Enrolment Policies & Procedures

By signing the enrolment form, you agree to the House of Dance Terms and Conditions.

Enrolment into a class will be on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes have a maximum capacity. A waiting list is available if you miss out on the first intake.

Enrolments will automatically roll over each term for the calendar year. If you are not returning next term please notify the office.

Teachers Policy

We the House of Dance will provide a qualified teacher to our standards for each class.

We reserve the right to replace a teacher at any time without notice as a result of other professional commitments.

Any issues regarding our teachers or classes may not be discussed before, during or after class with the teacher and must be directed to the admin team via email

Fee Policies & Procedures

All term fees are due by the start of the term unless an installment plan has been arranged and approved prior with the House of Dance.

The fee list is available on the website. Fees unpaid or not under installment by week two of the term will incur a 10% late fee.

Fees that are left unpaid on the last day of each term will be put in the hands of a debt collection agency and you will be liable for any additional costs associated with debt collection and recovery unless organised otherwise via our accountant.

Students with outstanding fees may be excluded from concerts and exams.

Refund Policies & Procedures

We will refund any Term Fees paid for:

Classes canceled by the House of Dance, only on the basis there is no future makeup class.

Classes are missed if the timetable is changed and the student is unable to make the new time.

Classes missed if a student has an illness/injury and is no longer able to complete the term, providing the studio is informed immediately of the condition and a medical certificate is provided.

To apply for a refund or credit:

Email details to the House of Dance as soon as possible – Please do not wait until the term is over to request a refund or credit for the term that has passed: Once the term is finished, NO FURTHER REFUNDS OR CREDIT WILL BE APPROVED.

We are able to offer credit to another term or sibling as long as it is pre-arranged.

We are unable to refund fees paid for:

Refunds are not given for students who are absent from class due to illness, injury or personal circumstances unless the student is absent for more than 3 consecutive weeks and the office has been notified via email.

Classes missed because the student changed their mind about wanting to do the class.

Classes missed due to holidays.

Classes missed due to Public Holidays will not be refunded.

Class Attire & Uniforms Policies

All performance students must purchase and wear the correct Dance studio uniform before their first public performance.

All non-exam students must wear appropriate dance clothing. HoD tops and shorts/leggings are recommended.

Appropriate dance shoes must be worn for all classes, no dancing in socks. Tan Jazz shoes are required for all Jazz and Performance students from the start of term 4 2024.

All students should bring their own water bottles to class. Due to health and safety regulations, the House of Dance does not provide glasses.

Newsletter Procedures

Newsletters are sent out via email. It is the parent’s and student’s responsibility to read the notice board on a monthly basis.

Health, Safety, Injury & Medical Policies & Procedures

The House of Dance is not liable for personal injuries sustained or any loss of, or damage to, personal property whilst on the premises.

The House of Dance aims to provide a safe environment to reduce the risk of injury. It should be recognised by all students, parents/guardians that dance by its very nature carries a risk of injury or accident.

It is the responsibility of the student, and parents/guardians to notify the teacher in the event of an injury or medical condition prior to class.

A first aid kit is available to any student. We do not dispense Panadol, pain relief, or medication to any students.

The House of Dance students are under supervision whilst in class time only. Teachers and staff are not responsible for students outside their allocated class time and children in waiting areas must be supervised.

For safety reasons, students must be collected from inside the building. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure their student does not wait outside the building.

Fire safety - In the event of a fire, students are to follow their teacher’s instructions and walk to assemble in front of the building.

Photography & Videoing Policies

Photography or videoing of students in class and at concerts (by anyone other than HoD staff) is not permitted. This is for the safety & well-being of each individual student and to comply with the Privacy Act 2020 regulations.

Images and video footage of students may be used for marketing, social media, and website purposes. Please make the office aware if you do not wish for your child to appear in any photos or videos.

Behavioral Expectations

All students are expected so show up on time for class each week with appropriate attire.

Any damage done to the House of Dance property will be the individual’s financial responsibility. You will be required to pay for any repairs necessary as a result of the incident.

All students and parents/caregivers must show respect towards the teacher at all times during the class.

Bullying will not be tolerated at our studio. Any incidents of bullying will be raised with the dancers and their families and may result in dismissal.

Choreography

Choreography for classes, performances, and competitions remains the artistic and intellectual property of the House of Dance and/or the syllabus providers. Choreography must not be copied or used without prior permission of The Dance Studio.

Students who leave the studio are not permitted to perform choreography that was developed specifically for them by the House of Dance teachers as a solo or as part of a team/group without prior permission.

Privacy Act

This enrolment form collects personal information about students. Under the Privacy Act 2020 you are entitled to have access to, and request correction of, this information at any time.

Dismissal

The House of Dance maintains the right to dismiss any student who breaches any of the stated Terms & Conditions, damages property or causes severe disruptions to any classes. The decision is at the discretion of the Studio Directors.

y roll over each term for the calendar year. If you are not returning next term please notify the office.

Teachers Policy

We the House of Dance will provide a qualified teacher to our standards for each class.

We reserve the right to replace a teacher at any time without notice as a result of other professional commitments.

Any issues regarding our teachers or classes may not be discussed before, during or after class with the teacher and must be directed to the admin team via email