A student may withdraw from classes at the end of any term. We request that the parent notify the school office personally or by phone. Parents are advised that they are responsible for full payment of the term for which the student is registered. If notice of withdrawal is not given we will assume that you wish to continue with classes and you will be billed for the following term.
If a student misses a class a make-up class in an appropriate level may be taken if available, but must be taken within that term. Please check with your teacher for an appropriate time if you wish to make up a class.
If a dance class is cancelled due to weather conditions (ie. storms or power outages) classes will not be rescheduled. Students may request a make-up class if an appropriate level is available. As recital time approaches extra classes are scheduled at no extra charge to the students so any missed classes are indeed adequately made up.
We reserve the right to cancel classes with insufficient numbers.
The school will be open for all holidays except the following:
| Christmas: | December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2010 |
| Good Friday: | April 2, 2010 |
Physical activity needs freedom for movement. Dance wear is designed to provide that freedom, as well as, give the teacher the opportunity to clearly see the dancer's body alignment, enabling her to correct mistakes, promote stronger technique and reduce the risk of injury.
| Dance for Young Children: | Bodysuit Tights (pink or white) Ballet slippers (pink) |
| Ballet: | Bodysuit Tights (pink or white) Ballet slippers (pink) |
| Tap: | Bodysuit Tights or capri dance pants Tap shoes (black) |
| Modern / Contemporary: | Bodysuit Tights or dance pants Ballet slippers (pink) or bare feet |
| Jazz / Hip Hop: | Bodysuit Tights or capri dance pants Ballet slippers (black) |
| Hip Hop & Break Dance: | Relaxed wear (i.e. baggy pants, baggy capris, T-shirt or tank top) Jazz sneakers (black) are recommended or casual sneakers (never worn outside) |
| Jazz: | Bodysuit Tights or capri dance pants Ballet slippers (black) or jazz shoes (black) |
| Adult Classes: (Pilates, Hip Hop, Ballet, Belly Dance, and Burlesque) | Comfortable exercise clothes Bare feet preferred but dance slippers are acceptable |
- Hair must be worn in a neat fashion off the face and neck. Body alignment is critical in dance, and the teacher must be able to see the line of the student's body from the head down.
- For safety reasons please do not wear jewellery to class. Leg warmers, panty hose, sweatshirts, and other "extra” attire are not allowed.
- Please do not bring any food, drinks or chewing gum into the studio. Water is acceptable.
- Lateness - a student who arrives after the warm-up may be asked to sit and observe the class.
- Participation without proper warm-up can result in serious injury.
- Regular attendance is important for the student's progress and the progress of the class. We understand that from time to time a class may be missed, but students who miss excessive amounts of time may be asked to withdraw from class for the benefit of the other students.
- Please note in order to participate in the recital students must have attended at least 80% of their classes during the year.