Code of Conduct

Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory supports a positive learning environment where students can flourish under our mentorship and the watchful eye of spectating parents. The code of conduct has been designed to ensure the overall well-being of all parties concerned.

When signing up for classes at Art of Motion Dance Laboratory, I understand and agree to follow the terms listed below for myself, my family, and my dancer. I agree that if I, my family, or my dancer violate these policies, I will take full responsibility and will work with Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory in a positive way to correct the action as soon as it occurs or I am notified of an issue. I also understand that Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory has the right to dismiss me, my family, and/or my dancer without refunds if there is a violation. I also understand that I will be responsible for any fees that Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory may accrue to take action in enforcing the Code of Conduct.

Any issue or question that arises throughout the dance year will be addressed solely and directly to the studio owner.
If the issue is related to the studio owner, it can be referred to the appointed safeguarding lead, who will have the authority to deal with it.
Common areas are to be a positive place for all to enjoy. Negativity is not acceptable.
Students must come to class ready to dance. (please see dress code) This means hair pulled back and in proper dance attire before the start of class. Class time is for dancing and learning, not preparing for class.
Dancers and parents are expected to be respectful to each other and all dance instructors, choreographers, and educators and vice versa.
Dancers are to be respectful to each other in the classroom. Some classes allow for different skill and age levels. Only positive remarks will be accepted.
Choreography, costumes and music adaptions are property of the studio and will not be used or shared for anything other than studio use.
Tobacco, alcohol, and/or drugs are prohibited in or around the dance studio. They are also never to be given to anyone under the legal age for any reason.
Dance shoes must not be worn outside as they can then damage dance floors, and bring in pathogens that are unhealthy.
Please be mindful of the personal social media of your dancers. Many of them report being a dancer at Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory. If they make inappropriate posts, it is a reflection on our environment and may risk them being dismissed from the studio depending on the content.
Audio recording is strictly prohibited, and video recording is only permitted if approved by Sayward Harris ten Hove.

We aim to offer the best possible dance experiences and opportunities for everyone at Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.

Studio Policy

Recreational Dance Classes

The 'Recreational Dance Class' specific Studio Policy does not apply to 'Vocational Classes', and Vocational customers need to refer to the Vocational Handbook they received in the Welcome pack.

General:

No gum is allowed in the studio.
Proper attire must be worn, including appropriate dance shoes. The dress code for all classes must be followed. Failure to observe the dress policy will result in the student being excluded from the lesson.
Students must obtain permission from the teacher before leaving any class.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory is not responsible for lost, stolen, and/or damaged items.
Costume Rentals are non-refundable; any damage to the costume during use will be additionally billed once repaired.
Any refunds are at the discretion of Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.
All injuries must be reported immediately, no matter how minor.
Please pick up student(s) immediately following their last class. You will be billed £15 per half hour or part thereof if you keep an instructor past studio hours.
Lost and found will be emptied, and items will be donated at the end of each month.
You are responsible for reading thoroughly all papers and information given.
Attendance is a vital part of your child’s dance education. Please notify Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory if your child cannot attend.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regular teacher cannot teach. We reserve the right to reschedule and combine classes.
When inclement weather occurs, please contact Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory, WhatsApp group or Google Classroom to check for closure or early dismissals. Please review these sources for verification. Weather is outside our control, and we will make an effort to make up classes, but tuition is not reimbursed.
Practices and rehearsals are MANDATORY for participation in productions to ensure the emotional well-being of peers in group items.
All music used for class/participation, photography/videography and choreography is the property of Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory. It can only be used for Art of Motion entered events. It is not to be shared on any social media sites or with any third party unless you have written consent from the Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.

Punctuality

Being late can mean...

5 minutes late every day- 3 days of school lost learning time a year
10 minutes late every day- 6.5 days of school lost learning time a year
15 minutes late every day- 10 days of school lost learning time a year
20 minutes late every day- 13 days of school lost learning time a year
30 minutes late every day- 19 days of school lost learning time a year

It is at the discretion of the teacher, with the personal best interest of the student in mind, whether a latecomer will be permitted to participate in class.

A class is structured with a warm-up that would be missed with a late arrival, thereby increasing the likelihood of injury.

