Due to the inherent risk involved in the physical activity of dancing, parents and dancers agree to release D.A. Studio and its staff from any liability in case of accident or injury.  All dancers are required to have a waiver form signed prior to attending any D.A. Studio class.

 

 For all students attending classes at our school:

1.   Housekeeping – We strive to keep a clean and tidy dance studio for the safety and comfort for all dancers on our floor.

a.  Leave personal items only in the reception area. There is ample space for your belongings to be safely stowed. No bags or coats are allowed on the floor as they may become a tripping hazard to dancers. D.A. Studio does not accept any liability for your personal belongings.

b.   No street shoes are allowed on the floor, as the outside dirt can damage the surface of our floor and create sticking or slipping hazards to those dancing on the floor. Bring your dance shoes separately to change into when you arrive.

c.No food or drinks (other than water bottles) are allowed in the studio. Water breaks are given with the teacher’s permission. It is expected that students will respect all studio spaces and keep them clean. 

d.Dress code: Any comfortable clothing that allows for movement is acceptable.

       Female dancers should wear a body suit, tank top or T-shirt with tights, shorts or dance pants. Our younger dancers love to wear tutus and we encourage you to allow your child to be creative. Boys should wear shorts, sweat pants and a t-shirt (no bulky clothing please).

· Proper footwear is also required. . Ballet, jazz or gymnastic slippers are appropriate for ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical and stage. Running shoes are also acceptable for hip-hop classes. All shoes are available at a variety of stores in Ottawa, including WalMart, Payless, Malibar and Brio. Young children should not spend a lot of money on dance shoes. Parents may buy or sell used dance shoes at the studio. Please see us for more information.

· Long hair must be tied back off the dancer’s face at all times

e.    Dancing is physical exercise – you participate at your own risk and it is your responsibility to consult your physician to confirm your fitness capabilities before beginning any dance lessons. A  doctors’ note may be required to begin a class if you have special physical concerns, or to return to activity after an absence from class due to injury or illness. Always make your teacher aware of any physical limitations or concerns that you may have.

2.    Arrival and Attendance

a.   Class will start promptly at the designated time. Arriving a bit earlier to change your shoes and prepare yourself for class is suggested.

b.    Arriving late to class can be disruptive to other students, distracting to the focus of a learning atmosphere and difficult on the groups’ progression in learning. If you arrive later than 15 minutes past the start time of class, it is up to your teachers’ discretion as to whether or not you will be allowed to join the class on the floor, or be required to only observe.

c.     Notifying us of missing a class, or if you are running late is an appropriate courtesy. Please call to 613-261-6501 to let us know your circumstances.

d.    Street parking is accessible and available in the area. It is a parent or student’s responsibility to abide by all local parking regulations and fees. For evening (after 6pm) and weekend classes, parking at the front of the building 2487 Kaladar is permitted, no parking is permitted in front of the studio or the neighbouring businesses. For more info on parking please email us. D.A. Studio accepts no responsibility for vehicles, or any and all fines accrued as they relate to parking or any and all costs as it relates to accidental damage.

e.The studio has the right to cancel classes due to unforeseen circumstances such as poor weather. If you are unsure if weather conditions will result in a cancelled class, please call 613-261-650. If a class has to be missed, NO class will be held as a make-up class. 

f. D.A. Studio is not responsible for loss of or damage to personal property. Any items left at the studio will be placed in the lost and found. Anything unclaimed after 1 month will be donated to charity. 

g. All students are expected to do their best to be on time. If you are aware ahead of time that you may be running late or will be missing the class entirely, please call the studio to let the teacher know. 

3. Etiquette & Conduct

a.   Videotaping or taking photos of group classes or D.A. Studio shows is strictly prohibited. Videotaping of private lessons or in some limited circumstances for parents of children may be allowed, with the consent of the D.A. Directors. Approval must be obtained from D.A Studio teachers and management prior to any videotaping or Photos.  D.A. teachers do have the right to video for teaching purposes,   D.A. Studio Directors  may use photos or videos of its dancers for promotional use including but not limited to (Youtube, website, facebook).  If you have any concerns or issues with your child being video taped or photographed please notify the Directors at time of registration.

b.  No Cell phones allowed on the floor. Please make sure cell phones are turned to a non-disruptive ringing mode during class. If you must take a call during class, you may ask your teacher and take calls in our lobby.

c.    If for any reason you need to leave the premises during a group class, please notify your teacher so we will not spend time either waiting on you or trying to locate you. You may leave the floor during class for a bathroom break when necessary please notify your teacher

d.   We are thrilled to meet the many diverse personalities that join our school and truly believe that every individual’s personality should be allowed to shine. That said, anyone who is expressing a difficult, overly negative, inappropriate or disruptive attitude will be dismissed from any class at any time at the teachers sole discretion.

e.  If you need to speak with your teacher regarding any aspect of your dancing, please make an appointment. Our teachers have very full schedules while they are teaching at the studio, so unexpected conversations can be difficult to accommodate. We will be happy to give you our undivided attention via phone call or personal meeting at a time that is scheduled specifically for you.

f. No parents are allowed in the classroom. 

 g. If a dancer is being disruptive in the classroom their instructor will give them a warning. After such a warning, the teacher has the right to remove the child from their class if they feel it is necessary. Parents will be notified in this event.

