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Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects of dance will my child learn with you?
Age 3-9 learn Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics & Singing.
Age 9-11 learn Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics, Lyrical & Singing.
Age 11-13 learn Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics, Singing, Lyrical/contemporary.
Age 14+ learn Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics, Singing, Lyrical/contemporary.
Does my child have to take part in Exam, Competitions and Shows?
Optional to take part in when join with us are.....
✓ Exams✓ Competitions ✓ Trips
✓ Outside dancing events
✓ Borough events ✓ Auditions
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The only event that is expected to be attended is our annual dance show which is performed at the Broadway Theatre, Barking.
Can my child take dance exams with you if they want?
YES!
We belong to an association called BTDA (British Theatre Dance Association ).
For our Stars Classes (age range 3-8) their exams are taught during their class time.
For age 9+ their exam sessions are on a Friday or Wednesday. Time depending on level.
Where are you based?
In Dagenham. At the bottom of this page you will see on the map that we are situate very near Becontree Swimming Pool. -This is not our venue though.
We have 3 venues. one in Becontree Avenue Road, one in Green Lanes Road and one in Gosfield Road.
Are your staff First Aid trained /DBS checked
YES!
All our staff work with/teach children on a weekly basis and have a DBS. There is always a first aider on site.
we also have a DEFIB owed by the dance school.
What do you expect from my child whilst at your dance school?
✓Attend classes on time and regularly.
✓ Have their hair in a bun for class (with the exception from street dancers )
✓ Behave themselves during class
✓ Follow and listen to instructions
✓ Be dedicated to their dancing & learning
✓ Support our school
What do you expect from us as the parent/ career?
✓ Make sure lesson fees are paid on time
✓ Make sure your child’s hair is in a bun for class (Not Street Dance)
✓ Make sure your child attends class regularly and on time
✓ To make sure we are informed if your child is not attending class- this applies also if your child is no longer attending our school
✓ Support your child at events such as our annual dance show
✓ Encourage your child to do well during class and at event.
How does payment work?
All our classes are pay if you attend or are absent.
This ruling you will find with many dance schools and is very normal for out of school clubs like swimming, gymnastics etc. In fact, most clubs are pay monthly.
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Our Tuesday acrobatic classes are only pay when you attend if your child attends on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. We only focus on Acrobatics on a Tuesday which is a popular subject &anyone is welcome from 3+ even if you don't attend our main classes!
Can I watch my child in their dance class?
NO Sorry,
In most of our venues we do not have a place for parents to watch as the classes are in one room with no waiting room or viewing area.
We do not allow parents to watch classes as this really distracts the students from learning, especially when they are young.
A great opportunity to watch them is at competitions, our annual show, or borough events.
Lot of pictures and videos are put on social media so you will not go without seeing what your child does with or how they are progressing.
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What are your payment options?
We except cash or we do have a card machine if you have forgotten your cash.
Bank transfers to be completed before your child attends their class.
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What other social media do you have?
We Have:
Open Facebook Page- facebook.com/suegarnerdance –any of the public can view any information that is posted on this page without being accepted onto the page.
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Instagram- SGSD_OFFICIAL
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If you do join us there is a parents facebook page.....
Facebook.com/SGSDParentspage
(current)
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we do also have a page for past students and parents too...
facebook.com/Sue Garner School of Dance- Past and Present
Will my child be expected to wear dance uniform?
YES,
Like every dance school, a uniform is to be worn.
when joining our school we ask for uniform to be purchased after around 4 weeks of joining. However, we do not expect you to purchase uniform all at once! Over a short or long period of time is no problem.
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For Girls who come to ballet, tap, modern, acrobatics etc classes, hair, is expected to be in a bun for every class. If it is not, we will ask the parent/career or the student (if old enough) to put hair in a bun before starting a class with us.
This is / should be, standard procedure at every dance school as this is following the etiquette of dance.
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