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Do I need to pay in advance?
Do I need to pay in advance?
Due to limited spacing and to encourage commitment we allow for one paid trial class before committing to a term (children)/block payments for adults at our studios. It is a good idea to contact us first to check when a good time to begin may be. School classes require a full terms payment due to in school policies and admin.
What should I bring to class?
What should I bring to class?
Wear loose & comfortable sports attire that will not restrict movement; trainers are recommended; a drink of water/snack/tuck shop money; you may also wish to bring a towel for fitness/adult inter and advanced classes.
What age groups attend the adult classes?
What age groups attend the adult classes?
A diverse age group in all adult classes allows for a friendlier environment to enhance social skills and confidence. A question we regularly get asked is, "Am I too old?" or "Will I fit in with the age range?". You are never too 'old' to start learning with us and everyone is friendly regardless of age, you'll have a fab time with us.
Are performing and socials compulsory?
Are performing and socials compulsory?
No. It is entirely up to you if you wish to attend socials and performances. This is not to say that you will not be offered performance opportunities.
Are the classes for both males and females?
Are the classes for both males and females?
Yes. Everyone is very welcome and friendly participants already attending will ensure your first session is a welcoming one too.
When do I need to get the Streetenvy kit?
Adults - you'll need the SE kit to do any performance so it is ideal to purchase it asap to avoid panic prior to a show. Children - within 4 weeks of starting Streetenvy or by the second term you sign up to. Children need to wear this to every class and performance; our Streetenvy t-shirt, SE leggings or SE joggers. Performers require plain black shoes including trainers or daps. This encourages a sense of feeling part of the team, professionalism and commitment in videos and images we take to advertise and help you with rehearsal videos. It also aids instructors to see movements easier in classes. Older children can also set a good example to the younger dancers.
Can I bring my friend along to dance?
Can I bring my friend along to dance?
You are very welcome to do so but please check in with us to see if it is a good time. If we are working towards a performance opportunity then your friend may still be able to join the performance from the part of the routine that they have learnt. We do not allow spectators so anybody not participating in the class will need to wait outside.
Can I take photos or videos in the class?
Can I take photos or videos in the class?
This is at the discretion of the teacher but if the class involves anybody under the age of 18, no, unless this is pre-agreed by us. Class participants will sign a photo and video waiver on their first day with us.
If I haven’t danced before can I still join the class?
If I haven’t danced before can I still join the class?
All beginner level classes are designed for people who, like yourself, have not danced a style before. You will find the atmosphere welcoming and there is no pressure or intimidation in any of Streetenvy classes.
Can family/friends stay and watch the class?
Can family/friends stay and watch the class?
We do not allow anybody who isn't participating in the class inside the studios while a class is on. This is for the benefit of everyone in the class and to aid with health and safety, safeguarding and for insurance purposes. We encourage confidence and independence from an early age but if you're bringing a very young participant along you may be able to arrive early to see the space, meet the teacher and then during the class, wait outside the door if you have any concerns. All of our instructors are experienced and have relevant & up to date enhanced DBS and insurance certificates. We ensure child safety and wellbeing are the upmost importance.
Data Protection & Safeguarding
Data Protection & Safeguarding
Data Protection Policy - any data will be collected for the safeguarding and health & safety of class participants, teachers and schools.
Where
This information will be stored as a physical copy and/or on google forms/class manager. We ask for contact details (email, phone, address), name, date of birth and provide a disclaimer for both consent and with clear rules for our class and event expectations. Company director, Simon Barton, is the only one with access to these documents. In the event of a data breech this will be reported and contained as soon as possible. Your personal details will not be uploaded online without prior authorisation from you. We have no intention to do so.
CCTV
Access to studio CCTV is only for teachers to review safeguarding, behavioural and teaching purposes. This is also for the protection of all participants, teachers, studio users and the decor within. Simon is the only one with access to the CCTV on site.
Videos & Photos
Class photos and videos - we regularly take these for private WhatsApp groups, available to the dancers and parents (of under 18 year olds) to practice and continue to progress at home, sometimes advertising purposes too. If you wish to opt out of videos and photos please let us know before you join. If anything changes and you wish to opt out, please update us in writing.
Any performances and socials will likely be filmed & photographed therefore it is not possible to sign up to these without your consent for photos and videos. This matierial may be used for advertising purposes.
Platforms we share data & images/vids on
Platforms we use to advertise and communicate include (but not restricted by) Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google sites & forms (website design and form entry), emails, WhatsApp or standard text, and physical (health & disclaimers). Payments can be made via class manager, PayPal, bank and cash (class manager requires personal data, only accessible by Simon).
SAFEGUARDING
Streetenvy Dance Academy is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people up to the age of 18 and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults.
We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse and exploitation. Streetenvy acknowledges our duty to act appropriately to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse. All staff and volunteers will work together to encourage the development of an ethos which embraces difference and diversity and respects the rights of children, young people and adults.
Streetenvy recognises its duty of care under the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014, the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. This policy applies to our paid staff, volunteers, dancers or anyone working on behalf of Streetenvy.
Cancellation
Cancellation
Leaving us?
Why we have a notice fee
As spaces are filled by capacity and we have sadly had bad experiences with people not providing us sufficient (or any) notice, notice periods are chargeable and will consist of a late payment fee if not negotiated and paid on time. We wish to maintain the commitment for the benefit of all dancers and teachers within Streetenvy to allow efficient running for all.
What is the notice period?
As per T&Cs you would sign upon joining us, and given clearly in both Whatsapp Group descriptions and on your Class Manager profile, the standard and chargeable notice period is 4 weeks upon joining your second term with us. School holidays and weeks off do not count towards this period; only paid and active weeks. This info is also on your physical disclaimer form/google form version via the 'children' tab above.
For all child classes and dancers in our studio classes (requiring more commitment as we work towards shows) the notice is 1 term after 6 months with us.
ENVY performance team and Thursday Intermediate Adult 8-9 pm class require more notice and are entry by audition/permission only. Details of these will be handed to successful applicants.
Term/Block Payments
Term/Block Payments
Child classes - We allow one drop in trial class, payable in advance, then require all participants to pay per term. Some school sessions work as 3 terms per year while many still use the 6 term format. Payments are due prior to the end of the Sunday of the current term, ready and ahead of the next (e.g. term 1 is due before the end of the Summer, term 6, for returning participants to guarantee their space.)
Adult classes - one trial then pay per block 5 consecuctive weeks for a single class or 4 consecutive weeks for 2 classes per week (classes cannot be inter-changeable and blocks cover 4 or 5 weeks of the same day and time each week only; e.g. you cannot pay for a Monday class and use this block to come on a Thursday).
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