OUR POLICIES

Enrolling with Times Performance Arts Academy, all parents/guardians and students agree to abide by the rules and policies as set out below.

PAYMENT

1. All class costs are per Semester Term. The Studio follows the Victorian Government school semesters.
2. Payment Methods:

• • Cash
  • Credit Card – VISA and Mastercard
  • Direct Bank Transfer or Deposit :

Account Name:    Australia Modern Times Culture Pty Ltd
BSB:                         013 225
Account No：       485 90 5747
Reference：          Please indicate name of Student
Full payment is required to be paid by the 2nd week of each Term.  Late fees of $50.00 will be charged for late payment.

3. Payments are non-refundable.

FEE STRUCTURE

1. All charges includes GST
2. A registration fee of $50 is payable for new students at the time of enrolment.  This is     to ensure that a place is secured for the new student.  We will deduct the $50 fee           from your first Semester Term fee at the time of payment of your full fees.
   Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable if in the event you do not proceed to take up lessons.
3. All students fee are charged and invoiced at the beginning of each Semester Term.
4. School Holiday Programs – existing students pay half price.  Non students pay full
5. Casual Rates – $30 per hour.
6. We offer a 10% discount to families that have 2 or more siblings enrolled.
7. Full year payment is entitled to a 5% discount.  Payment must be paid by 31^st
8. You are entitled to take advantage of one discount pricing only, ie. you can either take    advantage of (e) or (f) above, but not both.
9. All tuition fees is payable in advance and must be paid in full by the 2^nd week of each
10. Tuition fees are non-refundable except due to unforeseen circumstances and subject      to review and approval by the director of the Studio. (Please see point 5 under      Attendance)

ATTENDANCE

1. Regular attendance is essential for proper dance development. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
2. If a student missed a class due to illness or school activities, the student may attend a make-up class within the same Semester Term.
3. We do not offer make up classes if the student missed 2 or more classes due to the fact that each class has different combinations and routines.
4. Make-up classes are only available if another class of the same type is offered. No additional classes will be created.
5. If a student is ill and required to withdraw from lessons, and subject to provision of a doctor’s certificate, we will deduct 20% from the paid fees and the balance will be refunded.

DANCE ATTIRE

1. Uniform:
   All students must wear the Studio’s required uniform and dance shoes during classes :-

• • Ballet
    

    Intro 1 & 2, Grade 1 & 2	Girls: Pink Leotards & Skirts, Nude Tights Boys: Black T-shirts & Black Tights
    Grade 3, 4 & 5	Girls: Blue Leotards & Skirts, Nude Tights Boys: Black T-shirts & Black Tights
    Teenager	Girls: Purple Leotards & Skirts, Nude Tights Boys: Black T-shirts & Black Tights

  • Latin
    Girls:  Times Performing Arts Academy logo black T-shirts & black skirts
    Boys:  Times Performing Arts Academy logo black T-shirts & black pants
  • Dance Shoes – appropriate shoes according to class curriculum

The Studio has a range of dance attires and accessories.  Please check at reception or our Uniform List for more information.

2. Performance:
   Students must wear the Studio’s performance costumes.  The Studio will arrange for the costumes.  No fees is charged as this cost is included in the annual performance fee payable.
3. Competition:
   Students must wear the costumes as stated under the competition rules.  You are responsible for providing your own costumes.

EXAMINATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION

1. It is the Studio’s policy that all junior students are encouraged to participate in examinations, performance and competition. In the event if you are not able to participate for specific reasons, please inform the Studio at least a month from such events.  The notification is required to allow us to plan our teaching facilities.
2. The Studio encourages its students (7 years old and above) to participate in different levels of dance competition during the year. We will evaluate each and every student of his/her abilities and advise the students the level of competition he/she is suitable to participate accordingly.  Students are responsible for payment of the registration fees and competition costumes for each competition.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. Students participate in classes, events, activities and performances at their own risk. The Studio will not be held liable for any injuries sustained.
2. In the event an individual (students, staff and parent/guardians) sustain an accident or injury, an ambulance may be called on their behalf and the individual affected will be liable for any cost incurred. We highly recommend students and their families have an ambulance subscription.   The Studio is no liable for any ambulance or medical costs.
3. Students with any medical conditions must notify the Studio and provide the Studio with a treatment/management plan.
4. All students, parent/guardians and family members agree to respect all other students, teachers and staff.
5. Any form of abuse or bullying will not be tolerated at the Studio. Any occasions where this is brought to our attention may result in the individual responsible to be asked to leave the Studio immediately and not permitted to re-enrol in the future.
6. Child protection laws prevent photos or video recordings of children other than your own. Unless permission is sought by all students’ parents/guardians, there is to be no photography or video taken whilst students are in class excluding staff members.  Photography and videos taken at performances are not be uploaded onto any social media platform without concealing the identity of other students or seeking permission from all parties, including teachers and the principal of the Studio regarding copyright of routines and costumes.
7. The use of alcohol, drugs and smoking is prohibited whilst inside our Studio.

IMAGES AND SOCIAL MEDIA

1. Enrolling at the Studio, you give consent to use the name and image/video of the student for media and promotion. This will include use on our website and social media platforms.  If you would not like your child’s images and footage to be used, please ensure you tick the relevant field upon your enrolment.
2. Any parents wishing to post their children on social media may do so unless another student/s is in the same image or video. Before posting either, concealment of the other student’s identity or permission from their parent/guardian must be sought.

PANDEMIC & EPIDEMIC PLANS

1. In the event a pandemic or epidemic occurs during our training year which requires a Government lockdown, the Studio will endeavour to continue to provide live/pre recorded classes/materials via our Zoom.
2. Whilst working off our Covid-19 contingency plan, timetables and classes may be altered/combined/shortened or cancelled.
3. As the Studio will continue to offer our services online, term fees will be non-refundable. We understand some students are adverse to online learning and choose to not participate, however, please in mind that the Studio will not provide any credits or refunds for classes not attended.
4. The Studio will adhere to any rules or regulations put in place by the Government at all times.

OTHER RULES

1. Class etiquette – students must wear the Studio’s required uniforms, tights and shoes (compulsory), hair tied up with hairpin and hairnet.
2. Students are not allowed to bring/wear watches and any form of jewellery to class.
3. Students are advised not to bring any valuable items to the Studio. Any loss or damage of such items is not the responsible of the Studio.
4. All personal belongs, eg. bags, shoes and clothes, etc. are to be placed neatly along the walls to prevent any tripping hazard.
5. Students are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the Studio.
6. Students who are not able to attend class must notify the Studio either by telephone or text message via WeChat prior to the commencement of the class.
7. We have a no parents’ policy in class as the students get very distracted. Parents are advised to drop off and picked up his/her child immediately after class.