Schedule:
Classes are conducted September 7, 2010 to May 25, 2011. There will not be classes on the following dates:

• October 11, Thanksgiving
• October 31, Halloween
• November 11, Remembrance Day
• December 22 to January 4, Christmas Vacation
• February 21 to 27, Winter School Break
• April 22 to 30, Easter Break
• May 23, Victoria Day

Attendance:
Classes should be attended regularly as every class missed will put the student behind the others. There will be no refund if classes are missed. However a student may make up the class if there is another appropriate class available. Please call if you know that your child will be absent from his or her dance class.

Class Fees:
Please refer to the following chart when calculating class fees:
45 minute class/week       $32/month
1 hour class/week            $37/month
1 1/4 hour class/week      $42/month
The above fees do not include GST.

Family Discounts: Once the regular fees have been calculated for one child,each subsequent child will receive a 5% discount. The discount shall go to the lowest paying student and does not include adult classes.

Payment:
A non-refundable registration fee of $25 per child is due at time of registration. We ask that all fees be paid in the form of post-dated cheques and accompany your registration form. You may choose to pay in one lump sum dated September 1, make three installment payments dated September 1, December 1, and March 1, or make nine installment payments dated the first of every month. There will be a $25 fee on all NSF cheques and a 15% charge per month on all outstanding balances past 30 days. If payment is not made within 60 days, your child will be asked to discontinue his or her dance classes until the account is in good standing.

Refunds:
If a decision is made to terminate classes during the year, all remaining post-dated cheques will be returned upon written notification. There is also no refund on costume deposits after October 31.

Costume Fees:
A costume deposit of $30 per class is due with all registration forms. Please post-date this payment for October 1, 2010.  Costume fees vary from class to class but we guarantee that all Creative Dance, Pre-Primary, Primary 1 and Combo costumes will not exceed $50. There are no costume fees for Rec Hip Hop,Supplement Classes or Boys Only.There will be a costume deposit for all competitive Hip Hop classes.

Physical Limitations:
Please notify the studio immediately about any injury or limitation your child might have. This allows us to ensure a safe teaching environment for your child.

Announcements:
Monthly newsletters will be posted on the web site during the first week of every month. A paper copy is always available in the studio lobby. We ask that every family take responsibility to check the web site on a regular basis. If you do not have access to a computer and would like to receive paper copies of the newsletter, we would be happy to provide that for you. However, we strongly encourage you to check the web site for weekly updates. Our web-site address is www.danceinnovations.com.

Dual Studio Enrollment:
Dance Innovations offers quality dance education in a variety of disciplines. Any student wishing to attend classes at another studio must obtain permission from the Artistic Director.

Parent Viewing:
There will be two weeks in which the parents may sit in on their child’s class. These dates will be announced later in the year.

Exams:
A.D.A.P.T. Jazz and Tap exams are set and RAD ballet exams are set for November and December.  Students are entered into exams at the discretion of the instructor and may not necessarily enter an exam each year. RAD suggests two years at the Grade 3-4 level and ADAPT suggests two years at some point during the Pre-Intermediate levels.  Dance Innovations will consider their suggestions. Please note that during exam days, the instructor reserves the right to cancel regular classes.

Competition:
All students are welcome to participate in competition at the group level which will be rehearsed during class. If you are not interested in having your child participate in competitive work, you are encouraged to register in the Recreational classes. Extra competition work is only for the committed dancer. Instructors will select students for out-of-class groups or solo/duet work based on effort in class and previous competition experience. Not all classes will participate in out of town competitions. The level and committment of dancers will be assessed at the beginning of the year and parents notified as to what competition each class will be attending. Please keep in mind that we have the child's best interest at heart when making these decisions. 

Year–End Production:
All students, except those registered in sessional classes, participate in the Year End Production during the weekend of May 27-29. This is the student’s chance to perform and show their family and friends what they have accomplished during the year. If your child is unavailable for any aspect of rehearsal during this week-end, please let studio know that your child will not be available to participate.

Grooming:
This is an extremely important aspect of dance.  Hair must be in a bun or off of the neck for ballet and tied back in a ponytail or something similar for jazz, tap or creative dance. Proper dance clothes must be worn at all times. In chilly weather a zip-up hoody can be worn for the beginning of class. Please allow your child to understand the importance of being properly prepared for their class.

Studio Dancewear:
Please see the web-site or any of our local dance stores for information.