Enrolment

Students can enrol anytime throughout the year. Students only need to obtain an enrolment form from our website. Once completed please scan and email to [email protected]

Payment Policy

When Fees are Due

Term Fees are payable per Term. Invoices are emailed a few weeks prior to the start of Term. Please ensure we have you current email address. Fees must be paid by the due date. Invoices not paid in full by due date will incur a $15 late fee.

Payment Extension

Please Email prior to the start of term to see if you are eligible for a payment extension. Fees must be aid in full by the end of the week 4. If unpaid in full by week 4, the student will be withdrawn from the class. The student can participate in classes when fees have been paid in full. Invoices not paid in full by the due date will incur a $15 late fee.

Payment Methods

Option 1. EFTPOS – Payment by EFTPOS will incur 1.25% surcharge.

Option 2 Direct Deposit

Account Name : Mareeba Academy of Dance

BSB :

Account Number :

Reference Number & Parent Surname

Option 3 Cash

Place Cash in a labelled envelope with Invoice Number and Parent Surname. Put the envelope into the payment box located in the Studio. Please enclose correct amount.

Terms and Conditions

All Fees must be paid by the due dates. Students will be excluded from Performances if there are any outstanding fees. Outstanding payments will be sent to an outside agency for debt recovery.

Invoicing for Separated Parents

Two email addresses are allocated per student. One invoice is created per student. Separated parents must contribute their agreed amount separately towards the same invoice number.

Fees are Non refundable

Please note that all fees are non refundable. Fees will not be refunded if the student changes their mind, misses classes, or the student leaves the school. Classes are not held on public holidays, and the Easter weekend.

Code of Conduct

Students, parents, and teachers must work towards making Mareeba Academy of Dance a safe and pleasant environment. Mareeba Academy of Dance does not tolerate bullying.

If an incident occurs, parents may contact the Director after a 24 hour period during office hours. This gives everyone time to reflect, de-brief then camly discuss what happened and work together to find a solution.

Our studio does not tolerate negative gossip. If parents have a concern, they are encouraged to contact the Director. We are always looking to improve our service. We welcome all positive and constructive feedback during office hours.

Attendance Policy

Drop Off and Pick Up

Students should arrive 15-30 minutes before class to warm up and stretch. Parents must arrive at least 5 minutes before the end of class to pick their child up.

Terms and Conditions

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and rehearsals for the year, on time. Classes may only be missed due to illness, dance competitions, and compulsory school commitments. Students with injuries must observe their classes. Classes may not be missed for other reasons such as birthday parties, family functions, other sporting commitments, social events, and holidays during the school term. Please send a text notification to 0452 606 557 if you child will be absent.

MAD does not provide make up classes when students are away.

Students who are absent from multiple classes or miss compulsory pre-performance rehearsals may be pulled out of a performance or part of the performance, or examination. Any pre-paid fees will be forfeited.

Troupe students must exclusively attend dance classes at Mareeba Academy of Dance. Workshops and master classes held at other venues are permitted. MAD commitments must take priority.

Safety Policy

Supervision Out of Class

Mareeba Academy of Dance cannot provide supervision for students when they are not in class. This includes the waiting room, toilet, and car park. Parents and Guardians must supervise their child or organise a nominated adult to supervise their child. This includes breaks between classes.

Accident and Injury

Mareeba Academy of Dance does hold responsibility for any liability in respect to accident or injury to students.

Personal Property

Mareeba Academy of Dance does not hold responsibility for loss or damage to personal property.

Filming 

By enrolling you give consent for your child to be filmed by teachers or professionals for studio publicity, memorabilia purposes, or social media marketing.