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STUDIO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It is understood that by attending Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy that students and parents comply with all Policies & Procedures as set out by Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy. It is also understood that parents and students cannot hold their instructors or Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy liable or responsible for any type of injury, damages, lost or stolen items.
Dance Attire Requirements
Appropriate Dancewear and Hairstyle is required for all students in all classes. Students are required to have proper equipment for any examinations, competitions or performances. Instructors have the right to deny active participation to a student who is not properly attired for classes. Students may be told to watch the class only or be asked to change into proper attire. NO Jewelry, chewing gum, food, street clothes & street shoes: These are forbidden in the studios for safety reasons and to protect the dance studio facilities. We strongly urge that all jewelry be removed and left safely at home.
Communication
The Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy website at www.premieredancetheatre.ca is regularly updated with our special events so that everyone can have easy access to information about the busy life of our dance studio. Click on the darkened dates on the calendar to find out about special events. We require your email address to provide extra information to you and answer any questions. A bulletin board is also set up in the studio featuring our policies and special events. Paper copy newsletters will no longer be handed out to students but are available only by request at the studio office. Invoicing and statements are done through email but paper copies can be requested at the studio office. Discussions between instructors, parents and students can be arranged by appointment only, not during or between classes. Please do not hesitate to contact the office to schedule an appointment at your convenience. We want to establish an Open Door at the studio so that students, instructors and parents feel welcome to discuss any questions or concerns or just to stop by to visit. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the studios by telephone or email to make an appointment or visit us in person during office hours.
Changerooms
Students should change in the change rooms and leave all belongings either in the change room or stored safely in a locker – not in the waiting room or on the floors or in the corridors. They may bring their dance shoes with them into the studios if they have a shoe change. Premiere Dance and its employees are not liable for lost or stolen items.
ZERO Tolerance for Bullying
Zero tolerance for Bullying is in effect at Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy. Our anti-bullying policy is strictly enforced to ensure a positive environment for all students to learn and enjoy the classes and activities at the studio. Bullying includes any physical, sexual or emotional abuse as well as criticizing and gossiping about other students in any form, either vocally, in gesture and body language, in writing and on the Internet. All students, parents and instructors at Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy are expected to behave with good sportsmanship and having a supportive attitude towards instructors, choreographers and all students. Failure to comply will result in the dancer’s expulsion from the studio at their (parent’s) expense.
Cleanliness, Food & Drink
Please remove soiled and wet boots at the door. We would like to maintain a clean environment for the dancers’ bare feet and dance shoes because they need to use the carpeted hallway to get to and from the studios. No food or chewing gum is allowed in the studios or changerooms. Students are allowed to take water only in plastic bottles with lids into the studios, however, not in cups or glassware. All students must properly use garbage and recycling cans. All clients must clean spills in the microwave and refrigerator and wash their dishes.
Dance Examinations:
Students eligible for examinations will be notified in writing. Payment for examinations must be handed in with written permission slip. Our complete examination guidelines will be given to each candidate but are also available for viewing. RAD Ballet students must attend two ballet classes per week at their level to be eligible for examinations.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
It is understood that by anyone attending classes at Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy that parents/guardians or that student are obligated to pay all tuition and related expenses incurred by Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy for that student by June 30 of that season year-end.
Absentees
We ask that all clients call our office when missing a class. This is for the safety of our students and as a courtesy to let the dance teacher know why a child is not attending class. It is the clients’ responsibility to contact the studio if the child is going to be absent, either once or for several weeks for any reason. Make-up classes are not allowed however Open House Weeks are provided to allow students to attend any extra classes they choose.
Stormy Weather
When weather is bad, please call the office. The answering service will let you know if classes are cancelled due to poor weather. You may also listen to CHUC 1450 AM or STAR 93.3 FM to listen for our announcement. We make final decisions about weather cancellations by 1:30 pm. We change the answering service message first and then contact the radio stations. Attempts are made to contact each student. If the answering service message is normal after 1:30 pm then we are going ahead with classes as usual. Students are guaranteed 32 weeks of instruction however classes run for 36 weeks.
Terms, Refunds and Withdrawing from Classes:
Payments may be made by Cheque payable to Premiere Dance or by cash or credit card. Late charges of 2% per month are charged after June 30 and NSF cheques carry a service charge of $10. No refunds will be granted after February 1 and refunds are only granted from date of notification with a 30-day minimum notification period. Withdrawals or cancellations from classes must be made in writing. Tuition is non-transferable. It is the clients’ responsibility to contact the studio if they wish to withdraw from classes prior to February 1.
Our Annual Recital, Costumes and Videotaping:
Annual Recital: The recital takes place yearly. The theatre is booked a year in advance at the end of May or early June. If a student is not intending to participate in the recital we require notification in writing prior to February 1.
Costumes: Costumes are owned by the client and are approximately $62.00 + GST per class. A $25.00 deposit per costume per class is required at registration by post-dated cheque made payable February 15, 2010. Recital costumes are ordered by February 1. If a student is not participating in the recital we require notification in writing prior to February 1 otherwise the client is still responsible to complete payment for the costume. The balance due is required when the costumes are picked up. Costumes will not by handed out to students until tuition and costumes are paid in full.
Videotaping: A videographer is hired by the studio to record our formal performances in any theatres. This is for the safety of the children, since our recital is open to the public. Videotaping and photography at our formal performances are not permitted except by prior written permission of the studio. Videotaping and photography of classes may only be done with permission from the instructor. It is also understood that students may be photographed and have their names published in advertisements and promotional materials.
Year Program Rates:
Each season runs from September to the end of May or early June. Tuition rates are not based per class, however an approximate rate per class is provided for price comparison purposes.
Payment Methods:
1. PAYMENT METHODS for one class per week: for the year is paid in full or in 3 equal payments dated September 1, December 1 and February 1. Cash, Cheque, Visa & MasterCard are accepted. Credit card payments are for one-time payments only.
2. PAYMENT METHODS for 2 or more classes per week: Post-dated cheques are dated for the 1st of each month from Sept 1st to June 1st. Cheques are to be completed at registration.
3. ADDITIONAL HOURS above Bronze and Silver Plans: Additional hours are with a 35% discount off the rates per single class specified above.
4. DISCOUNTS: 10% Family Tuition Discount off 2ND (or more) family member 10% Chamber of Commerce Members (on one class only). Boys: 2nd child half price tuition & free competitive group participation (excludes solos, duos, costumes & competition fees). No discounts On Monthly rates.
5. EMAIL: Invoicing and statements are primarily done through email and due when they are sent. |
