Studio Policy

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Code of Conduct 2025

This Code of Conduct is written with accordance from the Royal Academy of Dance and Aus dance New South Wales.

Teachers, students, parents and guardians, were guided in ways and actions to keep safe during the Covid 19 Pandemic. The studio keeps up to date with any government-imposed laws if they return.
Physical distancing, hygiene and cleaning requirements have been assessed and are carried out in the best possible manner.
Teachers and students at Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio are required to uphold professional conduct in the following ways and act towards each other in ways that don’t discriminate in relation to gender, marital status, religion, belief, colour, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Observe confidentiality in a manner consistent with legal requirements.
Comply with all requirements of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Dance requires all parts of the body to be in one place at a particular time in space. This includes head hair whereby if left without correct styling dancers become distracted and move fingers in front of eyes constantly which can be detrimental to their learning particularly as students’ progress to Grade 3 and upwards. Please support and ensure your child is dressed appropriately for dance training and has a hair style that does not distract or cover their eyes.
Parents of students are responsible for their child’s behaviour if students are disruptive to an extent that disturb the learning of other students.
Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio has the right to ask disruptive students to cease classes when they misbehave unduly.
Students’ baggage and belongings should be kept as separate as possible to avoid contact with others They must have their own bag with water bottle, Character skirt, Character shoes, essential props.
Hair must be tied back and in a secure bun.
Where possible have ballet shoes on under larger street shoes or Wellington Boots for ease.
Where possible please use direct debit payments as per your invoice

Before the Lesson:

Students must not enter and exit the Sans Souci Studio or the hired halls only in dance clothes or ballet shoes but should have shorts or a skirt over their leotard. Ideally be dressed in their leotard and tights underneath.

Dropping and collecting children from their dance classes at Kogarah High School (Gladstone Street Kogarah)

At the Kogarah High School venue parents/carers must accompany students into the Auditorium 5-10 min before the start of the lesson and up to the stage area where the lesson will be, the teacher will meet you there.
Parents must not drop off students in the driveway and allow them to find their own way into the auditorium.
Students will use the bathroom facility close to the stage and will not be allowed in the foyer toilet facilities.
Students should come dressed in dance attire with street clothes such as track suit/ jeans/dress/ coat covering.
Secure Velcro or lace up shoes should be worn. This is for safety and efficiency in time management.
At the end of the lesson all students and teacher will exit the auditorium and meet parents in the foyer.
If a parent is late and one child remains to be picked up the second last parent must wait with teacher and students until the last parent arrives to collect their child.
All other studio policy rules apply when attending the Kogarah High School Auditorium Stage.

During the Lesson:

Please have younger students visit the bathroom and wash hands before each lesson as it is not always possible to attend to their needs especially at Kogarah High School. Students will have one water break during the lesson or more on hotter days.

After the Lesson:

Please pick up your child promptly after the lesson. A Child Safe policy is in place, and I will make sure your child is only given to parents I know. Your child is not allowed to run out to you waiting in the car so please collect your child in person. If you are running late to collect your child, please text me and I may be able to watch them while you arrive.

Additional codes of conduct requirements:

Observe confidentiality in a manner consistent with legal requirements.
Comply with all requirements of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Dance requires all parts of the body to be in one place at a particular time in space. This includes head hair whereby if left without correct styling dancers become distracted and move fingers in front of eyes constantly which can be detrimental to their learning particularly as students progress to Grade 3 and upwards. Please support and ensure your child is dressed appropriately for dance training and has a hair style that does not distract or cover their eyes.
Parents of students are responsible for their child’s behaviour if students are disruptive to an extent that disturbs the learning of other students.
Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio has the right to ask disruptive students to cease classes when students misbehave unduly.

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Child Safe Policy

We want all children to enjoy dance classes in a safe and happy environment. We support and respect all children and their families and our workers. We are a child safe organisation and committed to the 10 Child safe standards in New South Wales that are regulated by the office of the Children’s Guardian.

