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STUDENT HANDBOOKPERFORMANCE TEAM & PRIVATE TUITION

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S E C T I O N O N E

PERFORMANCE TEAM

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CONTENTS

S E C T I O N O N E

PERFORMANCE TEAM

S E C T I O N T W O

PRIVATE TUITION

O U R L O C A T I O N S

Dynamite Studios Australia

operates from a high quality, state

of the art, permanent training

facility in Upper Coomera on the

northern end of the Gold Coast.

A D D R E S S

DYNAMITE STUDIOS

AUSTRALIA

31/3 Dalton Street

Upper Coomera QLD 4209

phone 1300 363 207

C O N T A C T S

ADMINISTRATION

Becky Watson

admin@dsa.com.au

0418 654 302

ENROLMENTS &

ENQUIRIES

Mikaela Haywood

enquiries@dsa.com.au

0424 443 511

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Abbe Bradbury

abbe@dsa.com.au

BUSINESS MANAGER

Tim Bradbury

accounts@dsa.com.au

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OUR GUARANTEE

Our Vision is to empower students to Dream, Believe and Achieve. We strive to offer the education and mentorship that ignites student potential.

W E L C O M E

At Dynamite Studios Australia, we have established a vibrant and vivacious artistic community with a strong support focus. We have a unique and special culture where staff, students and parents feel part of a family. We value the positive bonds that connect our community and provide a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive. We pride ourselves on being able to offer the very best training with world class trainers and mentors. Our staff have impressive formal qualifications as well as extensive professional experience and current industry connections. We welcome you to our vibrant and unique studio and look forward to supporting you on your artistic journey.

Abbe Bradbury | Artistic Director

Abbe Bradbury

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ENROLMENT AND PAYMENT

All Performance team enrolments are for a full DSA calendar year, over a forty (40) week period. Once a student’s enrolment is finalised a commitment to pay

fees over the agreed period of time is acknowledged.

P A Y M E N T S

Fees at DSA are competitive whilst still maintaining the high standards of training which we are renowned for. Fees are charged on an annual basis and are paid over the full year. Each member will receive an invoice for classes that they are enrolled in at the beginning of the year. This includes class fees and costumes along with compulsory extras. You’re only charged for classes over the forty (40) week enrolment period, ensuring that all contract values are completed by the end of year production. You are not charged for public holidays or school holidays. Payment must only be made via the third party direct debit company. Payments will be deducted on a weekly basis which will occur Friday of each week. Direct debits will only be deducted from the authorised account that is listed on the direct debit form. Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances.

W I T H D R A W I N G F R O M P E R F O R M A N C E T E A M

Performance team requires a full year commitment, and anyone that wishes to discontinue at any stage will be required to pay for the year in full. Performance team fees are non-refundable unless sufficient evidence is shown of injury or illness. Cancellations are made at the discretion of the Artistic Director and upon the supply of sufficient documentary evidence. A refund may be made or negotiated due to illness, hospitalisation, other medical conditions or extenuating circumstances.

C O M P E T I T I O N F E E S

DSA Competition fees are a one-off fee charged to all performance team families. The competition fees will be included in your weekly direct debit payment, and will cover the cost of routine entry fees, competitor passes for all competitions throughout the year and compulsory extra pre-planned Sunday rehearsals.

Y O U R P R I V A C Y

Our relationship with you is based on trust. Information is collected for two reasons: to provide you with the best possible service and to communicate with you regularly. Your information will not be shared with a third party without your consent. Information will be held securely andin accordance with regulatory requirements. Agreement to these Terms and Conditions includes approval for DSA to share your financial information with our preferred direct debit provider only. Under no circumstances should bullying, harassing, offensive comments or defamatory remarks be made about any employees, customers or students, of Dynamite Studios.

