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Attendance |
Attitude |
Classroom Etiquette |
Clothing Requirements |
Dress |
Exam Classes |
Competitive Classes |
Hair |
Liability |
Make-Up Classes, Extra Classes, Class Placement & |
News And Information |
Parent Volunteers |
Shoes |
Withdrawals and Cancellations |
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ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: |
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Students are expected to arrive at the studios in sufficient time to be ready for class at start time. Students that fail to attend class regularly fail to be punctual, and/or display a lack of progress may be excluded from taking exams and/or participating in performances/competitions. Students who miss class put the entire class at a disadvantage, due to the fact that absent students must be taught the missed material while the rest of the class repeats what they covered the week before. This allows restlessness and boredom to replace interest and activity.
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ATTITUDE: |
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HSDA expects that students exhibit a positive and disciplined attitude; chronic negativity will not be tolerated.
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CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: |
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ensure that students are ready and adequately warmed up.
2. Please phone the studio at 604 898 1422 or email info@howesounddance.com if the student is unable to attend class.
3. Chewing gum and food are not permitted in class.
4. No jewelry or watches are permitted in class. They can cause injury and are distracting to the dancer’s line.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR MISPLACED ARTICLES.
Putting garments into a dance bag will greatly reduce missing clothes, shoes and watches. Keeping the reception area tidy will also decrease the misplacement of belongings.
Please do not bring valuables to the studio; even when carefully looked after belongings get left behind or misplaced.
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CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS: |
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Pre School Classes
• Pink leotard, pink tights. full circle skirt and pink gymnastic or ballet shoes. Ballet sweaters are optional.
Ballet
• Primary - Grade 2: light blue tank styled leotard, light blue waist elastic, pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastic instep and character shoes as required.
• Grade 3 – Grade 5: navy blue tank styled leotard, navy blue waist elastic, pink tights, pink full sole ballet slippers with ribbons and character shoes.
• Higher Grades: solid color leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, and character shoes. A short wrap around skirts is optional.
• Vocational: solid color leotard, pink tight, pink full sole ballet slippers, soft block shoes, pointe shoes
• Demi-Pointe/Pointe: pointe shoes are required at the discretion of the teacher.
• Baggy clothing is not permitted in ballet classes. It makes it very difficult for teachers to see correct body alignment and posture.
Jazz
• Primary Jazz – Jazz Prelim: black fitted Capri pants, dance shorts or tights and a fitted top or leotard. No full length pants. Black and/or tan colored split sole jazz shoes.
• Recreational & Competitive classes: black jazz pants, leotard or fitted top and black and/or tan colored split sole jazz shoes.
Tap
• Black fitted Capri pants, dance shorts or tights and a fitted top or leotard and tap shoes. No full length pants.
Musical Theatre
• Capri pants, shorts or tights and fitted top or leotard and jazz shoes.
Note: Jeans, baggy t-shirts etc… are not permitted in the above classes. Teachers must be able to see the alignment of students’ bodies. If a student is not properly dressed for class, she may be asked to observe.
Hip Hop
• This has a more relaxed tone. Students are asked to wear appropriate attire that will enable them to have a wide range of movement. White sneakers or indoor only sneakers are required; NO outside shoes are permitted in the studios.
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DRESS: |
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Students are responsible for wearing the proper dress to class as outlined in CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS. Students not wearing the proper gear may not be permitted to take class.
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EXAM AND COMPETITIVE CLASSES: |
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Exam classes follow a set syllabus and students have the opportunity to take yearly exams. This requires a more serious student that can commit to extra practices when required. School accreditation is available for certain exams.
Students hoping to take RAD Graded exams should be enrolled in 2 ballet classes a week (excluding Primary ballet level) at the appropriate graded level. Closer to exam time there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. ALL EXAM STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE EXTRA PRACTICES. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students hoping to take RAD Vocational exams should be enrolled in all ballet classes at the appropriate vocational level. Closer to exam time there will additional classes, and students maybe asked to participate in other appropriate classes for strength and stamina.
We recommend that in addition to ballet classes, students enroll in the appropriate level Jazz technique class for body conditioning and flexibility. ALL EXAM STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE EXTRA PRACTICES. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students hoping to take AIDT exams Jazz Preparatory level or higher, not already enrolled in ballet would benefit from enrolling in a ballet class. We recommend that in addition to ballet classes, students enroll in the appropriate level Jazz technique class for body conditioning and flexibility. Closer to exam time there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. ALL EXAM STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE EXTRA PRACTICES. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
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EXAM AND COMPETITIVE CLASSES: |
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Competitive classes are for students wanting to take their dance experience a step further. We participate in 2 competitions a year. Please note that competitive classes require a strong commitment. Competing in a dance group is a team effort; students will be relying on one another to make their best effort. Please ensure that you are willing and able to dedicate yourself to the competitions and your fellow students. These classes are by audition, after which invitation is made by the respective teacher, based on the audition as well as attendance and attitude.