Dance studio’s have safety procedures particular to their own circumstances to ensure children and their belongings are safe. Teachers and parents are reminded of the procedures in our Code of Conduct. These policies will be discussed and read out to all new teachers including short term workshop teachers. These policies will also be made available to all new families who enrol their children at Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio
Students’ baggage and belongings should be kept as separate as possible to avoid contact with others. They must have their own bag with water bottle, Character skirt, Character shoes, essential props.
Hair must be tied back and in a secure bun.
Where possible have ballet shoes on under larger street shoes or Wellington Boots for ease.
Where possible please use direct debit payments as per your invoice.
This policy is to help all teachers (paid and volunteer), parents and guardians on ways to behave when attending dance classes and interacting with children while attending Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio. The main aim is that we build and maintain a Child Safe environment which is inclusive, transparent and promotes participation of all children.
Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio supports children in the dance programs offered. Students are taught sound dance technique that will serve a variety of theatrical dance styles. Students are taught a range of techniques to become confident in dance. We listen to their views and involve them in decisions regarding their training.
When recruiting new teachers we will maintain the highest possible standard in the industry. At Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio we strive to develop individual strengths and a sense of freedom and self reliance through movement. New teachers must have a Working With Children’s Check (WWC). New teachers are given a trial period and Job Description. I support and monitor their classes.
Everyone in Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio who has complaints should be confident they will be followed up as quick as possible in an honest and fair manner. Everyone should be confident in reporting inappropriate behaviour around children and everyone should report any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child or young person immediately.
This Policy will be reviewed regularly to add or incorporate comments and suggestions from teachers, children and families.

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Student Leave of Absence Policy

Context:
We love teaching you to dance and we also believe that it takes a village and a resolute teacher who has extensive knowledge to educate young dancers. One who belongs to a supportive dance organisation such as the Royal Academy of Dance that fosters exceptional dance courses and has excellent standards in terms of assessments and examinations.

At Sans Souci Dance we have teachers that hold the upmost integrity and teachers who also acknowledges a human need, both mentally and physically so to maintain all student’s personal growth while they learn the art form. A teacher who is enthusiastic in all the varied work duties, activities, and responsibilities. It is for this reason that when registering and enrolling into a course at Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio the young dancer will also learn to have responsibilities for their own learning and will be expected to follow the goals and objectives laid out for her or him while attending the weekly or recommended two weekly lessons for examination students.

Therefore all teachers, students and their parents/carers will ensure that students attending the studio follow a standard of rules in order to be excellent dancers and also learn to have the courage and ability to recognise that young dance students are at the bottom of the iceberg but when we are able to watch or experience the beauty of the few dancers who make it professionally we can be thankful to have learned from a young age the valuable qualities that you have gained during the very early formative years as a young ballet dancer. You will come to understand if you have not already that the training you are receiving now from your teachers make you appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to create the beauty of dance as an artform. Ballet training will teach you so many other skills such as patience, perseverance, dedication, and a diligence just to name a few.

As manager of Sans Souci Dance, I encourage all who address adhere to these standards of excellence therefore I ask that students who sign up for a course at Sans Souci Dance will make every effort to attend their weekly classes. Under no circumstances are students to miss group dress rehearsals for concerts or exams as all dancers’ form part of a team and will respect their fellow class friends who need to rehearse together with all dancers. Mostly students are informed well ahead of time as to when rehearsals are happening.

All fees must be paid by the due date on the invoice. Registration fees and lessons fees will not be refunded if you leave before the end of term. A minimum of one term notice will need to be given if you intend to not continue learning at the studio. For example, if you begin in term one and you decide you do not wish to continue in term two you will lose your registration fees plus any paid lessons you do not complete in term one. However more importantly participating in dance requires curtesy and respect teachers and fellow peers who spend many hours planning for group choreographies and your presence is absolutely needed during term and for rehearsals. Please allow one term notice if you cancel your participation in classes for any reason except illness where I will need a doctor’s certificate to enable any registration fees to be returned.

Parents and carers are required to explain the absences of their children from dance class promptly within seven calendar days.

• Sans Souci Dance encourages attendance with a star chart for young students and by verbally requesting loyalty, respect, and integrity for fellow class participants to be present in all lessons unless parents give a good reason. Consequences such as missed learning and disrespecting their peers will also be discussed with young and older students.

• Other incentives are to be in a draw for a free holiday workshop if 100 percent attendance is upheld for the term.

• The class role is taken at every class.

• All staff must respond to and report any matter relating to students missed lessens, misbehaviour or not working to the best of their ability during lessons.

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind Regards,

Sans Souci Dance and Fitness Studio