Welcome to Storm the Stage Parent Portal!

Storm The Stage PAA is a family run company that will provide your child with quality technical training. We are delighted to have your child begin there dance journey with us.

Storm The Stage PAA TERMS AND CONDITIONS 


Enrolling with Storm The Stage PAA all parents/guardians and students agree to abide by the following rules and regulations set out below.

Enrolling with Storm The Stage PAA you agree that you are over 18 years of age and are either a parent/guardian of the student you are enrolling or a student yourself.

The registration fee must be paid in full in order for your enrolment to be processed. Unpaid enrolments will not have their place held if classes were to fill prior to payment being made. 
All enrolments are to be completed honestly and legally by the parent/guardian or student and hereby releases any directors, teachers or staff of Storm The Stage PAA from any claims of damages or injuries sustained whilst participating in any activity related to Storm The Stage PAA in and out of the studio environment.


BAL exam students from grade 4 MUST enrol into Stretch & Technique class .


Students offered a place in our competition teams and must comply with their contracts and enrol in required classes.


Enrolment information will not be given out to any third parties with the exception of student names for external sourcing for costume and trophy/medal purposes etc. Any persons not recorded on the students enrolment will have no access to information provided.
Storm The Stage PAA reserves the right to combine or cancel classes due to insufficient enrolments.
Storm The Stage PAA reserves the right to refuse enrolments.
Storm The Stage PAA has a heat policy - please refer to separate document
Storm The Stage PAA has uniform requirements - please refer to separate document.

2024 FEE STRUCTURE
A once off $55 registration fee per student is required upon enrolment. This fee covers all the administration costs associated with your enrolment such as the Parent Portal etc. and secures your child’s spot for the year.


A once off $50 performance fee will be applied to each student and invoiced with their term 3 fees for our End of year performance. This covers costs for our venue rehearsal for our end of year performance gift, including venue hire, technicians etc.


All fees will be posted to your account except for the registration fee of $55 - this must be paid upon enrolment and will not be invoiced.

Fees for dance tuition are charged at the beginning of each term.
Payments for tuition are required in FULL as per INVOICE DATE.
 Fees still outstanding by week two (2) of the invoice due date will incur a 10% late fee. A further 5% late fee will incur each week until fully paid.
Term fees that are carried over to the next term will incur a $50 late fee.


Payment plans are optional - if you are unable to pay your tuition in full by the specified due date please contact us to arrange alternative payments - this however must be established before the invoice due date not after. 
No refunds are available for change of mind.
Credits/ refunds are available to students who have obtained an injury/illness that prevents them from participating in class for an extended period of time. A medical certificate for the injury/illness sustained by the student from their acting physician for the specified dates will only result in a credit/ refund given at the directors discretion.
Term fees are non refundable/ credited on missed classes.
Storm The Stage PAA will not issue any refunds or credits for any reason (unless stated above) including where a student misses a class, does not want/unable to attend class (either in person or online) this includes holidays, other activities clashing, public holidays or the student is unwell. Students who provide a medical certificate may have their invoice credited upon the discretion of the director. 


If any classes are canceled by the teacher or director , a make up class is at the discretion of the teacher if there is availability.
Students who enrol midway through a term may have their fees pro-rata. This will be at the discretion of the director.Pro-rata fees are not available for missed classes due to public holidays or personal reasons. 
All costume monies are to go to Reception in cash in a clearly marked envelope.
Make up classes are only available for students if another class of the same type is offered until Term 4 commences. No additional classes will be created. (See Make up classes T&C at the bottom of this page)



CLASS FEES PER TERM


Ready Set Dance/Ballet/Acro

(30 Min Classes)

1 CLASS 30 Mins $120

2 CLASSES 60 mins $160

3 COMBO Dance/Ballet/Acro 2 Hours $330

CASUAL $20 (per class, per week)

Main Studio

Main Studio
(Ballet / Jazz / Tap/ Contemporary / Hip Hop/ Technique / Advanced Pointe / Musical Theatre)


(30 Min Classes)

1 CLASS 30 Mins $110

2 CLASS 40 Mins $130


Acrobatics
(40 Min Classes)

1 CLASS 40 Mins $150

2 CLASS 60 Mins $220




PRIVATE LESSONS PER TERM

20 Mins $260

30 Mins $360



SPECIAL CLASSES PER TERM

DANCE TROUPE $180




COSTUME ACCOUNT & FEES
Costumes are sourced externally and an account with the supplier must be started prior to the end of Term 3 or within one (1) week of joining from term 3 onwards.

Costumes are made and bought on your behalf; some will be hired, others you will need to purchase in full and be able to retain. Some classes may require you to locate and purchase the items yourself. 


A non-refundable deposit of $50 per costume for the end of year performance is required in term 2 or within one week of joining after term 3. 

Paper invoices will be distributed to each student and FULL payment is required three (3) weeks prior to the end of year performance date.




OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
 Students participate in classes, events, activities and performances at their own risk.
Storm The Stage PAA will not be held liable for any injuries sustained.
In the event an individual (students, staff, parent/guardians and siblings) sustain an accident or injury an ambulance may be called on their behalf and the individual affected will be liable for any cost incurred. We highly recommend students and their families have an ambulance subscription if they attend onsite.
Storm The Stage PAA is not liable for any ambulance or medical costs.
Students with any medical conditions must provide Storm The Stage PAA with a treatment/management plan. 
Students who require the use of equipment whether provided or self initiated such as knee pads or exercise balls etc do so at their own risk.
Storm The Stage PAA will not be liable if a student injures themselves due to lack of own supply or misuse/accidents.
Acrobatics is done at your own risk. Storm The Stage PAA will not be held liable for any injuries sustained during an acrobatics class or performing any type of acrobatics in another class/ performance or in waiting areas.


All students, parents/guardians and family members agree to respect all other students, teachers, staff and directors.
 Any form or abuse or bullying will not be tolerated at Storm The Stage PAA. Any occasions where this is brought to our attention may result in the individual responsible to be asked to leave the immediate area and not permitted to re enrol in the future.


Child protection laws prevent photos or video recordings of children other than your own. Unless permission is sought by all students' parents/guardians there is to be no photography or video taken whilst students are in class excluding staff members. Photography and videos taken at performances are not to be uploaded onto any social media platform without concealing the identity of other students or seeking permission from all parties - including teachers and the director of Storm The Stage PAA regarding copyright of routines and costumes.

The use of alcohol, drugs and smoking is prohibited whilst inside our studio.



IMAGES AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Enrolling at Storm The Stage PAA you give consent to use the name and image /video of the student for media & promotion. This will include use on our website and social media platforms. If you would not like your childs images and footage to be used please ensure you tick the relevant field upon your enrolment. 
Any parents wishing too post their student on social media may do so unless another student/s is in the same image or video. Before posting either concealment of the other student's identity or permission from their parent/guardian must be sought. 



PANDEMIC & EPIDEMIC PLANS
In the event a pandemic or epidemic occurs during our training year which requires a government lockdown -Storm The Stage PAA will continue to provide live/ pre recorded classes/materials via our online learning platforms- ZOOM and parent portal.
Whilst working off our COVID-19 contingency plan, timetables and classes may be altered/ combined/ shortened or cancelled.
As Storm The Stage PAA will continue to offer our services online, term fees will be non-refundable. We understand some students are adverse to online learning and choose to not participate; however please bear in mind that Storm The Stage PAA will not provide any credits or refunds for classes not attended. 
Any rules or regulations put in place by the government must be adhered to at all times whilst at Storm The Stage PAA.

By continuing to enrol with Storm The Stage PAA you are agreeing to all terms and conditions that are stated above. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of rules and regulations of Storm The Stage PAA may result in being asked to leave the studio and / or legal action being taken.

Makeup Class T& C
Occasional Absences: We understand that life happens, and occasionally, students may miss a scheduled dance class. We do not offer credits for these occasional missed classes.

Make-Up Classes in Term 1 & 2: During Term 1 and 2, parents or guardians of students are welcome to arrange a make-up lesson for any missed class within their child's age group. To schedule a make-up lesson, please contact the office in advance. This allows us to inform the respective teacher of your attendance and ensure there is adequate space in the chosen class.

Make-Up Classes in Terms 3 & 4: Make-up classes are not offered during Terms 3 & 4 due to the intensive preparation for our end-of-year concert.

Booking Make-Up Lessons for READY SET Dance Classes: Students enrolled in READY SET dance classes have the flexibility to attend make-up lessons in another class at any time throughout the year.

Booking Procedure: To arrange a make-up lesson for any missed class, parents or guardians are required to contact the office. This ensures smooth coordination and availability of space in the desired class. If a class is at full capacity, no additional make-up class slots will be available for booking into that particular class.

I understand that all lessons must be paid for regardless of attendance.
I understand that Storm the Stage only accepts payment for tuition via Direct Debit and my Direct Debit information is correct and up to date.
I understand that 4 weeks written notice must be given if ceasing classes altogether at Storm the Stage. An official email must be sent to admin@stormthestagepaa.com. Direct Debit payments will cease after the 4 week notice period.
I understand that 2 weeks written notice must be given when changing, swapping, adding or cancelling any classes. An official email must be sent to admin@stormthestagepaa.com. .
I understand that declined Direct Debit payments will incur a dishonour fee and the transaction will be process again within the following 5 days. If payment is declined for a second time classes will be suspended until payment is made.
I understand that Photographs & videos taken at Storm the Stage events & classes could be used for promotional & website advertising. I allow for my child's picture/video to be take and used in Advertising, Storm the Stage Social Media or on the studios Website.
I agree to the 2024 Storm the Stage studios rules and terms and conditions.