Code of Conduct

Who we are

Music Box Dance and Bananadrama is a partnership of Anthony Mitchell, Eleanor Mitchell and Peter Mitchell, who together act as the Board of Directors.

Our responsibility

The responsibility and liability of Music Box, its employees and assistants for the safeguarding and welfare of attendees is limited to the duration of classes and performances only.

Medication

Staff will not administer medication, except in an emergency and under the direction of a parent, guardian or medical officer.

What we ask of students and parents

It is the duty of all parents/guardians or attendees to do the following:

Medical Matters

1. Indicate on an enrolment form the extent of any known medical condition – diagnosed or observed – which may impact in any way whatsoever on the activities being undertaken in classes. Such disclosure should also indicate what medicines are being taken and what basic first aid response is appropriate should the need arise. Such conditions to include hypermobility issues.

2. Inform any of the above named partners of Music Box if an attendee has acquired any health issues not noted on the enrolment form or if there has been any change to the conditions or medication noted since the enrolment form was originally signed. Music Box reserves the right to ask an attendee and/or parent/guardian to seek medical guidance for any issue arising from observations made during classes.

3. Sign a disclaimer absolving Music Box of any responsibility for any harm or injury befalling any attendee as a result of a pre-diagnosed or observed medical condition whether noted on an enrolment form or not.

Delivery, Attendance and Pick Up

4. Ensure that a responsible adult delivers the attendee to classes and picks them up directly after the class has finished.

[Where appropriate and depending on any admitted medical condition or as a result of behaviour issues, Music Box can insist that a responsible adult is available during the entire duration of the class in order to remove an attendee who for any reason may be disruptive to the class.]

Music Box reserves the right to ask such attendees not to attend further classes.

5. In circumstances where the class is being taken by a third party teacher, Music Box would insist that parents of children with admitted medical issues remain available for the duration of the class.

6. Inform in advance any of the above named partners of Music Box if an attendee is unable to attend a class. Music Box reserves the right without having to refund any fees, to refuse entry to classes if attendees repeatedly miss classes without notifying Music Box.

7. Inform the class teacher if any child is likely to be picked up late. Music Box reserves the right without having to refund any fees, to refuse entry to classes if attendees are regularly picked up late by parents/guardians.

8. Present themselves or their children for all classes appropriately dressed and with hair tied back.

Performance

9. All students are eligible to join ‘groups’ for performance by invitation. There is no guarantee that all students will be invited to perform in such groups and this is at the discretion of the Music Box teacher with agreement from the board of directors.

10. In order to represent Music Box in festivals or other public performances, students will need to display the following attributes to be selected for performances:

– Good energy levels

– Commitment to classes and rehearsals

– Availability for all rehearsals

– Ability to prioritise Music Box activities above other demands/activities

– Good behaviour

– Ability to be part of a ‘group dynamic’

– Timeliness and appropriate appearance

– All class fees fully paid up

10. Where students are representing Music Box in festivals or any other public performance, they will maintain a level of discipline and good conduct on and offstage at all times so as not to damage the reputation or standing of Music Box.

Communication

11. It is the responsibility of attendees and/or their parents/guardians to inform Music Box of any circumstances that will affect their attendance at classes or rehearsals for performances.