CODE OF CONDUCT
We expect all customers of Musical Theatre Fitness to follow and adhere to the following principles whilst at a Musical Theatre Fitness class or attending any Musical Theatre Fitness branded event. If MTF determine any breach of the below to be of a serious nature e.g bullying – those members will be suspended from attending and further MTF classes or events with immediate effect.
Members therefore must:
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Wear suitable clothing for a dance fitness class
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Not record the classes for further distribution or personal benefit
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Ensure contact details are always up to date
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Bring water to the classes to stay hydrated
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Make MTF a fun place to be – for everyone!
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Be friendly and welcoming
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Be supportive and loyal to other members/participants
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Always include everyone and do not isolate anyone
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Respect all peers, adults and MTF staff members regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation/identity
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Respect the instructions and decisions of MTF Staff
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Report inappropriate behaviour immediately to an MTF Staff member
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Not bully, make inappropriate remarks, be violent or aggressive towards anyone
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Not get involved in inappropriate peer pressure or pressure anyone else
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Not inappropriately disrupt any MTF class or offering
All members have the right to:
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Be safe and happy in their chosen class
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Be listened to
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Be respected and treated fairly
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Privacy
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Be referred to professional services for help if needed
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Be supported regardless of personal background
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Be protected from abuse by other MTF members
Staff members must:
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Ensure the safety of all members by providing correct teaching points as much as possible through online portals
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Make the class/offering fun!
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Consider the well-being and safety of participants
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Be a role model, displaying a consistently high standard
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Be disciplined, committed and timely
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Take time to explain routines/technique
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Respect and listen
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Treat all members fairly and ensure they feel valued
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Be positive, approachable and offer praise
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Have access to a telephone/mobile phone for immediate contact to emergency contacts/services if required
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Maintain confidentiality about sensitive information (unless such information is detrimental to the well-being of a member)
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Report incidents (including abuse) and accidents to management of Musical Theatre Fitness, who must record and involve and professional service necessary
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No use of bad language or inappropriate behaviour
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Refrain from smoking and consumption of alcohol during classes or offerings
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Hold appropriate and valid qualifications specific to teaching activity
Staff members have the right to:
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Work within a safe, fun environment
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Receive support in any circumstances but especially if reporting abuse or poor practice
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Access to available professional support
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Fair and equitable treatment by Musical Theatre Fitness management
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Discuss any issues/concerns of queries directly related to Musical Theatre Fitness with Musical Theatre Fitness management
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Request that a repeatedly disruptive member is removed from a class or offering