Tuition and Registration

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Howe Sound Dance Academy believes that performing is a fun and beneficial way to present that which a student has learned. We have performed for Canada Music Week, Trade Fair, Star Search, Hilltop House, Childrens' Festivals and various dance competitions as well as during our year-end shows. Costumes and associated fees are required for these performances. This year HSDA produced over 700 costumes for performances.

For non-competitive classes there will be a costume fee of $70.00 per student per costume, for competitive classes the costume fee of $75.00 will be considered a deposit should costume costs run over. These are to be paid in full by October 15. This fee provides a ready-made costume including accessories. Alterations (i.e. hemming, minor adjustment etc...) will be the responsibility of the dancer. Tights, shoes, undergarments & sports bras are the responsibility of the dancers; however, specific color, type or brand may be requested by the instructor. Costumes are the property of the student.

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Notification of withdrawal must be submitted to HSDA in writing by one week prior to the respective quarterly fee due date. Word of mouth or non-attendance will not be considered as such notification. Should you choose to withdraw part way thru a quarter there will not be a refund for the remaining of the quarter. Withdrawal of partial classes will be treated equally.

Application to cancel a class will include a $30.00 administrative fee per class cancelled.

Post dated cheques will be returned for the respective quarterly payment provided notification, as outlined above, is given; after that, tuition becomes non-refundable. Family credit may be given in the case of prolonged absence of more than two weeks due to illness if accompanied by a doctor’s note. If you have a problem with payments you MUST talk to Miss Alicia for an alternate payment plan.

Notification of withdrawal must be submitted to HSDA in writing; word of mouth or non-attendance will not be considered as such notification.

Registration, costume, exam, competition, extra exam and private class fees are non-refundable.

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Sometimes during the year make-up classes may be held for previous or future cancellations. There is no charge for make-up classes.

Extra practices will be required during exam, competition and performance season. There will be an additional fee for any extra exam and/or competition classes. This fee is at the discretion of the instructor. Additional fees are to be paid in advance directly to your teacher. It is difficult to forecast if and how many privates extra classes will be required as students' progress at different rates, 3-8 classes is realistic. This considered private tutoring.

The instructor providing the service enters a private service with you and can set their rate with you that they feel comfortable with. Any monies go directly to the instructor. The $25 per 1/2 hour estimation is based on the premium so that you know the highest you would have to pay; however, it is up to the individual teacher to determine their rate (you can expect to pay $5-25 depending on how participants, length of lesson and relevant to instructor involved). The idea is that the cost can be shared across all competitive group members, members of an exam set or as semi-private or private fees.

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Attendance and Punctuality

Students are expected to arrive at the studios in sufficient time to be ready for class at start time. Students are expected to call the studio 604 892 5500 or email howesounddance@gmail.com if unable to attend class. Students that fail to attend class regularly fail to be punctual, and/or display a lack of progress may be excluded from taking exams and/or participating in performances/competitions. Students who miss class put the entire class at a disadvantage, due to the fact that absent students must be taught the missed material while the rest of the class repeats what they covered the week before. This allows restlessness and boredom to replace interest and activity.

Attitude

HSDA expects that students exhibit a positive and disciplined attitude. Treat others with respect and courtesy. You do not have to be friends with everyone, but you can at least be polite; chronic negativity and bullying (bullying includes but not limited to, physical or verbal intimidation, verbal harassment and cyber bullying which occurs on or off dance school property) will not be tolerated and students can be expelled as a result of their behavior and/or actions and of their parents at HSDA's discretion. Any student destroying or damaging HSDA property will be promptly dismissed.

Dress

Students are responsible for wearing the proper dress to class as outlined in CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS. Students not wearing the proper gear may not be permitted to participate in class.

Shoes

Appropriate dance shoes are required. All ribbons and laces must be tied before class.

Hair Styles

For ALL classes the student’s hair must be neatly tied back and OFF the face. For ballet classes a classical bun is required. Students will be sent out of class if these requirements are not met.

Chewing gum is not allowed, as it is a choking hazard and a sign of disrespect.

NO JEWELRY OR WATCHES are allowed in the studios as they can cause harm to both the student wearing them and the other students in the class.