To help you get the best out of Inspire Dance and to understand our responsibilities to you and your responsibilities to us, please read the following terms and conditions.
The language used should make these terms and conditions as clear as possible. The following policies exist to safeguard the wellbeing of our pupils and to ensure that the good name of our studio continue to be associated with high quality teaching and enjoyment of dance. Inspire Dance reserves the right to refuse entry to classes if these rules are not complied with. The studio will review and amend its policies on a regular basis and advises parents and pupils to read this document thoroughly to ensure a clear understanding is gained. Please contact a member of our team if you require further information.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Payments and fees
1.1 In order for a place to be kept open for your child in our classes, payment is required monthly in advance, by auto pay and payment plan only.
1.2 Signing up through our parent portal and enrolling in auto pay is the only registration and payment method Inspire Dance will accept.
1.3 We reserve the right to make changes to these amounts and/or collection date if necessary. In this case, you will be given notice via email prior to collection.
1.4 Fees are reviewed annually.
1.5 The system we use is Studio Pro.
1.6 Payment will be taken from the account you set up on auto pay on 1st of every month. Failure to make payments on time may result losing your place in chosen class(es). If you are having trouble paying, please speak to a member of our team and we will do our best to help. Late fees will have a 10% fee added after 14 days.
1.7 Prices are based on 36 weeks’ worth of classes and pro-rated over 12 months. All classes are in the calendar on your parent portal or in info and FAQs for the full year. Payment will still be taken in August when there are no scheduled classes.
1.8 Fees and event payments are non-refundable.
2. Cancellation
2.1 Should your child wish to cancel one of their classes then we require one month’s written notice via email along with fees (amy@inspire-dance.co.uk). Eg - If you wish to stop class on the 10th April the latest notice can be given is 10th March, payment will still be taken on 1st April.
2.2 Any classes that fall under 5 students in total will be subject to being cancelled and a new class offered.
2.3 All unattended lessons are still payable. Substitute lessons can be arranged where applicable, please contact us to discus.
3. Clothing
3.1. Inspire Dance merchandise is available to order from the parent portal in ‘shop' and on our dedicated uniform website https://www.allboogie.co.uk/store/inspire-dance/section/1646.
3.2. No jewellery or accessories to be worn to Inspire Dance classes for obvious safety reasons.
3.3. Branded Uniform must be worn at every session.
3.4 Hair should be in a neat and tidy ponytail, plaits or bun.
3.5 Any student wishing to take part in our performances will be required to purchase/ hire costumes, tickets, pay a show fee etc.
4. Classes and performances
4.1. Inspire Dance aim to provide the very best training. We will implement fun and discipline to do this. If we feel that any student is being disruptive on a regular basis we will issue a verbal warning. If this continues, we will speak to parent or guardian about the matter. We reserve the right to ask someone to leave if this matter cannot be worked out.
4.2 Promotional pictures and footage will be taken throughout the year during classes; we will require a written request if you do NOT wish for your child to take part and updating of this on our portal. We may also work in collaboration with outside media companies in line with our data protection policy and with our staffs social media accounts.
4.3. Our annual performance will be recorded professionally. Personal cameras and recording equipment are not permitted.
4.4. Any student found using a mobile phone will have the phone confiscated and returned at the end of the session. Mobiles aren’t permitted inside the studio, unless being used for learning purposes. Occasionally senior students (senior student is anyone who attends senior school and is over 11 years old) wish to use class video footage to practice at home. Only teachers will be allowed to video class rehearsals and send to students or parents by WhatsApp which is encrypted. These videos are for personal use and practice only, they must not be shared, uploaded or sent on to anyone else.
4.5. We advise that your child does not bring any valuables (i.e. phones, jewellery etc.) with them to the classes. Inspire Dance does not accept any liability for lost or damaged belongings. Any belongings should have child’s name clearly marked.
4.6. No child will be allowed to leave the building without a parent/guardian (unless arranged otherwise) Your child’s safety is paramount to us. If your child is age 11 and at senior school who can select in your profile permission for them to leave without an adult.
4.7. Inspire Dance cannot be held responsible for any injuries incurred during dance class. Teachers will ensure students are learning and progressing in a safe manner. Please see our separate policy if taking part in acro.
4.8 At all times we have a qualified first aider on site. By agreeing to our T&Cs you agree for First Aid treatment to be provided to your child should it ever be required. Any allergies to plasters or dressings etc must be declared in the medical section on the portal.
4.9. If you are going to be late to pick your child up, you must make contact the studio to inform us.
5. Discipline
5.1. Unruly, disruptive behaviour in class will not be tolerated. We have a strict antibullying policy in place and expect our students to always adhere to this.
5.2. We believe in teaching boundaries and setting a good example in line with our positive ethos to build our student’s confidence.
5.3. Our staff will not tolerate abusive or disruptive behaviour from students or parents. We will treat everyone with respect and appreciate the same in return.
5.4 If a child/parent displays consistent unruly or aggressive behaviour, this could result intermination of class membership.
5.5 Parents and students are not to contact any staff member via message, email or social media and ak questions relating to Inspire Dance eg private lessons, music, costumes etc. Any messages should be directed to Amy via whatsapp or email or our personal social media.
6. General
6.1 Any medical conditions must be disclosed upon registration, and the responsibility falls on you, the parent/guardian, to update us when necessary thereafter. It is imperative that we are always fully aware of any health implications, for your child’s safety and your own peace of mind.
6.2 Inspire Dance communication is made via email, what's app, our private Facebook page and social media. Please ensure you follow our social media platforms for recent updates and continue to check spam/junk email
folders. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to keep up to date with all relevant information regarding their child.
6.3 From time to time, it will be essential for physical contact to take place between the teacher and student/peers. We always encourage safe practice and support students in doing so. This may vary and may include holding hands in a circle, placing hands on shoulders or hips to guide students and hands on contact to help students stretch.
6.4 In the event of a session being cancelled due to conditions out with our control, fees will be non-refundable.
6.5 All events are a choice, therefore show participation or any other event is not compulsory.
Updated December 2025
