Crack the Whip!! :) (Terms and Conditions)

Payment for a class assumes agreement with the terms and conditions.

Class can begin with some discussion and announcements lasting 5 minutes. We will then go into a warm-up meditation series that lasts from 5-15 mins. We end with a cool down and question time. Actual teaching time varies with each class. Choreography and "warm-ups" are considered teaching time. Prior to a performance, class time can include discussion of venue, expectations, and/or dress rehearsal. All students, whether performing or not, are encouraged to participate.

As a student it is not often clear which teaching method I am using and what the reason for each section may be. I am always happy to explain. In all classes there will be students of a mix of abilities and aims.  It is my job as a teacher to provide interesting activities to help everyone learn.  Sometimes an activity may work for only part of the class, in which case I will plan in some way of helping the other students learn the same activity either in the same lesson or at a later date.  Most people learn with a mix of verbal, physical and visual help and I aim to provide all three in each lesson.  If you would like a lesson to be designed solely at your learning styles or your ability level then please book me for a private lesson.

Every student gets out of a lesson as much as they put in. This site and the classes in general should help you adapt to your needs, be they fitness, emotional or artistic.  Please use the time to help develop the areas that you enjoy or need/wish to develop. 

Any statement made on this web site is my opinion and should not be considered fact.  The style of dance I teach is my interpretation of "Bellydance". 

I welcome everyone to my classes, the only exception being children under 16.  I do not offer women only classes. 

Please make sure you are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a class or any event we are scheduled to perform as a class.  You should also not dance when on strong medication.  Talking and having fun is all part of the class unless it becomes disruptive to the group, in which case it should be kept for after class time. I can ask you to modify your behavior during the class and while in the class venue or representing the class or myself. 

Students are responsible to be aware of, and take care of, their own bodies. Do not push past where your body can go! If you get a pain signal from your body, do not ignore. My classes are non-competitive, so there is no need to push. I am not liable if you hurt yourself.

Your belongings remain your responsibly at all times.  I am not liable for any damage or losses.

I can not and do not offer reduced rates for my classes. 

I have a policy of no refunds under any circumstances.  Please do not sign up to a series unless you are sure you can make all the sessions or you are happy to pay for sessions you know you can not attend.  Drop in classes are paid on the day and the money can not be refunded during or after a session.  If you are unhappy with the content or learning you received during a class you may not have a refund.  I believe that, by offering payment per class, everyone has the opportunity to discover if they like the classes and me as a teacher. I am not available to meet prospective students outside these times and coming to meet me before or during a lesson is disruptive to the class and unhelpful.  If you would like to find out more about the classes the best idea is to come to one of the drop in sessions and try it out.  If you have a particular issue you would like to raise with me before taking a class you may do so over email. 

All classes must be paid for before the lesson begins. Those booking a series have to pay in full before the first lesson (half to reserve prior to the first class).  Students attending pay as you go lessons must pay before the session begins.  If you are late arriving for a class please ask if you may pay at the end of the session and remember to pay before leaving.  Did I mention that I have a no refund policy?

Should a class be cancelled at short notice I will do my best to contact all those students who have given me their email addresses.  I will not try to telephone anyone as this is very time consuming, nor can I text you.

As a general rule I don't do telephones.

Any email address you give me is the way I will contact you unless you request that I delete it via an email request.  I will not pass on your email address or any other details about you to anyone else without your prior permission.  In case of emergency your details may be used by my representative (example : I may ask Mike to send everyone an email if I was in the hospital)

Any requests for any information, class content or help in any form will only be responded to once sent to me via email and I reserve the right to ignore your requests, to accidentally delete your emails, or to forget to bring information to your next class.  I try to be very helpful and love discussing this subject but it is not always the way I can afford to spend my spare time.

I hand out my email address to you at your first class (its also on this web site) and it is the best way to contact me at any time.  You may pass on my email address and web site to anyone who you think may be interested in my teaching or performing ( please do--most of my new students come from your recommendations).  You may list my web site or email address on other peoples site or discussion groups ( I would prefer it if you replaced the @ with [at] to help reduce the spider spam).  You may post my email and web address on notice boards as long as you feel they will be welcomed. You may mail me with anything dance related you think I may be interested in or anything that will help you grow as a dancer or student or anything pertaining to the classes or performances.  Please do not send me spam, this would include, but is not limited to, pictures of cute dogs or teddies, quizzes, anything that promise me luck if I send it to 12 of my friends (I don't have 12 friends), poems or sayings.  I may be interested in seeing one or two photos of your new born baby, but please check with me first in case I am away and come back to a full inbox.

I do not make compilation CD's of the music we use in class, nor will I make copies of DVD's that we watch for individual students. I will annnounce the artist and, if known, title of the music I am using as I use it in class; I advise students to write down the info for what is of interest to you.

Please bring a notebook to class to write down choreography. I am not responsible for writing out my choreography for you, though I may do this as a courtesy.

Student Troupe/performances: All students who wish to perform at student showcases, and/or as part of Aepril's student troupe must:

-be in attendace at the last class before a performance

-have no more than 2 classes missed total. Anything over this amount of classes missed will need to be cleared with Aepril.

-there may be additional fees for extra student troupe perfromances. All students will be made aware of this well in advance.

This web site gives a good representation of my style, my lessons, my experience and my expectations.  I hope that, by being honest with all my customers, everyone gets what they expect and never has any need to sue!  If you do ever have a problem, please come to me with it and I will do my best for you.

 

The above is adapted from the site of teacher and dancer Sara Schrapnell.