No defamatory remarks or opinions are to be made or expressed about Dynamite Studios or its products, services or its business methods. No defamatory remarks or opinions are to be made or expressed about any party to a litigation in which Dynamite Studios is involved. The privacy of all employees, customers, and students of Dynamite Studios should be protected with respect to posting photos or videos on social networking sites. Permission should be sought from all people depicted in any photograph that is connected in any way to Dynamite Studios. Without limiting the breadth of that instruction, this applies to photographs of any event sponsored by or promoted by Dynamite Studios.

As security can be a concern, no photographs of company premises, either external or internal, should be posted on social media without express approval from Dynamite Studios. If the above policy is breached an enrolment can be terminated

by the discretion of the Artistic Director.

If you have any concerns regarding your enrolment please contact our enrolments department on 1300 363 207 (ext. 1) or via email at enquiries@dsa.com.au.

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TALENT RELEASE

Included as a part of this agreement is a talent release form, authorizing DSA to take and use any photographs, video footage or audio recordings of you/your child whilst participating in DSA activities.

This authorisation includes, but is not limited to, the following uses of you/your child’s photograph/film and sound recordings. All recordings will be taken, used and distributed in line with our child protection strategy. If you have any concerns please contact administration via email admin@dsa.com.au.

• Inclusion in studio brochure.

• Inclusion in studio photograph displays.

• Inclusion in end of year production brochures/videos.

• Inclusion in media that may be associated with contract work.

• To be used in presentations for documentation purposes only.

• Inclusion on social media.

• Inclusion in promotional activities/campaigns for DSA.

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COMPULSORY CLASSES

6 Years Performance Team Jazz

• Ballet x 1• Performance Team Jazz Class

6 Years Performance Team Lyrical

• Ballet x 1• Performance Team Lyrical Class

6 Years Performance Team Hip Hop

• General Hip Hop Class• Performance Team Hip Hop Class

7-8 Years Performance Team Jazz

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Jazz Class• Turns & Leaps

7-8 Years Performance Team Lyrical

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Lyrical Class• Turns & Leaps

7-8 Years Performance Team Contemporary

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Contemporary Class• Turns & Leaps

7-8 Years Performance Team Hip Hop

• Performance Team Hip Hop Class

7-8 Years Performance Team Musical Theatre

• Ballet x 1• Performance Team Jazz Class• Performance Team Musical Theatre Class• Turns & Leaps

9-10 Years Performance Team Jazz

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Jazz Class• Turns & Leaps

9-10 Years Performance Team Lyrical

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Lyrical Class• Turns & Leaps

9-10 Years Performance Team Contemporary

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Contemporary Class• Turns & Leaps

9-10 Years Performance Team Hip Hop

• Performance Team Hip Hop Class

9-10 Years Performance Team Musical Theatre

• Ballet x 1• Performance Team Jazz Class• Performance Team Musical Theatre Class• Turns & Leaps

9-10, 11-12, 13-15 & 16-17 Years

Performance Team Acrobatics

• Tumble Track & Balance Class• General Acrobatics Class• Performance Team Acrobatics Class

11-12, 13-15 & 16-17 Years Performance Team Jazz

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Jazz Class• Turns & Leaps

11-12, 13-15 & 16-17 Years Performance

Team Lyrical

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Lyrical Class• Turns & Leaps

11-12, 13-15 & 16-17 Years Performance

Team Contemporary

• Ballet x 2• Performance Team Contemporary Class• Turns & Leaps

11-12, 13-15 & 16-17 Years Performance Team

Hip Hop

• Performance Team Hip Hop Class

11-12, 13-15 & 16-17 Years Performance Team

Musical Theatre

• Ballet x 1• Performance Team Jazz Class• Performance Team Musical Theatre Class• Turns & Leaps

Recommended classes for Performance

Team students

• Acrobatics• Musical Theatre• Tap• Hip Hop• Stretch & Technique• Circus Arts• Elite Artist Program• Private Tuition

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EXPECTATIONS

C L A S S A T T E N D A N C E

Performance team students are required to attend all enrolled classes, including both performance team and general classes. Students are expected to show 100% attendance and commitment in all classes. Any student that misses three or more lessons without a valid reason will run the risk of being placed out of whole routines or sections of routines. DSA ask that you please inform administration of any dates that your child and/or children may be absent as soon as possible so that we are able to inform our trainers. No student is allowed to be apart of performance team if they will miss a competition date. Please make special note that your fees will continue to be deducted regardless of your childs attendance and commitment to their classes.

