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Welcome
to Studio K!
This pack will tell you everything you need to know before leaping into the studio with us. If you have questions about any of the information in here (or anything that isn’t!) then please give us a call, pop into our office or ask any of our friendly staff.

Here at Studio K we have four core values that are at the root of everything we do…

  • To Build confidence in a warm and supportive environment
  • To create passion for dance and well being
  • To inspire and empower each other
  • To face challenges with optimism

Thanks so much for choosing to dance with us –  I know you’re going to have an amazing time!

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See You Soon
Recent Awards
Winner – People’s Choice Award at the 2020
Richmond Business Awards

Winner – Community Facility of the Year – 2021
Community Fitness Awards

Runner Up – Fitness Team of the year – 2021
Community Fitness Awards

Runner Up – Sarah Kleio – Best Female
Entrepreneur – 2020 Richmond Business Awards

Runner Up – Best Digital Marketing – 2020 Richmond Business Awards

Term Dates
& FACILITIES

Term Dates

Here at Studio K we welcome students all year round, so you don’t need to wait until the start of a new term to join us. We run our kids and teen classes in three twelve week terms and normally break for one week for half term. However, dancing doesn’t stop when the Summer Term does, make sure you ask for information on our Summer Camps as well. Our aim is to keep all of our students dancing all year round!

Term dates 2023/24

Autumn Term

Monday 11th September to Saturday 9th December (half term – 23rd to 28th October)

Spring Term

Monday 8th January to Thursday 28th March (half term – 12th to 17th February)

Summer Term

Friday 12th April to Saturday 20th July (half term – 27th May to 1st June)

Facilities

We have 2 studios, that we nickname K1 and K2! K1 is our studio that sits right on top of Richmond train station and K2 is just across the road in Sun Alley (in the alley right next to Carluccios). Look out for which studio is listed as the location for your classes.

We advise that where possible your child arrives changed and ready for class as changing space at both of our venues is limited. Please do not wear dance shoes outside! We also ask that no dirty/muddy shoes are worn in the dance studios. There is somewhere to fill up water at both of our studios but make sure you bring a bottle as we don’t give out any plastic cups.

None of our venues have onsite parking but there are local car parks nearby. Check the residential streets locally too, as some of them are free to park in the evening and sometimes on weekends as well. If you are looking for a local carpark we normally recommend Old Deer Car Park off the A316. Both studios are very close to Richmond train station, so if you can we recommend getting public transport.

Success Stories
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Ava is an active child who had no previous dance experience before finding Studio K but we were looking for a new after school club for her to join. She was worried that the instructors would be really strict and she wasn’t good enough at dance to join in. The free taster class was great and helped to settle any worries we had. Straight away Ava was introduced to the class and made to feel at home. The instructor was fun and energetic and wasn’t scary. Ava left with a big smile on her face and couldn’t wait for her next class!

Her confidence has been boosted and she has made lots of new friends. Having the opportunity to perform has been Ava’s favourite thing about Studio K and I love that she is always encouraged to work hard and keep getting better. We love Studio K and would recommend it to everyone!

Charlotte, Twickenham

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“The dance class is really good fun and exciting because we do moves like in “ The Next Step”. My posture, balance and core stability have already improved and I can almost do the box splits already. [The teacher] is always very positive and encourages you to have a go.”

Helena, age 11, Richmond

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I can only confirm that Helena really enjoys this class and I’m very impressed how much she is learning. She is also gaining in confidence. The team are providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere, the studio is lovely and the location very convenient.

Caroline, Richmond

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Class Styles

Mini Groovers

(ages 2 and 3 – parent/guardian stays in the room)

Come and join us and be ready to get funky and get creative! This class is a great way to introduce your child to music and dance. They will begin to learn rhythm and coordination all whilst having fun and to top it off the class is set to a soundtrack of fun and funky music! They will get the chance to dance with and explore lots of different props throughout the term.

Mini Groovers classes are for confident walkers up to age 3 and all dancers to be accompanied by one parent/guardian.

