The adult classes (in person classes, online classes, class recordings and courses) will begin at a low level and will be advanced in stages depending on your fitness. Please stop immediately if you are experiencing extreme fatigue, feel unwell or unable to participate.

 

If you are unsure if a class is suitable for you, it is your responsibility to consult your doctor. Your teacher assumes no responsibility for injury or illness that may occur through participation in the adult classes (in person classes, online classes, class recordings and courses).

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To ensure Health and Safety (especially for online classes, class recordings and courses), it is each participant’s responsibility to ensure:
- they have enough room to participate in the activity without any obvious risk of injury to themselves or others, or risk of damage to surrounding property.
- the flooring in the room is safe for the classes to be undertaken.

By participating in the adult classes (in person or online), class recordings and/or courses, the participant understands that they do so at their own risk and agrees to the terms and conditions

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IN PERSON CLASSES

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IN PERSON CLASS FEES​

• In person class fees can be paid in person (cash in a named envelope) or via bank transfer, please refer to your registration or term emails for payment and account information

• Fees must be paid in full on or before the first day of each new term, or your starting class if you join mid-term

• If paying in 5-week instalments, these must be paid promptly on weeks 1 & 6 of each term

• Late fees will be subject to a late fee charge of £10

• Fees cannot be refunded or deducted in the event you are unable to attend a class or complete a block of classes. However alternative classes or online classes may be offered if appropriate, please ask for further details

 

IN PERSON CLASSES - LOSS OR TERMINATION OF PLACE

Emily Follis Ballet reserves the right to terminate a student’s place if:

• The student’s fees remain unpaid

• A student does not adhere to Emily Follis Ballet's Term & Conditions

• A student behaves in an abusive manner towards a member of staff or another student

• A student’s behaviour is disruptive or harmful to other students or staff

 

IN PERSON CLASSES - UNCONTROLLABLE CIRCUMSTANCES

• In the event of extreme weather, illness or other unforeseen events, classes may have to be cancelled. Contact will be made as soon as possible to the class WhatsApp group or individual contact numbers. Please ensure contact numbers are kept up to date throughout the year

• Cancelled classes will be added to the end of the current term and the length of the final term will be reduced accordingly if necessary

• In the event of a lockdown or circumstances similar to Covid-19, classes will continue on Zoom 

 

IN PERSON CLASSES - EXAMINATIONS​

• Emily Follis, PhD, BSc (Hons), RAD RTS is a registered Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) teacher and as such can enter students into RAD examinations

• Students will be entered into RAD examinations only when they are ready. Progress in class will depend on how focused and hard-working a student is, their ability to retain choreography and technical corrections, and importantly good attendance

• While most students will take their examination, and find it a positive and rewarding experience, examinations are not compulsory to progress to the next grade level 

• Additional coaching classes and the exam itself have additional fees. No late examination fees can be accepted after the specified closing date

• Attendance of coaching classes is compulsory for examination entry

• Emily Follis Ballet reserves the right to not enter/delay entry/withdraw a student from an examination if they have missed a significant proportion of lessons or coaching classes

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IN PERSON CLASSES - HEALTH & SAFETY & INSURANCE​

• Please use the toilets for changing – please do not use the waiting area for changing

• Please report any illness or injuries to the ballet teacher BEFORE class

• If you are ill, especially with any contagious illnesses, please stay at home for the recommended exclusion period to protect other members of the class.

• If you require any medication (for example asthma or allergies), please bring this into class

• A full health and safety assessment has been carried out for in person classes

• Emily Follis Ballet prioritises child protection and safeguarding. Emily Follis Ballet’s Child Protection Policy can be viewed on request

• Emily Follis holds Dance Teacher's Insurance with AXA Insurance UK PLC

• Emily Follis is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). The RAD requires all of their teachers to abide by a strict code of professional practice and to undertake continuing personal development to maintain their registered teaching status. Emily also holds an Enhanced Disclosure in line with government legislation and a valid First Aid certificate​​​