ABOUT US
Welcome to KRE-8 Dance Studios. Kristy Ryan, the Principal of KRE-8, is a fully qualified member and ‘Fellow Examiner’ of the International Dance Teachers Association (I.D.T.A). She is qualified to the highest standard in all theatre work including Ballet, Tap, Gymnastics, Freestyle, Contemporary Modern-Jazz, Theatre Craft and Musical Theatre. Meet our principal here.
KRE-8 Dance Studios offers classes in a wide range of subjects, including:
Ballet, Pointework, Tap, Contemporary Modern Jazz, Commercial, Freestyle, Theatre Craft, Acrobatics, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acting, Singing.
KRE-8 also offer a teacher training programme for IDTA level 3 & 4 as well as Associate, Licentiate & Fellowship qualifications.
Private tuition is also available on request.
KRE-8 Dance Studios’ priority is providing students with opportunities for development and enjoyment.Aims and Objectives
The aim of KRE-8 Dance Studios is to give students access to an all-round experience of dance and musical theatre. The school aims to develop students’ technique, build confidence, and ensure they reach their full potential by advancing their ability in all areas. The school is founded upon the principle of being firm but fair, while prioritising the creation of a fun environment for the students to develop in and enjoy.
For the school to achieve these aims, children must always concentrate. To minimise disruption, parents, friends, and other relatives are not permitted to sit in and watch a class unless given permission in advance by KRE-8’s principal.
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GENERAL INFO, GDPR & PRIVACY POLICY
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Examinations:
Examinations are taken under the auspice of the IDTA. This is recognised by the council of Dance Education and training. The IDTA is the largest dance teachers’ organisation in the UK. On 22 November 2011, the organisation acquired OFQUAL status, meaning credits are awarded to the graded examinations.
Pupils are entered for examinations when they are confident and have acquired the necessary standard for each level, enabling the child to progress at their own pace. Examinations in this dance school are not compulsory. All examinations are assessed by an external examiner from the IDTA, who also provide the syllabus work. Payment for examinations must be made at least one week prior to the examination date. If candidates require a specific time for examination, i.e., AM or PM, then instructors must be notified three weeks prior to the examination date. Although we endeavour to cater too all individual needs, other candidates must also be taken into consideration. The timetable for examinations cannot be changed after it has been posted on the noticeboard.
Uniform regulations
Girls
Ballet
Rosette to Grade 1: Royal Blue skirted leotard with pink or black ballet shoes* and tights/socks.
Grade 2 and above: Black leotard with pink or black ballet shoes* and tights. Ballet belt optional.
*Canvas ballet shoes are preferred as these fit students better.
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Tap
Rosette to Grade 1: Royal Blue skirted leotard with black tap shoes** and ballet tights.
Grade 2 and above. Black leotard with black tap shoes** and ballet tights/black leggings.
Modern Jazz and Gymnastics
Black leotard and black leggings.
Musical Theatre
Comfortable tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt, as well as suitable footwear.
Disco and Street Dance
Any dance combination with appropriate footwear such as trainers/dance sneakers.
Boys
Ballet
White boy’s leotard or t-shirt and black/navy cycle shorts, with white ballet socks and black ballet shoes.
Tap
White boy’s leotard or t-shirt and black/navy cycle shorts, with white ballet socks and black tap shoes**.
Modern Jazz and Gymnastics
White/black t-shirt and black shorts.
Musical Theatre
Comfortable tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt, as well as suitable footwear.
Disco and Street Dance
Any dance combination with appropriate footwear such as trainers/dance sneakers.
**Tap shoes with taps pre-fitted are preferred.
Harding’s Dance Wear can provide all of the above. Details are below:
81 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG1 3FN
0115 941 8767
Please note that they are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Additionally, we offer a range of tracksuits, hoodies, and t-shirts with the KRE-8 logo.
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Shows and Productions
Every year, KRE-8 Dance Studios arranges a show for the whole school, with all students encouraged to take part. Though the shows are not compulsory, they are a great way for students to gain confidence performing and have a lot of fun doing so!
ADMINISTRATION POLICY
Upon joining KRE-8 Dance Studios, you must complete an enrolment form. This form is completely confidential and is protected under the Data Protection Act.
KRE-8 Dance Studios Privacy Policy
This document sets out how KRE-8 Dance Studios has implemented the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that came into effect on 25 May 2018. The primary objective of these regulations is to give the individual greater control over how their personal information is used or stored, and to ensure that any information is used fairly, lawfully, for specific limited purposes. Information is to be kept safe and secure, and for no longer than necessary.
KRE-8 Dance Studios takes the privacy of all its stakeholders and website users very seriously and takes great care with customer and user information. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information will be treated.
We store the personal information about you collected from the enrolment forms that you complete when joining KRE-8. We keep a record of your name, address, email address, telephone number, and any other emergency contact details. This information is destroyed when your child leaves the dance school.
Please let us know if any of your personal information changes so that we may keep your details up to date.
