Code of conduct

JaBaT Terms and Conditions

It is expected that students are punctual to classes.
Please advise the office (phone or email) if the student is going to be absent due to illness, injury, holidays, school camp etc.
If child is late to class and misses the warmup which is the most important component of the class, they may be asked to sit out and watch.
No gum, jewellery (except for stud or sleeper earrings) or mobile phones are permitted in class.
Whilst all reasonable care is taken, to the extent permitted by law The Dance Centre is not liable for students outside of scheduled classes or the immediate premises. Parents of Tiny Tots and Pre Junior / Junior students are asked to pick children up from inside the studio, rather than asking students to leave the building and walk to the car.

PARKING & PICK UP POLICY

For the safety of our students, staff, and visitors, we kindly ask that all those attending The Dance Centre park in the allocated parking spots. We also ask that you enter the building to collect your child. Please ensure your children are collected from the studios at their finish time. Understand that children will only be supervised during their scheduled class time. Children will not be supervised before or after the class they are attending. Parents are required to collect their child at or before the set finishing time. Likewise The Dance Centre will not be responsible for students transport arrangements or their safety to or from classes or events.

TERMINATION OF ENROLMENT

In certain circumstances, when it is in the best interest of one or more students of The Dance Centre, it may be necessary for The Dance Centre to terminate a student’s enrolment. All reasonable efforts will be made to correct a problematic situation before terminating enrolment.

PARENT VIEWING POLICY

Students become distracted by parents/guardians sitting in the class and watching. Therefore we encourage parents/guardians to ‘drop and go’ or wait in the foyer. Parent distractions can also affect the entire dynamic of the class so your support in this matter is greatly appreciated.

We welcome all parents/guardians to watch their child's first class. We believe children need to feel 100% comfortable in the unfamiliar environment, surroundings and with a new teacher and peers. We also know how important it is that parents get to see how we teach and interact with our students before deciding whether or not we are the right school and fit for their child.

OPEN DAYS

Parents, family and friends are invited to watch classes generally at the end of each term.

HOLIDAYS

Timetabled dance classes will not be held on public holidays or school holidays. Additional classes for competition or exam preparation may be offered during these times for children who will be in town

STUDIO LOYALTY, COMMITMENT & COURTESY POLICY

It is considered a conflict of interest to attend more than one studio. Students are not permitted to attend another dance studio as well as JaBaT without written permission from the Director.

General Policies

Dancers must arrive on time for class.
Our top-priority is to foster a positive, supportive, and respectful learning environment; therefore, students must show respect for instructors and peers at all times. Disruptive behavior, such as using cell phones during class, not participating in training, or displaying a negative attitude, will not be tolerated and may result in temporary removal from class.
The dress code is mandatory and must be followed at all times.
Students should feel comfortable communicating with their instructor or the studio’s administrative staff if they have any concerns or questions related to their dance education or scheduling conflicts. We are always happy and available to communicate with you regarding any questions or concerns!

Parent Code of Conduct

As a condition of enrolment at JaBaT Dance Incorporated, students and their parents or guardians agree to abide by all of the policies set forth by JaBaT Dance Incorporated, its committee and staff.

JaBaT Dance Incorporated reserves the right to terminate any student’s enrolment at any time for misconduct or inappropriate actions by either the student or his or her parent(s)/Guardian(s).

JaBaT Dance Incorporated teachers take their roles as mentors, role models and teachers in your child’s life seriously. It is our objective to inspire a passion for Dance, Fitness and Wellness. In the process, we strive to lead by example and help your child create memories at our studio that will last a lifetime.

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Our studio prides itself on being a dance family and having a positive atmosphere and inclusive environment.

Cooperation and kindness between all parents, guardians is expected. As adults, we lead by example for our children. Showing respect—for other parents, the students, and the team—makes an important impression on the children watching us. You are a role model for your child about how to interact with others in a professional environment.

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JaBaT Dance does not tolerate swearing, indecent or disrespectful language, defamatory comments, or indecent or disrespectful conduct from students, parents/guardians, family members, or visitors. Any individual who demonstrates any of the above will be asked to withdraw from The Dance Centre immediately. This behaviour includes at the Premises or outside of the Premises, social media or on the internet. Negative communications between parents and/or students will not be tolerated by JaBaT Dance.

Where negative communications take place, the parents and students involved will be asked to withdraw from JaBaT Dance immediately. This includes at the Premises or outside of the Premises, social media, or on the internet. Any person who does not comply with JaBaT Dance Terms and Conditions will forfeit their position at JaBaT and, to the extent permitted by law, will not be entitled to refund.

