TRIAL CLASS

All new pupils are entitled to a 2 week trial class. This allows the student to experience the class before committing to a full subscription.

MEMBERSHIP & MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Membership Fee: A £25 membership fee helps us offset the implementation of our new software and manage other essential "behind-the-scenes" costs, including:

Insurance & Licensing: Ensuring every student is covered by public liability insurance and that we hold the correct PPL/PRS music licenses.

Professional Membership Fees: Supporting our school’s official standing and affiliation with industry-leading dance and drama associations.

Administrative Systems: Covering the ongoing licensing costs of Pebble and Stripe to ensure a secure, modern experience for our families.

Payment Method: Dance Capital collects all class fees via an automated monthly subscription. Card details are entered once, and payments are processed on the 1st of every month in advance of lessons.

How Our Subscriptions Work: To make budgeting as simple as possible, we spread the cost of your classes into 12 equal monthly payments. Your payments will be processed on the 1st of every month.

Our classes run for 42 weeks of the year. While this means there are certain weeks where classes pause for holidays, your monthly fee remains exactly the same. You aren't paying for holidays; instead, the total cost of the 42 weeks of tuition is simply divided evenly across all 12 months so your bills are predictable.

For a full breakdown of closures, please refer to our Term Dates below.

Fee Breakdown Example

If your class is valued at £10 per session, the calculation is:

 Annual Cost: 42 weeks × £10 = £420 per year

 Monthly Subscription: £420 ÷ 12 months = £35 per month

Whether a month has five active classes or just two due to a holiday break, you will still only pay a steady £35 each month.

• Absences: Class fees are required regardless of absence.

• Catch-up Lessons: If a child misses a lesson, they are welcome to attend a catch-up session at one of our other branches. Please email the office to arrange this.

TERMS & DATES

Classes are split into 4 terms.

• Mid-Term Joiners: If you join halfway through a term, you will only be charged for the remaining classes in that term via our online system.

• Dates: Full term dates can be found at dancecapital.co.uk/term-dates/

MISSED PAYMENTS

Unsuccessful payments will be automatically re-attempted on the 3rd day following the failure. If the balance remains unpaid by the 7th day, your subscription and your child’s place in the class will be automatically cancelled.

DISCOUNTS & SUBSCRIPTIONS

• Siblings Discount: A 10% discount is applied to all additional siblings enrolled.

• Multiple classes: When a child is enrolled in multiple classes they will receive a discount which will be manually applied by our administrator. 

• Annual Adjustments: At the start of the new academic year (August), students may move up to a higher level. This may result in a slight increase in your monthly subscription; parents will be fully informed of any changes to billing in advance.

CANCELLATION & TERMINATION

• Notice Period: We require 4 weeks' written notice to cancel a child’s place. Failure to provide this notice will result in a final charge for the 4-week period.

• Right to Terminate: Dance Capital reserves the right to terminate a child’s place at any time if deemed necessary by management.

UNIFORM & ETIQUETTE

• Uniform: Class uniform is compulsory. Please consult the class teacher for sizing assistance. Hair must be tied back neatly, and no jewellery is permitted.

• Etiquette: Mobile phones must be on silent mode. All teachers should be addressed formally (e.g., Miss Susan).

• Lost Property: Please label all items. While we assist in finding lost items, all property is left at the owner's risk. Dance Capital is not liable for lost or damaged belongings.

ATTENDANCE & SAFETY

• Drop off/Collection: All children must be dropped off and collected by an adult. Please inform the teacher if someone different is collecting your child.

• Medical/Sickness: Parents must update us on any new medical conditions or injuries. If a child is sick, please notify us via email.

• Staffing: All teachers hold current PVG checks and First Aid certification. Class assistants are present to support general duties and chaperone younger children.

PERFORMANCE & EXAMS

• Shows: Participation is optional but encouraged for confidence and teamwork. Costume and rehearsal fees are due in advance and are non-refundable.

• Exams: Progress awards and exams are available from Primary 1 at the teacher’s discretion. Fees are due in advance and are non-refundable.

DATA & PRIVACY

• Privacy: We hold customer data (via the Pebble software system) solely for business and educational purposes. We do not disclose information to third parties unless required by law.

• Image Use: With your consent, students may be photographed for social media and marketing.

MODIFICATIONS

Dance Capital reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. The most current version is always available on our website.

Dance Capital Email: info@dancecapital.co.uk

Phone: 07565 384357

Office Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10am – 2pm