Policies

Studio Policies 2010

Peta Spooner Academy of Dance provides dance tuition for students aged 3 years and over. Students may attend either on a recreational basis, or aspire to higher goals by building a solid foundation towards a career in dance.

Every student is an important member of Peta Spooner Academy of Dance and is given the opportunity to accelerate their dance development through:
• Limited class sizes
• Honest and fair assessment
• Participation in performances, annual concerts, exams, workshops, private lessons and competitions (all optional)

Students of Peta Spooner Academy of Dance are asked to:
• Attend dance classes regularly
• Attend all dance classes leading up to an assessment, competition or performance
• Notify your teacher regarding absences
• Behave in a manner appropriate to a group learning environment
• Show respect toward all teachers and other members of the class
• Arrive before the commencement time for class
• Be dressed and ready before entering the class
• Wear correct uniform
• Be neatly groomed as per uniform requirements for your specific style of dance. Remove jewellery before dance class
• Leave all non-valuables in the change areas
Parents
• We are always happy to discuss issues with parents, but ask that parents make a time appropriate to the teacher so we can give you our full attention while maintaining the integrity of each dance class
• Please collect students promptly at the end of class
• There are no child-minding facilities either at the start or end of class
• Smoking is not permitted in or around the studios.

Enrolments
• Each student, new and existing, is required to complete an enrolment form before the beginning of each term. Return your completed form to the studio and place in the enrolment box or by post.
• Photos may be used for advertising or on our website. Please advise in writing if you do not wish your photograph to be used for these purposes.

Fees
• Must be paid in advance of the beginning of each term and are a “per term” fee, not per class attended.
• Should follow the Fee Structure as set out under the “Fees” schedule.
• There are no discounts for early payment or multiply classes.
• Late Fees apply as per “Fees” schedule.
• Examn fees will only be accepted if term fees have been paid. Exam fees must be paid prior to the Exam and by the specified date.

Newsletter
“My teachers at Peta Spooner Academy inspired me to extend my dance technique and enjoy my dancing.
They are the highlight of my week.”