P E R F O R M A N C E T E A M T R A I N I N G   C L A S S E S

Any student that misses any lessons three weeks from a competition date may be liable to pay for any extra rehearsals that may need to be scheduled.

E X C L U S I V E R E Q U I R E M E N T S

As a member of performance team, you are required to participate in scheduled classes at DSA and any other classes at DSA that students may want to join. Students in performance team are exclusive to DSA, classes at other studios or establishments are not welcomed to performance team members. Being a member of performance team requires you to always attend your scheduled classes and always work at a high standard. Performance team students are representing the studio at competitions, events and in classes and are expected to show 100% loyalty and commitment to the studio at all times. Your commitment to Dynamite Studios Australia and the performance team should be your priority. Whilst we do encourage our students to get involved in extra curricular activies such as school musicals etc, it is imperative that all performance team events, rehearsals, performances and competitions come first.

Y O U R P L A C E I S N O T G U A R A N T E E D

Students are not guaranteed to maintain the position that they have in a particular routine should their work ethic, commitment or attendance be seen to drop throughout the year. Positions in each of the routines are selected by the choreographer and are always given to the most deserving of students and should not be questioned at anytime. If at anytime a student is unsure of anything ie: choreography etc, we recommend arranging private lessons to catch up to speed. These can be arranged via administration only. Should you wish to receive feedback on your child, a meeting with the Artistic Director can be arranged at suitable time via administration.

A V A I L A B L E F O R E V E R Y E V E N T

Performance team students are required to be available for all performance team competitions and events. Anyone who isn’t able to make an event will be placed out of the routines and will not be placed back in. P R E S E N T A T I O N & O R G A N I S A T I O N

Performance team students are expected to uphold a high level of presentation and organisation at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Bringing all required items to all events.

• Arriving at events on time and in full uniform.

• Taking pride in appearance, both on and off the stage.

• Wearing full uniform if supporting.

I N T H E A U D I E N C E A N D W H E N A C C E P T I N G A W A R D S

DSA students are expected to show 100% support to not only fellow DSA members but students of other schools at all times. When in the audience we ask that students show respect to competing schools and abide by the guidelines of the event.

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COMMUNICATION

D - N E W S

The majority of our communication is done via D-NEWS. D-NEWS is our fortnightly newsletter, where you’ll find important announcements, upcoming events, and the latest DSA scoop. If, after reading this, you are unsure of anything or have any further enquiries please don't hesitate to contact administration (admin@dsa.com.au). To subscribe to D-NEWS, simply head to our website homepage www.dsa.com.au, scroll to the bottom and enter your details into the subscription box.

C A L E N D A R

Another form of communication for DSA is our yearly calendar. All the DSA yearly events are listed on the calendar. Stay up to date with all the latest DSA News and Events via the DSA calendar. Simply visit http://dsa.com.au/calendar/

C O M P E T I T I O N & E V E N T I N F O R M A T I O N P A C K S

All information packs in regards to competitions and events can be found on the DSA website under the Resources tab.

Stay up to date with all the exciting things happening in the wonderful world of Dynamite by following us:

FACEBOOK - /dynamitestudiosau

FACEBOOK GROUP - Admin Dynamite Studios

INSTAGRAM - @_dynamitestudios

SNAPCHAT - @team-dsa

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UNIFORMS AND COSTUMES

P E R F O R M A N C E T E A M U N I F O R M S

All performance team students are required to wear the full DSA performance team uniform. This includes black DSA performance team tights (girls only), black skinny jeans or DSA Shorts (boys only), black DSA long sleeve tee and black DSA performance team jacket. Students must wear black/white enclosed shoes. DSA tracksuits are ordered at the beginning of each year. Tracksuits are not included in your annual fees, and will need to be purchased via the DSA online store. DSA merchandise can be purchased from administration.

