Classes and communication
Communication
Invoices, newsletters and other materials are presented online via email. Parents and guardians should provide a valid email address for this purpose and ensure that email from LLDS is not considered spam.
Uniform
Correct uniform must be worn at all classes. All Ballet students from Grade One upwards must be correctly groomed with hair in a bun. Modern, Jazz and Tap hair must be off the face and tidy. No jewellery is to be worn except for stud earrings. Please ensure that all uniform items are labelled with the pupil’s name.
Examinations
All pupils are eligible to take ISTD examinations, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, in Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap and Jazz. It may be necessary to have two lessons per week per genre leading up to the exam.
Health and Safety
When arriving at the hall, always ensure that a teacher is present in the studio. While every care will be taken of students during the dance class, teachers cannot be responsible for any student outside of the class. If a parent is not there on time, the pupil must return to the classroom. All pupils must be aware of this. The studio has a Health and Safety policy.
Medical attention during class
Minor injuries may be treated by the teacher using a first aid kit provided by the studio unless a letter advising to the contrary is received in writing from a parent or legal guardian.
Attendance and behaviour
Regular attendance
Regular attendance is essential for individual progression. Please ensure that you are punctual for classes and attend regularly. Where possible, please report any absences.
Notice
A notice period of four weeks must be given in writing.
Behavioural Policy
LLDS prides itself on being a happy studio with enjoyment at the centre of all our classes. The behavioural policy exists to maintain this environment and enable pupils to reach their full potential.
Any disruptive behaviour in class or in the waiting areas will not be tolerated. The Principal has the right to ask pupils to leave the class at any time if they feel that their behaviour is inappropriate or spoils the enjoyment of other pupils. If disruptive or inappropriate behaviour continues, the pupil may be asked to leave LLDS.
Property
Please ensure that you look after your belongings while attending class. The studio is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal belongings while on the premises.
Media, teaching and admission
Photographs and videos
To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, we must have permission from a parent or legal guardian before we can photograph or make any recording of young people. Occasionally, students may have their picture taken or be involved in a video within the dance class, before an exam or at a show. We may wish to use these images in a suitable publication or on the studio’s website. By enrolling at LLDS, you agree to the use of photography and video.
Contact between teacher and student
Physical contact may be required between the teacher and student during class in an appropriate manner for the teaching of the respective syllabus.
Admission
The Director reserves the right to refuse admission and to dismiss pupils should the occasion arise.
Fees and refunds
Fees
- Fees are paid by autopay through our Parent Portal on the 15th of each month.
- There is a £25.00 registration fee added to the first month’s payment for all new enrolments.
- The first monthly payment covers the remainder of the month you join.
- There is an annual membership fee of £30.00 per child, charged on the 1st of March every year. If you join partway through the year, it is charged pro rata depending on when you join. The membership fee is only for students in Galaxy Stars and above. Me and My Adult, Preschool and Super Stars dancers do not pay it.
Notice of leaving is four weeks. Therefore, four weeks of classes will be invoiced. If there has been an underpayment or overpayment for classes taken when you leave, a final invoice or refund will be issued.
Refunds
Refunds will not be given once the term has begun. Individual class refunds will only be issued if a class is cancelled due to teacher illness. Refunds will not be given for classes missed by students and classes cannot be carried over to the next term. However, concessions may be made in the event of prolonged illness.
Other private dance schools
Pupils of Lucy Lovick Dance Studio are not permitted to take dance classes at another ISTD dancing school.
Studio 208
Studio venue policies must be followed.
LLDS holds all its policies on file at Studio 208. They can be viewed on request. Please speak to a member of staff to arrange this.