Terms and Conditions

Important Notes for Registration

Unless otherwise specified, registrations will be accepted up to five working days before the commencement of each course of classes. However, it is advisable to register well in advance as places are limited. Applications will be handled on a first-come first-served basis unless otherwise specified.

When enrolling for the course, applicants should provide accurate names (as shown on your HKID card), contact telephone numbers and email addresses, so that the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts ("the Academy") can contact you in case of class change as and when necessary.

The Academy reserves the right to accept or reject any registration.

Class Cancellation, Change of Class Specification

The Academy reserves the right to cancel any class whether it has started or not; and to alter the class content, teaching artist, date and/or time, venue and number of sessions to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. The Academy will endeavour to inform all participants who have submitted contact details at enrolment should necessary changes occur. If in doubt, participants are encouraged to enquire on 5990 2223.

Special Circumstances Arrangement

In view of the possible transportation disruption or other special circumstances due to the unpredictable nature of the situation in various districts, classes may be affected. In general, all Dance Well classes will continue as usual as far as possible, and until further notice. When classes are conducted as usual, no make-up class will be arranged for participants who decide to be absent.

In cases of unexpected circumstances, including force majeure cancellation of classes, the Academy will inform the affected participants by urgent messages via WhatsApp and email. The Academy will make every effort to arrange for a make-up class. However, if the situation does not permit us to re-schedule a class, or if participants cannot attend the make-up class, no additional lessons will be arranged. Thank you for your understanding.

Class Participant Identity

Class participants may assume that their registration has been accepted when they receive a confirmation email, and should attend the class as scheduled on the Dance Well website unless otherwise notified. A reminder to attend class will be sent via email to participants who have submitted their email addresses.

Only the registered participant is allowed to attend class sessions. A participant cannot find a replacement to attend a session that the participant cannot attend. Unless specified or with the permission from the Academy, participants should not invite their relatives or friends to observe the class.

Certificate of Attendance

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued by Dance Well to participants who have successfully attended all classes of a module.

Typhoons and Rainstorms Arrangement

If Typhoon Signal Pre-No. 8 or above is announced by the Hong Kong Observatory or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted:

• For classes that have already started: Classes will be suspended automatically.
• For classes that have not yet started: Classes for the day will be cancelled.

If Black Rainstorm Warning is in force by the Hong Kong Observatory:

• For classes that have already started: Classes will be continued.
• For classes that have not yet started: Classes for the day will be cancelled.

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is lowered, or the Black Rainstorm Warning is withdrawn:

• At or before 7:00am – All classes to be held from 9:00am and thereafter will take place as usual.
• At or before 10:00am – All classes to be held from 1:00pm and thereafter will take place as usual.
• At or before 2:00pm – All classes to be held from 5:00pm and thereafter will take place as usual.

Classes will continue as usual if Typhoon Signal No. 1 or 3, or Amber or Red Rainstorm Warning are hoisted.

Disciplines

1. Eating and smoking are not permitted in teaching venues.
2. Please switch off beeping devices on mobile phones during classes.
3. The copyright of all teaching materials belongs to the Academy and all rights are reserved.
4. Audiotaping, videotaping and photography are not permitted during classes, except with the prior permission of the Academy.
5. The Academy reserves the right to exclude from class any participant whose behaviour disturbs the rest of the class. If a participant has caused damage to venue property, a fine will be levied based on the market value of the damaged item.

Insurance Policy

Although Third Party Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance are covered, participants should attend classes within their own abilities to reduce the risk of injury.

Personal Data Collection Statement

Applicants should provide personal contact information when enrolling for Dance Well classes. If the information provided is inaccurate or incorrect, the Academy may not be able to contact the participants when necessary, for example, in the event of re-scheduled or cancelled classes.

The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance requires us to seek your consent for continuing the use of your personal data maintained by us to send to you information about our programmes and activities.

We are seeking your agreement for us to continue to use your personal data for direct marketing purposes, which include providing information about our programmes and activities. We guarantee that none of your personal data would be released or divulged to any third parties without your personal consent.

Unless we receive your instruction to remove your name from our database, we will continue the same practice and send our information to you.

If you decide not to be included in our database, please contact us at jcdancewell@hkapa.edu.

Copyrights

The Academy assumes the right to take photos during classes, rehearsals and performances, and will use such photos for promotional purposes without the prior consent from the persons in the photos.

Disclaimer

The Academy has taken reasonable care to ensure that the material contained on this website is correct. The Academy reserves the right to make changes at any time. If you have any queries about our information, or if you would like a hyperlink to your site be removed, please contact us at jcdancewell@hkapa.edu.

All programmes featured in the image/footage on this website was conducted in strict compliance with the Government's health regulations for the public prevention of COVID-19. All the content of works are independently produced by the Academy/creative team, and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Jockey Club Dance Well Project nor the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.