Competitions provide students with an opportunity to perform in an organized competitive environment against students from other schools in the region.
ALL COMPETITIVE STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE EXTRA PRACTICES. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students enrolled in Hip Hop competitive levels 1-3, not already enrolled in other dance classes should enroll in a Jazz class, Hip Hop Recreational class, Musical Theatre class, or a Jazz Technique class at appropriate level. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. Throughout the year there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students enrolled in Jazz Competitive levels 1-3 should enroll in 2 of the following classes per week: Jazz Technique Level 1, 1 Ballet class or Musical Theatre class at appropriate level. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. Throughout the year there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students enrolled in Jazz Competitive levels 4-6 should enroll in 2 of the following classes per week: Jazz Technique Level 2, 1 Ballet class or Musical Theatre class at appropriate level. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. Throughout the year there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students enrolled in Lyrical Competitive levels 1-2 should enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week at the appropriate level AND the appropriate Jazz Technique level or Musical Theatre class. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. Throughout the year there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
Students enrolled in Ballet Competitive level 1 & 2 should enroll in all ballet classes at the appropriate levels. This will help with co-ordination, performance quality, strength, flexibility & stamina. Throughout the year there will likely be additional classes that students will be required to attend. It is realistic to expect 2-5 extra classes would be required.
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HAIR : |
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For ALL classes the student’s hair must be neatly tied back and OFF the face. For ballet classes a classical bun is required. Students will be sent out of class if these requirements are not met.
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LIABILITY: |
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Howe Sound Dance Academy is not responsible for personal loss, damage, injury or death from dance programs. Dance programs includes all activities, programs, events, classes and services provided, sponsored or organized by HSDA but not limited to: dance, ballet, yoga, personal training, use of facilities and fitness conditioning equipment, nutritional and dietary programs, orientation or instructional sessions or lessons and all other such related activities. Risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
• Health: overexertion, dehydration, fatigue, lack of fitness or conditioning.
• Premises: defective, dangerous, or unsafe condition of the facilities; slips and falls. Accidents causing injuries caused by falling, collisions with objects equipment or persons; inadvertence of teachers; failure to notice.
• Any injuries occurring on Howe Sound Dance Academy premises, including slips and falls, dance accidents and all other such related activities.
• Any allergic reaction which may result in accident, injury or death.
• Advice: negligent advice regarding these dance programs.
• Your conduct and conduct of other persons: such conduct including your negligence and the negligence of other persons including negligence on the part of the Howe Sound Dance Academy teachers, employees, volunteers, independent contractors, sponsors and representatives, may risk the of damage, loss, personal injury or death.
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MAKE-UP CLASSES, EXTRA CLASSES, CLASS PLACEMENT & : |
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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. Additional fees are to be paid in advance directly to your teacher. The cost per half hour is $20.00, split across the number of students in a class.
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.
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NEWS AND INFORMATION: |
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Most information is available through HSDA’s website at www.howesounddance.com and on HSDA’s facebook group site. Additionally newsletters will be posted on interior and exterior notice boards at the studio and scheduling change info will be available as a recorded message on the studio’s telephone greeting. We encourage parents to come into the studio so that they can see what happens at the studio. Parent Volunteers may be called upon to pass on information with regards to extra classes, rehearsals, show information ect…
Be pro active in finding out if you have extra practices, rehearsals, performances and/or competition details if you have missed a class.
If you cannot find the information that you are looking for or need to discuss something then please contact the studio by phone or email.
The best form of communication for all teachers is to email info@howesounddance.com.
The best form of communication for all teachers is to email info@howesounddance.com.
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS: |
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A class mom/dad is required for each class. This entitles you to become a member of the Board of the Howe Sound Dance Academy Association, our non-profit society. You will be provided with a phone list and email list of the students in the class of which you are representing to remind them of various studio and HSDAA events. You will also act as the costume liaison for this class. It does not mean that you need to be able to sew, just help with the production of the costumes.
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SHOES: |
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Appropriate dance shoes are required. All ribbons and laces must be tied before class.
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WITHDRAWALS AND CANCELLATIONS: |
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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. Withdrawal of partial classes will be treated equally. Application to cancel a class will occur 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. Withdrawal of partial classes will be treated equally.
Registration, costume, exam, competition, extra exam and private class fees are non-refundable.
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Attendance |
Attitude |
Classroom Etiquette |
Clothing Requirements |
Dress |
Exam Classes |
Competitive Classes |
Hair |
Liability |
Make-Up Classes, Extra Classes, Class Placement & |
News And Information |
Parent Volunteers |
Shoes |
Withdrawals and Cancellations |
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