You’ve just joined us! Haere mai!
Below is some useful information we’d love you to have a read of!
Staying in touch!
- You'll automatically get our semi-regular newsletters but if they're not coming through check your spam or promotions folder. Please like "The Dust Palace Community" and join the group 'Dust Palace Training' on facebook as social events and updates will be posted there. Here is a useful set of links to find things easily https://linktr.ee/thedustpalace. We're also on instagram @thedustpalacecommunity and feel free to tag us in your stuff, we love to celebrate everyone's achievements!!
Finding us!
- We're at 61E Hugo Johnston Drive, Penrose - Google knows where we are but even Google can get it wrong sometimes!! If you need more detailed instructions we can email you! Ask Jaine - jainemieka@thedustpalace.co.nz
- When you arrive your tutor will tap you into the roll. If you're not on the roll ask a tutor to help you out.
- Plan to arrive 10 minutes before your first class, giving you enough time to park, get dressed, and have your brief Health and Safety induction. We have bathrooms to change in and cubbies for your stuff. Please note we have a 15 minute late policy, if you arrive 15 minutes after the class starts you may not be able to participate in the class but you are welcome to stay and watch.
Parking
- Just outside!
Make-Ups
- If you're going to be away you can 'make-up' your class in another class of your level, if there is room. Just cancel yourself out of the class online at least 8 hours beforehand and you'll get your credit back to use at your convenience. All class credits only exist for the term you buy them in so make sure to use them all up!
Spectators
- Our classes are a safe space where no one external is allowed to be watching us sweat and work hard. The parents of youth members are asked to hang out in the foyer or pop out for coffee. The young people engage so much more constructively without you there.
Open Training Sessions
- Open training is a fabulous time to practice what you've learnt so far, condition, stretch, invent and meet other students. There is no teaching and/or student to student skill sharing during open training (safety first). The OT Monitor will be in charge should you need anything rigged, any help of any kind or in the case of emergency.
Cameras, Videos, Notes, Etc.
- Written notes are encouraged and your grading sheet should be on hand. We generally avoid phones in class for classroom focus and respecting others' privacy.
What to wear
- You'll find you want everything stretchy, the backs of your knees covered and a layer handy to cover your armpits. Any metal in your clothing at all can rip the fabric (zippers, buttons etc) so you will be asked to remove that item. :)
Grading System
- We operate a grading system that we've developed over the last 6 or so years. It's designed to keep you safe and allow you to clearly see your progression so far and where you have still to go!
Classes
- The Dust Palace classes are non-refundable and non-transferable, meaning they cannot be refunded or gifted to another student. If you want to buy classes for someone else we have gift vouchers! Just email Jaine jainemieka@thedustpalace.co.nz
- Of note term length varies according to the school terms, statutory holidays and/or the school show.
Private Lessons & Parties
- We do both! Book privates through our booking system and parties by simply emailing Jaine here jainemieka@thedustpalace.co.nz , or texting Eve’s phone 021822236
Kaupapa
- The Dust Palace firmly stands behind our mission of providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for anyone wishing to join us. Caring and mutual respect for our people and our facilities are the cornerstones of how we operate and will not be compromised. Our full culture document is here: www.thedustpalace.co.nz/policies
Got more questions?? There are some Frequently Asked Questions on our website! www.thedustpalace.co.nz/classes or email Jaine anytime! jainemieka@thedustpalace.co.nz