What to wear – Trainers. Comfy clothes that they can dance in. Once you are registered you will get a studio K T shirt to wear for this class.

Lil’ Groovers

(for ages 3-5)

Come and join us and be ready to get funky and get creative! This class is a great way to introduce your child to music and dance. They will begin to learn rhythm and coordination all whilst having fun and to top it off the class is set to a soundtrack of fun and funky music! Lil’ Groovers is an independent class, which means parents are not allowed to stay in the studio during the class.

What to wear – Trainers. Comfy clothes that they can dance in. Once you are registered you will get a studio K T shirt to wear for this class.

Street Dance

(for ages 5 to 17)

Great fun classes for kids and teens. Come and learn skills in lots of street dance styles (including hip hop, breaking, locking, popping, waacking and house) and use them in cool routines as well as building confidence to freestyle. Perfect for making new friends, getting creative, learning funky moves and staying fit and healthy.

What to wear – Trainers. leggings, jogging bottoms or sports shorts (no jeans or restrictive clothing). Once you are registered you will get a studio K T shirt to wear for this class.

Contemporary

(for ages 6 to 17)

Do your kids love ‘The Next Step’ and ‘Dance Mum’s’? Are you struggling to find the right class for them? Then you are in the right place! Contemporary dance aims to help in the discovery of the bodies movement ability. Creating a comfortable and safe environment for our young dancers to explore and express freely.
To begin the class there will be a warm up, incorporating Contemporary techniques as well as strengthening, technique and stretching. Choreography will be a mix of fluid, more lyrical movement all the way through to the more abstract and staccato movement to provide variety.

What to wear – 

Plain black jog pants, plain black dance shorts, plain black leggings or black footless tights and a black leotard or black footless catsuit. Studio K T-shirt or vest to be worn over the top.(you will get one of these when you register)

Bare feet or foot thongs.

Acro Dance

(For ages 8+)

Acro Dance is an intense class fusing gymnastics, dance and stretching to various pieces of music. Students will learn basic gymnastics moves to enhance their dance performances as well as improving their flexibility, coordination, strength and balance.

The class will enhance the students overall body awareness in a class that is fun and specific to their progression.

What to wear –

Red & gold Acro Dance leotard must be worn once you register. (These will need to be purchased from reception)

Option to wear red or black shorts or black leggings over the top of leotard.

Bare feet.

Payment Options
If you would like to secure your child’s space in one of our classes please go to reception after your trial class and speak to one of our team. They will be able to work out for you what your monthly class fee would be based on the class or classes you want to register for. All of our classes are paid for monthly, via auto pay and are worked out based on 36 weeks of classes each year (3 x 12 week terms) with the fees split equally over 12 monthly instalments. This means to cover all 36 classes during a year, your monthly fee is the same every month, whether your child takes 5 weeks of classes that month or none (in August for example).

One off Registration fee of £40

*Ask about discounts for this if you sign up on the day of your trial! We also gift you either a T shirt or Acro shorts (depending on the class you are registering for) as a thank you for joining us.

Prices for kids term time classes

1 x 30 minute class per week – £30 per month (£10 per class)
1 x 45 minute class per week – £33.60 per month (£11.20 per class)
1 x 55 minute class per week – £40.32 per month (£13.44 per class)*
*if joining Acro Dance red/gold leotard must be purchased from the studio. These cost £25.

We also off half termly and termly payment options for Mini Groovers and Lil’ Groovers

6 weeks of mini groovers – £95 (including T shirt)
12 weeks of mini groovers – £170 (including T shirt & drawstring bag)

6 weeks of Lil Groovers – £110 (including T shirt)
12 weeks of Lil Groovers – £185 (including T shirt & drawstring bag)

Studio K Happiness Guarantee

We are so confident that your child will love our classes that if during your two weeks of classes, your child does not want to continue we will give you a full refund**.

This way you can be safe in the knowledge that we will do our very best to help settle your child, encourage and develop their ability at no financial loss to yourself.

