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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, but must attend one other class.

 

STRETCH/CONTEMPORARY

  • Open to Inters and above.

 

POINTE

  • Open to all Senior Ballet students.

 

SENIOR STAGE CLASS

  • Must attend one other class to qualify for this class

  • It is half price if you attend two other 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. 

  • 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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February 2025

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