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Rules and Expectations

SAMANTHA JONES DANCE ACADEMY

Tel: 07792273576   

Email:sjdanceacademy@hotmail.co.uk

www.samanthajonesdanceacademy.co.uk

 

CLASS GUIDELINES​:

  • Students will be placed in a class suitable for their age, however in special circumstances dance experience may overrule age (See CLASS AGES AND RULES below).  We reserve the right to change, cancel or combine a class as deemed necessary.  Notification will be given before doing so.

  • SJDA uniform to be worn in class at all times.

  • Students should bring water with them to avoid dehydration particularly when the weather is warm.

  • No Jewellery to be worn in class.

  • Mobile phones are not to be used during the lesson.

  • Respect your fellow students and each other’s property.

  • Support and help your fellow students as part of the SJDA team.

  • SJDA has a strict anti-bullying policy and we reserve the right to suspend any student as unsociable and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.  

  • Students are expected to leave the hall tidy for the next class

  • Parents/siblings/friends are not encouraged to observe class as it is a distraction.

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CLASS AGES AND RULES

  • MINIS AGE 3 to 5

  • PRIMARY AGE 6 to 7

  • JUNIOR AGE 8 to 10

  • INTERS AGE 11 to 14

  • SENIORS 15 PLUS

  • Ages are a guidance and some instances will be based on ability where appropiate

 

ACRO AND TUMBLING

  • Acro and Tumbling is an open Class depending on ability and strength, discuss with Miss Sammi. 

 

TECHNIQUE/CONDITIONING

  • 8 Plus or by ability.

 

POINTE

  • Open to all Senior Ballet students.

 

STAGE CLASSES

  • Must attend one other class to qualify for these classes

 

ELITE

  • Invitation only and must attend at least two other classes.

 

ATTENDANCE:

  • Regular class attendance is vitally important to enhance the students’ technique, performance and overall learning

  • Students are expected to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of class to prepare and warm up. Lateness disrupts the class and impedes warm up.

  • Students that are going to be late or unable to attend a class MUST inform Miss Sammi either by phone, text or email in plenty of time to accommodate changes to the lessons.

  • TO CONTACT MISS SAMMI:  phone/text: 07792273576  email:  sjdanceacademy@hotmail.co.uk 

 

FEES AND ENROLMENT:

  • Fees are payable in advance and are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Fees must be paid IN FULL WITHIN 14 DAYS OF DATE ISSUED.  The 10% early payment discount is automatically removed after the payment due date. 

  • Samantha Jones Dance Academy reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or alter the scheduled dance classes if adverse weather conditions make it unsafe, impractical, or Impossible to proceed.  If the dance class is cancelled due to such weather disturbances or other events outside of our reasonable control, all fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE.

  • A Student Enrolment and Consent Form must be completed by a Parent/Guardian agreeing to the rules of the school and payment terms prior to the student being accepted.

  • It is important that changes to Parent/Guardian contact details and student details and medical/allergy records be kept up to date.  Any changes must be reported immediately to Samantha Jones Dance Academy to update our records for student safety and invoicing requirements.

 

UNIFORM:

  •  Students will be given one month grace period after which they will be required to purchase SJDA uniform.

  • For uniform requirements click on this link to view.

  • Uniform can be ordered from webpage follow this link.  Payment required in advance please.

  • All student’s dancewear to be labelled, including shoes, with student’s name. 

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GROOMING

  • Hair to be tied up and out of face at all times and strictly no jewellery for health and safety reasons.

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SAMANTHA PHILLIMORE F.A.B.D.

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June 2026

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