Annual
Membership
Yorkshire Academy of Creative Arts and Dance require all participants to hold a valid membership to access all YACAD provisions. The membership fee is £10.00 per annual which run from April-March.
Terms & Conditions
By enrolling with Yorkshire Academy of Creative Arts & Dance (YACAD), you agree to the following membership and payment terms.
Membership Structure
YACAD operates on a monthly payment membership model. Fees are calculated across the full academic year and divided into equal monthly instalments for convenience.
Monthly payments remain payable regardless of short-term absence, illness, holidays, or missed classes. Classes run during academic term weeks only.
All new enrolments are subject to a minimum initial commitment of 3 months.
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Payment Terms
Membership fees are payable monthly in advance using your agreed payment method, with payment due on the 25th of each month. Your enrolment remains active unless formally cancelled in writing.
All fees must be paid in a timely manner. Parents or guardians remain responsible for any outstanding payments, including any additional charges, legal fees, recovery costs, or collection charges incurred through external agencies due to non-payment, where permitted by law.
Late Payment
If payment is not received within 7 days of the due date, a payment reminder will be issued. If fees remain outstanding after 14 days, a £10 late payment administration fee will be added. Access to classes may be suspended until outstanding balances are cleared. If fees remain unpaid after 30 days, YACAD reserves the right to refer the debt to a debt collection agency.
Notice & Cancellation
One full calendar month’s written notice is required to cancel membership.
Notice must be submitted by email to finance@yacad.org. Payment remains due throughout the notice period. Verbal notice cannot be accepted.
Refund
Membership fees are non-refundable once paid.
Refunds will not be issued for missed classes due to illness, holidays, or personal circumstances.
If YACAD cancels a session, a replacement class or account credit will be offered where appropriate.
Media Consent
YACAD may use still images, video footage, photographs, audio recordings, and related content of members for advertisements, marketing, leaflets, training, educational, and publicity purposes unless you choose to opt out.
If you wish to opt out of photography and video consent, this must be indicated during enrolment. Members who opt out will be issued with a “No Photos” badge, which must be worn during sessions so staff can clearly identify those without photographic consent.
Use of Touch
Our practitioners may use appropriate physical touch where necessary to support, guide, and enhance learning during classes and activities.
Funded Places
If your child attends through a funded place, you give permission for YACAD to share relevant details with funding providers where required for funding compliance and administration.
Behaviour & Conduct
Participants are expected to behave respectfully and safely at all times.
YACAD reserves the right to withdraw a participant from a programme where behaviour is unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate. In these circumstances, fees remain payable during the required notice period.
Force Majeure
YACAD is not liable for class cancellations caused by circumstances beyond our control, including severe weather, government restrictions, venue closures, or public health emergencies. Where possible, alternative arrangements or online provision may be offered.
Fee Changes
YACAD reserves the right to review and amend fees annually. A minimum of 30 days’ notice will be provided for any fee changes.
Additional Costs
For participants enrolled in performing programmes, performance costs, costumes, and related event expenses are not included within standard membership fees.
Full terms and conditions apply and are available upon request.