P E R F O R M A N C E T E A M C O S T U M E S

Each student will receive one costume per routine for the competition season. The cost of these costumes are an added extra that will be included in your annual fees. Students will be fitted for their costumes during “performance team costume fitting week”, typically held within the first week of term one. The dates of costume fitting week will be published in D-NEWS (our fortnightly newsletter) and can also be located on the DSA online calendar.

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S E C T I O N T W O

PRIVATE TUITION

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SOLOS, DUOS AND TRIOS

To ensure that Dynamite Studios Australia is able to provide and maintain the high standard of training that we pride ourselves on we have put in place guidelines that we expect all families to adhere to.

Please ensure that you wholly understand and agree with the information that is provided in this handbook. The information outlined below, and in the Dynamite Studios Australia terms and conditions for private tuition can and will be used in the event of a dispute.

C L A S S P R O T O C O L

All mobile phones are to be switched off prior to commencement of classes. Photography or filming of all or any part of a class with a camera, mobile phone or video camera is prohibited unless at the teacher’s request. We ask that you please refrain from posting any footage on any social media platform until the teacher/choreographer has given permission. Your co-operation with teachers/ staff requests and directions will help to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all.

P E R F O R M A N C E S

At DSA we pride ourselves on creating a family focused culture. Showing support to one another is very important to us. We ask that all of your child/rens competition dates be sent through to administration so that we are able to arrange a DSA representative to attend those performances.

W A R M I N G U P

Please be on time for your class as it is important to warm up properly to avoid injury. Private lessons will be automatically cancelled should that student fail to show within 10 minutes of the lesson commencing, if this occurs the full lesson fee will apply.

U N I F O R M

All private tuition students are required to wear the full DSA performance team uniform to and from all events. We also ask that students wear their uniform with pride when sitting in the audience and accepting awards. The uniform includes black DSA performance team tights (girls only), black skinny jeans or DSA shorts (boys only), black DSA long sleeve tee and black DSA performance team jacket. Students must wear black/white enclosed. DSA tracksuits are ordered at the beginning of each year. Tracksuits are not included in your annual fees, and will need to be purchased via the DSA online store.

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B O O K I N G S

To make a booking for a solo, duo or trio you must visit our online booking system. This can be located on the DSA website via the private tuition button. From there you will need to complete the online booking form, and have it submitted to administration for approval (by the Artistic Director). Once your booking is approved, you will receive an automated email confirming your lesson times.

C A N C E L L A T I O N

24 hours' notice is required for the cancellation of any lesson, otherwise full charges will apply. To cancel due to illness, competition etc, please notify admin on 0418 654 302.

P A Y M E N T

All private tuition (weekly/fortnightly lessons) will be paid by cash before the lesson commences. The exact amount of the lesson must be paid in cash in an envelope directly to teacher on the day of the lesson. Admin will not accept any payments for private tuition. If payment is not made prior to the lesson, the lesson will not go ahead.

T R A I N E R S

If your chosen choreographer is away due to illness etc, the lesson will not go ahead. You will be informed via text message of the cancellation.

BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT

P L E A S E N O T E

• All private tuition bookings/requests are to be made via administration only. Under no circumstances are bookings to be made personally or outside of the studio.

• All private lessons taken by a DSA student must be taught at DSA. Under no circumstances are private lessons to be taught elsewhere.

• Prior to the booking of a lesson being confirmed, it must first be approved by the Artistic Director via the private tuition booking form.

