
Rules and Expectations
SAMANTHA JONES DANCE ACADEMY
Tel: 07792273576
Email:sjdanceacademy@hotmail.co.uk
www.samanthajonesdanceacademy.co.uk
CLASS GUIDELINES​:
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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.
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SJDA uniform to be worn in class at all times.
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Students should bring water with them to avoid dehydration particularly when the weather is warm.
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No Jewellery to be worn in class.
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Mobile phones are not to be used during the lesson.
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Respect your fellow students and each other’s property.
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Support and help your fellow students as part of the SJDA team.
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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.
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Students are expected to leave the hall tidy for the next class
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Parents/siblings/friends are not encouraged to observe class as it is a distraction.
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CLASS AGES AND RULES
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MINIS AGE 3 to 5
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PRIMARY AGE 6 to 7
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JUNIOR AGE 8 to 10
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INTERS AGE 11 to 14
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SENIORS 15 PLUS
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Ages are a guidance and some instances will be based on ability where appropiate
ACRO AND TUMBLING
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Acro and Tumbling is an open Class depending on ability and strength, discuss with Miss Sammi, but must attend one other class.
STRETCH/CONTEMPORARY
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Open to Inters and above.
POINTE
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Open to all Senior Ballet students.
SENIOR STAGE CLASS
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Must attend one other class to qualify for this class
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It is half price if you attend two other classes
ELITE
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Invitation only and must attend at least two other classes.
ATTENDANCE:
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Regular class attendance is vitally important to enhance the students’ technique, performance and overall learning
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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.
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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.
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TO CONTACT MISS SAMMI: phone/text: 07792273576 email: sjdanceacademy@hotmail.co.uk
FEES AND ENROLMENT:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Students will be given one month grace period after which they will be required to purchase SJDA uniform.
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For uniform requirements click on this link to view.
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Uniform can be ordered from webpage follow this link. Payment required in advance please.
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All student’s dancewear to be labelled, including shoes, with student’s name.
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GROOMING
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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