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Tuition price is based on the total amount of class time per week in which the student is enrolled. See the following table for the breakdown of tuition according to hours.
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| 0.75 |
$95.00 |
| 1.00 |
$125.00 |
| 1.25 |
$155.00 |
| 1.50 |
$175.00 |
| 1.75 |
$190.00 |
| 2.00 |
$210.00 |
| 2.25 |
$230.00 |
| 2.5 |
$250.00 |
| 2.75 |
$260.00 |
| 3.00 |
$290.00 |
| 3.25 |
$310.00 |
| 3.5 |
$320.00 |
| 3.75 |
$330.00 |
| 4.00 |
$340.00 |
| 4.25 |
$350.00 |
| 4.50 |
$360.00 |
| 4.75 |
$370.00 |
| 5.00 |
$380.00 |
| 5.25 |
$390.00 |
| 5.5 |
$400.00 |
| 5.75 |
$410.00 |
| 6+ |
$410.00 |
- 45 mins - one hour drop-in classes are: $15.00
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- 1.25-1.5 hour drop-in classes are: $18.00
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- Tuition is per student. HST included.
- Cheques should be made payable to Howe Sound Dance Academy.
- There is a non-refundable, once-per-year registration fee of $25 ($20 for each subsequent family member) due at the time of registration.
- A NSF charge of $25.00 will be applied to each NSF or returned cheque.
- Our school year runs from September to June. Students are required to make a full year’s commitment as the program is ongoing. All programs are based on the full year – not by the individual class or by month.
Registration should be done in person on given registration days. Classes will not be interrupted for registration inquiries. All students must be registered before taking classes. There is a non-refundable, once-per-year registration fee of $25 ($20 for each subsequent family member).
Tuition is to be paid quarterly in accordance to the Fee Schedule. Quarterly payments are for financial convenience only; they do not signify the beginning or end to a “session”. Quarterly payments require post dated cheques for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters. HSDA must receive all post dated cheques at the time of registration. A 10% fee will be added for those who do not supply post dated cheques. HSDA will assist with class selection if needed. In the case of an alternate payment plan, all post dated cheques must be submitted at the time of registration and dated either the 1st or 15th of each month. In the case of withdrawal, post dated cheques will be returned. Please see Withdrawals and Cancellation.
Tuition price is based on the total amount of class time per week in which each student is enrolled.
First quarter tuition is due September 1 and must be accompanied by a post-dated cheque for November 15 for the second quarter, February 1 for the third quarter and April 15 for the fourth quarter.
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, 2-5 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 ½ 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.
HSDA accepts cash and cheques. A NSF charge of $25.00 will be applied to each NSF or returned cheque.
Please see the Fee Schedule for pricing.
- 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 500 costumes for performances.
For non-competitive classes there will be a costume fee of $60.00 per student per costume, for competitive classes the costume fee of $60.00 will be considered a deposit should costume costs run over. These are to be paid in full by October 15. This fee provides a readymade costume including accessories. Alterations (ie 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.
- Make-Up Classes, Extra Classes, Class Placement & Change of Schedules
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, 2-5 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 ½ 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.
From time to time, it is necessary to move a student from one class to another allowing her/him to progress more steadily. It is done in the best interest of the students. This will be done at the teacher’s discretion in consultation with the parent(s).
Although HSDA attempts to maintain a consistent class schedule, unforeseen circumstances may mandate a change. In these cases HSDA will make every effort to accommodate everyone but sometimes it is not possible. Advance notice will be given for any such changes.
- 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 incur a $25.00 administrative fee.
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 Blanchard 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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