ABOUT MONUMENT DANCE CENTRE

Monument Ballet School was founded by Louise Murray in 1983, within a few years the dance school had outgrown its community centre venues and a search was launched to find suitable commercial premises. Easter Cornton Farmhouse was purchased and the farm outbuildings were converted into beautiful dance studios. The studios are now known as Monument Dance Centre which offers a range of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre classes for all ages.

 Contact details for main office:

Monument Dance Centre

Easter Cornton Road

Causewayhead

Stirling

FK9 5PB

 Tel: 01786 451244

 E-mail:  MDC pupilinfo@aol.com

Website:  www.monumentdance.co.uk

 Welcome to Monument Dance Centre we hope you enjoy your class. You can register your child on the following links – or we can do it for you.

This centre has ample car parking space located at the main entrance for ease of access, two modern dance studios, toilets, shower and two large changing areas. 

 The Centre at Causewayhead also has a Dance Supplies Shop selling all styles of dancewear, shoes and accessories. Hot and cold drinks crisps and snacks are available for purchase on a self service basis. 

 Monument Dance Centre produces a show every two years and pupils also have the opportunity to sit exams with Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD).  Our exam results are consistently excellent with 100% pass rate and many pupils gaining distinction.

Although the atmosphere is relaxed and the emphasis is always on enjoyment of dance, all pupils learn to work in a disciplined manner which ensures good progress and leads to the achievement of high performance standards.

 In 2005 Monument Dance Centre was awarded Approved Dance Centre Status by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. This allows us to offer teaching exams: In 2008 MDC gained Approval as a presenting centre for SQA Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre course. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Pupils must not attend classes with other dance schools without permission from the Principal.  We encourage pupils to take part in Amateur Dramatic and Theatre groups but would ask that you inform us of any commitments as it may have a bearing on exam time tabling. 

 Occasionally we photograph or video classes for staff training and promotional purposes please advise us in writing if you do not want your child to be photographed otherwise by signing this form you are giving permission. 

 Pupils must wear our school uniform and appropriate hairstyles to all classes.

Appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn to all classes. Uniform details are displayed on our website, notice boards and in our information packs. We will happily provide you with a copy of uniform requirements.

We ask for 4 weeks’ notice before withdrawal from class, this is to allow us to offer places to other children and to monitor staff to pupil ratios. If you do not inform us you will be charged for the full term. When your dancer attends the first week of any term you are committing to the full term and will be expected to pay a full terms fees. All fees are payable in advance and we regret reductions cannot be made for classes missed through illness, parties, holidays, inclement weather, exams etc. We do not issue refunds for non-attendance however any classes missed may be made up at other times.

Credits may only be applied at the Principal’s discretion

Due to demand we operate a waiting list for some of our classes, therefore it is essential that, if you wish to secure a place for your child, you must pay the fees due for the remainder of the term following your first class.

Fees unpaid by week four may result in the exclusion of the pupil from classes until the account is brought up to date, unless an agreement is made with the Principal.  Any fees outstanding at mid term will be subject to a £10 surcharge.

Be aware that unless fees are up to date, pupils may not be allowed to enter competitions, examinations or take part in shows or performances.

In the event of a class being full we will advise you immediately, otherwise please feel free to come along to the class of your choice.

Please notify us of any medical or physical ailments and keep us updated with any changes in medication or condition as appropriate.

We expect all students to treat our staff and our property with respect we provide bins for general and recyclable waste and encourage you to refill your water bottles from the water fountain.

Please complete the enrolment form before your child’s first class.

At this point we ask which payment method you prefer. We accept cash, card and bank transfer.

Early payment discounts are only applied to accounts settled by the advertised date. 

 By enrolling your dancer with us either by completing this form or via our online portals you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions set out above and on the portals.