The Ethos of the school is to provide a broad based training in multi discipline genres of dance, that is accessible to all, in a fun, caring and structured environment. Our main goal as teachers is to help each individual student reach their fullest potential. We strive to create a family atmosphere of education and learning without pressure, where all are welcome and accepted, whatever their ability. Various disciplines are taught within the school to provide the broadest dance education possible. Our Mixed lessons include Tap, Ballet, Modern, Stage and Contemporary dance. Street Dance is offered as a separate class and can be taken on it’s own or as an add on to the mixed classes. Gymnastics dance classes are also offered but can only be taken by students who attend the mixed classes.

At HSOD we accept students for mixed classes from age 3 and age 5 for separate Street dance classes and Gymnastic dance classes. Although age does contribute to each child’s progress, it will not solely determine on how they proceed within the school. As discussed above, each child will be treated as an individual, and therefore to reach their fullest potential all students will differ in pace and progression.

When choosing HSOD you are choosing more than a dance school, you are joining a family. With a warm, relaxed and fun environment we help to shape our students into confident, social and kind young adults. It is a place to feel safe in an open environment for each induvial to thrive, and create life long friendships through their love of dance. Students have the opportunity to take part in shows at Harlow playhouse which is always the highlight of our year and an amazing experience for everyone. As a part of the N.A.T.D we as dance teachers can also educate them in a huge range of disciplines and help them to achieve exams qualifications, the more advanced gaining students UCAS points and level 3/4 diplomas that will help go towards their further education.

Safeguarding Procedures and Policies

Personal Property – please be aware that HSOD does not take any responsibility for the loss/theft/damage to any personal property of pupils and their parents/guardians.

Child protection – it is understood that responsibility for the child is only taken for the duration of the lesson/exam/rehearsal/show time. HSOD follow the NATD Code of Conduct within the classroom and learning environment which can be viewed on request.

Data Protection – HSOD holds personal information as registered on the Class manager Portal which is held confidentially for no longer than necessary and solely for the completion of business purposes.

Pupil Absence – Absence from class of pupils of senior school age and above must be reported beforehand by a parent/guardian either by text/whatsapp/email. In the event of a child of this age not turning up you will be contacted by mobile phone to make you aware of the absence. A child in law is anyone up to and including the day before their 18th birthday.

Showtime – on registering on the portal it is agree that pupils will take part in the annual show and class showcases . In this capacity it is also agreed that the Annual Show will be filmed for distribution to the pupils parents and also it is agreed that from time to time photos may be taken in class and used on social media or on our Website.

 

Safeguarding of Children – please visit the link below to view our policy.

https://www.highamsschoolofdancing.co.uk/hsodpoliciesandprocedures/