Terms & Conditions

1) Payment Policy

We request payment in advance on a monthly basis (taken on the 1st of every month). No refunds are given for days when the student is not in attendance.

Late Payment: Any fees not be settled within two days of the 1st, will result in a £7 late charge. This will be added on to the following months fees.

Workshops: Places are only secured once full payment has been made. No refunds apply to all workshops unless it’s canceled by Studio 30 Helensburgh due to a fault on the company’s behalf.

Cancellation of Classes: If classes are canceled due to the fault of the company the time will be made up, or fees will be deducted from the following month’s fees. This will be done at the discretion of Studio 30 Helensburgh. We will not be financially liable for classes or dates canceled due to events beyond our reasonable control. We retain the right to change the advertised program of classes in the event of illness or other circumstances beyond our control such as bad weather.

2) Cancellation of Monthly Notice Policy

Notice of 72 hours before the 1st of the month must be given in writing via email if a child wishes to cease attending lessons. Fees will not be refunded if a student decides to leave during the course of the month. Should a student leave for medical purposes (a Doctor’s letter will be required in these circumstances) membership may be paused. All fees are strictly non refundable.

3) Attendance Policy

It is a fundamental necessity for the teacher/choreographer to have the time to work with the students; therefore all pupils are expected to meet a 80% minimum attendance. Parents are asked to contact us when their child is absent giving an indication of the reason.

Exam training: Students working towards examinations will be entered into the exam at the teacher’s discretion. Should the class be attended once a week, an average of two academic years will be necessary to take an exam. Only once the required standard is attained will students be put forward for examinations. Should their attendance fall below the minimum, we reserve the right to postpone the examination date. Any cost we incur on will be invoiced to the parent/carer.

Choreography for Performances: When working towards group choreography for performances, should attendance drop bellow 80% we reserve the right to alter students’ positions and if deemed necessary, he/she will be removed from sections or the whole piece.

4) Lateness Policy

Students are expected to arrive on time. Dance is a physical activity that requires the body to be warmed up in order to execute movement safely. Late students miss the proper warm-up and therefore may sustain an injury. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late may be asked to observe the class for reasons of health and safety.

5) Dress Code & Lost Property Policy

Students must present themselves in a tidy manner at all times.

Lessons: Correct uniforms must always be worn. Students that are not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to take a class. If you have any questions regarding the dress code for a particular lesson, please refer to the handbook or email studio30helensburgh@hotmail.com

Studio 30 Helensburgh do not accept responsibility for items lost or stolen, although all items we do find will be placed in lost property.

6) Behavior Policy

During sessions, students are expected to behave in a polite manner. They are expected to listen and we discourage unnecessary talking. If a student is causing disruption to others’ learning they may be asked to leave the lesson.

Any unacceptable behavior from students and/or parents/carers will not be tolerated. Unacceptable behavior by pupils may result in exclusion from current and/or further activities. Parents or family members may be banned from premises, events and/or performances.

7) Anti-Bullying Policy

Studio 30 Helensburgh recognise that every child has the right to enjoy a life free from bullying; therefore we will always take seriously all allegations of bullying and are committed to deal with it effectively when it does happen. We will always endeavor to work with students and parents to prevent it from happening.

8) Health and Safety

Studio 30 Helensburgh take seriously their responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all participants, teachers, and volunteers; and takes appropriate measures to make sure the environment is safe for all.

Dance is as an active engagement as any sport, and whilst every effort is made to avoid them, injuries can happen.