Terms & Conditions

Stamford Dance Academy – Terms & Conditions

1. Fees: Fees are payable monthly in advance and are collected on the 1st of each month via the Class4Kids subscription system. Upon joining Stamford Dance Academy, we ask for one month’s fees to be paid upfront. This payment is held against your final month’s tuition, meaning that once the required notice has been given, there will be no further fees to pay. Written notice of withdrawal must be received before the 1st of the month for payments to cease from the following month.

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.

2(b). Membership Fee: Upon joining Stamford Dance Academy, a £20 membership fee is payable. Membership benefits include:

* A Stamford Dance Academy branded T-shirt to wear at Dance Academy events and performances.

* A Stamford Dance Academy branded bag.

* During your child’s birthday month, either one free trial class in any genre of their choice or the opportunity to bring a friend to class free of charge.

* An end-of-year certificate celebrating your child’s achievements and progress.

* Entry to our annual Presentation Disco/Party.

* Contribution towards administration costs, including examinations, uniform orders, and the organisation of Stamford Dance Academy events and activities throughout the year.

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.

2026–27 rates (37 weeks): 30-min £7.44(£22.95/month); 45 min class £8.84 (£26.95 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.

6b. Withdrawal of Classes and Notice Period

Should you wish to withdraw your child from Stamford Dance Academy, written notice must be provided by email before the 1st day of the month in which you wish your payments to cease.

As one month’s fees are paid in advance upon joining Stamford Dance Academy, this payment will be used to cover your child’s final month of classes. Provided the required notice has been given, no further payments will be due.

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 the event of adverse weather or circumstances beyond our control (such as epidemic or pandemic), classes may be cancelled. No refunds will be given. Where possible, missed classes may be made up by attending alternative classes available on the timetable.

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.