Terms & Conditions

Class policies and procedures

Fees and payments

Classes are paid via a subscription service which is automatically debited from your chosen account on 1st of each month. The fees are the based on a 40 week year that classes are open.

Your place in the class will automatically roll over to the following month unless we are told otherwise. We do require a month notice for class cancellations by email.

Late policy

Please ensure you arrive to class 10 minutes prior to class start time to enable time for registration and entry. You must be ready to start the class at the allotted time.

Any dancer that may arrive late due to unforseen circumstances will need to warm themselves up individually, therefore taking time out the scheduled class to ensure safe participation.

All dancers must be fully warmed up before private lessons may be taken so please allow for this time when arriving. We have a duty of care for safe practise in our coaching and so will have to spend the time ensuring your child is prepared.

Dress code

MDC maintains a dress code to encourage safe practise, concentration and a sense of inclusiveness (variations in attire can be distracting or contribute to feelings of inequality). Uniformity in dancewear also allows teachers to assess how well students are implementing technique and other important spects of dance training.

Beginners & Mini Movers:

Any dancewear(MDC prefered)

Acrobaticd:

Leotards with leggings or shorts. (MDC preferred)

Competition Squad:

VIBE Uniform, close fitting tops/leotards with leggings or shorts.

To ensure health and safety is met during lessons, children should not wear jewellery, have their hair tied back off their face and should not be eating.

Collection and Drop off

For those parents/guardians not staying on site in our designated waiting areas children(under 13) must be signed in by an adult at our registration desk before left unattended. Any children over the age of 13 that does attend without an adult will need to sign the waiver on registration. No responsibility is held by Mezzo Dance Company for any child until the designated class time. Children on site in between classes are not the responsibility of MDC or the venue staff on site.

Cancellations

Any classes cancelled due to severe weather, illness or any other reason will be notified on email and facebook. We will assess any situation and make a decision as early as possible. Please ensure all contact details are up to date to receive important messages. Any classes cancelled will be refunded in the same means as payment. If at your discretion, you can not attend classes, fees will not be refunded.

Attending other dance schools

We are always happy for students to participate in other dance and performing arts opportunities outside of MDC. However, we would strongly advise that students do not take lessons in the core subjects at other dance schools while attending MDC as this causes confusion for the child as the technique used may conflict. The core subjects are Freestyle, Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Acro & Streetdance.

Freestyle competitors are under the ADFP regulations and so are unable to attend any other freestyle school. If your child is attending another dance school, we will need to be made aware as this may change their examination information. If your childs commitments to another dance school begin to conflict with the ethos of MDC, your child will be asked to consider their commitments with all schools and we are happy to support in this.

Illness and Injury

If your child is too unwell to attend classes or is too injured to participate, refunds will only be given with a doctors note. Injured dancers are still able to come and watch classes and learn in a safe environment.

Holidays

If you are unable to attend any of the classes scheduled in the month, we can only amend invoices if given 4 weeks notice to do so. These will be amended within 24 hours of the automated invoices. You will need to log in to see the updated amount. If any classes are missed, you are welcome to attend any other appropriate classes, at any venue, as a replacement.

Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking

MDC operate a zero tolerance policy for alcohol, drugs and smoking. None of the above are permitted on site due to the hazards and health and safety of passive smoking, alcohol and drug use. All centres regularly hold activities which involve young children and we have a duty of care to protect the community in which we operate.

MDC Teaching staff

All staff at MDC are DBS checked, first aid trained and fully qualified. If you wish to see any of the qualifications or certificates please speak to school principles.

Health and Safety

Mezzo Dance Company takes seriously their responsibility to ensure the safety of their pupils. All pupils must complete a Registration Form when joining the school with clear information regarding emergency contacts and any relevant medical history.

A copy of emergency contact numbers will be kept on class registers.

  1. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school of any changes to their emergency contact details
  2. In case of a Fire emergency all teachers have a clear understanding of responsibilities. They must be understood by all following the procedures of the relevant centre.
  3. The School will undertake regular assessment of risks regarding premises hired and any concerns will be raised with the providers
  4. We are committed to ensuring all employees/volunteers are competent to do their tasks and to give them adequate training
  5. It is the schools responsibility to keep a fully equipped First Aid Box at all hired premises. In case of an incident an Accident / Incident report must be made
  6. If required the school will contact the emergency services first, then the parent / guardian of the student(s) involved by the telephone number on the class registers
  7. Parents understand that dance is as active as engagement as any sport, and whilst every effort is made to avoid them, injuries can happen. The school accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained via any means other than a teacher’s negligence
  8. Pupils will be supervised during class time only and parents / carers must ensure the safety of their children in the waiting, changing and toilet areas
  9. Students/parents or guardians should inform the teacher of any special health considerations or existing injuries before participating in class
  10. Parents must be responsible for ensuring your child’s punctuality. Teachers are not available to supervise late pickups. Students may be refused entry if they are continuously late for class as they are missing out on warming up safely for class
  11. Dress code must be observed at all times, especially footwear for safe dance practice. Only indoor dance shoes to be worn in the studio to protect the floor and for health and safety
  12. Pupils should not wear any jewellery that may pose a risk to themselves or others (stud earrings, and jewellery worn for religious or cultural reasons are acceptable)
  13. No food (or chewing gum) is allowed in the studio. Water or appropriate still drink is permitted in bottles.

Public Liability Insurance

The principal of Mezzo Dance Company has public liability insurance and the certificate is available if you wish to view. Any locum teacher who teaches classes will be either covered via this insurance, or will have their own personal insurance.

Child protection and Safeguarding policy

MDC operates as a safe environment and the protection and safeguarding of the children in our care is paramount. We have an extensive safeguarding and child protection policy available to view at any time. All staff members are appropriately trained.

Photography and Filming

Photography and filming by parents or students during class is strictly prohibited. During events MDC may employ a photographer to take still images or video footage which is then made available for parents and students as keepsakes. The images may also be used to advertise MDC in differing forms of marketing including our website www.mezzodancecompany.co.uk. When registering to become a member of MDC, parents/guardians will be asked to complete a parental consent form to the use of images of children to sign.

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.

Anti-bullying and anti-social behaviour

MDC operate a zero tolerance policy to bullying or anti-social behaviour in classes and all events.

Mezzo Dance Company states that any unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated, either within the Dance Studio or at any event/performance where MDC is being represented.

Unacceptable behaviour may result in the pupil’s exclusion from the school. Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated off parents/carers or other family members and could result in parent/carers or family members been banned from events/performances.

Unacceptable behaviour includes – swearing, spitting, fighting and derogatory comments towards others.

Most importantly whilst at examinations/performances/events you are all ambassadors and representatives of MDC and we expect you to behave in a manner showing this.

You are encouraged to fully support your school and the dancers within it.

Should any issues arise that are a cause for concern, please let your principles know and we will deal with the situation appropriately.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with the service provided, or wish to address an area of concern please contact your principles for an appropriate time to discuss any issues. Contact may be made through email on mezzodancecompany@mail.com