Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully. Upon enrolling into classes at Jamie Lee Dance Academy (JLDA), a binding contract is formed.

    Class Booking, Other Fees and Payment

  1. Fees must be paid within seven days of the invoice being issued. For each week that passes after this time, a £10.00 late fee will be added to the invoice as per clause 14.
  2. Any student with fees outstanding will not be allowed to participate in class.
  3. All fees are non-refundable, except for severe injury resulting in an inability to dance. Written evidence from a medical professional must be provided as proof.
  4. A refund will not be provided if classes have to be cancelled due to force majeure such as fire, flood, storm, bad weather (including heavy snow disrupting transport) or other Act of God, pandemic or epidemic of any disease, industrial action, war, civil unrest, terrorist threat or incident.
  5. Six weeks paid notice must be given if you wish to change or leave a class. Written notice must be emailed to the office (info@jamieleedanceacademy.com) no less than 48hrs before the start of the next lesson being cancelled.
  6. Please note that all ‘Class Fees’ and ‘Additional Fees’ (as defined below) are subject to change at any time. JLDA shall give a minimum 30 days prior notice of any price increase.
  7. Your digital signature constitutes a binding agreement to our payments. Any unpaid invoices will be sent to our debt collection agency who will recover the owed debt plus legal costs, interest, and late payment compensation from you in accordance with applicable legislation.
  8. In the case that a student is excluded or expelled, the school reserves the right to pursue payment of the balance of any fees due in respect of a class. These will become payable immediately.
  9. ‘Class Fees’ are as follows:
    • Dance With Me – £6.00
    • 30-minute Classes – £6.50
    • 45-minute Classes – £8.00
    • 60-minute Classes – £9.00
    • Vocational Classes – £10.00
    • Private Tuition – from £22.50 per 30mins
    • Competition Team Classes, Various – Invitation Only
  10. Inadditiontoclassfees,thefollowingotherfees (‘Additional Fees’) shall also be payable by you to the extent applicable:
    • Examination entry fee – variable
    • Examination extra practices classes – variable
    • Private lessons / private assessments – from £22.50 per half hour class
    • All New Enrolments – £30 Registration Admin Fee Plus:
    • Annual Membership – £25
    • Competition Team Fee – £25 per half term
    • Late Fee – £10
    • Invoices will be emailed to the address that you have provided via the Enrolment Form.
  11. JLDA will invoice you as follows:
    • Class Fees for each term will be invoiced prior to the end of the preceding term, and
    • Additional Fees will be invoiced as and when they are applicable, and in all cases, payment must be received on or before the due date stated within the relevant invoice. Fees must be received by JLDA before classes can commence.
  12. If you do not receive your invoice before the end of term, you should contact the office by email urgently so that it can be resent and so that you can meet the payment deadline. It is the full responsibility of the parent / student to ensure they have received and paid their invoice before the start of each term and if payment is not made by the deadline, late payment fees will apply as per clause 14.
  13. Payment conditions and charges are as follows:
    • Bank Transfer/BACS are the only acceptable forms of payment (in GBP pound sterling only). No other method of payment may be used.
    • BACS payments must state the relevant invoice number as reference and any failure to do so may result in the invoice being treated as unpaid as we may be unable to ascertain which student the payment has been made in respect of.

      • We will send a receipt when payment has cleared against an invoice.

  14. Late payments:
    • If payment of invoices is received after the due date, but before the start of the term to which the invoice relates, then a late payment fee of £10 will be charged.
    • If payment of invoices is received after the start date of the term to which the invoice relates, then a second late payment fee of £10 (in addition to the first £10 late payment fee) will be charged.
    • Late payment fees must be received on or before the due date given.

    15. Cancellation

  15. If you intend to withdraw yourself or your child from JLDA or change any class(es) that you or your child undertakes, 6 weeks paid notice is required (this does not include holiday periods). Notice must be received in writing via email at: info@jamieleedanceacademy.com no less than 48hrs before the start of the next lesson being cancelled.

    16. Private Tuition

  16. Any LAMDA, Singing or individual dance lessons booked are considered a “Private Lesson” as they are in addition to group dance classes, see section 9 for fees.
  17. Once you have been allocated your Private Lesson, either as a regular or an ad-hoc session, this remains yours.
  18. Although there is no set uniform for private lessons, please ensure you are appropriately dressed and groomed for the discipline of your private lesson, including the correct footwear.
  19. Should you not be able to attend your Private Lesson, you are welcome to arrange a suitable private lesson swap, or arrange for another to take your place.
  20. Private Lessons are invoiced in advance.
  21. Should you arrange a swap or replacement as outlined in point 18, any adjustments of payment must be sorted amongst yourselves.
  22. Should JLDA need to cancel any Private Lessons, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement teacher in the first instance. In the second instance we will offer you an alternative time for your private lesson. If neither of these can be provided, a lesson credit will be provided. A refund will be the final solution.

