School Policy
Payment to the dance school is made in 3-month blocks (terms). We strive to keep prices as consistent as possible. Payment reminders and invoices are sent one to two weeks before the start of each term to help avoid any issues with tuition or rental fees. When a late payment is communicated, all outstanding fees must still be paid in full as agreed.
Please note:
Prices, including rented studio hours, may change depending on circumstances, but any changes will be discussed and agreed upon beforehand.
2 The Uniform Code applies to all classes to support the educational environment. Please ensure the correct uniform is worn at all times during class and school activities. (Always check with your teacher before purchasing any uniform items.)
Failure to wear the proper uniform consistently may result in a fine added to your next bill.
.3. Zero Tolerance Policy on Aggressive Behaviour
Ann White Classical Ballet Training School enforces a zero-tolerance approach to any aggressive behaviour, language, or written communication directed towards staff. This applies to students, parents, guardians, and visitors alike.
Any form of verbal, physical, or written aggression—including hostile emails, messages, or confrontational conduct—may result in:
• Immediate suspension or removal from the class programme
• Termination of enrolment without refund/ this includes outstanding fees
• Formal reporting under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, the
Public Order Act 1986, or other relevant legislation
• Administrative charges for time spent addressing misconduct
• Denial of future enrolment or access to the studio.
We expect everyone to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all.
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4. Respectful Conduct During Class Programme, Exam Preparation & International Projects
To ensure a focused and respectful learning environment, all students are expected to follow behavioural guidelines during class, especially in the lead-up to examinations and international projects. These rules support concentration, emotional well-being, and equal access to learning:
Quiet Voices & Listening Ears: Students must use calm voices and listen attentively when the teacher is speaking.
No Disruptive Behaviour: Loud conversations, constant talking, shouting, or ignoring requests to settle will not be tolerated.
Respect for Peers: Some students are sensitive to noise or distraction. All learners—and other students who want to learn—deserve a calm space to focus and grow.
Follow Instructions Promptly: Repeated refusal to follow teacher requests may result in removal from the class programme.
Supportive Atmosphere: Encouraging others, staying focused, and respecting the studio space are part of our shared responsibility.
Penalties for Persistent Disruption
If disruptive behaviour continues after verbal warnings, an administrative charge of £50 may be applied to cover lost teaching time, additional supervision, and safeguarding measures. This charge is non-refundable and will be added to the parent account.
Repeated disruption may result in:
Removal from the class programme
Withdrawal of exam placement
Exclusion from international projects, including CID UNESCO events such as the Greece Congress and other international projects
These opportunities require discipline, respect, and emotional maturity. Behaviour that undermines the learning environment or affects the teacher’s well-being will not be tolerated.
Please note: Disruptive behaviour can hinder progress, technique development, and success in ballet training. Parents will be notified if behaviour disrupts the class programme or affects others’ well-being.
5 While studying at the school, parents agree to support and participate in any activities the school offers. Ballet training is provided alongside out-of-school activities and is contracted for a set number of hours. During the season, students may need to make up missed hours by attending extra classes, which may involve additional fees. No more than five complimentary passes are allowed per season. If a class is missed, a fee will be added to the next bill, with official documentation accepted as proof of absence.
Missed classes during rehearsals for exams, performances, or live streaming are subject to late attendance fees, generally over a six-week period (please see the fee schedule below):
Last-minute notice of missing a rehearsal will incur a £10 fee.
Missing a rehearsal for reasons such as birthdays, holidays, or other personal events will incur a £15 fee.
Missing official shows, presentations, live streaming events, or other school activities will result in a £50 fine.
Canceling participation in the Greece/Paris Congresses with the International Dance Council (CID) under UNESCO will incur an £80 cancellation fee.
Parents must request permission from the teacher to excuse a student from rehearsals by providing official documentation. Please note that rehearsal fees still apply. Rehearsals are a key part of group work and important for students’ well-being. Teachers, staff, and parents should support this process without interruption to maintain a positive experience for all students.
