SSD NEWSLETTER
published: 12TH JUN 2026 / edited 7th Aug 2026
Our current Summer Term is finishing soon and our new Autumn Term has now been set up - details below.
Existing students have been auto-enrolled and reserved a space in the new term in line with our T&Cs. If you need to make any changes or cancellations to your child’s new term booking(s), please contact us by 3rd July to let us know. Only a staff member can make amendments to class bookings, noting that we have a 14-day notice period applicable to auto-enrolment cancellations.
Existing students have been auto-enrolled and reserved a space in the new term in line with our T&Cs. If you need to make any changes or cancellations to your child’s new term booking(s), please contact us by 3rd July to let us know. Only a staff member can make amendments to class bookings, noting that we have a 14-day notice period applicable to auto-enrolment cancellations.
Term Dates
CURRENT TERM
Ends on Sat 27th Jun 2026
*Classes are off 28th Jun - 9th Aug inclusive, but we have P1-7 holiday camps available
NEW AUTUMN TERM 2026
Term starts: Mon 10th Aug
Term ends: Sat 10th Oct
9-week term
*October break will run 11th-18th Oct inclusive, with the Winter Term starting 19th Oct.
Auto-enrolled students will receive a booking confirmation email, including all dates your child's class(es) are running. It may arrive in junk/spam but you can also view your bookings via the parent portal. Our classes run on bank holidays and in-service days unless otherwise stated.
Ends on Sat 27th Jun 2026
*Classes are off 28th Jun - 9th Aug inclusive, but we have P1-7 holiday camps available
NEW AUTUMN TERM 2026
Term starts: Mon 10th Aug
Term ends: Sat 10th Oct
9-week term
*October break will run 11th-18th Oct inclusive, with the Winter Term starting 19th Oct.
Auto-enrolled students will receive a booking confirmation email, including all dates your child's class(es) are running. It may arrive in junk/spam but you can also view your bookings via the parent portal. Our classes run on bank holidays and in-service days unless otherwise stated.
SSD news
NEW PRE-SCHOOL ACRO (3yrs+)
Acro Teacher Kenadie will shortly be completing her Acrobatic Arts Qualification to teach pre-school Acro classes - starting in our Autumn term on a Fri (1:30-2:10pm) and Sat (9:45-10:25am) at SSDHQ Longstone. Book here.
SATURDAY TIMETABLE UPDATE
We've improved our Saturday timetable to include new back-to-back options across Nursery, P1-3, P4-7 and Teen age groups, allowing students to add new styles from August. View/book here.
SIMON'S ADULT DANCE CLASS
Back for Autumn 2026! Running Wednesdays, 8:35-9:20pm at SSDHQ Longstone. A great way to get moving, keep fit and enjoy some great tunes - no experience necessary, but expect to work up a sweat! Starting back Wed 12th Aug up to and including Wed 7th Oct 2026. Book here.
SSD COMMERCIAL ACADEMY PARENTS
Information about our Internal Competition and October Show information has now been communicated by email - please check junk/spam if not in your main inbox, and let us know if you need these re-sent. Save the dates found here.
MERCH RESTOCK
We've had a big restock of popular merch items and also uploaded some new logo colour t-shirts to our website (leftover stock from our Summer camps) - items can be purchased for collection at next class: Shop here.
Acro Teacher Kenadie will shortly be completing her Acrobatic Arts Qualification to teach pre-school Acro classes - starting in our Autumn term on a Fri (1:30-2:10pm) and Sat (9:45-10:25am) at SSDHQ Longstone. Book here.
SATURDAY TIMETABLE UPDATE
We've improved our Saturday timetable to include new back-to-back options across Nursery, P1-3, P4-7 and Teen age groups, allowing students to add new styles from August. View/book here.
SIMON'S ADULT DANCE CLASS
Back for Autumn 2026! Running Wednesdays, 8:35-9:20pm at SSDHQ Longstone. A great way to get moving, keep fit and enjoy some great tunes - no experience necessary, but expect to work up a sweat! Starting back Wed 12th Aug up to and including Wed 7th Oct 2026. Book here.
SSD COMMERCIAL ACADEMY PARENTS
Information about our Internal Competition and October Show information has now been communicated by email - please check junk/spam if not in your main inbox, and let us know if you need these re-sent. Save the dates found here.
MERCH RESTOCK
We've had a big restock of popular merch items and also uploaded some new logo colour t-shirts to our website (leftover stock from our Summer camps) - items can be purchased for collection at next class: Shop here.
school holiday dancing
For our P1-7 students, we have some school holiday camps lined up, taking place at SSDHQ Longstone EH14 2ER - available to book now*:
🕺 OCTOBER CAMP 🕺
Tues 13th, Wed 14th & Thurs 15th Oct 2026 (3-day camp)
9am-4pm
🎄 CHRISTMAS CAMP 🎄
Mon 21st & Tues 22nd Dec 2026 (2-day camp)
9am-4pm
Click here to see what we get up to at our Holiday Camps
Reserve now, pay closer to the time. £35 per day. Sibling discounts available.
🕺 OCTOBER CAMP 🕺
Tues 13th, Wed 14th & Thurs 15th Oct 2026 (3-day camp)
9am-4pm
🎄 CHRISTMAS CAMP 🎄
Mon 21st & Tues 22nd Dec 2026 (2-day camp)
9am-4pm
Click here to see what we get up to at our Holiday Camps
Reserve now, pay closer to the time. £35 per day. Sibling discounts available.
fees deadlines
For anyone new, class fees are payable after a trial (if continuing a class). For existing students who are auto-enrolled, payment secures your new term booking and we kindly ask that either full payment or first payment is made by 1st August 2026 to secure your child’s new term space. The total due on your booking confirmation email includes any credits or discounts due.
