Auckland Academy of Dance

Auckland Academy of Dance - Terms & Conditions of Enrolment

Fee Policies & Procedures

1. Fees are strictly payable in advance, unless prior payment arrangement is made. Failure to pay fees may result in the loss of the enrolment position.
2. If a student fails to pay fees for any reason, it will be put in the hands of a debt collector.
3. All statutory holidays are observed and fees have been calculated over the year. Where classes fall on public holidays, no make-up classes or refunds are given.

Refund Policies & Procedures

1. After commencement of classes No refund will be given to students.
2. In some cases of illness or injury make up classes can be arranged. All make up classes must be within the same term and only in classes where positions are available.

Class Uniform Policies & Procedure

1. All students must be appropriately dressed for class, with correct foot wear. NO primary or secondary school uniforms are to be worn during class. No excess jewellery to be worn.
2. All students (except adults) must purchase the Auckland Academy of Dance regulation uniforms by the end of their first term. Students must wear their uniform to all lessons. Hair is to be neatly groomed and secured off the face.
3. Any student inappropriately dressed or groomed will not be able to participate in class activities due to health and safety regulations.

Newsletter & Notice Board Policies & Procedures

1. It is the parents and students responsibility to read the notice board on a weekly basis and to read newsletters.

Health, Safety, Injury & Medical Conditions Policies & Procedures

1. Auckland Academy of Dance is not liable for personal injury sustained or any loss or damage of personal property, whilst on the premises.
2. Auckland Academy of Dance will aim to provide a safe learning environment to reduce the risk of injury. It should be recognized by all students, parents/guardians that dance by its very nature carries a risk of injury or accident.
3. Auckland Academy of Dance provides qualified and/or experienced dance teachers, who actively promote safe dance practice. This being the case it should be realised that injuries do occur from time to time and students must accept this element of risk.
4. It is the student's parents/guardians responsibility to notify their teacher in the event of injury/medical condition prior to class.
5. Prior to the commencement of the class, it is the student's or parents/guardians responsibility to inform their teacher of any injury which is being treated or may be of concern.
6. A first aid kit is available to any student through their teacher or office. We do not provide anyone with Panadol or equivalent or administer students medication.
7. Auckland Academy of Dance students are under supervision whilst in class time only. While we endeavor to provide a safe environment, teachers and staff can not be responsible for students outside their allocated class time.

Class Attendance

1. Regular class attendance is vital for students to develop and keep abreast of their syllabus work. Students must be punctual to classes to ensure they receive a complete warm up.

Examinations, Presentations & Tests

1. All syllabus Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap & Contemporary classes will be taught with the intention that students will work towards sitting their examinations during the year. Students will be entered into examinations at the discretion of the teacher, students and parents. Examination fees are additional to term fees.

Concert & Costume Policies & Procedures

1. It is not compulsory for a student to be involved in the annual performances, however it is preferred.
2. Each student participating in the concert is required to attend extra rehearsals, dress rehearsals and all performances.
3. No parent/guardian is able to help backstage or in the dressing rooms without authorised approval.
4. A Rehearsal Fee (this contributes towards the theatre hire, lighting etc) will be invoiced with Term 4 fees.
5. Costuming. This can be anything from $40.00 upwards depending on the price of the material and the complexity of the costume. This is only an approximate cost only.
6. Concerts will be filmed professionally.

Photography & Videoing of Students

1. Photography or videoing of students in class and at concerts is not permitted. This is for the safety & well being of each individual student and to comply with the privacy act regulations.

Choreography

1. Choreography for classes, performances and competitions remain the artistic and intellectual property of Auckland Academy of Dance and/or the syllabus providers. Choreography must not be copied or used without prior permission of the Auckland Academy of Dance.

Privacy Act

1. This enrolment form collects personal information about you. Under the Privacy Act 1993 you are entitled to have access to, and request correction of, this information. It is held at the Auckland Academy of Dance's premises at 59 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand.

Auckland Academy of Dance also maintains the right to dismiss any student who breaches any of the stated Term & Conditions, damages property or causes disruptions to any classes of a severe nature. The decision is at the discretion of the dance Directors.