**Notice must be given in writing within 14 days of joining. Other terms and conditions apply

Payment Terms & Conditions

The following are Studio K’s payment Terms and Conditions for weekly scheduled kids classes:

  1. Each class is on a fixed payment per month regardless of how many classes in each month.
  2. There are 36 classes per year for each class a student is enrolled in.
  3. Payments are taken each month via automatic card charge or Direct Debit.
  4. You have the right to cancel this agreement at any time. However, 1 month written notice is required to terminate this agreement.
  5. Annually there are 12 payments (36 classes per year divided equally over 12 payments annually).
  6. Payments are automatically scheduled for the 1st of each month. If payment fails we may at any point attempt to take payment throughout the month.
  7. Payments are taken 1 month in advance. Payment for classes must be received before the student’s first class of the month.

A copy of these will be sent to you electronically and will need to be signed before your registration can be processed.

Street Dance
Competition Crews

We currently have 4 competitive street dance crews

KOSMIC, KREATE, KAOS & KRYPTONITES  

These crews train on a Saturday’s  and compete and perform at various events and competitions throughout the year. We hold auditions for these crews in July. If your child is interested in auditioning or you want to find out more just ask at reception or give us a call. Find out more →

Did you know we also offer…
BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Is it time to start thinking about your child’s birthday party again?

Do they love music and dancing and would love to have an exciting party to invite all their friends too?

Do you want to a book a party that is a bit different to what everyone else is doing?

Are you a busy parent and need to save yourself the time and effort of planning a successful party by using a professional company with a proven track record to take care of everything for you?

We offer a free party consultation to discuss your needs and create a bespoke and memorable birthday party in whatever style you require whilst saving you time, money and effort.

So, what is a STUDIO K DANCE PARTY?

A STUDIO K DANCE PARTY is celebration with a difference. This party includes a tailor made playlist from your child’s favourite songs and hits to make sure every track gets them excited! The dance routine they learn will have been choreographed to your child’s favourite song with a bespoke and personalised routine with the opportunity to choreograph their own section. The choice of dance styles we offer are either Contemporary or Street Dance. The choice is up to you. Find out more →

Where do you hold the parties?

We only hold the parties in our dance studio which is located above Richmond station. We have a fully equipped dance studio with mirrors and sound system that will keep your guests entertained throughout the whole party.

How many children can I invite?

We allow up to a maximum of 15 children including the birthday child. This ensures inclusion of all children and a unique experience for the special birthday child

How much will it cost?

We have two prices available for you depending on how long you would like the party to last.

Prices start at £175.

We would recommend for children turning up to the age of 7, to chose the 1 hour party, and children older than 7, to have the 1.5 hour party.

Times available?

We normally run these parties on Saturday afternoons and on Sunday’s. Please get in touch for upcoming availability. We also offer the opportunity to hire the studio out for an extra half an hour to use as you wish. We unfortunately don’t have any tables or chairs, but we recommend a picnic style party to finish where you can bring your own food and chill out whilst waiting for the children to be picked up. This extra half an hour is priced at just £20!

What happens at a Studio K dance party?

  • Warm Up and Stretch
  • A selection of games using music
  • The chance to learn bespoke choreography to the birthday girl or boys favourite song
  • Mini Showcase

We have limited availability so get in touch now by calling 020 3417 4070 or emailing info@studiokdance.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Whatever style you are looking for and whatever your current level we can find an instructor to help you get the results you want. Whether you want to learn new skills, improve your confidence, exam coaching, audition preparation or bespoke choreography we are happy to work on a package to suit you.

We can offer anything from a one off class to weekly lessons. Please contact us for prices and availability. Find out more →

Holiday Camps & Workshops
Studio K members will be the first to know once all of the dates and themes are released and ready for booking! Find out more →
ADULT CLASSES
Did you know we do adult classes too? A whole load of them…around 25 per week at the moment!!

We currently offer Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Zumba, Yoga, Clubbercise, Waacking, Commercial, Contemporary and RaggaTONE with both in studio and online options in the evenings and weekends.

