School Policies
School Policies
Uniform
Each class has a specific uniform requirement which must be worn in accordance to that class. Within each style we have provided students with a variety of options.
All uniform items should be labelled with your child’s name. We do not take responsibility for any lost or misplaced items.
We have lost property boxes located in the bookshelves throughout the studio. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each term.
Fees & Invoices
All term fees and invoices are to be paid in full, within two weeks of being sent out. If you require an extension, please contact us immediately to discuss a payment plan.
Late payment of term fees will incur a $5.00 additional late fee per student for each week overdue.
If you have not received your invoice, notify EDS as soon as possible. (Please remember to check your junk mail)
We have three performances throughout the year. Classes that are involved in our Mid Year Showcase are Intermediate and above. For the End of Year concerts, there are two concerts, a Junior and a Senior concert. The Junior Concert involves all students from Primary, Junior and Pre-Intermediate classes and the Senior Concert involves all students from Intermediate, Pre Senior and Senior classes. By enrolling in any of the classes involved in these performances, you are agreeing to all the fees and costs associated with these events. This will include a footage fee ($37.00), rehearsal fees ($25.00-$45.00), costume hire fees ($45.00) and/or costume purchase fees ($100.00) for each class. These costs are subject to change.
If you wish to trial a class at Elevation, you will be offered one complimentary class pass. If the child continues, you will be invoiced for the remaining classes of that term.
There is an annual $35 enrolment fee to cover administrative costs. This fee is non refundable and applied to your first invoice for the year.
If a class is cancelled by EDS a replacement class will be arranged or a credit note will be issued and applied to next terms fees.
Cancellation of enrolment must be made before fees are invoiced for the coming term.
Once you enrol for a class, you will be invoiced for the entire term. There is no concession for school camps, family holidays, sickness etc. This is due to our capped classes/ lesson plans for performance items.
Ongoing enrolments
Your enrolments will automatically roll over into the following term. If you need to add or remove a certain class, you will need to email us prior to your invoice being issued.
General Enrolment info
If your personal details (e.g. phone numbers, emails address etc) change, please notify EDS as soon as possible or update in your customer portal.
Our main source of communication will come through email and must be read. Please remember to check your junk mail.
In the unlikely event of a another Government enforced lock down, we will run our classes via zoom, in the same way schools would. Your child’s continued participation is expected.
Medical conditions, water and food
For health and safety reasons all medical/ health conditions must be reported to the school. If you have medical action plan, this must be supplied to the studio.
Any students requiring an Epipen/ asthma inhaler must bring their own to each class.
All students shouldering their own labelled drink water.
Students may bring mess free snack (no nuts), however it will not be allowed in the studio.
We have a no-gum policy in class.
Studio etiquette and safety
Mutual respect between students, parents and the staff of EDS is integral for the health, well being and enjoyment of everyone at our studio. Disrespectful behaviour will be met with verbal warnings, action plans and in some cases refusal of enrolment.
All students & carers are expected to treat everyone with kindness and respect.
Film & photography
Families are not permitted to take videos or photos of students in class or around the studio. This is due to the fact that not everyone has given consent for this activity and we must respect their decision.
Our teachers may film their choreography, however these recordings are used for lesson planning and are not shared on any social media platforms.
Students in our senior school are allowed to film themselves in class for at home practice, however must ask permission first and are not permitted to share on any social media platforms.
We will only use footage and photos of students who have been given permission by their families on our marketing and social media pages.
Drop off and pick up
Prompt drop off and pick up must be arranged. Our front desk is not always attended and therefore we can not guarantee there will be someone supervising your child if you are late.
In the instance that you are late to pick up your child at the end of our classes, you will be invoiced for a late fee to cover our teachers time.
Communication
If parents have a question or wish to discuss anything with the staff, please email alex@elevationdancestudios.com.au or leave a message with the front desk. Unfortunately there is little time between classes to answer questions.
Our teachers personal details will not be handed out and should not be requested.
Concerts
We have 3 major performances:
Mid Year Showcase (All Pre-Inters, Inter & Senior)
Junior Concert (Primary - Pre Inter B)
Senior Concert (Pre Inter A - Senior)
Special costumes are organised for these performances. Here are the approximate prices:
Own sourced items
Hired items $45
Purchased costumes $100
Covid Policies - Updated 30.01.2023
In an effort to keep everyone safe at Elevation, we ask that you adhere to our Covid Safe procedures:
Drop, Dance and Dash. Where possible, we ask that parents drop and dash to reduce foot traffic around the studio. If you do enter the studio, we just ask that you socially distance and refrain from entering if you are unwell.
Sanitise upon entry of the building, each studio and leaving the premise.
Do not come to the studio if unwell.
Bring your own water bottle and sweat towel.
Whilst masks are no longer required in our studio, we will continue to encourage and support students and families who wish to wear masks indoors.