    23. Students

  23. Students must follow all instructions and rules including those in relation to presentation and behaviour, and a failure to do so will be a breach of these terms and conditions.
  24. Disruptive, disrespectful or antisocial behaviour on or around the JLDA Studio premises will not be tolerated (whether before, during or after classes) and JLDA reserves the right to exclude that student on a temporary or permanent basis at its sole discretion.
  25. Students and parents/guardians should notify the office via email at info@jamieleedanceacademy.com if they have any concerns of any absences.
  26. We pride ourselves on our grooming – grooming is part of a dancer’s discipline. Please ensure that hair is correctly styled and the correct uniform is worn for each class (please see our uniform list – Uniform List). All items of uniform must be clearly labelled with the student’s name.
  27. After an initial period of 2 weeks in any new class, all students must be wearing the appropriate uniform except with the prior written consent of the School Principal.
  28. Uniform must be worn by all students at all classes and whenever representing JLDA. We reserve the right to remove any student from their class if the uniform policy is not adhered to.
  29. Students should bring a bottle of water to classes as it is important to stay hydrated. However, no food or drink of any other kind is permitted inside the studios. No smoking, chewing gum or alcohol permitted at any time on the Studio Premises.
  30. You understand and agree that teachers at JLDA may use tactile feedback and instruction with students to support verbal feedback and instruction where appropriate.
  31. Any medical conditions must be declared on the enrolment form.
  32. Any learning difficulties should be notified to the school upon enrolment in order to assist us in monitoring progress and ensuring a productive and supportive environment.
  33. A basic first aid kit is kept on the premises and staff members at JLDA may administer basic first aid on students if necessary whilst a student is on the Studio Premises. However, to the fullest extent permitted by law, teachers and JLDA shall not be responsible for any injuries or accidents taking place on the Studio Premises that are outside our reasonable control.
  34. If a student needs to take any of their own medication (whether self-administered or otherwise) whilst on the Studio Premises, teachers or an appropriate representative of JLDA must be informed. In any event, JLDA accepts no responsibility for administering such medication (and/or the effects of the same) and the students’ parent/guardian takes full responsibility.
  35. Students at JLDA may not audition for or attend another dance school unless prior written permission has been granted by the School Principal. Likewise, we do not train students who already attend another dance school unless exception is granted by the School Principal.
  36. JLDA reserves the right to permit the recording and photographing of students by staff (or by third party photographers or filming companies on behalf of JLDA) and audience members during an open class or show or other event, unless you have opted out via your enrolment form.
  37. JLDA reserves the right, where appropriate, to record or photograph students for educational and/or marketing purposes which may include usage on social media, unless you have opted out via your enrolment form.
  38. Further, where any photographs or footage has been taken, JLDA also reserves the right to sell DVDs and photographs of students performing at events to other members of JLDA.

    39. Agency

  39. JLDA is represented by our own casting agency; JLDA Management. Acceptance to the Agency is by audition and these are held twice a year.
  40. Any student who is approached or volunteers to take part in any stage performance with any other company or society (with the exception of normal school productions during term time) must obtain permission from the School Principal prior to any agreement being made to participate.

    41. Marketing

  41. Please inform the office, in writing, if you wish for your child NOT to be featured in any advertising or promotional/marketing materials for JLDA.

    42. Competition Team

  42. Entry to our ‘CompetitionTeam’ is by audition and invitation only and is at the discretion of the school Principal. Earning Competition Team Status’ is a privilege and not a right, and members’ conduct will operate on a ‘three-strike rule’. See additional Competition Team Terms and Conditions for full details.

    43. Examinations

  43. Dance exams are encouraged but remain optional.
  44. The opportunity for a student to enter a dance examination is at the sole discretion of the relevant teacher and correspondence will not be entered into. JLDA will contact you when they feel your child is ready to take an exam. It is usually necessary for a student to attend extra lessons in preparation for their examination in order to reach the required standard and to practise within their examination group.
  45. Examination fees will be charged on confirmation of entry and are payable within 7 days.
  46. If an examination is not taken for any reason when offered by the teacher, it is at the sole discretion of the teacher whether the student remains at the same level and waits to take the examination in the next available examination session, or progresses to the next level without taking the examination.

