REQUIREMENTS

‘At Fortitude Danceworks our aim is for each pupil to learn, progress, explore and enjoy dancing to the fullest, as teachers we promise to deliver sessions at a high standard and develop each pupil to the best of our ability, we do ask that each pupil be committed, have regular attendance and work hard in return’

Whilst having fun in class we also need to adhere to any facility rules regarding safety and cleanliness;

Waiting rooms to be kept clean and low noise, we want to show the owners, theatre owners etc how amazing we are on and off stage and have the discipline to adhere to their requests.

DANCE SHOWS AND EXAMS

Are very important to us..

Dance shows promote the pupils’ talents, theirs and the schools’ capabilities. Furthermore, helps with confidence on stage and performing in front of others.

Exams help support the development required to move forward with technique, ability and endurance.

when these occur pupils must have nearly 100% class attendance, and attend all rehearsals pre show/exams.

Exams:

Are compulsory and taken from age 5 onwards.

Dance Shows:

Are optional, if you/your child is to take part we expect good attendance and practising outside of dance sessions.

To participate we require completion of a show form and non-refundable deposit that covers the event deposit, i.e. 2023 show was £21 per dancer in return you had 2 x tickets, anyone who has completed a form/paid deposit but decided not to participate or leave the school between receipt of the form/deposit and the show will not be refunded or receive tickets in exchange.

(Some circumstances can be discussed and agreed with the Fortitude owner Emma) 

TIME OFF / HOLIDAY / ILLNESS

To let us know your child is on holiday you will need to fill out a holiday form and hand it in as soon as possible, If injured we do ask that the pupil come and watch as they can learn a lot from watching classes and helps them minimise falling behind, when ill please send a private TEXT 07532283148 (no calls will be answered in class times)

Any illness that is easily transmittable i.e. chicken pocks please stay off class.

If pupils are off for long periods of time (4 consecutive weeks plus) and the classes are at high capacity we do ask that if they are keen to come back to the class that you pay particular holding fees, as this could be a place for a new pupil waiting to attend, this also goes for low-class numbers, if numbers become too low we would have to cancel that particular class or ask that you pay each week even if unable to attend.

WAITING AREA

All parents/guardians are responsible for their children under 18 in the waiting room and must not be left unattended**. It is school policy that all parents/guardians wait outside of the dance studio when their child is in class.

**Any parents from the beginners’ age group onwards that feel confident to leave their child please do so and collect at the end of their session.

Please remember to respect the building, no intentional blockages in toilets, graffiti on walls etc a lot of people have donated and worked very hard to get the building where it Is so we appreciate you respecting this and keeping things tidy.

After class, All pupils under 18 years must wait in the waiting area until a parent/guardian arrives to collect.

FIRE SAFETY&HAZARDS

In the event of the fire alarm sounding please leave your belongings and follow the teacher/A team member to the fire assembly point outside the front of the building, do not leave the fire point unless requested to, we must take a fire register to ensure the safety of all, please make yourself and child familiar with the fire point information in reception.

All doors need to be kept clear to prevent accidents, hazards, and fire evacuation restrictions.

PARKING

Parking is on street, there are single yellow lines to the building which means you can drop your child off for up to 30minutes safely to reception and then park up officially or return later in the day (parking is free after 6pm Mon-Sat and Sundays free)

There is an NCP car park close to the studio with very cheap rates.

GDPR

Videos/photos will be taken in class for 2 reasons:

1.       promotional purposes

2.       for your children to learn routines out of dance hours

You will receive a GDPR form on your first visit, If you do not wish your child to be a part of the videos or photos we will not include or hide as necessary, We want everyone to feel comfortable.

Please refrain from recording dance classes yourself and if you choose to record your child and other class member privately, please ensure you get permission from their parents/guardians first.

Social media platforms:

Fortitude Danceworks is currently on Facebook (private page for info, open page for promotion) Instagram (fortitude_danceworks) and website fortitudedanceworks.co.uk these will be platforms that promote the school, and show off your child’s amazing performances.

FOOD AND DRINK

Within Class- Dancers to bring water or juice only, no fizzy drinks! Please try and eat at least an hour before class to eliminate ‘stitch’ or sickness, when we have a break, please bring sufficient snacks that will keep you fuelled for the remainder of the dancing day.

Out of class/waiting area- We provide refreshments and snacks at reception and do allow outside food and drinks but as stated previously please ensure all rubbish is chucked in the bin and areas kept clean after use.

BAD/ EXTREME WEATHER

In the event of bad weather please check the Group chats, emails, Facebook or Instagram page, Fortitude will advise.

LOST PROPERTY

Pupils are responsible for their own items, we do not hold a lost property area with the rooms being rented.

SAFEGUARDING/CHILD PROTECTION

We ask that all students/pupils behave in a responsible manner, do not block fire doors, run in corridors or slippery conditions, respect other pupils. Aggressive behaviour will NOT be tolerated.

If you have any concerns about a child within the school please contact Emma directly.

ANTI-BULLYING

Bullying or abusive behavior will not be tolerated. This includes verbal or physical.