Welcome to Battu Brisé
Everything You Need Before Your First Class
We are delighted to welcome you to our studio and look forward to meeting you.
Whether you’re joining us for Ballet, Modern, Pilates or Body Conditioning, this page contains everything you’ll need to know before your first visit.
Please take a few moments to read through the information below before attending your trial class.
đź“ŤAddress
đź“‹ Booking Your complimentary class
Trial classes are available during our scheduled trial weeks (end of the month in the last week & weekend)
To ensure every student receives the best possible experience, all trial classes must be booked in advance.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-in trial classes.
🗓️ Trial Class Schedule & Additional Information
• Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your class begins.
• Introduce yourself to your teacher on arrival.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement if you don’t yet have dancewear.
• Bring a bottle of water.
• We recommend tying long hair neatly back.
âś… Attendance Confirmation
âś… Attendance & Rescheduling Policy
Once your trial class has been scheduled, you will receive a Google Calendar invitation containing all class details.
Please respond to the invitation by selecting:
✅ YES / JOIN – to confirm your attendance
❌ NO – if you cannot attend
❓ MAYBE – if you need to reschedule
If you select MAYBE, please contact Haleigh directly via WhatsApp immediately to discuss the rescheduling.
Please note:
• Trial classes are confirmed only once you respond to the Google Calendar invite.
• Google Calendar responses must be received at least 24 hours before the class.
• Rescheduling is strictly subject to the studio’s discretion and availability. We will contact you with the studio’s next available slot.
• While we understand that emergencies happen, it is essential that you communicate as soon as possible. If you do not notify us—either during the delay or after the missed class—the trial will be forfeited.
• Failure to communicate or repeated no-shows may result in a permanent cancellation of the trial offer.
• After two reschedules, the complimentary trial will be forfeited. At that point, a paid drop-in class (R250) may be booked, subject to studio availability.
• Trial bookings are non-transferable and subject to studio availability.
We’re committed to offering a welcoming experience, but we also ask for mutual respect and accountability. These policies help us protect our team’s time and ensure fairness for all dancers.
📧 Communication Channels
- Reschedule or confirm attendance: enquiries@battubrise.com / WhatsApp Haleigh directly / Complete the attendance form
- General studio communication: info@battubrise.com
| Calendar event RSVP | ||
| ✅ YES / JOIN – to confirm your attendance | ❌ NO – if you cannot attend, please contact Haleigh directly via WhatsApp immediately to discuss the rescheduling. | ❓ MAYBE – if you need to reschedule, please contact Haleigh directly via WhatsApp immediately to discuss the rescheduling. |
đźš—Parking Information
Toddlers, Kids & Teens: Parents are welcome to wait in the courtyard or in their vehicles while classes are in progress.
The entrance and secure parking gates open approximately 5 minutes before the end of each class, allowing a short collection and changeover period for students arriving and departing.
This is the only scheduled time the gates are opened during classes.
Adult Classes: Students attending evening Ballet, Pilates, Modern and Body Conditioning classes from 4:30 pm onwards are welcome to park inside the secure church parking area.
Please enter once the gate has been opened by the studio.
Parking is at your own risk.
If you arrive during a class, WhatsApp Haleigh at the gate and wait patiently.
🌸 During your class
At Battu Brisé, we strive to create a calm, focused and welcoming environment where every student can enjoy their class.
During lessons, we kindly ask that parents, family members and visitors do not enter the studio or stand at the studio doors or windows.
Communicating with students during class can interrupt lessons and make it difficult for dancers—especially our younger students—to remain focused.
Parents are warmly invited to relax in the courtyard or wait in their vehicles while class is in progress.
🚪 Arrival & Studio Etiquette
Our studio is a safe, focused space for dancers to grow. These guidelines help us protect that environment.
New students may be walked into the hall to see the space.
Parents may wait outside or in their cars—the main gate will be closed during class for safety.
Dancers are collected at the black gate after class.
If you need access during class, ring the bell and a staff member will assist.
If someone else is dropping off your dancer, please ensure they understand and follow studio rules.
Non-compliance may result in trial cancellation.
Videos of the venue are available on our socials and via the link below—especially helpful for younger dancers.
📸 Venue Preview & WhatsApp Channel
We understand that new environments can feel overwhelming—especially for younger dancers.
- Videos of the venue are available on our social media and via the link below.
- Free trial students may have short clips or photos shared on our Youtube channel, accessible by link only.
đźš— Drop-Off Reminders
If someone else is dropping your dancer or student off:
- Please ensure they are fully informed of studio rules and procedures.
- Non-compliance with arrival or safeguarding policies may result in cancellation of the trial class.
We appreciate your support in maintaining a safe, respectful studio environment for all dancers and staff.
📸 Photography & Videos
To protect the privacy of all students, photography and video recording during lessons are not permitted unless arranged by the studio.
We love celebrating our students’ progress and regularly share studio memories, performances and class highlights through our official communication channels and our private YouTube library.
đź‘Ą Supporting Independence in Our Youngest Pupils–No Spectators in Class
For our preschool and junior ballet students, we gently encourage independence from the very beginning.
Our teachers welcome each child into the studio, helping them settle comfortably before class begins.
We have found that children often develop confidence more quickly when given the opportunity to build trust with their teacher and classmates independently.
This approach encourages confidence, resilience, responsibility and self-belief while ensuring every child enjoys a positive learning experience.
These boundaries help us maintain a calm, focused atmosphere for all dancers.
đź‘—What to wear?
Tiny Tots, Kids & Teens: Leggings and a top with socks if you don’t have ballet gear.
Adults: Leggings, top, and socks.
Ballet Classes: Ballet shoes preferred; socks allowed if you don’t have shoes yet.
Modern Classes: Socks or barefoot.
Remove all jewellery and tie hair neatly off the face
Looking for Dance wear?
Visit our dance shop by clicking the link below 👇🏻
📆Timetable & Terms
Classes are based on age, not school grade, following Royal Academy of Dance guidelines.
Kids classes follow the South African Government’s 4-Term calendar.
Timetable is updated before each new term.
We Can’t Wait to Welcome You
Thank you for choosing Battu Brisé Dance Studio.
If you have any questions before your first class, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We look forward to welcoming you to our dance studio.