BULLYING

All students are to treat their teachers and fellow peers with the utmost respect. Misbehaviour towards anyone will not be tolerated and your classes will be cancelled immediately.

Where any persons feel that they are the victim of bullying, they should discuss the matter directly with the person/people concerned and request an end to the behaviour. Should this approach fail or be inappropriate, the victim can contact JaBaT Dance Committee for assistance in resolving the matter.

JABAT DANCE LIABILITY

To the extent permitted by law and without limiting your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, our liability is limited to (at our option):

the supplying of the service(s) again; or
the payment of the cost of having the service(s) supplied again.

In the event of any failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions, codes or policies referred to on this page, JaBaT Dance reserves the right to cancel the student’s enrolment and in this situation any fees paid or payable will not be refunded.

It is important that you make a conscious and dedicated commitment to your classes. Each week please come to your class prepared and eager to learn. Class time is your chance to leave the outside world behind you and focus on yourself and your passion.

Show up to your class dressed in uniform, ready to learn from your teachers and work as hard and as consistently as you can. Use each class as an opportunity to grow and become better at what you love to do.

Student Code of Conduct

Students please ensure you are a role model for our younger students. Please be mindful of your language, tone and behaviour. Mobile phones are to be switched to silent and are not to be used during class time. Please show respect and care for our studio and our equipment. The Dance Centre offers many performance opportunities, excursions, master classes and dance examinations throughout the year. No event is compulsory, students and parents can decide whether they would like to participate or not. Please confirm with your teacher upon your decision.

Please:

Respect your teachers.
Listen to feedback, guidance, focus during your stretch time and make a mind body connection when working on strengthening your technique.
Listen to your teachers instructions and corrections given, whether it’s directed at you or another dancer. A correction shows you how much a teacher cares about you and your progress as a dancer and helps you grow, evolve, learn and improve.

All students are to be punctual to every class. If a student is late and misses the warm up, they will not be allowed to participate in the class. Warming up is the most important component of class to avoid the risk of injury.

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Bullying

All students are to treat their teachers and fellow peers with the utmost respect. Misbehaviour towards anyone will not be tolerated and your classes will be cancelled immediately.

The following will not be tolerated in person, via email, via text messaging or via the internet; Verbal abuse or shouting, Physical Abuse, Excluding or isolating a person, Psychological harassment, Humiliating a person through sarcasm, criticism or insults, Ignoring or belittling a person’s contribution or opinion. Where any persons feel that they are the victim of bullying, they should discuss the matter directly with the person/people concerned and request an end to the behaviour. Should this approach fail or be inappropriate, the victim can contact JaBaT Dance Committee for assistance in resolving the matter.

Enrolment Policy

Please complete enrolment forms and details. All Enrolment forms need to be accompanied with an Administration and Registration fee of $25 per student. This fee is an annual charge for the year and is Non Refundable.

No enrolment form will be processed without the Registration fee paid.

All students – you will be accepted into all enrolled classes and will only be contacted if there is a problem with your class selections.

Class spaces are limited.

Please note, spots cannot be held for you.

Fee Policy

No enrolment form will be processed until the administration/registration fee has been paid.

All Casual Classes and Invoices are Non Refundable.

All fees paid after the invoice due date will be penalised with a $30 late fee. At JaBaT Dance we keep our class sizes to a minimum. As our dance teachers and overheads are paid regardless of how many students attend, there is no discount for missed classes. You are paying for a spot in your class. If you are going on an extended holiday, please contact our office and we can discuss options with you. There are no credits or deductions for missed classes due to birthdays, illness, camp, excursions or short family holidays.

All fees are inclusive of GST. Class fees are invoiced by the term or direct debit can be arranged. Please also use the payment plan options and contact us so we can assist where possible. The full term invoice must be paid, regardless of the number of classes the student wishes to attend (or actually attends).There will be no refunds, credits, or transfers if the full term isn't completed.

When enrolling in our classes, you are committing to a service contract for a complete term. JaBaT Dance do not offer refunds for cancellations during this time.

Child Safety Policy

The Dance Centre is committed to Child Safety and Keeping Kids Safe in Dance and the Dance Industry.

JaBaT Dance Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy outlines how JaBaT Dance prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children and what steps JaBaT Dance will take. JaBaT Dance Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, sets out the organisation’s expectations about child safe practices for staff, students, parent volunteers and the broader organisational community.

This policy is intended to empower children who are vital and active participants in our organisation. We involve them when making decisions, especially about matters that directly affect them.

We listen to their views and respect what they have to say.

We promote diversity and tolerance in our organisation, and people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds are welcome. In particular we:

promote the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of Aboriginal children
promote the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
- ensure that children with a disability are safe and can participate equally.