Code Of Conduct
Dance Central has developed a code of conduct to create a safe, positive and supportive studio environment in which each student can enjoy their opportunities, and achieve their greatest potential educationally. In developing and implementing the Student Code of Conduct we aim to foster high standards of behaviour based on co-operation, mutual responsibility, self-discipline and the promotion of positive, non-discriminatory relationships among students.
Collection Of Students After Class
For any student whose class is scheduled last in the timetable, please note that teachers will remain at the studio for 15 minutes after the finish of the class. Please ensure that you are prompt in collecting your child.
Examinations
Examinations will be offered in R.A.D (Royal Academy of Dancing) for Ballet and S.F.D. (Southern Federation of Dance) for Jazz and Tap. Please note that examinations are not compulsory at Dance Central – merely encouraged Examinations are a valuable measuring stick for your child’s progress, and are useful as they give your child a goal to strive towards. The examination is graded and marks are awarded to the student. Ballet examinations can also take the format of assessment (a non-graded presentation class). Examinations will be held at Dance Centrals’ Toowoomba studio. Ballet exams are generally late July - early August, and Jazz and Tap exams in September. It will be necessary, depending on your child’s grade, to attend extra classes in the terms prior to examinations. I will discuss examinations with each parent prior to entry. Examinations are not compulsory – merely encouraged. In 2011 for Grades 1 and 2 to assist with the preparation required, additional examination classes are offered for examination students only (see classes marked (exam) in the timetable) These classes are compulsory for exam candidates at this level.
Eisteddfod Competition
Performance is the life blood of dancing. Interested students are entered in the Ipswich, Gatton and Toowoomba Eisteddfoddau. Please see me early if you would like your child to compete in any of these. Lessons will be scheduled for performance items accordingly.
Junior/Senior School
To facilitate a smoother operation of both the daily classes and the end of year performances, the studio is divided into two levels. Students in Grade 2 Ballet, Level 3 Jazz, Level 3 Tap, Junior Music Theatre, Junior Hip Hop will be Junior School and all other students will be classified as Senior School.
Missed Lessons
Lessons missed due to scheduling of examinations, public holidays etc can generally be made up at another time in the week. If there is no class available for your child to make up a lesson, please see Miss Vallette. Please note that children who miss class due to family commitment or illness are welcome to attend a make up class at another time, however, no refund for classes missed will be offered in these circumstances
Notification Of Absence
Please ensure that staff members are aware of absence from class by leaving a message on the answering machine at the studio. Whilst attendance rolls are taken each day, it is necessary for fire and evacuation purposes to be able to account for all students on the premises.
Open Days
Open days are held in the final week of every term. Please take this opportunity to come along and see your child’s progress.
