Academy Dance Drama FAQs Things you need to know

Things you need to know

Payment of Tuition Fees

All dance and drama fees MUST be paid prior to the class being given. For some classes, fees are required monthly in advance. At the point of joining the Academy you will be advised of the fees for each class session and the regularity of when payment is due.

Enrollment Fee

When you join the academy for the first time, there is a fee to enrol for £5.  This is a life membership and is only paid once.

Other payment

All dance and drama fees MUST be paid prior to the class being given. For some classes, fees are required monthly in advance. At the point of joining the Academy you will be advised of the fees for each class session and the regularity of when payment is due.

Examinations

100% pass rate in all dance and drama classes. Examinations are held three times a year. Participation is optional. If parents have not paid for costumes and exam/medal fees the Academy reserves the right to refuse the inclusion of any student participating in the relevant event.

Academy Attendance

Once a student has been accepted into a class their place is secured. It is therefore an expectation that the Academy will require a commitment from the student/parent that regular attendance will be maintained to ensure progression and participation in theatre productions/competitions. Should a student be identified as failing to attend the Academy without a valid reason for more than three weeks then the Academy reserves the right to offer the students place to another student waiting to join the Academy. In return the Academy will actively work with parents in confidence to ensure that the where a valid reason supports the non attendance, appropriate training plans can be agreed to bring the student back to the training level for the stage that they would have been at the point of return.

Academy Dress Code

The Academy encourages a relaxed dress code for most of its classes however there are some which require appropriate attire to reflect the standards required under examination. Upon enquiring/joining the Academy you will be advised of the appropriate dress code for the chosen class. Students will be expected to join their fellow students in the theatre productions each year and this will require additional costumes, however the Academy will try to seek best value and price on behalf of its students/parents.

Dance Wear

We stock all your dance/footwear needs at the academy at competitive prices. This includes current stage and show costumes.

Gift Voucher

Gift vouchers are available for any special event e.g. birthdays, anniversaries, christmas gifts, wedding dances etc. Please call us to discuss the different range of vouchers available. Why not pamper your loved ones as a special thank you or well done.