INFO GUIDE
2022-2023
Our Mission
At CTA Performing Arts we aim to create a performing arts family where students look on us as their second home. We want every child to be confident, happy and to discover the love of dance and the performing arts. Our goal is to nurture, guide, inspire and ensure every student reaches their full potential and to instil a lifelong passion for dance and the performing arts
Dear Parents
I am overjoyed to welcome you to the world of CTA which I established in 2008. We are a family business, run by myself and my husband Phil with a little help from our amazing world class teaching faculty and administration team!
As the mum to 9 year old twin boys, I want the best for them and also for every child who attends my amazing performing arts school. I firmly believe that a training in dance and drama is one of the best investments you can make for your child’s future and that the benefits are unlimited. Our training can be a wonderful aid in both scholastic endeavours and personal growth.
I have been fortunate enough to teach many students who came to CTA at 3 years old and graduated with us at 18. It is a joy and a privilege to have been part of their journey and to see the wonderful young adults they have become. All my graduates are now either at university or studying at performing arts schools.
With the inspiration, support and guidance of our talented teaching faculty, each CTA Performing Arts student is nurtured and developed to reach their full potential as performers and directed on a path of creativity, self-confidence, expression and individualism. We love making the CTA Performing Arts experience fun and enjoyable for our students as well as simple and stress-free for parents.
All our classes are well structured, fun and friendly and will help to improve many skills and qualities including co-ordination, rhythm, gracefulness, self-discipline, confidence, social skills, intelligence and physical fitness.
With classes running 7 days a week there is literally something for everyone. To ensure classes are suitable for those who attend, we offer a range of options across styles, age groups and abilities. Whether your child is aiming for a professional career and attends many classes each week or if a child attends one class a week, we have the classes and levels that are right for them.
The highlight of the year for many of our students are our Annual shows at Questors Theatre which take place in June 2023 where children as young as 3 can tread the boards.
We look forward to your child becoming part of our CTA Performing Arts family.
CTA Performing Arts - Where Great Memories Are Made.
Best wishes
Georgina Burns
Founder & Artistic Director
p. 020 8742 2861
w. www.ctaperformingarts.co.uk
e. office@chiswicktheatrearts.com
FAQ
How do I enrol? You can enrol on line at www.ctaperformingarts.co.uk or by phone 020 8742 2861 or in person.
Can my child enrol once a term has started? Yes. We welcome new students throughout the year.
Is there a registration fee? Yes. New students registration fee £25 per child or £40 for siblings.
What happens if I enrol and my child does not like it? We recommend a child tries at least 3 classes before they decide if it is not for them. After 3 classes, your child can try another style. Alternatively, we will refund you the money less 2 classes and will give you the first class as a gift on us. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Does my child need to wear a uniform at CTA? Yes. All classes are required to wear the correct uniform. Uniforms may be purchased from Reception. You can book an appointment to be fitted for your uniform on 020 8742 2861.
Do I have to stay with my child during the dance lesson? Parents may stay in the dance studio for our under 3 years classes. For classes for children aged 3- 5 years parents may settle them in and then leave. We recommend that for the first lesson you remain close by, so that if your child gets nervous you are not too far away. You are welcome to peak through the door for the last 10 mins of your first few classes.
How do I know how my child is progressing? At the end of the Autumn term we hold a watching week, where parents can come and watch the last 20 minutes. At the end of the summer term, you will receive a Student Progress Report with feedback from the last year and guidance and recommendations from your child’s teacher for classes for September.
Does my child have to attend every week? Please let us know if you cannot attend by email or by phone. Missing odd lessons is fine, but arbitrary attendance means that a child gets left behind which disrupts the general quality of lessons for everyone else & is stressful to children who find that they are expected to do things they have not been taught.
Can children go to the toilet? Yes. Toilets are situated just outside each studio.
