Terms and Conditions

Please take the time to read the schools terms and conditions. Please complete our online enrolment form if you wish to enrol your child following their trial class. Please inform the school immediately if you change your contact details.

Admissions and Payment

Term fees are payable at the beginning of each 6 week term. Payment is via Bank transfer. A students name must be used as a reference when making the transfer.
Fees must be received during the first week of term. Any late fees will incur a £5.00 administration fee. Fee reminder emails will be sent at the beginning of each term.
New students are required to pay a £5.00 joining fee to cover all associated administration costs.
If a student wishes to withdraw from the school or class, notice must be given in writing or email before the end of the current 6 week term. Failure to do so will result in the next terms fees being charged.
Uniform can be purchased by card or contactless payment only.
Examination payments must be received by the specified closing date or the student will not be entered for the exam session.

Refunds/Cancellations

In the event of student absence classes are non-refundable.
In the event of a local or national lock down due to a pandemic, classes will continue via Zoom or pre-recorded sessions. Classes will be non-refundable.
In the event of teacher illness or unavailability of dance studio, the class will be rescheduled at the earliest convenience.

Students

Students must be dressed in the correct uniform for each class. New students are expected to be wearing the correct uniform by the end of their first term.
Students must conduct themselves in a disciplined manner while on the school’s premises. This will ensure the safety and well-being of all students and their families.
The school is only responsible for students whilst they are in lessons.
No jewellery or watches are to be worn in class for health and safety reasons. Hair must be tied back off of the face. Hair must be in a bun for vocational classes.
Chewing gum is strictly forbidden.
Mobile phones should be switched off or put on silent in class.
The Stephanie Boast School of Dance and associated venues cannot be held liable for any lost or damaged belongings. Please ensure all of your dance wear is named.
The Stephanie Boast School of Dance reserves the right to dismiss any student whose behaviour is deemed continuously disruptive or unacceptable, with immediate affect. No refund will be given.

Parents/Guardians

Parents/Guardians should be aware that due to the nature of the dance class it is often necessary for the teacher to use appropriate physical contact when teaching students. A copy of the safeguarding policy can be found on the website.
Parents/Guardians and families should wait quietly outside the studio whilst classes are in progress.
Our associated venues are no smoking zones.
Children of primary school age and under must be collected from the studio by their Parent/Guardian or responsible adult. The teacher must be informed if collection is undertaken by persons other than the child’s parent or legal guardian.
All correspondence will be sent via email or displayed on the website and social media pages. Parents/Guardians must provide a valid email address and ensure that they have added our details to their contacts list to avoid such information going into spam/junk folders.

Photography Disclosure

From time to time your child may be photographed for marketing purposes. The photos will be available on the dance school website and social media pages. Please agree/disagree when completing your child's enrolment form.

Statement of commitment

The Stephanie Boast School of Dance will not enter students for examinations who attend other dance classes outside of the school.

Data Protection Disclosure

I accept and agree to the Stephanie Boast School of Dance holding my contact details for the duration of my child’s study. The Stephanie Boast School of Dance will not share my details with anyone including third parties.