Terms & Conditions

Signature Dance Squad -Registration Policy Statements

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE REGISTERING


1. Mission Statement

Signature Dance Squad is a community dance company that is open to all. It aims to provide a happy and safe environment in which students can learn the art of dance.

Code of Conduct

Signature Dance Squad's commitment to Students and Parents:


Integrity:

Signature Dance Squad will act in all matters with integrity allowing students and their families to be treated with honesty, consideration and respect.


Competence:

Signature Dance Squad will operate within the limits of the teachers’ qualifications, experience and expertise. All classes will be planned to an appropriate level to facilitate the needs of the students providing feedback in a positive and encouraging way to aid development always adhering to the highest possible standards.


Professionalism:

Signature Dance Squad will ensure safety is always paramount and the facilities used for practice are adequate to meet the needs of the students. Signature Dance Squad will also strive to give students the maximum opportunity to perform by building relationships with other organisations and assisting students and parents with advice and guidance for those who may wish to follow a career in the arts.


Student and Parents commitment to Signature Dance Squad:

Respect for Others:

Students and Parents are requested to treat others as they would expect to be treated themselves. Any form of bullying will not be tolerated! Negative comments about others appearance or ability are not welcomed. Positivity and encouragement are Signature Dance Squad’s inspiration.

2.Commitment:

Signature Dance Squad is a performing school that regularly exhibits its work, to this end every member is a member of a team. Choreography doesn’t just happen, it is planned. Absence from class means students catching up when they return resulting in wasted time and slowing down the advancement of the team. Sporadic attendance may result in a student being stopped from partaking in public performances. For performances, attendance is especially important, if you will not be able to attend a public performance (dates of performances are published well in advance) please inform us as soon as possible, students can still be part of the class building up to the performance if we know they are not going to be there as I can plan around this, however someone dropping out in the weeks preceding a performance can have an effect on the outcome, denting the morale of the team and not fulfilling the full joy potential that the children deserve as a return for their efforts and hard work. Sporadic attendance may also result in a dancer loosing their place within a class if there is a waiting list to attend that class. If a child is more than 10 minutes late they will not be permitted into class, this is for the safety of a dancer as warm up will already be complete

 

3. Fee’s

Fees are paid on the first week of every month

All places are secured once a child is registered and fees are paid up to date. Non payment of fees or payment being late may result in dancer loosing their place at a class with another child being put in their place. If at any point in time you wish to leave Signature, written notice must be given either in a letter or email this allows us to officially reopen a place in this class, and to give another child the opportunity to take their place. We cannot officially sign off a dancer until any outstanding payments are cleared. If a financial situation occurs let us know as we can work around this, as we know everyone’s situation is different.

Once fees have been paid they are not refundable or transferable. Signature closes for the month of July & 2 weeks at Christmas.

30 days notice must be given on leave from club

4. Appearance and Bearing:

Signature Dance Squad is a community dance school and as such there are no barriers to entry. Signature is not liable for any valuables or personal belongings that are brought into class. There is no registration fee but uniform is compulsory. Students should arrive in suitable attire for dance e.g. T-shirt and tracksuits, Inc appropriate dance wear and footwear. Jeans or school uniform with shoes is not appropriate. No jewellery has to be worn and hair must be tied back at all times. NO food or fizzy juice is brought into any class. If further advice is required please ask. Students are reminded that they are ambassadors for Signature Dance Squad and their families so please act in a manner befitting.


5. Safety:

Signature Dance Squad has a Child Protection Policy and parents are requested to be aware of these policies in the interest of serving the wellbeing of the children. Parents are asked to disclose any medical information, allergies or injuries that students may have on the registration form and to provide any amendments to this information if necessary. Signature Dance Squad also asks on the registration form for parent’s permission to any medical attention if ever needed. Parents are also asked to recognize that as with any physical activity there can be a risk of injury and therefore release Signature Dance Squad accepts no liability for any injuries encored.

6. Interruptions:

Parents are requested to drop off and collect their children in a timely manner, firstly for their safety and secondly to minimise disturbances to the class. NO mobile phones are allowed out in classes therefore we ask they either are switched off or put on silent in a student’s bag. Parents are also politely asked to recognise that sitting in on class is not permitted. It is appreciated that parents like to see the progress their children are making, however the presence of an adult within the classroom usually has a debilitating effect on the students, making them more self-conscious and causing a general distraction. Parents will get the opportunity to see their children perform as Signature Dance Squad holds regular demonstrations of work. Only persons with enhanced disclosures through Signature Dance will be allowed in a hall where children are taking part in any class.

