WELCOME TO DIGBY DANCE STUDIO!
Classes begin in mid-September and run to the end of May. Classes are progressive and good attendance is important. The end of the year is celebrated with an annual Recital, usually the first weekend in June, in which all classes are showcased. There is a two week break over Christmas, and a one week March Break. No classes are held on Holidays, but classes ARE held on school in-service days. Digby Dance Studio observes the following Holidays and Breaks (no classes are held on these days): Halloween, Rememberance Day, Thanksgiving, 2 week Christmas Break, 1 week March Break, Easter weekend (Fri-Mon), and Victoria Day.
**Terms of payment account for all breaks and holidays and one cancellation per month.**
Class Cancellation Policy
Dance classes will no longer be automatically cancelled if school is cancelled due to the weather. An assessment of the current and impending weather situation will take place at 1pm and the decision will be made then. If classes are to be cancelled you will receive a phone call home between 1pm and 2pm. Cancellations will continue to be posted on AVR radio and their website, as well as on digby-dance-studio.com and the Digby Dance Facebook page. This policy also applies to the adult Cardio Funk and Nia classes. (Adults please be sure to put your name and phone number on the sign up sheet for all classes in which you attend) All classes are allowed 1 cancellation per month before a make up class is held.
There is an average of 3 classes per month.
Refund Policy
First month’s payment (to be included with registration form) reserves the students’ spot in the class(es) for the whole year and is non-refundable. If a student withdraws from class any other advance payments or post-dated cheques will be refunded. Refunds cannot be given for any payments on Costumes or Competition fees once they have been sent, as these companies have an absolute no refund policy. If a student is absent from class for a prolonged period of time due to illness or injury a refund or payment cancellation can be obtained by calling the Director.
Digby Dance Studio reserves the right to dismiss any student without refund for reasons including but not limited to: consistent late or non-payment, consistent tardiness or absenteeism, inappropriate behaviour or language in class. If payment is not received 3 months in a row without contacting the Director, the student(s) will be automatically terminated from the program for the remainder of the year.
Notice to quit the program must be submitted to the Director in writing.
Recital
It is assumed that all dancers will participate in the spring recital. Please let me know if you are not. Students will be required to purchase costumes for the recital. In order to help alleviate the cost of these costumes, we have an annual Dance Marathon fundraiser. Each participant in this fundraiser will benefit by having a percentage of their total costume fees reduced, depending on the total amount of money raised. Costumes average around $65 in price and are ordered in December. Top fundraisers can win free or discounted dance classes for a year!
*Costume companies have a no-refund policy. If your child has to withdraw from class after submitting their costume fee it will not be possible to have it refunded.
Ticket purchase will be required for parents/family/friends to watch the recital. Tickets are $6 each. Performers are not required to purchase a ticket.
Helpers/Assistant/Student Teachers
Some classes may be taught by a Student Teacher or have help from an Assistant Teacher or Helper. A brief description of each would be; Helper – helps with supervision and demonstration of the exercises. Assistant Teacher – helps with supervision and demonstrating, and choreographs the class dance for recital. Student Teacher – teaches the class and also choreographs the recital dance. Student Teachers are required to complete a basic certification exam. I am always present and active in class to help the Student Teachers and supervise. If for any reason I am away, an extra helper or Assistant will be assigned to the class to ensure the dancers are well supervised.
Many notices will be sent home throughout the year to keep students and parents informed of what’s happening at the studio. Copies may also be sent via email. Please make sure to provide a current, working email address. For those who do not have email, hardcopies of these notices will be handed out in class. Extra notices are also available on the table in the lobby and posted on the bulletin board. Please check the board often to make sure you are up to date on all notices.
New and returning students are asked to please fill out the registration form IN FULL each year, and indicate any changes in address, phone number, or email. It is important to have contact information up to date in case of emergency. Please make a note if any student has allergies or conditions ( i.e. asthma) and if any medications are taken.
*All public events and/or performances may be photographed/videotaped by the studio. Digby Dance Studio reserves the right to use such pictures or videos for promotional purposes. Names are never used or given out in order to protect dancers’ privacy.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
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Sincerely, Sabrinia Patterson Owner/Director |
Email: digbydance@hotmail.com
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