Terms & Conditions
My name is Miss Rachael, I am the Principal of Anita Murray School of Dancing. Our school was first established by my mother Anita in 1969,
making us one of the longest-running and best-known dance schools in the local
area. We have been teaching and nurturing children in the joy of dance
for over 50 years.
After gaining my qualifications I danced professionally in the UK and abroad, before
returning to teach for the school. With over 20 years of teaching
experience to my name, I now oversee all aspects of our school, with help from
my team.
Our teachers are highly qualified members of the RAD (Royal Academy of
Dance), ISTD (International Society of Teachers of Dancing), and Acrobatic
Arts. All teachers hold their DBS and most are first-aid trained.
This ensures that students are taught to the highest levels and all safety
standards are adhered to.
Starting from age 3, classes are available in Ballet, Tap, Modern,
Commercial, Acro, Lyrical/Contemporary, Pointe, Street, Boys Street and Musical
Theatre. Private Lessons are also available, please ask!
Classes are currently held at Primrose Gardens in Chorley.
Many of our former students now work professionally as dancers, singers,
actors, or teachers, and some have appeared in theatre and television
productions nationwide. Of course, not every child will go into this line
of work, but by attending our dance school, we hope they'll gain confidence,
learn new skills, make friends, and most importantly, have lots of fun!
I hope you enjoy your time with us, and we look forward to helping you
fulfil your dreams and ambitions!
Miss Rachael Cleverley
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW, BEFORE
COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THIS ENROLMENT & CONSENT FORM.
Child protection laws
Teachers adhere strictly to all child
protection policies, and we ask that parents do the same. No photography
or filming of any of the children can be undertaken without the strict
permission of the principal.
Physical contact
There will be times when
postural and technical corrections need to be made by physical contact, and
this will of course be kept to a minimum. However, it is impossible to
teach dance without any physical contact, and we'd like to make parents aware
of this. We also have the issue of taking children to the toilet during
the time they are with us. If children are not able to take themselves to
the toilet, teaching staff will assist where necessary.
Uniform
Once your child is happy and
established within their class(es), uniform must be worn for all lessons.
This is available from Adele Bannister on 07753 959 446. Students' hair
must be securely tied and off their face during lessons. Jewellery is not
permitted at any time. You will be notified of any hair and/or makeup
requirements for exams and/or show performances as and when required.
Examinations
Dance examinations cover correct
technical training, theory, performance value, and confidence-building - all of
which are required to become a competent and accomplished dancer.
Students can, should you wish, be entered for RAD, ISTD, and LAMDA exams.
Exam entry is not compulsory. You will be notified of examination fees in
advance of entry.
All students are encouraged to
reach their own personal goals and individual potential. Home practice is
essential if students want to be successful in reaching their targets.
Discipline is expected in the studio, and a good attitude towards their work,
classmates and staff is expected at all times….we will always treat them with respect.
Shows and competitions
Parents will be informed of any
upcoming events.
Absences / Illness or injuries
We would be grateful if you
could inform us if your child will be absent from class. Teachers need to
be told if your child is feeling unwell or has an injury, prior to them taking
class. Please provide details of any relevant medical issues, and of any
medication your child is taking that they may need to administer themselves.
Fees and payments
We operate during school term
time (40 weeks). Our fees are charged on a pro-rata basis, spread out
over 12 months. For example, if your child takes a class,this will
be multiplied by 40 weeks and then divided by 12 months to give you your
monthly payment, discount will be added for multiple classes individually.
New starters / settling in
You will be notified of the correct fee once this form has been
submitted and your start date and enrolment confirmed.
Please note we required 1 months’ written notice, by email.
GDPR
We collect the minimal amount of personal information about you and your
child necessary for us to operate safely. All information is held
securely and is not shared with any external organisations.
Social Media
We operate a closed private group for parents to join. This group
is where all the latest news and information is posted, and so we do encourage
those who are Facebook users to join, so as not to miss out on any updates.
We also run a public page, and would really appreciate it if you could
like, follow, and share our updates!
To find both the group and the page, please search for ‘@Anita Murray school of Dancing’. The correct page has our
current black and red logo, please be aware any other pages are not officially
affiliated with us.
You can also find us on Instagram at Anita.Murray_school.of.dancing