Students 16 years & under must be signed IN and OUT; all children will be registered at every lesson and at the end of the session. No child will be allowed to leave unless signed out. Written permission must be given if you wish your child to sign themselves in and out. Our responsibility ends when the session ends, unless we are informed by a Parent/Guardian. If you are going to be late to pick your child/ren up, you must make contact with the Dance Coach or the venue to inform us.

7. Photography and Filming:

Photography and filming by parents or students during class is strictly prohibited. During events Signature Dance Squad may employ a photographer to take still images or video footage which is then made available for Parents and Students as keepsakes. These images may also be used to advertise Signature Dance Squad in differing forms of marketing. When registering to become a member of Signature Dance Squad a parental consent form for use of images of children will be required to be signed by all children's parents. Parents and spectators at events wishing to photograph or film the event are to be aware of the expectations which are explained in The Child Protection Policy. From time to time we may take photos & videos of your child for promotional

purposes, newsletters and additional local media purposes etc.

If you DO NOT wish us to take photos of your child please state on registration form


8. Child Protection

Signature Dance Squad aims to provide a happy and safe environment where children can learn to dance.

Signature Dance Squad believes children have the right to be safe and secure and free from threat, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs.

Signature Dance Squad will act with integrity, treating children with respect, listening to their concerns and consulting with government body i.e. BATD on any decisions to be made before taking action.

Signature Dance Squad Code of Conduct commitment to Students and Parents will ensure that students will receive professional tuition from a qualified teacher with appropriate facilities following safe practice.

Signature Dance Squad will adhere to the following Rules and Guidelines with regards to Photography and Filming:

1. Images of Children used with reference to Signature Dance Squad will not be identified by their full name.

2. To reduce the risk of inappropriate use of images only images deemed suitable will be used.

3. The Expectations for parents or spectators who wish to take photographs or film at an event are to avoid inappropriate or intrusive photography. Any child or parent who has concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography must report their concerns to the Signature Dance Squad immediately, where we will act in the same manner as they would with any other child protection concerns.

I hereby give Signature Dance Squad permission to use any image being video footage, photographs and/or frames and/or audio footage depicting my/our children named, whilst performing with Signature Dance Squad

for any of the following uses:

• Advertisements, marketing, leaflets, or any other use such as for training, educational or publicity purposes & 24 hour CCTV for safety purposes

Any person teaching for Signature Dance Squad will be in receipt of an enhanced disclosure.

Signature Dance Squad has a child protection policy as we are taking the initiative in making our classes as safe as possible for children. No child shall be left unattended during class time. Children not toilet trained must be taken by parent/guardian or older student. Full consent must be given before any pupil can be allowed to participate; this includes first aid, photography or filming of pupils or any event attendance (registration form and photo consent form). We act under a strict code of confidentiality therefore any grievances or issues shall be consulted to government body first i.e. BATD on any decisions to be made.

9. Data Protection

What we need/where we store it- Signature Dance Squad asks for the given information on entry to allow us to contact parents/guardians with regard to membership at classes or in case of an emergency. Information is stored online via software.

Who we share data with- Signature Dance Squad will not share any data with any third parties’, other than Signature staffing or emergency services if required.

The right to withdraw- Signature Dance Squad stores information for as long as required, should you terminate your membership at Signature these details can be passed to you or destroyed. You can also unsubscribe from our mailing list at any point via the link at the bottom of any of our emails. Photographs are used for marketing purposes as detailed in section 7. Parents retain the right to veto their consent, at which point any images used for any of the above uses will be discontinued. See Parental Consent Form for Use of Images of Children/Also acknowledgement of CCTV on studio premises

10. Complaints procedure

Feedback is always welcome within the club

  1. Make your complaint in writing, addressed to the Head Coach and marked “Private & Confidential Complaint”.
  2. Clearly state exactly the nature of your complaint, any witnesses and the person(s) involved.
  3. Please ensure you keep a personal copy.
  4. All written complaints will be acknowledged within 7 days from (date of receipt)
  5. Complaints will be investigated by the club committee within four calendar weeks.
  6. Following this we will write to you informing you of any action which we intend to take (or have taken) in response to your complaint.
  7. Should the investigation take longer than the time given above we will let you know how long we expect this investigation to take.

If you are still not satisfied.

If you feel that this complaints procedure is not appropriate for dealing with your complaint or you are not happy with the outcome of the clubs investigation in to your original complaint, then please contact the Club Secretary to arrange a personal meeting.


I have read and understood the above statement and agree to these regulations in which have been set by Signature Dance Squad to ensure the safety of all children & smooth running of the squad.