TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
HOW TO JOIN:
- Registration is required for all classes. Please email melindasilverswans@yahoo.com for a registration form.
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Any suitable clothing that allows free movement of the body may be worn. Leggings and a t-shirt are fine. Some people prefer to wear a ballet leotard, tights and a skirt. Fitted ballet shoes are recommended, however, if you do not have ballet shoes, you can dance with bare feet or socks with grips. There are toilet facilities and changing rooms available at Studio 208.
PRIOR TO STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAMME:
- If you have underlying health issues, please consult with your doctor that you are fit to exercise. You should understand that this or any other exercise program could result in injury. Silver Swans with Melinda will not be responsible for any injury that may occur during the online or in-person classes. If you experience pain or consistent discomfort during this or any exercise, stop exercising and consult a medical specialist as soon as possible. To reduce risk of injury, never force or strain during exercise.
Please bring a water bottle. There will be opportunities to drink water during the class.
CANCELLATIONS:
- In case of studio-closure or teacher-cancellation of classes, refunds will be given unless the class can be rescheduled. If you miss a class for whatever reason of your own accord, you are invited to make up the class on Zoom. It will not be possible to make up a missed class in person and there are no refunds for missed classes.
PHOTOS:
- Occasionally, photographs and/or video recordings may be taken for social media promotions. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed, you have the right to decline*.
PARKING AT STUDIO 208:
- There is off-street parking close to the studio. No parking is allowed at the church (Our Lady and St. Philip Neri church).
ZOOM classes:
- You will need to sign up to zoom.us in order to participate in the online programme. Silver Swans with Melinda Online is in no way affiliated with Zoom video conferencing software, and are not responsible for any changes, data loss or software/hardware malfunction as a result of using the equipment. You must also agree to their separate terms of use.
DANCING AT HOME:
- When dancing at home, you will need something to use for a ballet barre, such as a sturdy chair, ironing board, countertop or desk. Please ensure that you have enough room to participate in the class without there being any obvious risk of injury to yourself or others, or risk of damage to surrounding property, and that the flooring is safe for the activity to be undertaken, removing any area rugs or obstacles.
HEALTHY HOME DANCING:
- Have a chair near you in case you need to sit down. If you feel dizzy, faint, breathless or in pain, sit down and rest. Be sure to have some water nearby, and have a drink whenever you need it.
INTERNET ISSUES:
- If the internet should go down or there are technical difficulties on my end and I am not able to teach or finish the online class, I will add another class on another day.
Zoom links are sent termly. Zoom links may not be shared with anyone.
GENERAL TERMS:
- There is no recording or photography of classes or sharing on social media by anyone, including the instructor, without permission by all involved* (see above).
- GDPR: All personal information collected for the purposes of Silver Swans with Melinda will be stored securely and will not be shared. This information will be saved for up to one year after leaving Silver Swans and then will be destroyed.
- Silver Swans with Melinda is a means of general guidance in classical ballet and musical theatre dance, aimed at adults over 55s, although all ages (adults) are welcome. We do not do exams at this time.
AGREEMENT:
- By joining Silver Swans with Melinda online or in-person classes, you agree to the terms and conditions stated here.