Rates and Policies - Dance
Effective July 1st, 2024
Cost and Payment
30 minute class: $400 + HST
45 minute class: $500 + HST
60 minute class: $600 + HST
Comp Classes: $650 + HST
Payment can be made by cash, cheque (made out to Omnes Arts Circle), or e-transfer (sent to payments@omnesartscircle.ca for auto deposit - please put the student’s name in the message box).
If registered for one class: payment is due prior to the first class (during the week of September 9, 2024)
If registered for two classes: payment can be made in two instalments – the first instalment is due prior to the first class (during the week of September 9, 2024), and the second instalment is due by October 1st, 2024.
If registered for three classes: payment can be made in three instalments – the first instalment is due prior to the first class (during the week of September 9, 2024), the second instalment is due by October 1st, 2024, and the third instalment is due by November 1st, 2024.
If registered for four or more classes: payment can be made in four instalments – the first instalment is due prior to the first class (during the week of September 9, 2024), the second instalment is due by October 1st, 2024, the third instalment is due by November 1st, 2024, and the fourth instalment is due by December 1, 2024.
All accounts should be paid in full by December 1, 2024. Please contact Taisha at taisha@omnesartscircle.ca to discuss eligibility for a personalized payment plan.
*Note: A $75 non-refundable deposit (per dancer, not per class) is required to hold a dancer’s spot in the registered class(es). Placement in a class will only be confirmed upon receipt of this deposit, which will be applied as a payment towards the full account balance.
Dance classes are NOT tax exempt, meaning tax WILL be added to invoices.
Refunds
Full refunds will be given to new students only, who withdraw within two weeks from the beginning of classes. No refunds will be given beyond this.
Communication
Most communication will take place via email. Please make sure the email you have on file is up to date, and checked regularly. Please also add the following emails to your address book, so emails are not missed. It is the responsibility of the student/parents to manage email communication.
Administrative: info@omnesartscircle.ca
Payment by e-transfer: payments@omnesartscircle.ca
Taisha (owner): taisha@omnesartscircle.ca
It is highly recommended to follow our Facebook and/or Instagram pages to receive further notifications.
Cancellations
Teacher Cancellations
In the event the teacher has to cancel a class, the teacher will have two options:
reschedule the class (during the normal year or after the session ends), or
arrange for a substitute teacher to teach the class
*Please note that dancers will receive a minimum of 30 classes per year, including rehearsals and dress rehearsals for the year-end show. Classes may not be rescheduled if this total number has been met.
Student Cancellations
If a student cancels or is a “no show” repeatedly, the teacher may remove the student from the class with no refund.
Late Students
If a student is more than 10 minutes late (without notice), they may be asked to wait and join the class at an appropriate time. If the student is repeatedly late for class, the teacher may remove the student from the class performance in the year-end show.
Inclement Weather
In the case of inclement weather and snow days, classes at the studio will proceed at the discretion of the studio.
If the studio closes due to inclement weather, classes will be rescheduled (during the normal year or during June), to a maximum of two rescheduled classes per year, if the total of 30 classes per year has not been fulfilled.
Please check Omnes Arts Circle’s Facebook or Instagram page to see if classes and lessons have been cancelled, or email info@omnesartscircle.ca for confirmation. Students and parents are encouraged to use their own discretion in travelling to the studio in inclement weather.
Discontinuation
Full refunds will be given to new students only, who withdraw within two weeks from the beginning of classes. No refunds will be given beyond this.
The teacher reserves the right to discontinue classes with a student if:
a student misses six or more classes during the year, or
a student misses three consecutive classes without notice or proof of medical reason, or
a student is repeatedly late or misses class without notifying the studio
Uniform and Costumes
The student is responsible for purchasing the appropriate attire for class, and is responsible for purchasing the assigned costume for the year-end show. All efforts will be made by the teacher and studio to keep costs to a minimum wherever possible, and fundraisers will be available for those interested. Please budget up to $150 + HST per class for costumes (comp classes should budget up to $180 + HST per class for costumes).
ALL dance attire MUST be purchased through the studio or an approved retailer. Please see our Dress Code for more information.
Further information will be provided for the year-end show costumes.
Performances
All students are invited to participate in the year-end show, subject to attendance being in good standing. While choreography will be taught during class time, additional classes and rehearsals are necessary closer to show time. Show dates and additional rehearsal dates are listed on our website in September. Attendance at all rehearsals are mandatory for participation in the show. Tickets for the dance show are $25 (children ages 3 and under do not need a ticket if they sit on a parent/guardian’s lap for the entire performance).
Studio Photos
All students are invited to purchase individual and group photos if desired. Attendance to Photo Day is mandatory for group photos, but the purchase of photos is not mandatory. Photos can be purchased directly through our photographer.
Code of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct
Respect for teachers, parents and peers will be expected at all times. Cliques or bullying will not be tolerated. Students behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave the class, and parents will be contacted. Refunds will not be given for missed class time.
Students are expected to attend classes and be punctual. Dance students should arrive 10 minutes prior to class to warm-up, change, and be prepared for class.
No outdoor shoes are permitted in the dance areas, including the dance studios, change rooms, and dance common areas.
No running in the studios, or touching equipment without permission. No touching mirrors or hanging off the barres in the dance studios.
Dance students must adhere to the Dress Code for classes and performances.
Students must treat the studio with respect. Clean up all messes and throw out any food or garbage in the many bins provided. Food and drink are not permitted in the dance studios, except for water bottles with secured caps.
Theft of any kind at the studio will result in immediate dismissal without refund.
No swearing or foul language will be permitted.
No gum is allowed in the studio at any time.
No cell phones allowed in any classes at any time, except at the discretion of the teacher.
Label all belongings and leave all valuables at home. Omnes Arts Circle is not responsible for any lost or missing belongings. Please check the lost and found box regularly as all items will be donated to Goodwill after a certain length of time.
We encourage all of our students to work hard and try hard, and be the best student that they can be!
Parent Code of Conduct
Communicate regularly with the studio.
Ensure that the student attends classes regularly, in uniform, and on time.
Inform the studio promptly about absences or late arrivals.
Ensure to pick up the student on time after classes end.
Encourage and help the student to follow the student code of conduct.
Support and aid the studio teachers and staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child.
Do not interrupt lessons or classes while in progress. Please make an appointment by emailing info@omnesartscircle.ca if you wish to book a meeting with a teacher.
Omnes Arts Circle is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave all valuables at home.
No outdoor shoes are permitted in the dance areas, including the dance studios, change rooms, and dance common areas.