Terms and Conditions

Any child currently enrolled with the school is bound to these terms and conditions by their continuing to attend class. 

1) Payment - a) invoices for timetabled classes are distributed by email before the beginning of each new term b) Payments can be made by cash, bank transfer, by card payment at the studio or Direct Debit c) all fees must be settled by the last day of term d) all cash fees must be handed to reception in a named envelope e) Any fees received after the end of term will be subject to a £15 late fee f) if you are registered as a member of LDC, all classes must be paid for regardless of attendance

2) Discounts a) discounts on classes are offered subject to LDC's policies, B) no changes or exceptions will be made to these discounts c) discounts will be applied after the 1st term has been completed ie if you start mid way through Term 1 then the discount will be applied on Term 2

3) Ballet/Tap Classes -a) Ballet and Tap is combined into one class from Daisys to Grade 1 and charged as 1 class b) once students reach grade 2 and above, the classes separate into two 45 min classes and are charged separately 

4) Registration - a) all new students to the school must complete our registration forms before classes commence b) Any uniform for classes must be brought within half a term of being at the school c) Free 'trial' class is offered for each new genre the student attends

5) Virtual Classes/ Pay as you Dance classes - a) Where necessary virtual/online lessons may be offered if we are unable to get into the studio/face to face lesson. b) If you decide not to attend a virtual/Pay as you dance class, your place may be at risk when we return to face to face classes as priority placing will be given to those who took virtual classes. c) Payments for virtual/pay as you dance classes must be paid in advance of each class d) No discounts will be offered on virtual/pay as you dance classes

6) Uniform - a) correct uniform needs to be worn in every class. Uniform can be purchased from the school. (See ordering) b) for outside events school hoodie and named uniform must be worn c) no jewellery is to be worn in class d) Hair must be up and away from the face for every lesson,

7) Ordering - a) all uniform can be ordered through the school by completing the uniform order form b) payment must be received on order c) there are no refunds on uniform, if the wrong size has been ordered we will exchange and additional costs maybe payable if bigger sizes are required  d) a list of uniform costs is available on our ordering page or on request 

8) Missed classes - a) if a child misses class due to illness/personal reasons then full fee is due b) if a child is injured for more than  4 weeks then 50% fee is due and we would encourage the child to come and watch where appropriate c) if classes are cancelled by us then we will try and arrange a catch up class, if no catch up class can be arranged then the class will be credited in the next terms fees d) if we have to cancel classes for any reason we will post either on facebook/Instagram, via email and where necessary by text. We will give you as much notice as possible e) No refunds on classes are offered under any circumstances

9) Examinations/shows - a) children are entered for bbodance Ballet, Tap Modern, Acro and Street exams and Acrobatic Arts Acro exams b) children who are entered for exams is at the principal's discretion c) Extra rehearsals must be attended or place may be reconsidered d) all exam fees must be paid by the specified date, if you do not pay it weekly. Failure to pay may result in place being cancelled e) The Exam fee is NON REFUNDABLE, If the student is unable to participate in the exam then the fee will be transferred to the next session f) To be included in the ‘show’, the class must be attended at least 2 terms before rehearsals commence (if new to the school then this can be reviewed) g) Sign up to events/exams is via google forms and must be done by the deadline date. No late forms/students will be accepted. 

10) Pointe Shoes - a) in order to be considered for pointe work you must pass a minimum of Grade 4 ballet exam b) you must attend majority of the ballet classes, too many missed ballet lessons may lead to extra time being needed to bring the student's strength up c) strength classes may be provided if it is necessary before going onto pointe d) pointe shoes must not be brought until you have received a confirmation written or verbal from the principal or teacher e) it is purely the principals decision with regards to if the student is ready for pointe work f) Demi pointe shoes may be offered after passing grade 3 ballet

11)  Termination of classes - a) if a child wishes to stop classes then a terms notice must be given b) completion of a 'termination of classes' form needs to be completed c) if notice is given after fees have been paid, then the termination date will be at the end of term d) if the terms fee forms have already been sent than the termination date is the end of the term

12) General - a) Adults are welcome to attend classes b) any over 18 attending a class with under 18's must have a DBS or chaperone licence c) No refunds are offered on any classes or uniform, 

In return we will give your child the most professional and up to date teaching and care to their learning. We will push them to their greatest dancing potential as well as enjoying the art of dance.

UPDATED - July 2024