    47. Parents and guardians (all references to ‘parent(s)’ include guardians) / Adult students

  47. It is a parent’s responsibility to ensure and be satisfied that their child is fit and healthy to attend classes at JLDA.
  48. Parents should ensure that children are punctual for classes and are collected promptly at the end of classes by a parent.
  49. Repeated late collection of children from classes will incur additional child care fees. You must notify the teacher at the start of the class if someone else will be collecting your child.
  50. Children (under 16yrs) are not permitted to leave the studio where their class has taken place unless accompanied by an adult (18yr+).
  51. There is strictly no smoking, chewing gum, or alcohol permitted at any time at the Studio Premises.
  52. Parents are responsible for all minors on the Studio Premises that are not students in a studio taking a class. Children under the age of 8 years should never be unaccompanied on the Studio Premises.
  53. The parking spaces to the left of the Studio Premises are reserved for JLDA staff and permitted vehicles of contractors only. No other vehicles whatsoever may use these spaces (including by way of example for the purposes of turning, waiting, dropping off or collecting student and parking). CCTV may monitor use of the parking spaces 24 hours a day and enforcement action may be taken when necessary.
  54. JLDA will not tolerate threatening or aggressive behaviour for any reason, including where staff are acting to enforce these terms and conditions. JLDA reserves the right at its absolute discretion to immediately terminate the contract between you and JLDA, if in JLDA’s opinion a parent or guardian of a student acts in a threatening, aggressive or otherwise inappropriate manner towards any member of JLDA staff, any student or other parent or third party. In the event of any such termination, JLDA shall have no further liability whatsoever to you.
  55. These terms and conditions are enforced pursuant to applicable laws and the licence terms on which JLDA is able to run classes at the Studio Premises. If any parent fails to follow these terms and conditions or attempts to prevent any JLDA staff member from seeking or attempting to enforce these terms and conditions, JLDA reserves the right immediately to terminate the contract with you and/or exclude your child from attending further classes at JLDA on a temporary or permanent basis, without further liability to you.

    56. Liability

  56. JLDA accepts no liability for any injuries sustained whilst participating in a dance class or on the Studio Premises.
  57. JLDA accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of personal belongings or property whilst on the Studio Premises.
  58. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall in any way limit JLDA’s liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury caused by its negligence, or any other liability which cannot be excluded at law.

    59. JLDA Communications and Other Information

  59. JLDA makes every effort to ensure effective communication with its parents and we would ask that for your part you give due attention to our communications, which inevitably often contain a lot of detail, in order to ensure the effective running of our classes. If you require any clarification or further information, please contact the office. While our teaching staff seek to keep parents well informed on the progress of students, please understand that it is usually very difficult for them to engage in discussion during class changeovers. If you wish to discuss any matter with us, please contact the office.
  60. JLDA has two methods of communication; email and telephone, and these should be used if you wish to contact JLDA and its staff. This is to ensure consistency and effective communication
  61. Staff should not be contacted through their own personal channels, including personal social media platforms (facebook, Instagram, twitter etc), and/or personal email accounts. Should they be contacted by any JLDA parent / carer / student, they are are asked not to respond.
  62. To ensure that work at the school is ethical, standards are well maintained and good practice is adhered to concerning working with children we comply with ISTD ‘Code of Professional Conduct’ (copies available on request).
  63. If, despite our best intentions and efforts, you feel unhappy with any aspect of our service and facilities, please email the office with your comments, suggestions or complaints. A response will be given within 28 days, using the contact details provided in your initial enrolment form. However, JLDA will not enter into any discussion concerning enforcement of these Terms and Conditions.
  64. JLDA has Public Liability Insurance (for further details please contact the office).
  65. Additional rules and guidelines or updates to these terms and conditions may be published from time to time and communicated via newsletter. Your (or your child’s) continuing attendance at Jamie Lee Dance Academy will amount to acceptance of such updated terms and conditions.

    66. JLDA Privacy Policy

  66. JLDA will use your information to keep in touch with you by newsletter and other group / individual communications. We will also store any other relevant information (including medical) which is disclosed to us by you, or transpires during the time that you are / your child is enrolled in the school. We will not disclose your information to any 3rd party or send unsolicited marketing material.

    67. Parking

  67. We want to impress the importance of safe driving and considerate parking at JLDA studios and all locations where you represent JLDA. It is vital that all parking must be considerate of our neighbours: including but not limited to not blocking driveways, not blocking pavements or access. Additionally, if you are fortunate enough to be able to park right next to the JLDA studios on the part of pavement that we are allowed to use, please continually remember that there will still be pedestrians walking around. There is plenty of parking including a Tesco car park and Pelhams Gym near our Kinson studios so please plan your journey accordingly.