6. Third-Party Activities and Payment Policy
Apart from our exam and ballet program, open classes, and possible performances, all other activities offered by external providers are optional, and attendance is entirely voluntary. Some external providers may require payment through the school, while others collect fees directly; in all cases, these payments are transferred to the third-party organisation responsible for the activity. As these activities are delivered by external providers, the school cannot be held responsible for the quality or outcomes of the services offered, and refunds cannot be issued by the school.
Please note that Payments made for activities delivered by external providers, whether arranged through the school or paid directly to the provider, are entirely separate from the school’s tuition fees. These payments do not reduce, replace, offset, or excuse the payment of regular school fees under any circumstances.
Parents and guardians cannot use payments to external providers as a reason to delay, withhold, dispute, or avoid tuition payments owed to the school. Participation in external activities is voluntary, and any associated costs remain independent from the school’s financial obligations.
Tuition fees must be paid in full and on time each term, as required by the signed enrolment agreement and the school’s official policies. Non-payment or late payment of school fees remains a breach of the agreement, regardless of any payments made for third-party activities.
Where tuition fees are not received by the due date, late fees may be applied and added to the following term’s invoice, in accordance with the school’s late payment policy.
Participation in External Programmes and Activities
Students may take part in third-party programmes such as the Royal Ballet School Associate Programme, as well as other external ballet activities, including performances, workshops, intensives, and similar opportunities. While we fully support and encourage these experiences, acceptance into any external activity does not permit withdrawal from our school or cancellation of the signed seasonal agreement. Students must continue attending their regular classes and participating in all required school activities throughout the season. All external commitments must run alongside their regular training and must not interfere with their attendance, progress, or responsibilities at Ann White Classical Ballet Training School (Anna White Ballet School)
7. Ann White Classical Ballet Training School does not accept responsibility for students who are left unattended by a parent or guardian during class hours, whether on the premises or outside the building. Parents or guardians must inform the teacher if a student will be travelling home alone after lessons. Otherwise, the teacher and school cannot be held responsible once the student leaves the school premises.
Please note that due to new entrance rules, parents must remain in contact with the school in person/digitally with the teacher at all times, including during teaching hours.
Ann White Classical Ballet Training School has signed an official contract with Arthouse Studios (formerly Academy Mews Dance Studios) for studio hire on a per-term basis. These costs, including storage and equipment fees, are fixed regardless of student attendance, and are reflected in the school’s termly fees. New entry rules require careful handling of studio equipment to avoid unnecessary charges for broken items.
8.Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly to ensure progress and safety.
Beginners (Level 1, ages 5–10) should attend 1–4 times per week, depending on level.
Please note that contracted hours may vary depending on studio availability and operational requirements
Vocational students should attend at least 6 times per week.
Parents/guardians must notify the school at least 6 hours before class if a student cannot attend.
2. Leaving the School – Notice and Fees
Parents/guardians wishing to withdraw their child from the school must provide written notice at least 6 weeks before the end of the last term prior to the summer holidays.
If notice is not received in time, the school reserves the right to charge full fees for the new season.
If a student leaves mid-term or mid-season, fees for the remainder of the term or season are still payable.
All fees, including tuition and studio hire, are non-refundable, regardless of attendance or reason for leaving.
3. Contract Termination and Outstanding Fees
For students on any contract, including Levels
1, 2, 2+ or 3-year agreements, if the agreement is terminated by the parent/guardian during the school year, the school reserves the right to collect any outstanding fees, including tuition and studio hire. Payment may be required in full, by instalments, or under a new arrangement, depending on circumstances. Submitting a withdrawal notice during the season does not cancel any outstanding fees or payment responsibilities under a breached contract. Any breaches of the agreement or payment disputes will be handled by the school’s accounts department, which will include issuing notices, processing withdrawals, all types of payments and preparing necessary paperwork.