We will use the personal information we hold to communicate with you for the sole purpose of operating dance school classes. All data held by KRE-8 on students/parents/carers will be protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. Information will not be shared with third parties unless necessary as an integral requirement in running the studios, e.g., with the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) examining board.
You have the right to receive information about the information we hold about you.
Payment
At KRE-8 Dance Studios, all lessons are payable whether attended or not during the school/dance school term time. If your child cannot attend class for any reason then this lesson is payable on next attendance.
Payments should be made on the day of attendance. Alternatively, we do offer monthly and weekly payment plans. The school do not facilitate payment in arrears. Students will not be able to attend lessons unless payment has been made, except in exceptional circumstances, e.g., lost purse/wallet.
The only exception to the above system is during the holidays/bank holidays when, and if, the dance school is open. If advance notice of non-attendance is given for family holidays or similar, then payment is not required.
Cheque payments are not accepted. Any payments received in arrears will incur a 10% extra charge for each week in arrears.
Please ask for dance school account details should you wish to bank transfer.
CLASS PRICE LIST
1 Hour Regular Classes = £6.00
45 Minute Regular Classes = £5.50
30 Minute Regular Classes = £5.00
Private Lessons (1/2 Hour) = £15.00
Private Teacher Training = £40.00
A newsletter will be issued on a regular basis to keep parents and children informed and updated on current events and policies within the dance school. Please also check the noticeboard and social media for regular updates.
INSTAGRAM: @KRE-8dancestudios
FACEBOOK: KRE-8 Dance Studios
Behaviour Policy
KRE-8 Dance Studios prides itself on being a happy learning environment with enjoyment and education being at the root of all our classes. This policy exists to maintain this environment, and to enable pupils to reach their full potential.
Disruptive behaviour in the Dance School will not be tolerated; class teachers reserve the right to ask pupils to leave the class at any time, if they feel that their behaviour is disturbing the enjoyment and education of other pupils. If any teacher feels that the behaviour of any individual is consistently disruptive, the Principal will be informed and the pupil may be asked to leave the school.
Regular attendance is essential for progression of individuals. Pupils should always be prompt for class and attend regularly. The dance school operates from Monday to Sunday inclusive and, wherever possible, our term times fall in line with state schools. The dance school opens for an extra week in the Summer holidays.
Classes run back-to-back on the timetable without a break. Students should be dressed ready to start their class before entering the studio and leave promptly at the end.
Students are asked to wait quietly outside the studio until their class begins.
Behaviour in unsupervised areas e.g., changing rooms and toilets MUST be acceptable and in line with behaviour policy. Changing rooms are checked on a regular basis and must be respected by ALL pupils. The dance school does not accept responsibility for damage or loss of personal belongings. Jewellery and mobile phones should not be brought to dance lessons.
Students are asked to always respect the property of the dance school.
Students are not permitted to chew gum whilst in class.
Students are not permitted to use their mobile phone whilst in class.
Students are responsible for their own property and bring items at their own risk.
Food and drink (with the exception of water) is not permitted in the studio.
All pupils must wear the correct uniform to classes.
Health and Safety Policy
Our aim is to ensure that all practicable steps are taken to ensure the health and safety welfare of all persons using the dance school premises. To achieve this we will actively work towards the following objectives:
• To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout the dance school
• To establish and maintain safe working procedures amongst staff and children
• To make arrangements for ensuring safety and absence of risk to health in connection with the use, handling, transport of articles and substances
• To ensure the provision of sufficient information, instruction and supervision to enable all people working in the dance school to avoid hazards and contribute positively to their own safety as and when required
• To formulate effective procedures for use in case of fire and other emergencies and for evacuating the dance school premises
• To maintain a safe and healthy place to work with safe access to and from the premises
• To follow regulations of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other relevant legislation
• No smoking on the premises
• No jewellery may be worn
• Dress code: uniform and appropriate shoes must be worn by all staff and pupils
• No running on the premises
• All cleaning materials/toilet cleaner to be placed out of reach of pupils
• All fire exits are clearly marked and free from obstruction
• All fire extinguishers are clearly labelled
• Copy of the fire drill is displayed
• Ensure that everybody is aware of fire evacuation procedures
• All accidents must be reported to the dance school’s qualified first aider and recorded in the accident book
• Only staff holding a current first aid certificate can administer first aid
• All staff should familiarise themselves with the first aid box
• Students will be supervised during class sessions
• Students staying on the premises between classes may only do so with parental consent
• To dispose of waste materials in the appropriate waste bins
• Report any damages to the environment and equipment to the dance school Principal immediately
• All dance school equipment and resources are safe for pupils’ use
• Risk assessments are reviewed periodically
• Instructors at the dance school cannot be held responsible for the health and safety of any children once the class has terminated. Parents must ensure they arrive in sufficient time to collect children, unless parents have notified a teacher before the lesson begins that they are going to be late
• Please ensure you are aware and keep secure and confidential the code to enter the building
