ELEVATEdance

Terms of Enrolment (Policy Agreement and Informed Consent)

POLICY AGREEMENT

 Commitment

-        Students are required to miss no more than 2 classes per term unless in exceptional circumstances which must be discussed with the Director.

-        If the student elects to continue classes from Term 3, the student agrees that they are committing to attend classes for the remainder of the dance year, miss no more than 2 classes per term, and perform in the end of year show (for students in classes required to perform in the Show).  Exam students who continue classes from Term 2 are committing to take part in Exams. 

-        Absences will be for reasonable cause only and the student/caregiver agrees to advise the Director or class teacher in advance by text, email or phone call.

-        Failure to attend the required minimum of classes may result in the student no longer being allowed to attend classes and no longer being eligible to perform in the end of year show, at the Director’s sole discretion.

-        It is very important that students arrive on time for their classes. Consistent lateness to class may result in the student no longer being able to attend classes, at the Director’s sole discretion.

Breaks/Extra Classes

-        Classes generally run to the school term (8-11 weeks). There will be no classes on public holidays.

-        Extra classes will be held prior to exams and the end of year show.  These classes are compulsory for all relevant students.

Payment Policy

-        All fees are to be paid strictly within the first 3 weeks of each term.

-        A late fee of $20 (on top of the term fee) will be charged for fees not paid on time, without exception.  The late fee is payable within 1 week of receipt of an invoice.

 -        Unpaid fees may, at the Directors discretion, result in a student being unable to continue classes for the remainder of the year.

-        Fees may be paid by automatic payment.  If you wish to pay by automatic payment an AP form must be filled out, signed and returned to the Accounts Manager by no later than the 2nd week of term.  The first payment must be processed no later than the 3rd week of term.  If the first payment is not processed ­­by the 3rd week of term then the $20 late fee will apply.  A $10 admin fee will be charged for each missed payment as per the signed AP form.   All term fees paid by AP must be paid in full by the last week of term.

-        The Costume Fee of $35 per dance (2 dances per class except for Preschool) is compulsory and is payable in Term 3 as Invoiced.

-        You agree to communicate any concerns or problems immediately to the Director/Accounts Manager in these matters.

Dance Class Attire

-        It is very important that all students come to every class in appropriate dance clothing and shoes.  For all Hip-Hop Classes suitable attire includes trackpants, shorts, tights, singlets, t-shirts, street shoes and sneakers.  If a student comes to dance class in inappropriate dance wear (eg skirts, dresses, jeans, boots, sandals, slip on shoes, heels etc), they may not be able to take part in their class that day.

-        All students must have their hair tied up when they come to class.

-        Jazz and Contemporary students are required to wear the Elevatedance Exam Tee, black bike shorts or black tights to all classes.  Jazz shoes are required for Jazz classes and foot undies/bare feet are required for Contemporary classes.

 Refunds

-        There are no refunds for missed classes

-        There are no refunds on Term Fees if the student leaves during the Term. There are no refunds on Costume Fees if the student leaves prior to the Show.

Marketing

-        You agree to images/videos of your child/yourself (if student over 18 years) being used for the publicity/marketing purposes of Elevatedance including but not limited to its Website, Social Media, YouTube, ads and newspaper articles.

INFORMED CONSENT

-        The student is voluntarily agreeing to participate in Elevatedance classes.  In order to participate, the student must be in good health, and be able to engage in physical activity in the form of dance for the duration of the specified class.  Agreeing to this Informed Consent means that the student has sound health, that they are aware of any health issues, and have clearly communicated these to Elevatedance.

-        At any time during a dance class that pain or injury occurs, it is the students responsibility to inform the teacher.  The student has the right to stop participating in a class any time any unusual pain or symptoms occur.  By agreeing to this Informed Consent, the student agrees to assume all risk associated with participation in dance class, and releases Elevatedance from any liability resulting from dancing, and hereby indemnify and hold harmless Elevatedance, taking sole responsibility for any injury sustained.

-        By agreeing to this Informed Consent the Parent/Guardian is aware that it is their responsibility to ensure the safety of their child before and after class.  Teachers of Elevatedance are not held responsible for the student outside of class times.