School Policies

On this page: Privacy Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Child Protection Policy, and Payment Policy

Privacy Policy

This website is operated by Dynamic Dance Studio (“We”), whose registered address is Dynamic Dance Studio, Burnley Youth Theatre, Queens Park Road, Burnley, BB10 3LB. We are committed to protecting and preserving the privacy of our visitors when visiting our site or communicating electronically with us.

This policy sets out how we process any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us through our website. We confirm that we will keep your information secure and that we will comply fully with all applicable UK Data Protection legislation and regulations. Please read the following carefully to understand what happens to personal data that you choose to provide to us, or that we collect from you when you visit this site. By visiting www.dynamicdancestudio.co.uk (our website) you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this policy.

Types of information we may collect from you

We may collect, store and use the following kinds of personal information about individuals who visit and use our website:

Information you supply to us

You may supply us with information about you by filling in forms on our website or emailing us. This includes information you provide when you submit a contact/enquiry form. The information you give us may include your name, e-mail and any other data that you choose to supply.

Information our website automatically collects about you

We do not automatically collect any data about you other than what you may supply to us through a form or an email.

Cookies

Our website does not use cookies.

How we may use the information we collect

We use the information in the following ways:

Information you supply to us.

We will use this information to provide you with information and/or services that you request from us.

Disclosure of your information

Any information you provide to us will either be emailed directly to us or may be stored on a secure server. We use a trusted third party website (formspree) to facilitate the collection of form data.

We do not rent, sell or share personal information about you with other people or non-affiliated companies.

We will use all reasonable efforts to ensure that your personal data is not disclosed to regional/national institutions and authorities, unless required by law or other regulations.
Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.

Third party links

Our site may, from time to time, contain links to and from the third party websites. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.

Your rights – access to your personal data

You have the right to ensure that your personal data is being processed lawfully (“Subject Access Right”). Your subject access right can be exercised in accordance with data protection laws and regulations. Any subject access request must be made in writing to Dynamic Dance Studio, Burnley Youth Theatre, Queens Park Road, Burnley, BB10 3LB. We will provide your personal data to you within the statutory time frames. To enable us to trace any of your personal data that we may be holding, we may need to request further information from you. If you have a complaint about how we have used your information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Changes to our privacy policy

Any changes we may make to our privacy policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy.

Contact

Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be addressed to Dynamic Dance Studio, Burnley Youth Theatre, Queens Park Road, Burnley, BB10 3LB.

Health & Safety Policy

Dynamic Dance Studio takes seriously their responsibility to ensure the safety of their pupils.

  1. All pupils must complete a registration form when joining the school with clear information regarding emergency contacts/numbers and any relevant medical history.
  2. A copy of emergency contact numbers will be kept on class registers.
  3. It is the parents/guardians responsibility to notify the school of any changes to their emergency contact details.
  4. In case of a fire emergency all teachers have a clear understanding of procedures to follow.
  5. The school will undertake regular assessment of risks regarding our premises and any concerns will be raised with the owners.
  6. It is the schools responsibility to keep a fully equipped first aid box within the building. In case of an Incident an accident report form must be completed and a copy given to the parent/guardian on collection.
  7. If required the school will contact the emergency services first, then the parent/guardian of the student(s) involved by the telephone number on the class registers.
  8. Parents/guardians understand that dance is an active sport, and whilst every effort is made to avoid them, injuries can happen. The school accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained via any means other than a teacher's negligence.
  9. Pupils will be supervised during class time only and parents/guardians must ensure the safety of their children in the car park, waiting area, changing and toilet areas.
  10. Children are not permitted in the kitchen area at any time.
  11. Students/parents/guardians should inform the teacher of any health conditions or existing injuries before participating in class.
  12. Parents/guardians must be responsible for ensuring your child's punctuality.
  13. Dress code must be observed at all times, especially footwear for safe dance practice.
  14. No food (or chewing gum) is allowed in the studio. Drinks are permitted in cap bottles.

Child Protection Policy/Safeguarding Policy

Click here to download the full policy.

Payment and Fees

  • In order for a place to be kept open for you/your child in our classes, payment is required monthly in advance, by subscription only. 
  • Signing up through Class Manager and adding your card details is the only registration and payment method Dynamic Dance Studio will accept. 
  • We reserve the right to make changes to these amounts and/or collection date if necessary. In this case, you will be given notice via email prior to collection. 
  • Fees are taken from your account on the 1st of each month. This covers classes for that month. Failure to make payments on time may result in losing your place in your chosen class(es). If you are having trouble paying, please speak to a member of our team and we will do our best to help.
  • Any fees that are not paid on the 1st of the month will incur a £10 late payment fee. 
  • Prices are based on 46 weeks worth of classes and pro-rated over 12 months. We take 2 weeks holiday at Christmas, 1 week in Easter and 3 weeks at summer.
  • There is an annual membership fee of £15 per person which will automatically be taken on 15th October each year. 
  • All fees and show/competition/events payments are non-refundable 
  • All unattended lessons are still payable.
  • Classes cancelled for reasons out of our control e.g. adverse weather etc are non refundable. 

Cancelation Policy

If you wish to cancel or add/amend a class please let us know at least 1 week before your next payment comes out. Any queries to classes after that will still be charged as normal on the 1st of the month.

Uniform

Uniform must be worn in all classes. A Dynamic Dance T-shirt with black leggings/joggers/shorts and hair must be tied back. For ballet you need to wear a leotard, ballet socks, ballet shoes and hair tied back. If you are new to Dynamic please get in touch to order your uniform.

Private lessons

Private lessons must be paid either on the day before your lesson or in advance. They must be booked in advance and 24 hours notice of cancellation must be given, otherwise the lesson must be paid for in full unless we can fill the slot with someone else.