our policies
our policies
General Studio Policies
- Parents are kindly asked to notify the studio or inform the teacher when their child will be absent from class.
- Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited during class time. The use of video recording equipment during class time is by permission only.
- Children who are not dancing may not be left unsupervised at the studio.
- Parents and friends are kindly asked to view the class through the observation windows- dancers only in the studio areas.
- Please be considerate of our facilities and students, we kindly ask that you remove all boots and shoes in the porch. Please refrain from walking on dressing rooms and studio floors with outdoor shoes.
Cancelled Class Policy
- If classes are cancelled due to teacher illness or performance obligations the classes missed will be rescheduled at a suitable time.
- If classes are cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (ie: inclement weather, power outages, etc) the classes will not be rescheduled. Students may request a make-up class if an appropriate level is available.
- A general rule of thumb for us will be if the school are closed, we will be closed. A notice will be posted on both our answering machine, website, and social media outlets.
Payment Structure
Fees are based on a nine month dance year from September to May. Please see the studio calendar for more information.
The dance year consists of three terms:
Term One: September- November
Term Two: December- February
Term Three: March- May
- please click to Login to the parent portal to view invoices, receipts, register for special events, classes and view payment information.
- Payment must be received at the beginning of each month in order to avoid a late payment charge of 10% of the total, which will be charged on the 10th of each month.
- There are NO REFUNDS. Your payment and registration are an agreement between yourself and The Dance Academy for a stated period of time.
- You are advised that you are responsible for the full payment of the term or month for which you are registered. Invoicing will continue until the studio is notified in writing, that the student will not be returning.
- The Dance Academy accepts Visa and Mastercard for monthly payments. EMT will be accepted for term payments only.
- If for any reason, a student chooses to discontinue classes, 30 days written notification of withdrawal is required- please note we do not accept withdrawals during the third term.
- We are dedicated to keeping our students, families, and staff safe and healthy and will be fully complying with the regulations, safety standards and guidelines outlined by the provincial government.
- While we are aware that another wave of COVID 19 could affect our regular classes, we are prepared to move our full schedule to a virtual class space, if required by government regulations
- If for any reason, a student chooses to discontinue classes, one month written notification (via email) of withdrawal is required.
- If you have any questions, please reach out to us at billing@thedanceacademy.ca
Dress Code for Dance Classes
Tiny Tots & Pre-Ballet
Primary Option:
- Bodysuit
- Tights – pink
- Ballet shoes – pink
*Legwarmers, skirts, and tutus are optional
Alternative Option:
- Tight fitting pants or shorts
- Tight Fitting Tshirt or Tank top
- Ballet Shoes – Black
Ballet and Pointe
Primary Option:
- Bodysuit
- Tights – pink
- Ballet shoes – pink
*Legwarmers, skirts, and tutus are optional
Alternative Option:
- Tight fitting pants or shorts
- Tight Fitting Tshirt or Tank top
- Ballet Shoes – Black
tap
Primary Option:
- Bodysuit or tight fitting tank top
- Tights – pink or black
- Tap shoes
*Legwarmers, skirts, pants & shorts are optional
Alternative Option:
- Tight fitting pants or shorts
- Tight Fitting Tshirt or Tank top
- Tap Shoes
Jazz/ Latin
Primary Option:
- Bodysuit or tight fitting tank top
- Tights – pink or black
- Jazz shoes
*Legwarmers, skirts, pants and shorts are optional
Alternative Option:
- Tight fitting pants or shorts
- Tight Fitting Tshirt or Tank top
- Jazz Shoes
Modern / Acro
Primary Option:
- Bodysuit or tight fitting tank top
- Tights – pink or black
- Jazz shoes
*Legwarmers, skirts, pants and shorts are optional
Alternative Option:
- Tight fitting pants or shorts
- Tight Fitting Tshirt or Tank top
- Barefeet or socks
hip Hop
Primary Option:
- T-shirt or Tank top
- Stretch pants, sweatpants, or shorts
- Sneakers – that have not been worn outside