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 and/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 jewelry be removed and left safely at home.
Communication
The Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy website is regularly updated with our special events so that everyone can have easy access to information about the busy life of our dance studios. 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 by request only 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 Policy so that students, instructors and parents feel welcome to discuss any questions or concerns or just to stop by to visit.
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 responsible for lost or stolen items.
ZERO Tolerance for Bullying
Our policy is posted for public viewing. It is strictly enforced to ensure a positive environment for all students to learn and enjoy the classes and activities at the studio.
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 in plastic bottles with lids into the studios, however, not in cups or glassware. All students are encouraged to properly use garbage and recycling cans. We also request that all clients’ wash any dishes they use and let them dry on the drain rack.
Throughout the Year 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.
Karen Marie Belyea, Artistic Director
FINANCIAL POLICIES
It is understood that by a student attending classes at Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy that parents/guardians are obligated to pay all tuition and related expenses incurred by Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy for that student by June 1of 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. Make-up classes are not allowed except for medical reasons and are arranged individually. 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.
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. 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 instruction runs for approximately 36 weeks.
Withdrawing from Classes 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. There are no refunds allowed once a cheque has been cashed so we must be notified before the date of your next cheque.
Our Annual Recital and Costumes The Annual Premiere Dance Recital is takes place near the end of May to early June.
Costumes: Recital costumes are ordered by February 1. If a student is not intending to participate in the recital we require notification in writing prior to February 1. Costumes are owned by the client and are $62.00 approximately per class. $62 plus HST per costume per class is required at registration by post-dated cheque made payable February 1. 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. Videotaping and photography at our formal performances are not permitted except by permission of the studio.
PAYMENT METHODS Registration Fee: $20.00 per Family (non-refundable)
This is a family administration fee due at registration and is non-refundable. It is waived for returning students who pre-register for the fall before June 30.
Regular Tuition: Payments for the year are due in full or in 3 equal payments dated September 1, December 1, and February 1. Cash, Cheques, Major Credit Cards accepted. Credit card payments are for one-time payments only.
Full-time Plans: 9 Post-dated cheques dated for the 1st of each month from Sept to May. Cheques are to be completed at registration. No discounts On Monthly rates.
EMAIL: Invoicing and statements are primarily done through email.
Overdue Fees: A late fee of $20.00 per month will be charged on overdue accounts. Accounts not paid in full by June 30 will be charged a monthly rate of 1.5% on the outstanding balance.
DISCOUNTS
No Double Discounts.
10% Family Tuition Discount off 2ND (or more) family member (lesser tuition amount)
No discount on late registrations
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 and/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 jewelry be removed and left safely at home.
Communication
The Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy website is regularly updated with our special events so that everyone can have easy access to information about the busy life of our dance studios. 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 by request only 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 Policy so that students, instructors and parents feel welcome to discuss any questions or concerns or just to stop by to visit.
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 responsible for lost or stolen items.
ZERO Tolerance for Bullying
Our policy is posted for public viewing. It is strictly enforced to ensure a positive environment for all students to learn and enjoy the classes and activities at the studio.
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 in plastic bottles with lids into the studios, however, not in cups or glassware. All students are encouraged to properly use garbage and recycling cans. We also request that all clients’ wash any dishes they use and let them dry on the drain rack.
Throughout the Year 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.
Karen Marie Belyea, Artistic Director
FINANCIAL POLICIES
It is understood that by a student attending classes at Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy that parents/guardians are obligated to pay all tuition and related expenses incurred by Premiere Dance & Theatre Arts Academy for that student by June 1of 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. Make-up classes are not allowed except for medical reasons and are arranged individually. 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.
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. 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 instruction runs for approximately 36 weeks.
Withdrawing from Classes 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. There are no refunds allowed once a cheque has been cashed so we must be notified before the date of your next cheque.
Our Annual Recital and Costumes The Annual Premiere Dance Recital is takes place near the end of May to early June.
Costumes: Recital costumes are ordered by February 1. If a student is not intending to participate in the recital we require notification in writing prior to February 1. Costumes are owned by the client and are $62.00 approximately per class. $62 plus HST per costume per class is required at registration by post-dated cheque made payable February 1. 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. Videotaping and photography at our formal performances are not permitted except by permission of the studio.
PAYMENT METHODS Registration Fee: $20.00 per Family (non-refundable)
This is a family administration fee due at registration and is non-refundable. It is waived for returning students who pre-register for the fall before June 30.
Regular Tuition: Payments for the year are due in full or in 3 equal payments dated September 1, December 1, and February 1. Cash, Cheques, Major Credit Cards accepted. Credit card payments are for one-time payments only.
Full-time Plans: 9 Post-dated cheques dated for the 1st of each month from Sept to May. Cheques are to be completed at registration. No discounts On Monthly rates.
EMAIL: Invoicing and statements are primarily done through email.
Overdue Fees: A late fee of $20.00 per month will be charged on overdue accounts. Accounts not paid in full by June 30 will be charged a monthly rate of 1.5% on the outstanding balance.
DISCOUNTS
No Double Discounts.
10% Family Tuition Discount off 2ND (or more) family member (lesser tuition amount)
No discount on late registrations
