Policies

Payment Policy

When registering for a class division at Dance Centre North during the School Year and including the Summer Session, payment is due in full prior to the beginning of each installment. Once registered in the School you are liable for the full tuition payment due for the Year/Summer Session. If a student is unable to complete the Yearly Program/Summer Session due to health reasons a letter from your physician stating the students’ inability to participate for an extended period of time must be sent to the Director/School for non-liability of the full or remaining tuition due. A student’s place in class is held for them throughout the year or session, unless the School is notified of their withdrawal/inability to attend the School/Division registered for. There is a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee when registering for the school year and when registering for summer session that will be due when enrolling your child. If you are aware in advance of previous commitments, obligations, health/injury occurrences, you are welcome to utilize the School’s make-up policy. There are no refunds or pro-rating of classes. There is a $30.00 late fee for any tuition installment that is 30 days past due. There will be a $30.00 service charge for any returned checks.

* Discount available for families with 2 or more enrolled students. Please contact the office for additional information.

It is required when Registering in the Upper Division’s (Intermediate 1st year – Advanced) that mandatory registration, participation and attendance in all classes in that division, is required throughout the year, or the student’s placement will be re-evaluated and changed. Students not taking all classes in their division, or that do not participate or take classes during Summer Studies either at DCN or at another recognized training school, will be subject to non-advancement within the DCN curriculum levels, or limited non-performing status at the Director's discretion. Advanced dancers not registering or attending required listed classes consistently, and not able to do required pointe work, will be unable to participate in the Pas de Deux class.

Attendance Policy

Classes missed to due to illness or injury may be made up at the student’s convenience in another class time during the year, this applies also to classes cancelled due to inclement weather. Students in all levels within the school are required to take all the ballet classes in their division and are expected to arrive and participate in their classes on time, during the School Calendar Year and in the Summer Session. Progress in class is dependent upon and the direct result of consistent participation in all classes in their level. Absences are considered excused only for medical reasons and must be phoned into the office. Classes may be made up in your own level or the level below.

If a student has excessive absences, a meeting will be held with the Director/Faculty and the student and parents, to review the Level placement and continued training of the student. Be advised that casting for community performances and Dance Centre North productions are based on attendance, ability and consistent class participation in the student’s level and is dependent upon the Director/Faculty decision.

Promptness Policy

Training in dance requires great concentration and focus, it is difficult for both the individual and the group, when a student comes in late. Running late is sometimes unavoidable, however for the safety of your child and their training, please be prompt. It is important to remember to allow time to change clothes and use the restroom before class. It is not safe to dance without warming up; therefore, any dancer Intermediate or above arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to participate in class. She/he will only be allowed to watch class and then make it up at a later date.

School Closing/Changes Policy

In the event the School needs to close due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, notification will be done through various options: Telephone calls will be placed, a message will be recorded on the school answering machine, Internet sites for local broadcasting stations will be notified, and our Social Media pages will be updated.

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