Please notify the class teacher before the class if you have any injury (long-term or short term) before enrolment/the class.