We also have a ‘2 Class Intro Offer’ for our adult classes if you fancy giving a class, or two, a go! The fun isn’t just for the kids here!

FAQ’s
Who are Studio K’s dance classes suitable for?
Any child who wants to have fun learning to dance will benefit from attending our classes. We specialise in working with all children aged 2 to 17 years, whether they are new to dance or have danced in the past, bursting with confidence or a little shy.
My child doesn’t have any dance shoes or uniform – does this matter?
No. We encourage children to wear something comfortable for their first class and then if you decide to join us we can help you with the correct dance attire.
Can my child do a trial in more than one class?
Yes, your child is welcome to try any subjects we have on offer for their age group where we have space! This includes street dance, contemporary, acro dance and our lil and mini groovers classes. We offer a two class intro which you can use to either try the same class for two consecutive weeks or two different classes in the same week.
Do I have to pay for a term or can I just pay as you go?
Due to the progressive nature of our dance classes, we only accept payment on a monthly auto pay for most of our classes. We do offer half term and termly payment options for Mini Groovers and Lil Groovers.
Could you explain the payment system please?
Due to previous feedback from parents we now take payments monthly for all of our kid’s classes. The payment is based on the fact we run our kids classes in line with school terms for 36 weeks of the year. We add up the annual total and then we then divide this evenly into 12 monthly instalments to find the monthly fee you will pay. This means you pay the same every month of the year whether there are 5 classes to attend or no classes (in August for example). If you do decide to leave us we require 30 days’ notice in writing.This can be done via email to info@studiokdance.co.uk.
Is there anywhere I can park at your venues?
None of our venues have onsite parking but there are local car parks nearby. Check the residential streets locally too as some of them are free to park in the evening and sometimes weekends as well. If you are taking class at one of our two Richmond studios we normally recommend Old Deer Car Park off the A316. Both Richmond studios are very close to Richmond train station, so if you can we recommend getting public transport
My child has tried dance classes before and didn’t really enjoy them. Should she / he try again?
YES! Every dance school is different and maybe that class was just not the right one for your child. Have a look at our success stories in this welcome pack to see what other parent’s experiences have been like and how their child benefited from our classes
Does my child have to take part in strict exams and dance shows?
No. We occasionally offer exams in some classes but these are completely optional and are not our main focus at Studio K. We also produce a full studio dance show every 2 years – one of the highlights of the dancing calendar. Although this is not compulsory, we strongly encourage all our students to partake if possible as it is such a great experience for all involved. Friendships grow, confidence blossoms and fun is had by all! If your child does want to perform and compete we also have two street dance competition crews. If you are interested let us know so we can keep you informed as to when we are next auditioning
Are all of your teachers qualified?
Yes, all of our teachers are fully qualified and have gone through our own in house training as well. They are all fully insured and hold a DBS check as well as Level 1 Safeguarding children certificate.
How do I reserve my child’s space in your classes?
If you look at our payment options sheet in this welcome pack it will have all the details including our payment terms and conditions. Simply, all you need to do is pop to reception and pay the registration fee; this secures your child’s place in their class. We will then use the same card to set up the monthly auto pay to start on the 1st of the next month. If you wish to change the card that you pay with at any time, just let us know.
What happens if we miss a class?
Due to there being limited spaces in each class we are not able to offer make up classes or refunds for any missed classes.
What if we need to cancel for any reason?
We operate with a 30 days notice cancellation policy for all of our children’s classes. You would need to give 30 days notice via email in order to cancel. Any scheduled payments that fall within your 30 day notice period will be charged in full.
STUDIO K
CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to outline the expectations of conduct in relation to all students admitted to the school, and in respect to their parents/guardians.
Ethos
The aim of Studio K is to ensure that all students experience their classes in a fun, friendly, positive and safe environment. In order to achieve this, please take note of the following guidelines. We would like to stress that these points are of great importance in assuring the wellbeing of all students and staff members at Studio K.

