Rules & regulations
Tuition & Other Fees: High Performance Team dancers are given discount depending on the number of classes enrolled for (see Payable Fees Schedule on fees and must be paid according to terms & conditions stated above. All tuition, costume, choreography, and competition fees are for your own account and are non-refundable. A dancer’s personal dance account must be kept current in order to be allowed to perform/compete.
• Statements will be sent out well in advance and payment terms are to be strictly adhered to.
• If and payments are late/outstanding without prior arrangement, a dancer may be removed from the competition team.
Classes & Schedule:
• Each High Performance squad dancer is required to take, at minimum, 2 x main genre classes a week, Ballet and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Bootcamp classes are also encouraged.
• Additionally, it is highly recommended that a dancer enrols in any additional classes to increase their skill and ability.
• If you have not hit the required class amounts, your placement on team may be re-evaluated.
Attendance Policy:
• All high performance squad dancers are required to be at all required classes scheduled throughout the year.
• Absent for class – competition squad rehearsal classes ARE MANDATORY. You may not miss any team rehearsal the week of a performance or competition. If you miss rehearsal, you may be removed to perform or compete and risk losing your spot due to the need to change formations and the routine to accommodate your absence. There are some exceptions to this policy. In that instance, you must provide written notice, at least 2 weeks prior to the event for approval. Text messages will not be accepted. Extra rehearsals may be scheduled throughout the year if deemed necessary. All extra rehearsals are mandatory. If you are ill, you are expected to come sit and watch, a doctor's note may be required
• Absent for a performance/competition – If you miss a performance or competition (without prior permission), the dancer will not dance in the next performance and may be removed from the routines and become a permanent alternate for those dances.
• As a general rule, please give as much notice as possible prior to an absence. Please email known conflicts to your coach well in advance. Except for illness, last minute calls will not be tolerated. Absences will be excused for severe sickness and school activities where a grade is at stake with adequate upfront notice.
• Tardiness – You must be on time for every class. Extensive tardiness could result in removal from a performance or competition or may require private lessons at the discretion of the coach at your expense. Students may not be late for any performance/competition.
Dress Code: Dancers must comply with the studio dress code for each class in order to participate. The first offense will result in an email home; second offense will be removal from class. Anything beyond this will result in a teacher/parent/student conference to discuss potential removal from High Performance team.
• Rehearsals & Dance Technique Classes– Dancers must wear the appropriate studio branded dance attire; leotards, hot shorts, ¾ pants, tights, etc. Hair must be secured up and out of the face, preferably in a bun.
• All Other Classes – Dancers must wear the appropriate studio branded dance attire; leotards, dance shorts, dance pants, tights, etc. Hair must be secured up and out of the face.
Hair & Make-up: All members are required to do their hair and make-up for performances and comps as requested. Hair and make-up tutorials will be presented to cover specific team hair styles and makeup applications. Make-up kits will be for your own account.
Costumes: Hired Costumes for comps need to be well maintained throughout the season. If a repair is needed, please bring it to the coach’s attention. Any damaged or lost costume will result in a new one being purchased or made at your cost including shipping, rush fees, alterations, etc. If a dancer forgets costumes, accessories, shoes or tights for a performance/competition, it is the coach’s decision whether or not the dancer will be allowed to perform.
Competitions: Competition team schedules will be sent out well in advance. Please note that additional fees are added to competition fees to cover any applicable studio costs. Travel expenses are for your own account. Once we have registered and paid our fees, they are non-refundable. If your dancer, for any reason (illness, absent from class prior to the competition) is not able to participate in the competition, their fees are non-refundable. Missing an event could result in removal from all routines for the remainder of the season.
Solo/Duo/Trios: Dancers will be chosen to participate in solo/duo/trios based on the teacher’s discretion. Students who do not exhibit great sportsmanship will not be allowed to participate in a solo/duo/trio. All solo/duo/trios choreography will be done in separate private lessons and charged for extra and separately.
Sportsmanship: Any dancer or parent who exhibits poor sportsmanship will not be allowed to compete in future competitions. This means respect for judges, competition staff, other dancers, teachers and parents. This is a zero-tolerance policy. Parents are also required to be good ambassadors of Trinity Dance Company. Any complaints, problems, or other issues should always be directed to the coaches. Additionally, we will be strictly enforcing a no-gossip policy. We work hard to provide a positive, thorough dance education and experience for each team dancer. Gossip thwarts our efforts. If you or your dancer have any concerns regarding other dancers or parents, coaches, or teachers, please reach out to the Studio manager immediately so that the problem can be solved as quickly and effectively as possible.
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