4.   Registration, Withdrawals or Class Changes

a.   Initial Registration should occur prior to the start of class. You will be required to fill out pertinent documentation and make payment before attending any classes.

b.  Classes are non-transferable. Missed classed are not pro-rated or redeemable for cash. Make up classes for your absences are not provided.

c.    If for any reason you decide you would like to withdraw from a group class, you must provide a notice in writing to the management office. No refund will be provided after the second class of the semester. 

d. Changing into a different group class can be done only through the joint authorization of the teacher whose class you are leaving and the teacher of the class you would like to join and approval from the director as we may already have a wait list for that class.

e.  Should there be any cancellation or changes to your regularly scheduled class time, we will do everything possible to notify you via phone and email contact information that you have provided to us. Additionally, all class changes and cancellations will be posted on our facebook page. You are responsible to take note of your class changes to mitigate your inconvenience.

f. Enrollment in each class is at the discretion of the studio directors. 

g. The studio has the right to substitute teachers where necessary. 

5. Payments, Refunds, Credits

a.   We accept cash, etransfers and cheques . A $25 fee for returned cheques will be charged.

b.    Full payment must be made no later than the Registration Payment Date.

c.    Refunds and Credits: Classes will not be pro-rated for your absences planned or unplanned. Credits and refunds may be issued under limited circumstances. Requests for such must be made in writing and approval is at the sole discretion of D.A. Studio management.

6.   Private Lessons

a.   Private lessons with D.A teachers are by appointment only.

b.   All private lessons must be pre-paid.

c.   Private lessons are non-transferable and are provided only to the intended student. Additional students may not in join a private lesson.

d.   We have 24 hour cancellation policy. Payments are not refundable and the lesson cannot be rescheduled if less than 24 hours notice of cancellation is given. If more than 24 hours notice is given, we will do everything possible to reschedule your lesson in a timely manner.

7.   Competitions and Events

a.   D.A Studio has a specific schedule of competitions and outside events that we attend each year. A student’s participation in such events is determined by their teacher.

b.   Any student deemed prepared to compete, and or be in our year end recital  does so at their own risk.

c.   Attending a Competition is a fun, but serious and demanding undertaking. Students must abide by a teachers preparation plan in order to attend any and all outside organized events. This may require, but not be limited to, additional practice time and additional lessons. All students must have a clear understanding of the responsibilities that come with being a competitive student. Because we want every student to be successful and enjoy competitive events, it is our goal to make sure all expectations are very clear. We welcome your questions and discussions about your ability to participate in such events.  Any Dancer joining the Competitive Team will have a Contract that will be required to be signed prior to starting the competitive team.  

d.   Deadlines for turning in appropriate forms and payments must be met in order to participate in any outside competition or event. Students turning in late forms or late payments will not be  allowed to participate. 

e.   Expenses to participate in such events will vary. Expenses may include but are not limited to:

o     fees paid to organizers of the outside event, and or tickets for recitals

o    processing fees to D.A Studio,

o     preparation expenses such as additional lessons, practice time, costumes, makeup & hair styling,

o    teacher’s hourly rates or fees and teachers’ expenses at the event. (Pro/Am students should discuss these fees with a director prior to signing up to attend any event.)

e. Please note any and all accommodations or transportation to and from Competitions or outside events will be the sole responsibility of the dancer and parent and D.A. Studio will not be responsible for and liable for dancers when at competitions or outside events 

f. D.A studio does everything possible to avoid excessive fees and keep costs as reasonably low as possible. It is our goal to make such events both fun and affordable for students to be able to participate.

Additional information regarding Children’s classes:

1. What Parents Should Know

a. Parents may bring children to their classes no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their class time. If there is a class in session on the floor, we ask you to please wait with your children in our lobby until class time. This will help alleviate distractions to the students on the floor.

b. Please make sure small children have had a bathroom break before class, as this helps eliminate the need for “emergency” bathroom breaks during class.

c. We want to ensure that all children are safe at our studio and when we are busy teaching on the floor, we cannot baby sit your children who are not currently on the floor with us. Parents should, under no circumstances, drop their children off or leave their children unattended as they wait for their class to start. D.A Studio teachers cannot take any responsibility for children who are not on the floor in their class.

d. Parents are welcome to wait for their children’s class to dismiss in our lobby. We ask that you keep any conversations to a minimum and at very low voice level so as to not disturb the class in session.

e. If you are running late to pick up your child, please call us as soon as possible. This will help us ease a child’s concerns and make arrangements for them to wait for you

f. Dress for children should be comfortable for movement.

g. We expect children to be well behaved and respectful during class to fellow classmates, D.A staff and their teacher. Teachers will speak to parents regarding any discipline or behavioral problems that may require a child to be dismissed from class.

h. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher regarding any aspect of your child’s dancing, please make an appointment. Our teachers have very full schedules while they are teaching at the studio, so unexpected conversations can be difficult to accommodate. We will be happy to give you our undivided attention via phone call or personal meeting at a time that is scheduled specifically for you.

i. Children will be given ample time for refreshment breaks during class. Please do not send food and soda for them, water is the best refresher during physical activity and no food or drinks will be allowed on the floor.

j. In case of emergency, it is imperative that parents make sure that the contact information we have on file is up to date and accurate.

k. If you child has any illness, injury or special needs, it is vital that you notify the teacher so that we can monitor a child specifically during class.

D.A Studio reserves the right to add, change or amend any of the above policies and rules.