Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions April 2023
By agreeing to our terms and conditions you also agree to waive any claims of liability against BKD Performers.
Fees must be paid in full, or subscriptions set up in advance of each term via Class4Kids. Your booking will not be confirmed until payment has been received. Paid for spaces will be given priority.
If you wish to withdraw from any class, notice will only be accepted at half term or at the end of term. You will be required to make the next two payments for the two months following, you may attend classes until the end of term if notice is given at half term or at the following half term if notice is given at the end of the term. Please do not cancel your direct debit, this will be amended from our end.
Notice must be given by emailing admin@bkdperformers.co.uk This notice is required to leave ALL classes, with the exception of Pay on the Day Adult Classes and Silver Swans. Any student leaving without having given the required notice will be liable to pay outstanding fees.
In cases of hardship, exceptions may be made with permission, but if term fees are persistently unpaid you may lose your place in the class. BKD Performers reserves the right to refuse entry to any pupil whose fees have not been paid.
No student will be entered into exams or be able to participate in the shows if there are outstanding fees due and no payment plan has been agreed.
All fees are subject to increase at any time. We don't issue refunds for missed sessions due to your own circumstances.
BKD Performers has a zero-tolerance policy on disruptive or aggressive behaviour towards fellow students, teachers and assistants.
BKD Performers reserve the right to ask a student to withdraw from the class, without refund, anyone who is found to be bullying, misbehaving, or displaying disruptive behaviour.
BKD Performers does not accept responsibility for injury, loss or damage to clothing or property.
To enable a student to understand a correction, teaching will involve in some cases ‘a hands on’ approach, we always ask the students consent, all teachers are fully qualified, DBS enhanced checked and Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults trained. All teachers are First Aid trained.
You must declare all medical conditions during registration and keep your Class 4 Kids account up-to-date with this information, you can amend all details directly on the system including addresses and emails. Should you need to discuss a condition then please also contact admin@bkdperformers.co.uk or call 07711 322512.
We would also like to make you aware that occasionally photographs and video may be taken for publicity and marketing purposes for use on the BKD Performers website and social media including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This may mean your child’s, or your image is used. Please ensure on your Class 4 Kids you select whether you agree to this or not.
You must refrain from bringing your child to class if they have had any form of illness within 48 hours of the class.
Please also note that BKD Performers can only be responsible for the wellbeing of students during classes, we cannot be held responsible for the safety of the students when they are outside of the dance studio/hall. Students who are not collected on time will be asked to stay in the dance studio/hall until a parent arrives to collect them. We expect students to be well behaved and respectful to other hirers who may be using the venues.
No child under the age of 9 should be left unattended in any of our venues at any time unless previous permission has been given due to attending multiple classes. Please be respectful of the venues we hire and ensure they are kept tidy, and fire exits remain clear.
BKD Performers will always ensure that classes run at the scheduled times however in the event of an ‘Act of God’ causing the delay or cancellation of a BKD Performers class, the teacher and company is not liable. These include, but are not limited to: power failure, industrial action, civil unrest, fire, flood, storms, snow, earthquakes, acts of terrorism, disease, acts of war, governmental action or any other event that is beyond the control of BKD Performers.
If classes are cancelled due to any of the above reasons stated, you will not be refunded for the first class missed any subsequent classes will be refunded in full. We will endeavour to reschedule any classes cancelled.