Urban Dance City is an IDTA accredited and affiliated dance school. As an international organisation we ensure we operate within the IDTA terms to maintain an empowering, safe and healthy community.
Before enrolling please read our Code of Conduct below with your child to prepare you for checking the tick box on the application form to agree that you have read them and support us in these rules that will benefit everyone. Thank you.
Before enrolling please read our Code of Conduct below with your child to prepare you for checking the tick box on the application form to agree that you have read them and support us in these rules that will benefit everyone. Thank you.
⚠️ Note: For children who require a carer in mainstream school or who attend a special school, please contact us to enquire before enrolling.
Rules & Procedures
Class Etiquette
- Students should arrive before the lesson begins (go to the toilet before class)
- Students should wear appropriate clothing and footwear — no skirts or jeans
- No eating or chewing during class. Water only — no fizzy drinks
- No jewellery that is unsafe to dance with
- No photos / video recording from parents or observers for child protection without permission UDC staff have permission to film or take photos of students for marketing and company purposes.
- Parents and siblings are welcome to stay and watch as long as siblings are supervised and disruption is kept to a minimum
- UDC reserves the right to refuse participation in class if a student appears unwell or reports symptoms of illness
Policies
Codes of Conduct
Unacceptable Behaviour
- Lack of respect
- Violence
- Threatening behaviour including bullying
- Deliberate disobedience
- Discrimination
- Deliberate vandalism of property or possessions
Acceptable Behaviour
- Try hard to do their best
- Be kind and speak politely to everyone
- Respect other people, their possessions and property
- Be helpful
- Ask for help or tell an adult if unhappy
- Accept responsibility for their actions
⚖️ Consequences of Breaking the Rules
- Minor problems will be dealt with within the class by reminding the child of the rules or task.
- A child could be asked to sit out as a consequence of persistent misbehaviour.
- In extreme incidents or a pattern of persistent misbehaviour, exclusion from the dance class may be necessary. Parents will be informed immediately and any monies paid in advance will be refunded.
Accountability
Responsibilities
For their rights to be maintained, children have to take on the responsibility of following the Codes of Conduct (class rules). If children break the rules they must understand that they have chosen to do this and therefore must accept the consequences of their actions.
Agreements
Attendance & Dismissal
📅 Attendance Agreement
- Classes, rehearsals and performances attended regularly and on time; collected on time
- Dance Principal informed on the first day of any absence, as early as possible
- Principal/staff informed of any concerns regarding attendance, rehearsals or performances
- Principal made aware of any changes to contact or medical details
- Consent given for child to be photographed or filmed for UDC classes, events and marketing
🚶 Dismissal Consent
For your child to be dismissed to another adult other than yourself, or if you are happy for your child to walk home alone, please request a form and hand it to admin at the next session.
⚠️ Note: We do not take responsibility for a child once dismissed.
Withdrawing from UDC
Terms of Leaving
📧 Notice Period
- An email from the parent is required when choosing to withdraw your child from Urban Dance City
- You must provide at least 2 weeks' notice before the end of the month of your intention to leave
- This will stop invoicing for the following month
- Your 2-week notice period begins once you have completed the online form
Fees & Billing
Payment
💳 How Payment Works
| Membership / Registration Fee | £28 per annum — charged at registration for all new members (after free trial). Due every August. |
| Monthly Class Fees | Collected automatically via BACS using GoCardless within the first week of every month (September – July). |
| Bank Details | Bank details used to pay your first invoice will automatically set up the BACS direct debit. |
| Fee Increases | Any class fee increases are notified a minimum of 10 days prior. |