You can pay Cash, Bank Transfer (details below) or via the ClassForKids booking portal. For cash payments, these can be made the first week back to term but please let us know by email if you intend to pay this method so we can hold the space for you.
You can split your term fees into two payments if preferred. For the upcoming term, we would kindly ask that you make your first payment by 1st August 2026 to secure your booking, and second payment by 1st September 2026. If you intend to split your new term fees, note you can only do so by paying in cash or via bank transfer, as our online booking system can’t take part-payments.
If splitting your term fees, please email us before 1st August 2026 to let us know, or to discuss alternate payments/dates, as this will ensure your child's space is not cancelled unnecessarily if we don’t receive a payment when expected.
For bank transfers or standing order setup, our details for class fees are:
Name: Simon Says Dance Ltd
Account No: 16373075
Sort Code: 83-19-04
We request payment for classes / notice of cancellations in advance of the term start date to allow us to plan and firm our class provisions for the entire term. It also allows us to determine who is joining us, and what spaces we can offer to those on our waiting lists. This is why it's important to tell us in advance if your child isn't returning, and why we must make charges if late notice is received.
On that note, a 14-day cancellation policy applies for auto-enrolment bookings – any classes due to take place within your notice period are billable, so please contact us ASAP to avoid this. Note that we do not issue refunds for bookings cancelled mid-term.
Previous term fees must also be up to date to secure your child's new term space. Late fees apply and we reserve the right to cancel a student's space in our classes, without notice, if payments remain outstanding and no communication is received. By attending our offerings, you accept our full T&Cs viewable on our website.
You can pay Cash, Bank Transfer (details below) or via the ClassForKids booking portal. For cash payments, these can be made the first week back to term but please let us know by email if you intend to pay this method so we can hold the space for you.
You can split your term fees into two payments if preferred. For the upcoming term, we would kindly ask that you make your first payment by 1st August 2026 to secure your booking, and second payment by 1st September 2026. If you intend to split your new term fees, note you can only do so by paying in cash or via bank transfer, as our online booking system can’t take part-payments.
If splitting your term fees, please email us before 1st August 2026 to let us know, or to discuss alternate payments/dates, as this will ensure your child's space is not cancelled unnecessarily if we don’t receive a payment when expected.
For bank transfers or standing order setup, our details for class fees are:
Name: Simon Says Dance Ltd
Account No: 16373075
Sort Code: 83-19-04
We request payment for classes / notice of cancellations in advance of the term start date to allow us to plan and firm our class provisions for the entire term. It also allows us to determine who is joining us, and what spaces we can offer to those on our waiting lists. This is why it's important to tell us in advance if your child isn't returning, and why we must make charges if late notice is received.
On that note, a 14-day cancellation policy applies for auto-enrolment bookings – any classes due to take place within your notice period are billable, so please contact us ASAP to avoid this. Note that we do not issue refunds for bookings cancelled mid-term.
Previous term fees must also be up to date to secure your child's new term space. Late fees apply and we reserve the right to cancel a student's space in our classes, without notice, if payments remain outstanding and no communication is received. By attending our offerings, you accept our full T&Cs viewable on our website.
Important reminders
Uniform: Please ensure your child comes to class in the correct class wear - follow our uniform guidelines after your child's trial class. For SSD branded items, these can be purchased online for click & collect at next class.
Longstone Dancers (after school classes): A polite reminder that dropping off or collecting outside the Longstone studio gates is prohibited for safety and access reasons, and the Chinese Supermarket car park is for their customers only. There are active parking wardens operating and some have already received tickets. Please park nearby and walk to the venue and ensure this message is passed on to anyone who drops off/collects on your behalf.
Longstone Dancers (after school classes): A polite reminder that dropping off or collecting outside the Longstone studio gates is prohibited for safety and access reasons, and the Chinese Supermarket car park is for their customers only. There are active parking wardens operating and some have already received tickets. Please park nearby and walk to the venue and ensure this message is passed on to anyone who drops off/collects on your behalf.
Did you know?
We have a general Save the Dates webpage which details other notable events in the year ahead, for reference. Please place any applicable dates in your diary now - details of any events noted will be sent out in due course.
We offer multi-style discounts if your child picks up another style with us? 2 styles = 5% off, 3 styles = 10% off and 4 styles or more = 15% off all booked classes. We offer sibling discounts and refer-a-friend discounts too! The start of a new term is the perfect time to try a new style or pick up a back-to-back class. View our timetable, here.
Small businesses like ours thrive with good reviews! If you haven't already done so, we'd love for you to leave us a glowing review on Google and on Facebook. Good and recent reviews help other parents/guardians to see what an experience is like with us (and keeps our small business visible), so we'd really appreciate it.
We offer multi-style discounts if your child picks up another style with us? 2 styles = 5% off, 3 styles = 10% off and 4 styles or more = 15% off all booked classes. We offer sibling discounts and refer-a-friend discounts too! The start of a new term is the perfect time to try a new style or pick up a back-to-back class. View our timetable, here.
Small businesses like ours thrive with good reviews! If you haven't already done so, we'd love for you to leave us a glowing review on Google and on Facebook. Good and recent reviews help other parents/guardians to see what an experience is like with us (and keeps our small business visible), so we'd really appreciate it.
That's all for now!
Thanks for reading. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new term! 🙂
SSD Team
SSD Team