Observing Classes

Parental involvement is welcomed, so we encourage you to watch your child’s class. Please follow our guidelines below to make this a memorable and enjoyable day for all.

Please make arrangements to be on time and stay for the entire class. It is distracting to our dancers, teachers and other parents to have people coming and going. If you must leave, we ask that you wait until an appropriate break in the class to exit quietly.
Please do not bring young children who cannot sit quietly for the entire class.
Please turn off your cell phone (ringer and vibration mode) and do not answer a call during class.
Please do not distract your child by trying to attract their attention during class. They are concentrating on what the teacher is asking them to do.
Please do not talk.
Please do not eat or drink in the studio.
Please be in the moment with your child, so we request that you refrain from taking videos and pictures during the class.

Dresscode

A dress code has been implemented to ensure the students' safety and directs students to focus on the instruction rather than the fashion sported by class peers.

Only BLACK tight-fitting clothing is allowed to be worn.
NO Colours or excessive branded clothing to be worn in any classes.
NO T-shirts, hoodies or baggy clothing may be worn in any class.
Black hot pants, shoestrings, crop tops and leotards are available for purchase from Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory while stocks last.
Clothing can be purchased from alternative suppliers.
Black hot pants to be worn under loose shorts.
All clothing and shoes should be marked with the student's name in a permanent marker or label, and all students are responsible for their personal belongings.
Students must have a yoga mat, sweat towel, deodorant, scissors, plasters and hair grooming accessories daily.
Hair must be worn up and away from the face in a secure bun.
Proper clothing, hair, and shoes are for the safety of your dancer and to provide them with the appropriate mindset for their dance genre. If your dancer does not have the required clothing items for safety reasons, they will be requested to change them before coming into class. If they don’t have the requested clothing items, they will be asked to call home to have a parent or guardian bring them the correct clothing. They will not be allowed to participate in class until they are appropriately dressed and groomed.
In keeping with examination rules, other than stud earrings, no facial, body piercing, watches, bracelets or necklaces are allowed for examination dancers.

Dance with Me & Dance for All:

Tight Active Wear
Socks or Ballet pumps

Examination Ballet Classes:

Hot pants or tight leggings
Tight shoestrings or tops
Blacks Footless Tights, worn over Black Leotard (Optional)
Pink Tights (Examination Candidates)
Tight long-sleeve thermal tops
Pink ballet pumps with matching elastic
Soft Blocks/Delco’s (Examinations)
Hair neatly and securely tied up in a high bun

Examination Modern/Contemporary Daily Classes:

Hot pants or tight leggings
Tight shoestrings or tops
Tight long-sleeve thermal tops
Socks

Body Conditioning:

Black tight-fitting Active Wear
Yoga Mat

Stock:

Clothing in stock and available for Purchase: Please get in touch with Sayward Harris ten Hove for an order form

Hot Pants- £10
Crop Tops- £10
Shoestrings- £15
Flesh under leotard- £20

Communications:

We communicate as follows:

Email
WhatsApp Group

Please check for communication daily to not miss important information.

Terms & Conditions

Recreational Dance Classes

These 'Recreational Dance Class' specific terms and conditions do not apply to 'Vocational Classes', and Vocational customers need to refer to the Vocational Handbook they received in the Welcome pack.

Class times and schedules will be confirmed on receipt of registration documents and monthly payments.
Monthly payments need to be paid in advance.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory does not accept cash or cheques for monthly class packages.
Transferred fees are neither refundable nor transferable other than if the teacher cancels a class and fails to reschedule the class. Rescheduling may be on a different day and time from when the class was scheduled initially, and no refunds will be given in this case.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory does not offer free trial sessions.
The teacher in attendance will maintain a register for each class for safety and security purposes and reserves the right to ask participants to leave if:

there is no booking confirmation
insufficient classes have been purchased
the monthly package has expired

