PEP CONTRACT 2025

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MTPAS Professional Extension Program Guidelines and Consent Contract Update

The PEP program was developed to give gifted and talented dancers at MTPAS the opportunity to further their dance training. Some of the PEP team will enter competitions; these are a valid form of stage experience and confidence boosters. The advancement of technique from the program may expose some dancers to further opportunities within the dance industry. Dancers chosen to be part of the PEP program must understand its importance and practice at home is a necessity to continue the progression expected of this elite program with focus upon daily stretching.

Core Values and Team Commitment

We strive for the MTPAS values in our extension program.A positive and enthusiastic outlook on PEP and competitions extends to your child.

COMMITMENT - Regular attendance across all classes at MTPAS and additional self practice.

UNITY - Strong focus upon teamwork and sportsmanship

EXCELLENCE - top level teaching and choreography

It is with understanding that being part of the PEP team that it should take priority before ALL other activities, events, colleges and associate programs that dancers may be involved with. Scheduling of rehearsals is extremely difficult and absences have a strong effect on the student missing as well as the other team members.

Failure to comply with this contract will result in removal from the extension program and revocation of solo performance opportunities.

What’s App Group

Please make sure you are joined to our PEP What’s app group.

All information is also always emailed as well.

Mandatory Weekly classes

It is advised that PEP students are enrolled in as many of the different classes that MTPAS offers as possible, the following are mandatory for the whole academic year to be part of the program and to perform as a soloist in the competition team. .

Level 1 dancers

Ballet and Modern classes
Gymnastics for dancers class or external gymnastics classes

Level 2 and 3 dancers

Ballet and Modern classes
Ballet Virtuoso and/or Pre-Pointe
Gymnastics for dancers class or external gymnastics classes

We understand that the extra classes are an extra financial commitment, if there is a financial difficulty with this, please book a meeting with the principal for options.

Personal Training sessions with Sam are recommended, even on a one off basis, especially during growth spurts and puberty.

Uniform, Equipment and Grooming

Dancers should wear

Black and Red MTPAS PEP Top supplied by Squad Dancewear (Upon joining the program this will be ordered for you and then further orders are taken at the start of the Autumn and Spring Terms)
Plain black shorts. (Please do not wear the NIKE Pro shorts)
Sheer black footless tights or black leggings can be worn by dancers in Level 3
Underwear should not be seen.
Jewelry must be removed.
So Danca Canvas Turning shoes and black calf length socks .

Hair must be in a bun with lots of pins and a hair net and presentation should be neat and groomed at all times.

Competition Team Dancers require a COMPETITION TEAM JACKET.

Orders for new crop tops and jackets will be taken each year for September start.

Please bring the following equipment for each session with Samuel,

Suggested items can be found here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/samueldowningpt

Mini Looped Bands

https://www.elitegymnastics.co.uk/msd-resistance-training-loops-yellow-red-green-blue.html

Therabands Medium strength

https://www.balletpro.co.uk/collections/exercise-equipment/products/tendu-exercise-bands

Foam Roller

https://www.balletpro.co.uk/collections/exercise-equipment/products/tendu-foam-roller

Yoga Block

https://www.balletpro.co.uk/collections/exercise-equipment/products/t1026-tendu-yoga-brick

Yoga Mat

https://www.balletpro.co.uk/collections/exercise-equipment/products/t1057-yoga-mat-1

Payments

PEP payment is £12 per session. This is paid across 12 months by standing order for £38.00. 36 weeks of live training plus 2 weeks of summer homework.
Payment must made prior to commencing the classes.
There is a 10% discount for siblings.
Tuition will remain the same regardless of student absence.
On weekends where dancers are at competitions classes will run as normal unless stated otherwise or Faculty will be present at competitions.
One months notice is required for dancers leaving PEP.

Please make sure your standing order is set up to the following account.

R Andrews and S Downing 20-44-86 03860450

Parents queries

If you need to speak to us, you can either;

Book a private for your child and come with them to speak at the start of your child's class

Book a meeting time with Myra or myself. - Please note these are extremely limited and will only be arranged in an emergency situation.

We ask that all communication between parents and staff is done on email or WhatsApp.

Homework

Level 1 and 2 dancers will be given one sheet of class focused homework each term. This is optional but recommended for continued focus and development.

There will be summer classes for our competition team dancers held on zoom.

