Info, Rules & Regulations 2023/2024
Please click here to download the following Encore Dance Studio Policies Information document.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 11 2023 – Classes Begin
● October 2-7 2023 – Bring a friend to dance week (by pre sign up only)
● October 9 2023 – Thanksgiving – No Classes
● October 14 2023 – Trial period over for recreational programs
● October 16-24 2023 – Parent viewing week (we will be live streaming recreatls)
● December 2 2023 – *Tentative Santa Claus Parade (Usually a 10am start finished by 11am)– Classes rescheduled to Sunday December 3rd 2023
● December 19 2023 – January 5 2024 (inclusive) – Christmas Break – No Classes
● January 6 2024 – Classes resume
● February 19 2024 – Family Day – No Classes
● *Tentative February 23 2024 – Competitive Showcase dress rehearsal and shows (competitive classes only)
● March 11-16 (inclusive) – March Break – No Classes
● April 1 2024 – Easter Monday – Classes Running
● May 18-20 2024 – Victoria Day Weekend – No Classes on Saturday or Monday
● May 25 2023– Last Day of Classes
● *Tentative May 27 & May 29 – EDS Photo Nights
● *Tentative May 28 2024 – Dress rehearsal for all full season recreational classes. Held at the E.L Fox Auditorium
● *Tentative May 31 – June 1 – Year end recitals for all full season dancers. Held at the E.L Fox Auditorium
*all classes subject to change or cancellation
*classes canceled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled/refunded or credited
PAYMENT OF FEES
A NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee of $25 per family is payable upon registration.
Recreational registrations have a trial period until the 14th of October. During this trial period there is a financial commitment of the non-refundable $25 registration fee as well as payment for all enrolled classes up to and including October 14th. If a student wishes to discontinue at the end of the trial period, the parent(s) must contact the dance studio on or before October 14th via email only. After October 14th the dancer is committed to the class they are enrolled in for the remainder of the season. With this the parent(s)/guardian are committed to the full season of tuition as well as costume fees and any other fees that are listed on their studio statement. This is available to the parent(s) at any time. There are no refunds/credits of any kind. Please remember that young children are often intimidated by new situations and should complete the entire trial period before any final decisions are made.
Competitive students have a commitment date of September 14th. If a student wishes to discontinue before the commitment period, the parent(s) must contact the dance studio ON OR BEFORE September 14th via email only. As September 15th the dancer is committed to the class they are enrolled in for the remainder of the season. With this the parent(s)/guardian are committed to the full season of tuition as well as costume fees and any other fees that are listed on their studio statement. This is available to the parent(s) at any time. There are no refunds/credits of any kind. Please remember that young children are often intimidated by new situations and should complete the entire trial period before any final decisions are made.
In cases of illness or injury the studio may issue a credit to be applied to the next year’s tuition. Doctor’s notes are required for the credit to be issued.
PAYMENTS
Tuition for the full season is due upon registration.
● Payments for tuition only can be split into 10 equal payments dated from August 1st – May 1.
● If you choose our interest free payment plan, payment is due by the 15th of each month.
● A missed payment will result in a 3% charge on all overdue balances.
● Costume fees are due in full by December 1st and cannot be combined into a payment plan.
We accept
● E-transfer – sent to: info@encoredancestudio.ca
● Cheque – there is a $20 service fee for all dishonoured cheques
● Cash
● credit card (through your online account 3.05%+$.30 service fees apply to all credit card transactions)
CHRISTMAS RECITAL
All non-competitive dancers have the opportunity to participate in our annual Christmas Recital. Each dancer will get a signature EDS Christmas tee that they will wear for ALL routines ($10/tee).
YEAR END RECITAL
All students are welcome to participate in our year-end recital. Students must have excellent attendance and practice their routines. Students must understand that they are part of a team and that once they have committed to participating, it is important that they fulfill their commitments. Students are expected to attend 80% of the classes in order to participate in the recital.
● Dancers are expected to attend their last 3 classes before recitals.
● Students who are not participating in the recital must notify the studio via email only by December 1st.
● Beginner & primary level classes have costume fees of $80/costume.
● Jr – Teen level costume fees as well as Acro II/III have costume fees of $85/costume.
● Year end costume fees are non-refundable and due December 1st.