Monthly class packages expire at the end of each month irrespective of whether or not all the classes purchased were attended.
If participants wish to withdraw from classes during a month, they must do so in writing to sharris@artofmotiondancelab.co.uk.
If you wish for your child to be enrolled in classes for an extended period of time, please send a request in writing to sharris@artofmotiondancelab.co.uk,
Pre-Vocational/Vocational classes – entry into this class is by request and invitation only.
Medical: Parents are required to give permission (for any students under 18) for an authorised First aider to give any immediate and/or necessary first aid treatment. This includes any emergency medical treatment, including emergency medical staff, recommended by competent authorities. Parents/Guardians can opt-out of this during the online booking.
Photographic: Upon application, parents are asked to opt-in or opt-out of photographic consent for their child/ward. Parents will be notified in writing when photographic sessions take place.
Physical contact may be necessary by members of the teaching faculty. If you have any concerns regarding this matter, please contact the Art of Motion Dance Laboratory Director.
Any communication regarding students, classes or information related to Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory sent to the legal guardian must remain private and confidential.
Art of Motion Dance Laboratory cannot be held responsible for any delay or non-receipt of correspondence due to server downtime, incorrect contact details provided at the time of enrolment, or any other circumstances outside its control.
A Code of Conduct for participants is available on the Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory website. Failure to observe this may result in participants being asked to leave, and no refund will be given if the Code of Conduct has been invoked.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory reserves the right to refuse any participant before or after enrolment.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory reserves the right to alter the advertised programme and faculty without prior notice.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory reserves the right to alter and update information documents without prior notice.
Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We only use personal information if we have an appropriate reason (lawful basis) to do so, including sharing information outside the Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.
The Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory GDPR Policies can be downloaded below.

Agreement to the terms and conditions:

Customers must acknowledge their acceptance of the terms and conditions by checking the relevant box during online booking in order to book classes at Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.
Bookings cannot be submitted until the acceptance boxes have been checked.

Data Protection Policies

Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory Ltd is committed to high standards of data protection and compliance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We also conform to the Children’s Code. Together, these regulations and codes place greater responsibility on us to ensure that your personal data is managed lawfully, fairly and securely. More detail about this is explained in our Privacy Notice. Our data protection-related policies, procedures and documentation can be found via the links below:

For further information about how we process your personal data or to make a Rights request, please email us at: sharris@artofmotiondancelab.co.uk

You can also visit the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) website for further information.

Safety for All

The Art of Motion Dance Laboratory teachers are not responsible for the safety and well-being of students outside of the dance class or during online classes.

Parents/carers must ensure their children act safely and respectfully outside dance class or during online classes and ensure students are dressed appropriately when arriving, participating in or leaving classes.

Teachers are committed to safe practice whilst teaching in all capacities, but students partake at their own risk. Whilst every care is taken to reduce the risk of injury and infection. The school does not accept responsibility for any injury or illness caused either within or outside of the dance class. Parents/carers or students must inform their teacher of any existing injuries, medical conditions/needs (e.g. Asthma, use of an EpiPen or diabetic monitoring) or if they/anyone in their family is showing symptoms of infection.

In an emergency, all teachers are first aid trained and will act in loco parentis if parents/carers are not present and will call an ambulance.

Our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, and related other documents on our objectives to keep students safe whilst in our care can be seen below:

Reporting & Complaint Procedure

Whilst we hope that we provide a good service and a safe, happy environment for all our dancers and families, sometimes we may get it wrong, and we would like to hear from you if you are not satisfied with any aspect of our service.

Below is a document explaining our complaints procedure which is accessible to all our customers on an equal basis. Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory will try to put things right quickly and politely. Making a complaint will not affect the level of service you receive from Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory

Code of Conduct

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Any issue or question that arises throughout the dance year will be addressed solely and directly to the studio owner.

If the issue is related to the studio owner, it can be referred to the appointed safeguarding lead, who will have the authority to deal with it.

Common areas are to be a positive place for all to enjoy. Negativity is not acceptable.

Students must come to class ready to dance. (please see dress code) This means hair pulled back and in proper dance attire before the start of class. Class time is for dancing and learning, not preparing for class.

Dancers and parents are expected to be respectful to each other and all dance instructors, choreographers, and educators and vice versa.

Dancers are to be respectful to each other in the classroom. Some classes allow for different skill and age levels. Only positive remarks will be accepted.

Choreography, costumes and music adaptions are property of the studio and will not be used or shared for anything other than studio use.

Tobacco, alcohol, and/or drugs are prohibited in or around the dance studio. They are also never to be given to anyone under the legal age for any reason.

Dance shoes must not be worn outside as they can then damage dance floors, and bring in pathogens that are unhealthy.