Courses and Outside Classes

Older dancers in Level 2 and dancers in Level 3 are recommended to attend open classes, workshops, summer schools or open days to assist their development in new situation’s. We place high importance upon consistency of training that a dance studio can give you but also recognise the importance for additional elements. Please ask for our advice for suitable courses and classes.

Competition Information and Dates

For those dancers with solos, duets, trios and groups only.

Competition 1 - ALL

Synergy Dance Competition - Watford 5/6 October 2025

Location: The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Ave, Radlett WD7 8HL

Competition 2 - ALL

Supreme Dance Competition - Northampton 18/19 October 2025

Location : Northampton High School Theatre Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone,

Competition 3 - *Only Dancers 12+ (from September 2025)

Global Dance Open Qualifier 2025 - TBC Early November Kent

Competition 4 - ALL

Destination Dance - Litchfield 17/18 January 2026

Location : Lichfield Garrick Theatre, Castyle Dyke, Lichfield WS13 6HR

Competition 5- ALL

Milton Keynes Festival - 16-22nd February, 28th and 1st March 2026

Location : The Venue, Walton High, Fyfiled Barrow, Milton Keynes MK7 7WH

Competition 6- ONLY SINGERS

Milton Keynes Festival - SINGING 7/8 March TBC - those that partake in solo singing lessons.

Location : The Venue, Walton High, Fyfiled Barrow, Milton Keynes MK7 7WH

Competition 7 - ALL

Starpower - London, May 2026 TBC

FINALS IF QUALIFIED

Destination Dance International Final 6/7 June (If qualified) 2026

Global Dance Open Finals - International Event (if qualified) Early July 2026

Competition Team Expectations

Schedule for competitions is sent as soon as MTPAS receives it, this is likely to be around 1 week prior to the event.
Dancers are expected to be at the competition 90 minutes prior to their performance.
Music is uploaded prior to the competition however it is required that parents/dancers have a copy with them.
Where possible a faculty member will be in attendance at competitions. Please note this is not always possible and senior team members, team captains and ‘Big Sisters’ will have the information.
All dancers must attend in a MTPAS competition team jacket, plain black leggings or shorts and black socks.
All competitions unless stipulated are compulsory for all team members.
We do not enter All England Dance Competition, even if dancers gain a qualifying mark at Milton Keynes Festival
Some dancers may be asked to attend international competitions. Our aim is to enter qualification for Global Dance Open rounds every other year.
Team Spirit and exemplary behavior is expected at all times.
Competition team members are all required to stay for award presentations and support other members of the team.
Parents should lead with a professional attitude towards placement.
Marks and critiques will be shared when received.
We ask in order to remain objective the 24 hour rule for comment regarding outcomes of competitions is respected.
All entries are non refundable even if you withdraw. If you withdraw from a duet, trio or group you are responsible for reimbursement to those team members.

Costumes and Accessories

Costumes will be obtained by MTPAS and invoiced accordingly.
Some Costumes will be hired from the costume cupboard, these are hired for the season.
Dancers will be required to purchase any accessories or footwear themselves.
It is the dancer’s responsibility to store and maintain all costumes.

Private Lessons

Private lessons will be allocated to those in need of them with consideration of attendance levels from the half term before or upon request. If attendance levels do not reach an adequate level, dancers will not be assigned private lessons with faculty members and additional self practice will be expected. MTPAS does not have huge availability for private lessons and cancellations less that 24 hours will be invoiced.

Complete Spreadsheets highlighting the terms private lesson allocation will be emailed and accessible on the PEP Whats App Group and the MTPAS GoogleDrive

Payment needs to be made at the start of the session and not in bulk at the start of term.

Prices are £20 per 30min session. Duets, Trios etc. split £20 depending on number.

Group Dance rehearsals are £1

External Choreographer for pieces have set fees different to the hourly rate.

Self Practice and Hollywood Booking

A spreadsheet will be sent at the start of each term with Hollywood studio availability for self practice. This is free of charge.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

As a member of the PEP Team, I have fully read the Code of Conduct and understand what is expected of me to remain a member in good standing. I will keep myself knowledgeable and informed of all rules, and realize the consequences of poor behaviour or inappropriate actions. I will do all I can to respect my team mates and coaches at all times.

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Student Signature Date

I agree to the terms & conditions

Your Signature

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