Do you have to be qualified to legally teach a dance class?

[lopsibear]

I've signed up and paid in advance for an 8 week dance course and so far it's been rubbish- not remotely as described on the website. I went to three of the lessons and stopped going. Where do I stand with regard to getting a refund? I think the sale of goods and services act might be useful- the information on the website and the service provided don't match. The company did specify that there would be no refunds.

Also, do the instructors need to be qualified to teach a dance class?

[saxy_jag]

Legally, you don't need to be qualified, but the various governing bodies and colleges usually insist on it. I'd suggest you contact the governing body for the type of dancing involved and ask them what you should expect from one of their classes and from the person teaching it. Then you can see of yours measures up and, if it doesn't, tell them. Then write to the class organisers and ask for a refund based on the fact that you were given incorrect/misleading information as to the service you were buying. Be reasonable, though, and don't expect a refund for the three classes you've already attended.