Terms & Conditions

Stamford Dance Academy – Terms & Conditions
1. Fees: Payable monthly in advance. If joining mid-month, an invoice will be issued for the remaining classes; payment must be received by the 1st of the following month or will be taken via Class4Kids Subscription.
2. Payments: Fees are monthly, continual, and cover 37 classes per academic year (September–August). Payments continue unless written notice of withdrawal is given (see Section 6). The total annual cost is divided equally across 12 months. Direct debits are taken from the 1st of each month and shown on Class4Kids/Stamford Dance Academy statements.
3. Additional Costs: Private lessons, exams, and other extras must be paid via bank transfer.
4. Receipts & Changes: Receipts on request. Fees may change annually.
2025–26 rates (37 weeks): 30-min £5.65(£17.50/month); 45 min class £7.00 (£20.50 per month)
5. Direct Debit: Secures a place for the next term. Failed payments will be retried within 7 days.
5B. Failed Payment Fee: £5 per failed transaction.
6. Withdrawal: One full term’s written notice required to withdraw. Fees remain payable during the notice period.
7. Refunds: No refunds for unused classes. Parents remain liable for admin costs if cancellation policy is not met.
8. Private Lessons: Pay in advance. No refunds for non-attendance.
9. Class Rules: Pupils must wear full uniform, bring water, and use the toilet before class.
10. Property: The school accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged property.
11. Cancellations: In adverse weather or events beyond our control (e.g., epidemic/pandemic), classes may be cancelled. Where possible, lessons may be made up within 30 days; refunds/credits are not given.
12. Exams: Entry to IDTA exams is at teacher discretion. Attendance and additional coaching may be required. The school may withdraw any pupil from exams if standards or attendance are unsatisfactory.
13. Exam Fees: Must be paid by the invoice deadline.
14. Medical: Parents must inform the school of allergies/medical needs. Permission is granted for necessary treatment; parents will be contacted in emergencies.
15. Safety: We ensure a safe environment. Please drop off and collect children promptly.
16. Registration: All pupils must be registered; unregistered children cannot participate.
17. Data: Contact details must be kept up to date. Information is confidential and shared only with the IDTA for exams. Contact: stamforddanceacademy@yahoo.com.
18. Conduct: Pupils or parents may be asked to leave immediately for serious misconduct or breach of terms.
19. Equality: The school does not discriminate by background, race, or religion and follows strict Health & Safety standards.
20. Physical Contact: Teachers may use limited contact to correct posture or assist movement; some student contact (e.g., holding hands) may occur.
21. Media Consent: Parents consent to reasonable use of photos/videos for school promotion, website, and social media.
22. Collection: Parents must collect children promptly at class end. If a child is uncollected within 1 hour and no contact is made, authorities may be notified. Parents must ensure contact details are current.
23. Agreement: Enrolling a student confirms acceptance of all terms and conditions.