What performance opportunities are there? All dance students from aged 3-18 take part in our Annual Dance show at Questors Theatre, Ealing each June. All Musical Theatre students take part in our Annual Musical production in June at Questors Theatre. Students who attend both MT classes and dance classes take part in both.
Disneyland Paris Performance Team: Students aged 8+ may join our team to perform in their own show in a Disney theatre in Disneyland Paris in October half term 2023. Our 2022 DP team is full. Parents and families are welcome.
Where can I find out all the latest CTA News? Facebook Instagram Monday Minute Updates Monthly Newsletter
Can my children take dance and drama exams at CTA Performing Arts: Yes. Exams can be taken in Ballet, Modern and Tap following the prestigious ISTD syllabus – at the higher levels the exams lead to UCCA points and the equivalent of A Levels. Students may also take LAMDA Speech and Drama and Acting.
Ballet exams may be taken from the age of 5 years & tap exams from 6 years. We endeavour to make our exams a wonderful experience for our dance students. We have a 100% exam pass rate with many distinctions.
What can you offer a child who would like to pursue a career in the performing arts? We offer a Dance Company Programme for students from aged 4 who wish to pursue a career in the performing arts or who have shown a talent or love of dance. Dance Company places are by invitation.
Do you enter Dance Competitions? Yes. Students who are part of our Dance Company can take part in dance competitions.
Referral Programme: If you refer a friend and they enrol, you will receive £25 credit towards fees. You will also be entered into our prize draw to win our CTA teddy. You can refer as many friends as you wish. Families referring 5 or more friends who enrol are entered into our prize draw to win one free class for the year – NEXT DRAW TAKES PLACE IN JUNE 2023.
Other Stuff we do at CTA!
Children’s Parties: We provide creative, inspiring, and fun children’s parties for ages 3-16 years. We have entertained thousands of very happy children over the years! Our parties can be held either at our own venue or a venue of your choice. Our entertainers are all experienced, working professionals from the theatre world. To see our full list of party packages and themes, please visit our website www.childrenspartieswestlondon.co.uk
Holiday Camps: We run holiday camps during all school holidays for ages 3-14 years. Our holiday camps are designed to offer young people an action-packed experience whilst helping to develop their skills in the three major theatre disciplines –singing, dancing and acting.
Sessions run from 2 hours (3-8yrs) and Full Days (6-14yrs). During the Summer holidays we also offer week long camps. Our camps are taught by our CTA teaching staff and by working professionals from the theatre world.
CAMPS CAN BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR ON-LINE AT WWW.CTAPERFORMINGARTS.CO.UK
CTA Students have gained places to train full time at:
CTA PERFORMING ARTS ALUMNI
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By enrolling into a class parents/guardians accept and agree to abide by the following terms & conditions.
1. Fee Payment 1.1 Tuition fees are payable in advance (or by monthly direct debit once you have been a student at CTA for a minimum of 3 months) for a full term regardless of attendance. 1.2 The preferred method of payment for regular tuition fees is online by e-invoicing. Invoices will be emailed to parents/guardians before the beginning of the term and can be paid online by debit or credit card via Sagepay (fully Trustwave validated). Full instructions on how to pay using this method are included in the e-invoicing email. 1.3. We also accept payment by debit or credit card in person or by phone. 1.4. Fees can be paid by cash. 1.5. Regular tuition fees must be received by the end of the 2nd week of term or a 10% surcharge may be added. 1.6. Half a terms notice is required if a student will not be continuing with a class into the succeeding term and failure to give this notice will result in half a terms fee being charged. 1.7. A new student may enrol for the term. After 3 classes if they find the class is not suitable, they can either change to another class or the term’s fee will be refunded less 3 classes. There is no refund for the Registration fee. 1.8 Students may do a FREE trial class and then enrol. 1.9. There are no refunds if a student is absent from class and no reductions for part term attendance. 1.10. On the rare occasion of class cancellation, the class will be re-scheduled usually during the school holidays. If it is not possible to re-schedule, fees will be deducted from the following terms fees. Students are also welcome to make up the cancelled class by attending a similar class. 1.11. If it is necessary to cancel a class due to adverse weather conditions or if student cannot attend a class due to their participation in another CTA performance/event, class fees are not refunded. 1.12. If a student is asked to leave a class due to a breach of any of the conditions laid down in these terms & conditions no refund will be made.
