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General Rules for Studio Dans’Harmonie
These rules apply to anyone present in the Studio Dans’Harmonie premises and must be observed at all times. It is essential that the rules are read and understood fully.
General behaviour
These premises are intended for teaching and dance practice and well-being, everyone must respect the setting and atmosphere so that the Studio runs optimally. This notably relates to respect for the premises, activities and people.
Anyone who does not appreciate how important this rule is, is asked to remove themselves from the premises.
Respect for the premises
In terms of cleanliness, the premises are laid out and maintained to meet the highest hygiene and cleanliness standards in the dance studios. Anyone entering these spaces is encouraged to contribute to maintaining this condition by:
- appropriately using dustbins (feel free to fill them with rubbish ;-) )
- cleaning up behind them (leave only good signs behind, like smiles, laughs and the pleasure of dance)
- keeping your stuff tidy and together (meaning there's more space for others)
- not eating on the sofa or in the studio
- not "tempting fate" by leaving valuables unattended such as bags, mobiles, jewellery, etc.
Respect for the activity (dance and well-being)
For dance and well-being activities, the attitudes of those present may help to respect them. Such as:
- maintaining a quiet/calm demeanour especially during classes
- arriving on time to come into the studio at the start of the class
- favour areas outside the studio (such as the car park or gallery areas) for longer catch-ups and discussions. This avoids congestion at peak times.
- avoid going into the studio if you're not a dancer or permitted to do so
- pay special attention not to dirty the studio with outdoor shoes
- not using dance equipment (fixed or mobile barres, hoops, rugs, etc.) if asked not to by the teacher
- looking after the equipment made available when permitted to use it
- maintaining access to changing rooms exclusively for dancers (except for access to toilets)
Respect for people
Finally, but by no means any less important, respect for others is of paramount importance as far as the management of the school is concerned. The points below may seem obvious but there's no harm in mentioning them":
- do not chew tobacco during classes
- respect the privacy of others (particularly important in the changing rooms)
- respect the requests and/or decisions of teachers
- wear appropriate clothing, suitable for dance
- pay attention to good hygiene practices
- respect the timetables of the teachers and school managers (start times and end times)
- respect the managers of the school and their work to maintain the school
- acknowledge the work of teachers by paying subscriptions on time
Obviously, there are many other rules not cited here but the Studio believes that everyone wants to experience an optimal dance atmosphere and is willing to contribute to that.
Financial Terms & Conditions
To avoid any financial disputes, the following points are brought to the attention of anyone re-enrolling or pre-enrolling for one or more classes organised by Dans'Harmonie.
An important distinction must be made at the outset: most dance and wellness classes for adults are run independently by the instructors themselves; therefore, payment terms, refund policies, etc. should be discussed directly with them. This is also why there are no cross-subsidies between these classes (such as discounted prices for booking several different classes, etc.).
For all classes organised by Dans'Harmonie, the prices and terms and conditions are the same. These are set out below.
This applies to all classes for children and young people (ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, Zumba and Breakdance) and all dance classes for adults in the following disciplines: contemporary dance, jazz and hip-hop (advanced level).
Dance classes
FEE STRUCTURES
Two pricing options are available during (pre-)enrolment for students subject to membership fees.
- the half-yearly membership fee
The half-years are defined precisely each year (see the relevant pages for details) but broadly cover the periods from September to January (inclusive) and from February to June of each year.
- the annual fee
The year (also known as the ‘academic year’) covers the entire period from the start of September to the end of June. This option can only be selected when registering for the first semester.
If no specific option was selected at the time of (pre-)enrolment, the default option is the half-yearly option.
If the annual option was selected but the payment has not been paid in full within 3 months of the first class of the academic year, Dans’Harmonie may automatically convert the option to the half-yearly option.
COURSE FEES
Course fees consist of two components: membership of Dans'Harmonie and the course fee.
Membership is a fixed fee of €120 (including VAT) per academic year and is included in full in the annual package. Half of this amount (€60 including VAT) is included in the half-yearly package.
| Fees | 1 class per week | 2 classes per week | 3 classes per week | 4 classes per week | Unlimited pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-yearly package – Price including VAT | 170 + 60 = 230€ | 300 + 60 = 360€ | 430 + 60 = 490€ | 570 + 60 = 630€ | 640 + 60 = 700€ |
| Annual package – Price incl. VAT | 330 + 120 = 450€ | 580 + 120 = 700€ | 840 + 120 = 960€ | 1,080 + 120 = 1,200€ | 1,230 + 120 = 1,350€ |
The total number of lessons per child or young person is calculated regardless of the discipline chosen from classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, breakdance and Zumba.