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COMMUNICATION

C O M M U N I C A T I O N

All private lessons are to be arranged online or via administration only. There is to be no direct contact made between parent/guardian and trainer without first communicating with administration. This includes, however is not limited to arranging/changing lessons, queries on music, costumes, payment etc. Under no circumstances is a routine to be performed without having first been approved by the Artistic Director. At Dynamite Studios we have a specific standard of attire that must be upheld in all classes/private lessons at all times. Correct dance footwear must be worn at all times in all lessons, the correct uniform and attire must be worn neatly at all times. Hair must always be up, off the face and neat and tidy in all lessons, regardless of the genre.

O U R P A R E N T C O M M U N I T Y

We strive to be the very best we can be so that our students feel consistently surrounded by support and our parents have been pivotal in creating this culture of encouragement. We celebrate each students’ success and support all students, regardless of ability, to reach their fullest potential. We pride ourselves on the community we have established where we treat each other with kindness and respect at all times.

S O C I A L M E D I A

At DSA we absolutely love sharing all the exciting things that our students are involved in. We like to share these exciting things on the DSA social pages including D-NEWS, Instagram and Facebook. To be featured you simply need to follow the below steps:

1. Send details and an image or video through to marketing@dsa.com.au or via Facebook message to Dynamite Studios.

2. Make sure you are following @_dynamitestudios on Instagram and @dynamitestudiosau so that we are able to tag you in our post.

3. Please be patient with us. Not everything will be reposted right away.

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CHOREOGRAPHY

C H O R E O G R A P H Y B L O C K S

All choreography blocks with Interstate trainers will be held in the September/October school holidays so they are ready for the following Eisteddfod season. Local trainers will be available to hold choreography blocks on school holidays throughout the year. To book you will be able to do so via the online portal closer to the date.

If your child has received notice from any eisteddfod's that they will be in any championships/finals please make contact with administration via email to arrange holiday choreography blocks for new routines. Routines will be taught in a choreography block for a set fee, the fee starts at $350 and will go up from there depending on the choreographer. Included in that fee is the following:

• Training block

• Choreography

• Edited music

• Costume suggestions

R O U T I N E S , C O S T U M E S A N D   M U S I C

• All routines must be choreographed and rehearsed on DSA campus, unless otherwise approved by the Artistic Director.

• All costumes must be approved by the Artistic Director.

• All choreography must be approved by the Artistic Director before being performed on stage.

• All song choices must be approved by the Artistic Director before being taught to the student/s

• Anyone wishing to use existing choreography, costume or an existing routine must also have the routine, choreography, costume and song approved by the Artistic Director.

W E E K L Y L E S S O N S

Students may learn a new routine during their weekly lessons at no extra cost however, there is no guarantee that a routine will be completed by a particular deadline should you choose this option. If your child is booked in a set competition we recommend a choreography block as there will be no opportunity for any make-up or extra lessons as we do not have the capacity to facilitate this.

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COMPLETE THIS FORM TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PERFORMANCE TEAM & PRIVATE TUITION HANDBOOK. I have read and understood the information contained in the performance team and private tuition student handbook and acknowledge that further information is available from Dynamite Studios Australia at my request.

I agree to abide by the conditions, policies and procedures outlined in this agreement.

Please photocopy this page and return to Dynamite Studios Australia administration.

STUDENT DETAILS

Student name:

Signed Date: / /

PARENT DETAILS

Parent name:

Signed: Date: / /

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

COMPLETE THIS FORM TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PERFORMANCE TEAM & PRIVATE TUITION HANDBOOK. I have read and understood the information contained in the performance team and private tuition student handbook and acknowledge that further information is available from Dynamite Studios Australia at my request.

I agree to abide by the conditions, policies and procedures outlined in this agreement.

Please photocopy this page and return to Dynamite Studios Australia administration.

STUDENT DETAILS

Student name:

Signed Date: / /

PARENT DETAILS

Parent name:

Signed: Date: / /

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

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