Class guidelines

To ensure you get the best experience from classes at Dragonfly Dance, make sure you familiarise yourself with the following guidelines

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Class practice videos

Videos from class can be a fantastic tool to observe your dancing, remember what to practice, track your progress, and celebrate what you've achieved.

From April 2026, we will be introducing a regular rhythm for class videos so that dancers know when to expect them, and to ensure a consistent experience across the studio.

Please note:

your class fee covers the in-studio experience.
Videos are not included and are not an entitlement.
They are provided in good will as an added benefit and privilege, not an expectation.
We reserve the right to change or cease our class video schedule at any time.
Additional videos are not provided outside of this, except where required for performances.

Video schedule & types

Our year is divided into four quarters (or seasons):
(1) January to March, (2) April to June, (3) July to September, and (4)October to December.

Each quarter, three videos will be filmed during class, with each serving a different purpose, and featuring either a dance routine, longer combination, or something else from class.

All filming and sharing must follow the Dragonfly Dance Video Policy

Week 4

Type

Practice video

Purpose

To provide dancers with a clear reference to support practice at home.

Filming

Filmed from behind so dancers can follow easily, with teacher clearly visible

Sharing

Shared in the Dragonfly Dance Facebook group

Week 8

Type

Practice video or progress video

Purpose

To show dancers their development since the previous quarter, and create a reference point for comparison with Week 12.

Filming

Practice - filmed from behind

Progress - filmed from the front

Sharing

Shared in the Dragonfly Dance Facebook group

Week 12

Type

Celebration video

Purpose

To capture the outcome of the term, to celebrate dancers and showcase the class.

Filming

Filmed from the front

Sharing

Shared in the Dragonfly Dance Facebook group

AND shared publicly (website and/or social accounts)

Class guidelines

Class enrolment

From 2026, we have introduced a class enrolment process to provide a more cohesive and connected experience. Enrolment means you have a home class (if you are a Silver member) or classes (if you are a Gold or higher membership). At the end of each quarter, all members will be sent a link to enrol for the coming quarter.

Class bookings

You are still able to manage your bookings using our online booking system (Mindbody) to fit with your schedule.

Unable to attend a class - cancel the booking as soon as possible to enable others to book in your place.

If you cancel at least 1 hour prior to the class start, you will have a class credit applied to your Mindbody account to use later. If you don't cancel in that timeframe, the class will be forfeit.

Booking a makeup class - you have up until 1 hour before the class starts to book online.

Before class

Parking: We have 14 car parks allocated to Dragonfly Dance in the onsite carpark. Do not use any other parks other than those marked for Dragonfly. If there are no parks available, you will need to park on the street.

Class check-in: Ensure you 'check in' at the tablet when you arrive for each class you are booked for that day/night

Arrival time: Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure you are ready to start at the allocated time. If you are late, please enter quietly and wait until the teacher invites you into the class.

Belongings: Your belongings can be placed in a locker. The only items allows in the studios are drink bottles and locker keys. If you need your phone (eg expecting an important call) you may take it in on silent, and advise the teacher.

Entering the studio: If the door to the studio for your class is shut, please knock before entering. When the teacher invites you to enter, please do so quickly and quietly.

Allergy awareness: Avoid wearing perfume or perfumed products to avoid any allergic reactions in those with allergies. If you have any allergies, please advise your teacher, including location of any medication (eg ventalin, epipen)

During class

Stay for the entire class. If you must leave early, advise the teacher beforehand and exit quietly (including if you have to leave unexpectedly).
Do not carry on a conversation with someone while the teacher is speaking
If the teacher asks a question, respond promptly.

After class

Respond with enthusiasm at the end of the class
Ensure you have collected any belongings (eg drink bottle, clothing layers, locker key)
Exit the studio quickly to make way for the next class
Move any conversations after class with other dancers into the waiting area
If you want to talk to your teacher, be mindful that they may have another class starting, so check if they have time to chat.