The total number of classes per adult pupil is calculated regardless of the discipline chosen from contemporary dance, jazz and hip-hop (advanced level)
Some adult classes may be advertised as lasting one hour and thirty minutes. For these classes, an additional fee on top of the membership fee will be calculated as follows: €70 for a half-year, €140 for a year.
PAYMENT METHODS
Half-yearly and annual fees are payable ...
either by bank transfer to Dans’Harmonie’s bank account:
- Account name: SRL DANS’HARMONIE
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- IBAN: BE45 0020 2767 7589
- BIC: GEBABEBB
- In any payment reference, please clearly state the pupil’s first name, surname and level, unless you are using the structured payment reference.
or in cash:
- All payments must be placed in an envelope bearing the pupil’s first name, surname and year group.
PAYMENT DEADLINES
As a general rule, payments must be made within 30 days of confirmation of (pre-)enrolment or the start of the course.
In the case of a free taster lesson, the deadline starts from the date of express confirmation and, at the latest, from the 10th day following the taster lesson.
Naturally, the amount due will vary depending on the package chosen: annual or half-yearly.
If the annual package is specifically requested, the total amount is due at the start of the year.
In the event that annual membership fees are not paid by the deadline, Dans'Harmonie may change the package type and treat it as a half-yearly package.
Dans'Harmonie will send an initial email (separate from the enrolment confirmation) containing all the relevant details: the amount due and the structured payment reference number.
The payment deadline is reduced to 15 days following a reminder email sent by Dans'Harmonie. The subject line of the email explicitly includes the word ‘reminder’.
In keeping with the dance school’s ethos, payment facilities may be arranged. To do so, a written request must be sent to info@studio-dansharmonie.be, providing details of the intended payment arrangements. The request will, in all circumstances, remain confidential and forms part of the respectful dialogue between the management and the applicant.
DEPOSIT
Why is a deposit required?
As Dans'Harmonie has to turn away pupils for a significant number of its classes after a certain date, it needs to know that those who have enrolled genuinely intend to attend the classes. This helps to avoid ‘ghost’ bookings.
The deposit must be paid within a reasonable timeframe (approximately 7 to 10 days) into Dans'Harmonie’s account (see above). If this deadline is missed, Dans'Harmonie cannot guarantee pre-enrolment or re-enrolment in the requested classes.
The deposit amounts to half the annual membership fee for Dans'Harmonie, i.e. €60.
Dans'Harmonie may require only a single deposit for several members of the same family.
There are two possible scenarios:
Upon initial enrolment (= pre-enrolment), the pupil is entitled to a free trial lesson.
The term ‘free’ should be understood to mean that if the student, after attending their trial lesson, does not wish to continue, no payment will be required and the deposit may, subject to certain conditions (see below), be refunded in full.
The deposit is generally required when pre-enrolment takes place more than approximately 7 days before the start of the activity and/or the trial lesson.
If pre-registration takes place less than 7 days before or after the start of the activity and/or the trial lesson, the deposit is required upon confirmation of enrolment and to definitively reserve the pupil’s place in the requested class, unless the full half-yearly fee is paid.
When re-enrolling, a deposit is required to definitively secure the class(es) for a pupil who has previously attended Dans’Harmonie.
Normally, the re-enrolment request is made a few weeks or months before the end of a season (academic year) and, therefore, the deposit is requested once this request has been processed (unless otherwise explicitly stated).
If the deposit is paid within the timeframes set out above and provided that the re-enrolment application has been approved and confirmed by Dans'Harmonie, the latter undertakes to securely reserve the pupil’s place on the requested class(es).
The deposit is always deducted from the total amount due.
CANCELLATION & REFUND
Dans'Harmonie is committed to the satisfaction and well-being of its pupils. Pupils are therefore entitled at any time to cancel their planned or actual activities at the dance school. The question is under what financial conditions.