If the agreement is completed but there is still an unpaid school bill, the agreement contract will not be considered closed. All remaining charges will be applied.
If fees remain unpaid, the school reserves the right to pass the agreement to a third party for collection.The late fee will be added to your term bill after the third-party attendance.
Existing students are required to update their forms every year at the end of the term and beginning of the new term for risk assessment, data, and medical purposes to maintain their place.
Students who leave the school with an unfulfilled contract are not required to update forms, but payment of outstanding contract fees, including tuition and studio hire, remains due.
Please note that any breaches of the agreement of payment disputes will be handled by the school accountant.
4 Fees for Exams, Auditions, Memberships, and Contributions
The fee for exams, ballet auditions, CID/UNESCO school membership, and any other contributions must be paid upfront in full.
These fees include tuition and studio hire where applicable.
All fees are non-refundable, regardless of attendance, participation, or reason for leaving.
Vocational Students and Third-Party Events
Vocational students must be informed of any workshops, events, classes, or audition performances involving a third party. If they do not participate or comply, additional charges may apply.
Photography & Recording
Photography or video during regular classes or free trials is not permitted.
Photography is allowed only for school performances, open classes, and pre-exam preparation — and only for your own child.
Filming or recording classes is strictly prohibited due to copyright protection of the program and method.
9 Level Agreements (1-Year / 3-Year Programmes)
Contract Length and Level Progression
All students progress through levels on a structured training programme. Each level has its own agreement. When a student moves from one level to the next (e.g., Level 1 → Level 2), a new agreement must be signed.
Level 2 / Level 2+ and Vocational programmes operate on a fixed-term training contract (3 years). By signing the agreement for the level, parents accept the full length of the programme and the associated termly fees.
Withdrawal from the programme before the end of the contract term does not release the parent from payment obligations, and no refunds or partial refunds are offered for any missed classes, voluntary withdrawal, or changes in circumstances.
Students enrolled in Level 2 (Professional Pre-Vocational) and Level 2+ (Amateur) training are committed to a 3-year programme agreement. This agreement covers the full duration of the level, including training progression, timetable structure, teaching provision, and all financial obligations.
The 3-year agreement is binding regardless of attendance, withdrawal, breaks, injuries, or personal circumstances, as full-term fees are required to maintain the student’s place and secure ongoing training provision.
Progression within Level 2 / 2+ does not reset or shorten the 3-year agreement.
Fees, Attendance, and Personal Circumstances Policy
At Anna’s White Classical Ballet Training School, all fees remain payable in full according to the signed agreement. Refunds or adjustments cannot be made due to personal circumstances, including illness, family matters, or other external issues. Full details can be found in our Terms & Conditions.
10. Students enrolled in pointe work classes must attend regularly to help prevent unnecessary injuries. It is essential that students bring their pointe shoes to every class. Ann White Classical Ballet Training School cannot be held responsible for any injuries sustained during pointe work if these rules are not followed.
11. Exam Classes & Fees
Core Programme:
This is the primary training class. All tuition fees apply exclusively to the Core Programme.
Exam Class:
The exam class is compulsory; however, payment for this class is still required.
• Supplementary Programme: Exam classes are supplementary, optional, and dependent on student readiness, available time, and examining-body schedules.
• Temporary changes to exam timetables do not affect tuition fees or payment obligations.
The exam can be completed in one or two years, depending on scheduling and when students are ready.
• Payment is required for both classes.
12. Please note that online classes have been added as a helpful tool for students to improve their technique and to make up for missed classes.
Please note that prices may change depending on circumstances; however, any adjustments will be discussed with parents/guardians in advance
Legal Notice
Please read all the terms and conditions carefully.
This policy is protected by English Law and must be followed by all parties.
Many Thanks,
Ann White
Founder, Ann White Classical Ballet Training School
Anna White Ballet School
