TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR 2025 APPLAUSE PERFORMING ARTS MEMBERSHIP

*I AM AWARE THE CONCERT DAYS ARE 31st May and 8th of November 2025.

*I WILL ALLOW ALL DAY FOR THESE COMPULSORY EVENTS IF MY CHILD IS A PERFORMING STUDENT.

*IT IS ASSUMED ALL STUDENTS WILL BE PERFORMING UNLESS NOTIFIED OTHERWISE IN ADVANCE.

*FEES ARE INCLUSIVE OF CLASS FEES, COSTUMES and PERFORMER'S PACKAGE.

*REGISTRATION FEE FOR 2025 IS NOT REFUNDABLE.

*IN THE EVENT THAT WE NEED TO CLOSE FACE TO FACE CLASSES, OUR CLASSES WILL CONTINUE ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

*I UNDERSTAND THAT APPLAUSE PERFORMING ARTS MAY NEED TO CHANGE ITS RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER WITHOUT NOTICE.

* I understand that parents and caregivers are kindly asked to wait outside until the completion of each class and will be invited to special events throughout the year (unless specified as a parent participation class).

* By entering the dance space you accept that there may be risks inherent in attending or participating in the events or activities held in the venue. Therefore Applause Performing Arts is released from any responsibility or legal liability arising from attendance or participation in an event, activity or class or the actions or negligence of other persons present.

*Any defaults on Auto-pay debits will incur an automatic administration fee of $5.

* Media Release: I give permission for Applause to display photos or video footage of my child taken during dance activities and performances in Applause's brochures, flyers, newsletters, website, Facebook page, video and other promotional material.

* A late fee of $1 per minute will be charged if your child is picked up more than 10 minutes after the conclusion of their last class attended on that day. This will be charged at the discretion of the studio owner.

* I give Applause permission to contact an ambulance on my behalf if it is judged that my child requires emergency assistance. If the situation allows we will endeavor to contact you prior to making the call via your contact number/s provided on enrollment.

* I will contact the studio owners directly if I have any questions or concerns, my child's contact/medical info changes or if my child has no intention of being a performing student.

* If I wish to leave the studio I will notify the principal immediately, settle all outstanding accounts and return any studio property I may have.

* By enrolling with Applause I agree that parents/guardians, students and their families and friends show respect and consideration for one another, the teachers and studio director. Applause will not tolerate any verbal, physical or written abuse, disrespect or bullying.

*I understand that the studio directors reserve the right to ask students to leave the studio for failure to adhere to the studio values, policies, terms and conditions.

*Applause reserves the right to end membership without prior warning depending on severity.

*Any behaviour or actions carried out in Applause uniform or whilst representing Applause that do not adhere to our values or represents our studio appropriately depending on the location and severity may be considered in breach of our Values and Policies and will be subject to the above warning system or instant cessation of your enrolment.

* I understand that no refunds will be given at any time and that classes not attended must still be paid for.

*Applause requires a NOTICE PERIOD OF 4 WEEKS IN WRITING IF YOU INTEND TO DISCONTINUE CLASSES. This is applicable to auto-pay Term fees as well. Your notice period starts from the time you contact us in writing to state your intention to discontinue classes. No costume, or performer payments will be refunded upon ending your enrolment.

*If fees remain in arrears and no contact or payment is made your child may be asked to sit out of the class.

*I understand that If my child does not attend class regularly, or does not attend the last 4 lessons leading up to a performance, they may not be able to perform or will need private lessons at $50 per hour. This will be left up to the teacher's discretion.

*If you wish to change classes during term dates that alter your tuition amount outstanding an administration fee of $10 will be applied.

*Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early to the first class of the day as there may not be suitable supervision. Please note for all other classes that teachers are unable to supervise students until their class has started.

* Applause takes no responsibility for students outside of their specified class time. It is expected that you will be at the studio to pick up your child at the conclusion of their last class. Please contact us prior to the end of your child's class in the event you will be late to pick up your child.

* Class selection is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. All enrolled students will be contacted in the event of a timetable change, class cancellation or if a class is chosen in the wrong age group.


BY CONTINUING WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP BOOKING YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ABOVE.