Conditions of Enrolment

1.      An enrolment fee of $44 for an individual or $66 for a family is invoiced at the time of enrolment and is non-refundable.

2.      All term fees are emailed and are due 14 days prior to the start of term.

3.      A late fee has been added to your bill and will be taken off if paid within 14 days.

4.      Late payment of term fees may result in your child being excluded from classes or their enrolment cancelled. 

5.      No re-imbursements or discounts are given for any missed classes due to late fees.

6.      A confidential payment plan can be arranged. This is a written agreement and must be applied for at the time of enrolment by contacting:  [email protected]

7.      All payment plans must be completed prior to the commencement of the next term.

8.      Classes are held on pupil free days and public holidays.

9.      There is no reduction in fees for absence in any class due to illness, vacations, weather, lateness, etc. Classes can be made up during that week.

10.  Costume levy/hire will be issued at the end of term 2. There is no refund on costume hire or concert fees. If you do not continue for the full year you will still be required to pay the balance in full. All students will be charged a $20 concert fee in term 3. This fee helps to cover auditorium and equipment hire for the end of year recital. The costume hire rate is $50 per dance (Inc GST).

11.  Students/families who have not pay their costume, concert fee and any outstanding term fees will not receive any costumes and therefore cannot participate in the end of year recital, exams or eisteddfods.

12. There is no refund on payment of term fees, enrolment fee, costume hire or concert fee.

13.  Elite School of Dance reserves the right to cancel a class if enrolment does not meet the required minimum number of 5 students per class.

14.  All students must wear the correct class uniform. Please see the uniform information on the ESOD website. All uniform items should be named.

15.  Whilst supervision is provided, students participate at their own risk. No liability will be taken for lost or damaged property, or any physical injury caused whilst on the studio premises.

16.  No responsibility will be taken for students before or after the class start and finish times. Children must be supervised out of class hours by parents/guardians.

17.  Students and parents should treat all teachers, students and staff with respect or their enrolment will be cancelled with disregard to fees paid.

18.  Permission is given to Elite teachers and staff to photograph and/or video students to be used for studio publicity or memorabilia.

19.  All information will be communicated by email. Please ensure your email address is correctly given. Please check your spam or trash folders. Please contact us if you are not receiving any newsletters or invoices so you do not miss any important information.

20.  Enrolment is for the whole year (four terms). Written notice must be given four weeks in advance if wishing to change or cancel the enrolment during the year. An invoice will be issued for the next four weeks at the rate enrolled even if the student is not attending.

21. Liability Disclaimer: I for myself and/or my minor child release and forever discharge and

agree to hold harmless Elite School of Dance and any of its sub-contractors for any liability, claims or demands for personal injuries, sickness, or death, as well as for expenses due to loss or damage to personal property or lost wages. Since dance is a physical activity, injuries may occur. Each student/guardian has the right to decline participation in any activity that they are not comfortable with or which they feel may be harmful. Each student/guardian is fully responsible for any injuries or harm occurring before, during or after a class at Elite School of Dance. Student/guardian is also responsible for informing instructor(s) of any physical limitation that may prevent full participation in class. It is required that all students be covered by their family’s insurance. If injury occurs, it is understood that the student’s own policy is the only source of reimbursement.