Please be mindful of the personal social media of your dancers. Many of them report being a dancer at Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory. If they make inappropriate posts, it is a reflection on our environment and may risk them being dismissed from the studio depending on the content.

Audio recording is strictly prohibited, and video recording is only permitted if approved by Sayward Harris ten Hove.

​

We aim to offer the best possible dance experiences and opportunities for everyone at Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.

Studio Policy

General:

​

No gum is allowed in the studio.

Proper attire must be worn, including appropriate dance shoes. The dress code for all classes must be followed. Failure to observe the dress policy will result in the student being excluded from the lesson.

Students must obtain permission from the teacher before leaving any class.

Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory is not responsible for lost, stolen, and/or damaged items.

Costume Rentals are non-refundable; any damage to the costume during use will be additionally billed once repaired.

Any refunds are at the discretion of Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory.

All injuries must be reported immediately, no matter how minor.

Please pick up student(s) immediately following their last class. You will be billed £15 per half hour or part thereof if you keep an instructor past studio hours.

Lost and found will be emptied, and items will be donated at the end of each month.

You are responsible for reading thoroughly all papers and information given.

Attendance is a vital part of your child’s dance education. Please notify Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory if your child cannot attend.

Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory reserves the right to provide a substitute teacher if the regular teacher cannot teach. We reserve the right to reschedule and combine classes.

Practices and rehearsals are MANDATORY for participation in productions to ensure the emotional well-being of peers in group items.

​

Punctuality

Being late can mean...

​

5 minutes late every day- 3 days of school lost learning time a year

10 minutes late every day- 6.5 days of school lost learning time a year

15 minutes late every day- 10 days of school lost learning time a year

20 minutes late every day- 13 days of school lost learning time a year

30 minutes late every day- 19 days of school lost learning time a year

​

It is at the discretion of the teacher, with the personal best interest of the student in mind, whether a latecomer will be permitted to participate in class.

A class is structured with a warm-up that would be missed with a late arrival, thereby increasing the likelihood of injury.

​​

Observing Classes

Parental involvement is welcomed, so we encourage you to watch your child’s class. Please follow our guidelines below to make this a memorable and enjoyable day for all.

Please make arrangements to be on time and stay for the entire class. It is distracting to our dancers, teachers and other parents to have people coming and going. If you must leave, we ask that you wait until an appropriate break in the class to exit quietly.

Please do not bring young children who cannot sit quietly for the entire class.

Please turn off your cell phone (ringer and vibration mode) and do not answer a call during class.

Please do not distract your child by trying to attract their attention during class. They are concentrating on what the teacher is asking them to do.

Please do not talk.

Please do not eat or drink in the studio.

Please be in the moment with your child, so we request that you refrain from taking videos and pictures during the class.

​​

Dresscode

​

A dress code has been implemented to ensure the students' safety and directs students to focus on the instruction rather than the fashion sported by class peers.

​

Only BLACK tight-fitting clothing is allowed to be worn.

NO Colours or excessive branded clothing to be worn in any classes.

NO T-shirts, hoodies or baggy clothing may be worn in any class.

Black hot pants, shoestrings, crop tops and leotards are available for purchase from Art of Motion International Dance Laboratory while stocks last.

Clothing can be purchased from alternative suppliers.

Black hot pants to be worn under loose shorts.

All clothing and shoes should be marked with the student's name in a permanent marker or label, and all students are responsible for their personal belongings.

Students must have a yoga mat, sweat towel, deodorant, scissors, plasters and hair grooming accessories daily.

Hair must be worn up and away from the face in a secure bun.

In keeping with examination rules, other than stud earrings, no facial, body piercing, watches, bracelets or necklaces are allowed for examination dancers.

Dance with Me & Dance for All:

Tight Active Wear

Socks or Ballet pumps

Examination Ballet Classes:

Hot pants or tight leggings

Tight shoestrings or tops

Blacks Footless Tights, worn over Black Leotard (Optional)

Pink Tights (Examination Candidates)

Tight long-sleeve thermal tops

Pink ballet pumps with matching elastic

Soft Blocks/Delco’s (Examinations)

Hair neatly and securely tied up in a high bun

Flesh under leotard- £20

Agreement to the terms and conditions:

Privacy Notice