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Terms & Conditions

Fees are paid termly in advance of the term. If you are new to a class you will try the class before you pay your fees. Prices can be found on the relevant page of the website. You will receive details of how to pay on your invoice. Fees not paid within 14 days of receiving the invoice will incur a late payment fee of £5.00. If fees remain outstanding at 30 days students will incur a temporary suspension of membership and will not be able to attend classes until fees are paid. Memberships are dealt with on an individual basis so if you have an issue with payment please contact admin support on [email protected] at your earliest convenience and before the 30 days. Term fees are non-refundable.

One term's notice must given in writing to withdraw a pupil from a class. The fee for the notice period is payable, regardless of whether the student is attending the class. 


All dancers (or their parent or guardian) must complete a registration form. You will not be able to participate in any dance class if you have not completed a registration form. When you register it is important that we know about any Pre-existing musculoskeletal injuries or medical conditions the dancer has. Please advise your teacher before class if you have a new injury or condition staff should be aware of. In case of an injury a qualified first aider will look after your child. Please inform us if you do not want us to administer first aid.

We take every measure to ensure dancers are warmed up, the environment is safe and they are taught good technique to minimise risk of injury. Injuries, however, are possible due to the physical nature of dance.


Teaching dance often requires the teacher to place hands on the dancer in order to facilitate improved placement of the body. Please speak with teachers if you have any questions relating to this.

Other than our Bouncy Beats Toddler class and Watching Weeks, parents are not permitted to watch classes. If it is your Primary dancer's first class and they are very anxious we can discuss a parent sitting in, however children tend to get involved in the class much better when they cannot see their parent. Other children in the class can also find it disruptive when there are adults observing and their own parent is not there.

When in class dancers are expected behave as they would at school, to listen to their teachers and respect the staff and their fellow class mates in order that the class can learn in an enjoyable and safe environment. Similarly, teachers expect to be spoken to respectfully by parents. Failure to meet this expectation may result in the student being asked to leave the school.

When we have watching weeks and end of class presentations we may allow you to film and take photos. Please respect dancers’ confidentiality. If you do take photos or videos please ensure they include only your child and do not share any content on social media. 

When collecting your child after the class, please come to the designated collection area. It is not enough that your child knows you are waiting in a car, the teachers need to see you before they can release them to you to ensure Child Protection. 

Please be prompt for both drop-off and pick up. Dancers should be ready to dance, having their hair tied back away from their face and having been to the toilet in time to start their class at the designated time. Uniform details are sent out to you when you join a new class. Please adhere to our uniform policies. Late arrivals are incredibly disruptive to the rest of the class. Similarly, could parents please be punctual for collection. When teachers need to wait for a parent to arrive it results in a delay in the subsequent class starting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Studio Addresses
​Weekdays & Saturdays: The Hub, Mulberry Park, BA2 5BU 
Saturdays: St. Luke's Church, BA2 2BD & The Hub, Mulberry Park, BA2 5BU 

How much do classes cost?
Apart from certain adult classes fees are paid termly and in advance. Price per term varies depending on the length of the term. you can see the term dates and fees on each of the class pages. If term fees are not paid within 14 days of receipt of invoice there will be a £5 admin charge attached to the fee. There will be an additional £5 charge for every week the invoice is not paid thereafter. Invoices will be emailed to you.

Do you offer discounts for multiple classes or siblings?
If one family are paying for 3 or more classes/week then a 10% discount is applied to your fees. This applies to one child doing three or more classes a week or two siblings who combined do 3 or more classes a week.

What experience do I / does my child need?
For information on individual classes, what is involved and the expected level of ability  please see the relevant page on the website.
If in any doubt please contact Fi: 07974710706 or [email protected]

Can my child do a trial class?
We always recommend a trial class before you commit to the term. Once you have decided to continue you will be emailed an invoice. Trial classes are not free.

Can my child take exams?
There is the option for your child to take exams although this is not mandatory. They can move up to the next grade when they have reached the necessary skill level without taking the exam. 

Are there any performance opportunities?
Beats Dance understands that many dancers love to perform to an audience. We take part in local community events such as The Bath Carnival, The Polar Express and put on an annual show!

Can I watch my child in class?
We usually have watching weeks at the end of the Autumn term so you can see what they do in class. 

What do I / does my child wear for class?
For trial classes children can wear leggings and vest tops. They will need bare feet for a ballet trial and their school shoes are fine for a tap trial. They cannot dance in socks or tights as they may slip. 

Bouncy Beats
Anything goes; tutus, Spider-Man costumes, it does not matter too much so long as they can move freely and are not in a long outfit which may trip them up. Bare feet or ballet shoes are fine. They cannot dance in socks or tights as they may slip. 

Dance Shoes
There are lots of online dancewear websites. They all stock a variety of brands. Bloch, Capezio, First Position and Roch Valley are all good brands. Alternatively there is a shop in Radstock where you can try shoes on. It is worth bearing in mind that many ballet shoe brands come up small so if you are buying on line it is worth ordering 2 or 3 pairs and sending back those which don’t fit. Leather have better durability and you do not need a split-soled shoe. For tap shoes you can always have a look on eBay. The glittery ones look pretty but do not bend too well making many steps a bit harder. 

Primary Ballet/Tap
Regulation ISTD sleeveless pink leotard, pink ballet tights, pink wrap skirt and pink cardigan in the winter. There are lots of online dancewear websites. See information on Dance Shoes above. 

Grades 1-3 Ballet 
Regulation ISTD sleeveless sky blue leotard, pink ballet tights, sky blue wrap skirt if wanted and sky blue cardigan in the winter. There are lots of online dancewear websites which sell these. See information on Dance Shoes above. 

Grade 4+ Ballet
A simple, black, thin-stapped leotard like this one;
https://www.movedancewear.com/capezio-banksia-bratek-leotard-black-p984/ 
Pink ballet tights and a black cardigan if required for the winter. See information on Dance Shoes above. 

Contemporary 
Dancers must wear black to class but can wear whatever they feel comfortable in; leotard and tights, leggings and a vest are most suitable. Avoid baggy clothes as teachers need to see the lines of the body. They dance in bare feet. 

Technical Classes
Dancers must wear black to class but can wear whatever they feel comfortable in; leotard and tights, leggings and a vest are most suitable. They dance in bare feet or dance trainers. Dance trainers are excellent for providing just the right amount of support, shock absorption, traction and slide. Bloch do fantastic dance trainers Avoid baggy clothes as teachers need to see the lines of the body.

Street Dance and Holiday Workshops 
They can wear whatever they feel comfortable in for this class. Many choose to wear their Beats T-shirts and hoodies to feel like part of the crew. These are available by direct order. Contact Fi; [email protected]
They can dance in bare feet or trainers but dance trainers are the best option. Please make sure non-dance trainers are clean so as not to bring outside dirt into the studio. See details above under Tech Classes. 

Adult ballet
Most people wear comfy gym gear and some wear leotards and tights. Whatever you feel comfortable in. Once you have tried a class and definitely wish to continue you can buy ballet shoes fairly cheaply. See Dance Shoes above. 

All teachers have Enhanced DBS certificates and professional dance training.
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If you have any further questions please contact Fi: 0797 471 0706 or [email protected]
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