2. Uniform
2.1. If a student is wearing inappropriate footwear or clothing the student will not be permitted to participate in the class. 2.2. Jewellery items (including watches) which the teacher feels may cause injury or is inappropriate for the class must be removed or the student will not be permitted to participate in the class.
3. Class timing
3.1. Class run continuously from the timetable without a break. Students should be dressed ready to start their class before entering the studio and leave promptly at the end of the class. 3.2. Students are asked to wait quietly outside the studio until their class begins.
4. Conduct
4.1. Parents/guardians are not permitted to watch classes except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the teacher. This does not apply to some under 5's classes where parents/guardians may be present during all or some of the class. 4.2. Students and parents/guardians are expected to demonstrate respectful behaviour towards CTA staff and fellow students and parents/guardians. Non-compliance with this condition of membership may result in exclusion from CTA with no refund for classes remaining. 4.3. Students are not permitted to chew gum whilst in class. 4.4. Students/parents/guardians are responsible for their own property and bring items at their own risk. 4.5. Students are not permitted to use mobile phones during class. Any mobile phones brought into class must be switched off or in silent mode. 4.6. Students are not permitted to leave the studio during a class without permission from the teacher. 4.7. Students are not permitted to sit out of a class unless they become unwell or injured during the class or if written consent is given by the parent/guardian consent in advance.
5. Miscellaneous
5.1. Invoices and other communications/material essential to CTA carrying out it's obligations to customers are sent to parents/guardians by email. These emails are not for marketing purposes and parents/guardians must provide a valid email address and ensure that such emails from CTA are not considered spam. 5.2 The school timetable may be revised at any time. 5.3 CTA is affiliated to the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD), the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and the Inner Circle Dance Studio Owners Association DSOA). 5.4 Photographs and videos of students may be taken and used for promotional purposes and on social media. 5.5 Exams may be taken in ballet, tap, modern and LAMDA. Students are entered into exams at the discretion of the teacher.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. CTA is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
2. When you register and enrol for classes/workshops at CTA we collect certain contact and other personal information. If you are a parent/carer enrolling a child this information will cover parent/carer name, address, phone numbers, email addresses and student name(s), date of birth, medical conditions, school, where you heard of us, consent to photograph and video students for limited and specific promotional purposes to help achieve CTA aims (classes only). If you are an adult registering/enrolling in an adult class this information will cover name, address, phone number, email address, medical conditions, consent to photograph and video students for limited and specific promotional purposes to help achieve CTA aims. Some of this information is required to manage and administer CTA business and will not be used for any other purpose. Some of the information is optional and is requested to help us better understand our customers and is only used as needed for CTA business.
3. Your personal information will be accessed and used by CTA staff only for CTA business purposes only. It will not be shared with third parties except as follows and strictly as required to enable CTA to carry out its legitimate business and meet legal requirements. Both the exceptions below apply to children only.
a. Student name and date of birth for examination entries. b. Student name, date of birth and local authority to comply with the legal requirement of licensing with the local authority for the CTA Summer Shows.
4. Under the GDPR, you have a. The right to be informed b. The right of access c. The right to erasure d. The right to restrict processing e. The right to data portability f. The right to object g. The right not to be subjected to automated decision-making including profiling
5. Any data we hold for you will be deleted when you are no longer an active customer except where required for financial purposes by HMRC.
CTA Performing Arts
2 Belmont Road, Chiswick London W4 5UH Tel: 020 8742 2861 email: office@chiswicktheatrearts.com www.ctaperforming.arts.co.uk
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August 15, 2022