Regarding refunds for a pre-enrolment (= an application for initial enrolment with the terms of a free trial class):
- Cancellation at least 10 days before the first actual class of the relevant term: Dans'Harmonie will refund the deposit paid in full;
- Cancellation within 10 days of the first actual class of the relevant term: Dans'Harmonie reserves the right to assess the reasons given and may retain up to €30 of the deposit paid;
- Cancellation after the first trial lesson: Dans'Harmonie will refund the full amount paid provided the cancellation is expressly made in writing (an email is sufficient) and is made no later than 10 days after that lesson (trial lesson);
- Cancellation more than 10 days into the term: if notice of cancellation is not expressly given to Dans’Harmonie or is received more than 10 days after the trial class took place, the dance school will only refund the ‘class’ component of the fee, proportionate to the number of classes remaining in the term. The ‘membership’ component is non-refundable.
Regarding refunds for a re-enrolment (= a request for enrolment by a pupil who has previously studied the same discipline):
- Cancellation at least 10 days before the first actual class of the term in question: Dans’Harmonie will refund the deposit paid in full;
- Cancellation within 10 days of the first actual lesson of the relevant term: Dans’Harmonie reserves the right to assess the reasons given and may retain up to €30 of the deposit paid;
- Cancellation more than 10 days into the term: if notice of cancellation is not expressly given to Dans’Harmonie and the 10-day period following the actual class has elapsed, the dance school will only refund the ‘class’ component of the fee in proportion to the number of classes remaining in the term. The “membership” component is non-refundable.
If no deposit and/or payment has been made at the time an explicit or implicit cancellation is identified (for example, a student who has re-enrolled but is absent (and has not been in contact) during the first four actual classes of the term in question), Dans’Harmonie reserves the right to claim the “membership” fee as compensation for an abusive booking. The amount varies depending on the termly or annual package chosen at the time of (pre-)enrolment.
Camps
CAMP RATES
The price of the camps is 170€ per week of 5 days and per student
There may be variations to this rate depending on ...
- if a public holiday falls during the week: the rate is 140€ for a 4 day week
- if the Studio grants the possibility to follow a camp half-time (mornings or afternoons only): the rate is 95€/student per week
- if the Studio accepts another particular formula, the calculation method is as follows: 50€ (registration fee) + 24€/day
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CHILDCARE FEES
With the exception of the first day of the course, when everyone is invited to arrive at Dans'Harmonie at 8.30 am, childcare fees apply for the period from 8.30 am to 9.00 am. The same applies to the period from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm after the course day.
As soon as at least one of the two childcare periods on the same day is requested in advance via the form or actually taken up, a daily flat rate of €8 is payable to Dans'Harmonie.
MODES OF PAYMENT
The camp is payable...
or by transfer to the Studio Dans'Harmonie bank account:
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- IBAN: BE98 0016 88 39 1393
- BIC: GEBABEBB
- In all communication, please indicate the camp period + the first name, last name of the child.
either in cash:
- All payments must be submitted in an envelope with the camp period + the child's first and last name.
PAYMENT DEADLINE
As a general rule, the entire payment is due no later than 7 days before the start of the camp if made by bank transfer or no later than the 1st day of the camp if made in cash.
DEPOSIT
Why do we need to pay a deposit?
As the Studio has to turn away students from a certain period for many of its camps, it needs to know that those who have been booked honestly intend to attend the camp(s) requested. A deposit of 50€ is requested with the confirmation of the registration of the request and must be paid within a reasonable period of time (+/- 7 to 10 days) into the Studio's account (see above). After this period, the Studio cannot guarantee that the camp(s) will actually be booked.
Only one deposit can be requested per family.
If the request for registration for a camp (and its confirmation) is less than 7 days before the start of the camp, the total amount of the camp must be paid as soon as possible into the Studio's account or paid in cash on the first day of the camp (see above).
The deposit is always deducted from the total amount due.
CANCELLATION & REFUND
The Studio wishes the satisfaction and well-being of its trainees. The latter are therefore entitled at any time to cancel their planned or actual activity within the dance school. The question is under what financial conditions.
- Cancellation at least 10 days before the first day of camp: the Studio refunds in full the deposit that has been paid;
- Cancellation within 10 days before the first day of camp: the Studio reserves the right to analyse the reasons given and may retain up to €40 of the deposit that has been paid;
- Cancellation on the first day of camp: the Studio reserves the right to analyse the circumstances and may refund 50% of the total amount of the camp;
- Cancellation after the first day of camp: the Studio reserves the right to assess the circumstances and is not obliged to refund any amount whatsoever.
If no deposit and/or no sum has been paid at the time when the question of an explicit or implicit cancellation is noted (a child registered but absent (and without news) during the first 2 days of the camp, for example), the Studio reserves the right to claim the sum equivalent to the deposit as compensation for an abusive reservation.