Studio K operates with the following Core Values at the heart of everything we do:

  • To build confidence in a warm and supportive environment
  • To ignite passion for dance and wellbeing
  • To inspire and empower each other
  • To face challenges with optimism
Punctuality
It is important that students arrive in good time for their classes if possible please. If students are late for class, they may impede the learning of others and place themselves at risk of injury should they miss the warm up section of the class. If you are late for class please register with the receptionist and wait to be called in by the instructor.
Filming/photography
Filming and/or photography are strictly prohibited in all classes by Parents/guardians, with the exception of Watching Week. Any Watching Week media showing other children may not be shared on social media. From time to time Studio K may photograph or film the classes or invite professionals in to do so. These may be shared online for marketing purposes. All parents and carers are invited, on enrolment, to opt-out of their child’s image being shared, please do this by emailing info@studiokdance.co.uk.

Photos and videos that identify students will only be shared where permission has been explicitly granted by the parent or guardian of the child depicted. The use of photography and filming falls within the studio’s Child Protection policy.

Drop Off/Collection
For independent classes parents/guardians are asked to drop off students directly before the start of class. Students must be supervised by their parent/guardian on the premises until the class time, and should be collected promptly at the end of the class. Please notify your class teacher of any changes to the collection arrangements for your child. If your child comes and leaves by themselves, please email us your permission in advance.
Data Protection
Studio K staff members are not at liberty to enter into personal conversation (via email or phone) with or disclose any information to parents relating to other students. Student information is confidential and retained by the Studio.
Health and Safety
Studio K has a specific policy regarding Health, Safety and Safeguarding of the students. If you would like a copy of this, please email info@studiokdance.co.uk.
Privacy Policy
To view a copy of the Studio K Privacy Policy please email info@studiokdance.co.uk
Concerns/complaints
Studio K is committed to working in a close partnership with parents, guardians and carers. A vital aspect of this partnership is the need for the Studio to know when you feel that things are not right. If you have any concerns about any aspect of the Studio, please contact info@ studiokdance.co.uk as soon as possible. The Studio takes all such expressions of concern seriously and aims to follow them up courteously and promptly.
Attendance
Regular attendance is important. We regret that it is not possible to make up missed classes or receive a refund for missed classes.
Class Fees
As per the Studio’s Terms and Conditions; fees must be paid on the 1st of each month. Repeated instances of late payment may result in expulsion from the school with no notice.
Student behaviour
To build confidence, ignite passion, inspire and empower each other are our core values at Studio K. Students are expected to behave in an orderly, civilised and well-mannered way and to show respect to their instructors. Students should also show respect to other children in their class. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations may result in withdrawal from the School.
Parental behaviour
Studio K is a workplace and respect must be given to all staff, including instructors and receptionists, in all verbal and written communication. Our classes are child-focused so please support our no-watching policy during classes as we want all children to be focused and confident during class.
Uniform
It is extremely important that students come to classes dressed in their uniform in order to be able to work correctly and safely in class and present a neat appearance. Trainers must be worn for street dance classes and students in Contemporary and Acro must dance either barefoot or with foot ‘undeez’ (no socks). We ask that all students make a concerted effort to come to class with long hair tied back. Details of the studio uniform are available on the Studio K website.
Communication
All important information is distributed via email. Please ensure that you read all written communication from the studio and make sure we are not going to your Junk mail folder. Please also reply by the given deadline where necessary. If there are any changes in your child’s circumstances that we should know about, please ensure this is communicated in writing in a timely fashion.
Personal Property
Parents and pupils should make sure that they keep their personal items with them at all times. The Studio regrets that we cannot be held responsible for missing items. Lost property will be kept for two weeks before being given to charity or disposed of.
We will update this policy from time to time. If there are any substantial changes you will be informed via email.

If you have any comments or questions please contact info@studiokdance.co.uk.

To view any of the policies listed below please email info@studiokdance.co.uk to request a copy

Studio K Safeguarding Policy
Studio K Privacy Policy
Studio K Health & Safety Policy
Studio K Behaviour Policy

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