STUDIO POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS 2011/2012

DANCE CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2011!

Registration Fees & Tuition

· Registration fees and first month's tuition are non-refundable. The entire first month's tuition fees must be paid after classes have begun on Monday, Sept.12th, 2011 regardless of how many classes your child has taken. We recommend all students to take at least one month of classes before deciding to drop or change disciplines.
· Registration fees must be paid in full before your child is entered in their classes. These fees are non-refundable.
· Tuition is collected in full or by pre-authorized payments only. Pre-authorized payments are withdrawn from bank accounts on the 28th of every month from September – May (9 months). Pre-authorized payments can only be made from a savings or chequing account. We cannot accept line-of-credit accounts at this time. If you are paying your tuition in full, the full payment must be made by Monday, August 15th, 2011. If your payment has not been received, your child's class placement will not be confirmed and may be given to someone on the waiting list.
· If we receive an NSF (non-sufficent funds) on any studio payment, you are required to settle up your payment at the Front Desk within 2 weeks of notification. You will be charged a $25 NSF fee. NSF follow-up payments must be made by cash or debit only.

Concert Costumes

· Your tuition rate includes your costume payment. If your child takes the same level of jazz and tap (Pre – Advanced), you will only be charged for one costume. Concert costumes will be ordered by November 15th, 2011. We will not be able to give any refunds for costumes once they have been ordered. If your child drops a class after the costumes have been ordered, you will be responsible for paying the remainder of the balance owing for each costume.

Class Enrollment Requirements

· All class placements are at the discretion of The Dance Barre artistic directors and faculty. In the first month of classes, faculty may suggest a change of class for some dancers (either a level up or a level down) depending on their ability, experience, motivation and focus. They will work with you to come up with a new schedule.
· Dancers in Jazz 3 & up must also be enrolled in a Ballet class.
· The Dance Barre staff reserves the right to cancel, change or reschedule a class based on attendance registration.

Dropping a class

· If you chose to discontinue taking a dance class(es), a written letter must be handed in, emailed or faxed to the The Dance Barre at (519) 944-5204.
· You will be responsible to pay the tuition for the classes taken during the month you drop the class. The Dance Barre's Administrative Director will provide you with the total remaining tuition owing.
· If a class is dropped after concert costumes have been ordered, you will be responsible for paying the remaining balance of the costume, as well as any drop fees listed below if applicable.
· During the months of November and December, a drop fee of $50 for the first class and $25 for each additional class will apply.
· As of Sunday, December 18th NO REFUNDS will be given on dropped classes. The remaining tuition must be paid in full as we no longer accept new registrations and are unable to fill the spot.

Communication

· We require an accurate email address at all times. Please provide us with an email address that you check regularly as we communicate via email regarding important studio matters. Studio Newsletters are sent via email monthly. If you are not receiving these emails, please let the Front Desk right away.
· If your home address, phone number, or email address changes throughout the dance year, please inform us immediately so we may update our files.
· The studio posts important signs throughout the year on our notice boards and the front door about studio matters. It is the responsibility of all parents to check these notices regularly.

Uniforms

· The Dance Barre provides a comprehensive Student Guide which outlines the dress code requirements for each class. By signing below, you also acknowledge that you have read the Student Guide and your child will follow the dress code requirements.

Lost and Found

· The Dance Barre staff will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items. A lost and found bin is located in the student lounge. Studio staff will not keep any items at the Front Desk for pick up at a later date. Any lost items will be placed in the bin and parents are encouraged to come back to the studio to retrieve lost items.
· We recommend you put your child's name on all clothing, bags, coats, dance shoes and dance attire and leave any valuables at home.

End of Year Concert

· Dates of the concert and dress rehearsal will be confirmed and provided to you by emailed newsletter and in-studio postings by the end of September. The dates are provided early so you can keep your schedules free.
· Dress Rehearsals for the end of year Concert are Mandatory. Dancers that do not attend their dress rehearsal will not be permitted to perform in the show.
· If your child/children dance on different days of the week, there is a possibility that they may perform in separate concerts.
· U & Me and 3 year old classes will not be included in the end of year Concert, a separate in studio celebration will take place at the end of the dance year.

2011/2012 Studio Closures

· Please make a note on your personal calendars that the studio will be closed during the following holidays:
v Thanksgiving Holiday – Sunday, October 9th & Monday, October 10th
v Halloween – Monday, October 31st
v Christmas Break– Monday, Dec. 19th – Sunday, Jan. 1st (classes resume Monday, January 2nd)
v Family Day – Monday, Feb. 20th
v March Break – Tuesday, March 13th – Sunday, March 18th (the studio will be open on Monday, March 12th to make up for our Halloween day closure)
v Good Friday – Friday, Apr. 6th
v Easter Sunday and Easter Monday – Sunday, April 8th and Monday, April 9th
v Victoria Day – Monday, May 21st

· SNOW DAYS - In the winter months, the studio may close in the event of poor weather. The studio will post an announcement on the "News Blog" on our website as well as change the phone message at the studio to reflect the closure. We encourage all parents to check the News Blog one hour before your child's scheduled class on poor weather days. The studio will not reimburse any tuition for cancelled classes as a result of a snow day. Your child is welcome to make up their missed class on another day.

· Missed classes - Your child is welcome to attend any equal level class in the event they missed their own due to illness, vacations or studio holidays. Please see the posted class schedule on our website to see when the same level classes are being held throughout the week.

*The observation area is not to be used as a playground, for entertainment purposes or as an arena for critiquing the student and/or gossiping about others. Please be courteous and respectful.

*THE DANCE BARRE is not responsible for accidents or lost articles. To avoid losses we recommend all belongings be labelled.