All children have the right to experience quality education and care in an inclusive and safe environment. At Rise Up Dance, we have the following policies to provide this through respectful relationships, engaging experiences and an inclusive and safe environment.

All children attending our programs are provided with a safe environment. Rise Up Dance staff are informed of the emergency procedures and safety protocols that exist within the educational setting and fully comply with these at all times. Our Team are aware of their roles and responsibilities to identify and respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect. Children's own food can be consumed prior to the start of the dance class. Rise Up Dance will not be held responsible for allergy management for students participating in programs.

All Rise Up Dance team members who work with children are advised of the existence and application of the current child protection law (or child safe standards, where applicable) and any obligations that they may have under that law. All teachers are either VIT registered or have their “Work with Children Check” card. All classes are fully supervised by the Rise Up Dance teacher for the duration of the program. Parents/Carers agree that it is their responsibility to inform Rise Up Dance of any health issues, illnesses or injuries that may affect their participation. Rise Up Dance will take all reasonable steps to ensure the best of care, however will not be held responsible or liable for injury incurred by students, parents or visitors to premises where programs are operational.

Rise Up Dance is a positive and inclusive workplace and program provider for children. We do not tolerate indecent, defamatory, discriminatory or disrespectful language or conduct from students, parents/carers, staff or in our interactions with our partners. This policy encompasses communications and interactions that occur at program locations, via email, or online via the internet or social media. Where any child, parent/carer or person feels they have been subject to conduct that is not in line with this policy, please contact us to discuss directly.

Students are expected to follow instruction at all times and cooperate within the class. Whilst we understand challenging behaviour, our policy for misbehaviour where disruption is impacting the class is a 3 warning system. Should disruption continue, a 3-5 minute sit out (within the class premises and remaining under supervision) will take place, upon which the student may rejoin the class fully.

Through the teaching of dance, physical contact between a teacher and student and/or student and student may be required. All safety precautions will be taken to reduce risk. In the event of an injury, first aid may be administered and require physical contact.

During the course of program delivery, photographs and/or video may be taken by a Rise Up Dance team member for the purposes of instruction, rehearsal or promotion. These will only be utilised for promoting Rise Up Dance programs on our own platforms or with promotional media. If you do not consent to your child’s images appearing within promotional shots for Rise Up Dance, please email us or supply in writing to ensure we respect your privacy request. Rise Up Dance performances, showcases and presentations may be photographed or recorded by staff and/or by parents/carers. Whilst we allow this, we request that parents/carers take every necessary step to ensure that sharing is not made public without consent of all children present in the image or video. Parents/Carers with concerns should contact us directly to indicate their permission or non permission for sharing of showcases, performances and presentations.

Where circumstances that impact program delivery mean we have to cancel a class, communication will be made with each parent/carer via email where contact details are known or via our location partners and fees paid will be credited. Where a parent/carer cancels attendance, no refunds will be given.

Fees are charged for a minimum of a school term. All term fees are payable in advance for participation in programs. Refunds and credits are not provided, except at the discretion of Rise Up Dance when applied for in writing 14 days in advance of program commencement or extended absence.

Rise Up Dance requests personal information only for the purposes of program delivery and does not share any personal information with any other parties. Please refer to our full Privacy Policy here.

Our Junior Dance program is suitable for for Prep, Grade 1, Grade 2 & Grade 3. Our Senior Dance program is suitable for Grade 4, Grade 5 & Grade 6 students.

Our program teaches a variety of dance styles & techniques including posture, dance mobility & co-ordination, musicality, improvisation, jazz & hip hop.

Yes, we provide regular "Family Presentation Week" performance opportunities for our participants to showcase their skills and progress in front of an audience at the last class of every school term.

Absolutely not, have some 'you' time or stay in that work meeting as our experienced instructors will take care of your child during the program from the end of day bell. We collect the junior students from their classrooms and all students are given a 15 min break for a snack, toilet & to change into dance attire, ready to start the session by 3.45pm. Parents/Carers collect the children outside in the foyer upon completion of the class. All children must be signed out by a parent/carer.

Parents/Carers are encouraged to wait to for the periodic showcases to see what the children have learnt. During the weekly sessions we encourage the students to maintain focus, and provide their undivided attention to our experienced instructors.

Our after-school dance program allows students to express their creativity and passion without the constraints of a uniform.

To sign up for our after-school dance program at your primary school in Melbourne, please contact us directly. We would be happy to provide you with more information and discuss the details.

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