Group Classes - Terms and Conditions

Trial lessons
One trial lesson for group classes, free of charge, can be arranged via email to OMA. After a trial lesson, if desired to continue onto enrolment, registration via our online portal is required.

Enrolment Period

• Company and Performance Troupe membership: one (1) calendar year commitment.
• Group Dance and Private Dance Lessons: one (1) school term commitment.

Enrolments will continue automatically from term to term until the end of the school year.

Number of lessons per School Term
The number of lessons for classes are based on Pacific Hills Christian School’s Term dates. Classes are charged per number of lessons that occur during a term and takes into account public holidays. For Group Dance Classes, full charges will apply regardless of student attendances.

Uniform
All dance classes require a uniform to be worn. No school uniform is to be worn at any time during dance classes with the exception of Tiny Tot classes where Prep uniform will be worn. Dance uniforms can be purchased from the OMA office.

Tots
Students require to be transported and changed by their parents in the OMA change rooms. Please do not use the bathroom facilities in school reception area.

Tiny Tots
Tiny tot classes will be held during lunch times and students will wear their Prep Uniform

Junior School Transfers for 3:15pm classes (Year 1 – Year 4 only)
PHCS junior school students can be collected by OMA from junior school upon conclusion of school day. They are given opportunity to change into their dance uniform and the service includes supervised transfers and minding until class commencement at 3:15pm. This can be opted into by families. A flat fee per term, as published, is charged for this service.

Notice of Absence for all Group classes
Full charges will apply regardless of student attendances.

Costume fee
Costumes are mandatory for the End of Year Concert and other performances. A costume fee based on number and type of costumes are charged to families. Estimated pricing of costumes are included in our published fees.

Late pick-up fee
A late pick-up fee per our published fees will be charged where students are not collected immediately upon end of dance lessons. The fee charged will apply from end of class time and will be charged per every 15 minutes that pick-up is delayed.

Communication and Complaints
Parents requiring communication with tutors can email or contact the OMA office who will liaise with the tutor to agree to a suitable time to discuss. Please speak with your tutor prior to submitting a formal complaint. Complaints are to be made in writing and can be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Withdrawal notice
OMA must be advised in writing by the last day of a PHCS school term that a student will be withdrawn from the following term. Dance students wishing to withdraw at the start of Term 4, must advise OMA on the first week of Term 3 as End of Year Concert dances are in progress and costumes are ordered during Term 3.

• Notice must be provided via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., not to the tutor/teacher. No notice is required at the end of a school year.

Invoices and Payments

• Fees will be charged as per published fees on our website.
• Dance invoices will be issued in arrears at the end of school terms.
• No refund or credit is provided for mid-term withdrawals.
• Invoices for additional services such as dance camps will be issued as services rendered. Invoices for costume fees or performance tickets will be issued upon the finalisation of costs being incurred by OMA.
• All Prices include GST where applicable.
• A student enrolment may be cancelled if fees are in arrears.
• Minimum number of students are required for each class, if not reached class won’t be offered.

 

Troupe & Company - Terms and Conditions

Company and Performance Troupes
Prerequisites
Troupe: As minimum, students must be enrolled in

• One technique class per week AND
• One recreational class per week

Company: As minimum, students must be enrolled in

• One technique class per week (Conditioning class is allowed for Platinum) AND
• One recreational class per week (in the style of the company dance)
• Enrolled in performance troupe (If student is a PHCS student year 1-6)

For all Troupe and Company dancers, class attendance is compulsory with only one allowed notified absence per term. For absences from any performance or competition, four (4) weeks’ notices must be provided to the dance tutor and OMA office, in writing. Additional compulsory rehearsals prior to competitions or events may need to be scheduled, based on tutor assessment. These rehearsals will be treated as additional lessons and families will be charged accordingly.

Notice of Absence for Company and Performance Troupes
Full charges will apply regardless of student attendances.

Performances and Excursion Requirements
Attendance is compulsory to all performances and excursions. Permission notes will be issued and are required to be signed by the parent/caregiver and returned to the OMA office.

Performance and choreography fees
An annual Performance Fee is charged for Company Dance and Troupe. This covers the cost of registration for competitions, except for Dancelife Unite. Families are responsible for enrolment and
payment of fees related to Dancelife Unite.

Invoices and Payments

• Fees will be charged per published fees on our website.
• Dance invoices will be issued in arrears at the end of school terms.
• No refund of credit is provided for mid-term withdrawals.
• Invoices for additional services such as dance camps will be issued as services rendered. Invoices for costume fees or performance tickets will be issued upon the finalisation of costs being incurred by OMA.
• All Prices include GST where applicable.
• A student enrolment may be cancelled if fees are in arrears.
• Minimum number of students are required for each class, if not reached class won’t be offered.

 

Private Dance - Terms and Conditions

Choreography fees
All Company solo, duet, trio and small group classes attract a choreography fee as per our published fees. Technique solo, duet or trio lessons do not incur this fee.

Lessons During School Hours
For any private lesson enrolments during school hours, students in Junior school will be collected by tutors. The collection and return time will form part of the allocated lesson time. Middle & Senior school students are requested to present themselves at the scheduled time at the OMA office for their lessons. Lesson times cannot be extended for late arrivals.

Notice of Absence for Private Dance Lessons
Maximum allowed two (2) notice of absence/lesson cancellations per term. This must be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For Private Dance Lessons at least 3-business days’ written notice of absence is required to cancel a lesson. This cancellation includes (but is not limited to) such as sickness, camps, excursions, exams, school event or holidays. Missed or cancelled lessons beyond the 2 allowed and without 3 business days’ notice will be charged. Late notice cancellations will result in a charge for the full term's fees.

Invoices and Payments

• Fees will be charged per published fees on our website.
• Dance invoices will be issued in arrears at the end of school terms.
• No refund of credit is provided for mid-term withdrawals.
• Invoices for additional services such as dance camps will be issued as services rendered. Invoices for costume fees or performance tickets will be issued upon the finalisation of costs being incurred by OMA.
• All Prices include GST where applicable.
• A student enrolment may be cancelled if fees are in arrears.
• Minimum number of students are required for each class, if not reached class won’t be offered.