Rules and Regulations
I reserve the right to change the times of classes or to request that the pupils are moved to another class, but I will give notice and try to offer an alternative if possible. Classes sometimes will run over especially around exam and show times. A note will be on the website if classes are going to be cancelled for any reason [for example very bad weather]
Uniform
Once your child has been coming for a few weeks it is necessary that they have the correct uniform.
For ballet it consists of a cotton leotard, with no sleeves, the colour depends on the grade they are doing. Regulation ballet tights plus pink leather ballet shoes with either pink elastics or ribbon depending on the grade they are doing.
The tap uniform is the same as ballet but with black tap shoes.
Ballet grade 1-3 and tap grade 1-intro to grade 3 - pale pink
Ballet grades 4&5 and tap 3-5 - plum
Ballet grades 6-8 and tap grade 6-7 – Amethyst doubled strap capezio leotard
All senior grades – black capezio single strap leotard
Please note the sleeveless leotards are not those with thin straps they are wide straps. Apart from grade 6 +
The modern/disco and acrobatics uniform is a black nylon sleeveless leotard with danskin light toast tights and black jazz shoes.
Other styles of dancewear are fine for class [such as leotards with skirts attached or ballet cardigans] but these are not acceptable for shows, or exams. Pupils in disco/modern or acrobatic classes can also wear leggings, cotton shorts or jazz pants over their leotards during class.
Boys uniform for exams is black shoes, and cycling shorts and a white tank top. Shorts are fine for class.
Collecting your children
If you are leaving your child at class, please make sure you are back in plenty of time to collect them. I can’t be responsible for their welfare when I am teaching another class. If someone different is collecting them please let me know. If you are leaving a young child please be aware that I cannot take them to the toilet, therefore you must be happy for them to go on their own. Children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult unless prior consent has been given. Please do not leave young children until their class has begun and they are completely settled.
Stamp Books
Stamp books are given to the children so they have something to work towards. The first book is free, those after are £2 each, this also applies to any replacements.
Payment/Fees
Lessons are priced on a per class basis however they are paid for in half term blocks. If 3-4 classes are attended you will receive 5% off your bill if you attend 6 or more a week you will receive 10% off. Each half term is paid for in advance. You will receive a bill in the middle of half term with a due by date, this date will be by the end of term. Those who pay late will be charged £10. Notice must be in given in writing if you are no longer wishing to attend lessons. I must be told by the end of half term if pupils are not returning otherwise you will be billed for the following half term. If a cheque is returned unpaid there will be a charge of £5.
Waiting Area
Please leave the waiting areas you would wish to find it, tea and coffee facilities are available, however please wash up when you have finished. If any pupils or siblings are found to have caused damage to the waiting area parents will be charged for repairs.
Exams/Medals and Shows
Grade exams can be taken in ballet, tap modern acrobatics and drama. A great progression in technique and style is learnt through the grades. Results are given 3/4 weeks after the exam date.
Medals have 4 standards and a final trophy; there are 3 medals in each standard. They can be taken in any subject. Parents can watch the medals and results are given on the day. Medals are invaluable in boosting the confidence of the participating pupils, and help in developing stage presence and awareness. In ballet and tap they dance a solo, so for the first few times they do a group dance so they get use to dancing in front of the audience. In the group dance they get the same mark. In disco however it works slightly different. They get their own individual mark but a small group of pupils dance at the same time. We do one exam session and one medal session a year. Payment is due no later than 5 weeks before.
There is a yearly show, which is held at a local theatre, in February. All pupils are welcome to take part. There is a charge of £5 per child for them to take part in the show.
Starting Jan 2010 all students who take exams and medals will need to pay a yearly registration fee to the U.K.D.D.F . They will be given a membership card and membership number, which will be used on all paperwork and used to keep record of each pupils results.
Improvers Trophy
Once a year the Improvers trophy is awarded to the pupil who has improved the most over the previous year This will be awarded at the yearly Show.
Dancewear Orders
All dancewear will need to be paid for when the order is placed. Please complete an order form which you will find at the studio. I place orders on the 15th of every month. Please note some items can take a few weeks to arrive.
Contact Details
Tel 411439, please note it is possible this will be an answer machine so please leave a message.
Mobile 07714161853 I do not answer during class times[ you can always send a text]
tinasdanceschool@aol.com
Please refer to the website www.tinasschoolofdance.co.uk for updates of events and newsletters. To register for the members area please send an e-mail.
Newsletters
It is the parents responsibility to keep up to date with information on the noticeboard and the website. If a newsletter is added to the website a note will be put on the noticeboard. If you do not have access to the internet please ask for a printed copy. Your fees will still be printed and issued at the end of each half term. If you are absent from class please ask if there were any letters that you missed
