1) Be on time to class! Anyone more than 10 minutes late will have to watch class. Being on time is courteous, insures the proper warming up of the muscles and consistency of the dance training. If lateness becomes a problem, a note will be sent home. If you are late due to a dentist appt. or the like, please send a note.

2) School breaks and holidays will be determined each session prior to class commencement. Only dates posted should be considered a day off from your dance classes. DANCE CLASS WILL ALWAYS BE HELD, unless it is posted otherwise.

3) SNOW DAYS ONLY – Classes will be cancelled ONLY if the public schools have been cancelled or let out early due to weather conditions.

4) Classes may be cancelled or combined if the daily attendance falls below five, at the discretion of the Director. Five/six students per class must be enrolled for the class to take place during a session.

5) Make-up classes from illness or the like, must be done during the current session. If the existing classes are inappropriate, then the make-up class option is forfeited. Tuition cannot be reimbursed.

6) Parents are not invited to watch class, as it is distracting to your child and other students. There are performances and parent visiting days so you may observe their progress.

7) If you want to know specific ways to help your child practice between their lessons, please ask their teacher. If your child has any specific problems, physically or emotionally, please inform your teacher at the earliest possible time.

1) All dance classes have a dress code.

2) All students must have their hair in a bun or tied back off their faces and neck. If their hair is hanging, students will not be able to attend class. No hanging necklaces, bracelets or big watches. All intermediate and advanced ballet students must have their hair in a bun for class. Please put hair up neatly, don’t make the teachers help.

3) Absolutely NO GUM in class.

4) No street shoes allowed on the dance floor.

5) All personal possessions, clothing and dance wear shall be the responsibility of the student. A lost and found box will be utilized throughout the school year. Footlight is not responsible for any stolen or misplaced items.

REQUIRED DANCE WEAR

1) Creative Dance 1: pink or black leotards, leggings, bare feet. Absolutely no tutus or frilly items. Hair must be pulled back in a bun or pony tail.

2) Creative Dance 2/Pre-Ballet/Ballet 1-3/Intermediate : black leotards, pink tights and pink ballet slippers (mandatory). Shoes are for your protection against falls. Any students participating in the May performance must have pink shoes. Absolutely no tutus or frilly items. Hair should be pulled back in a bun, but at least a pony tail, or if short you must provide hair clips. NO SKIRTS.

3) Advanced Ballet classes : Leotard (color of choice), pink tights, pink split sole shoes. Hair must be pulled back in a bun, or no class/no exceptions.

4) Jazz/Modern/Contemporary class : Leotard with a tight fitting tank top over, if needed, (no bare midriffs), black leggings or jazz pants. Absolutely no shirts, baggy pants. Hair must be in a pony tail, bun or pulled back out of your face, no exceptions. Adv. jazz students are required to have heeled character shoes 1-2 inches.

5) Hip Hop : All dancers MUST wear a leotard under their tight t-shirts or tank tops. NO baggy shirts. Shorts, pants, baggy pants are ok, only if they are not hanging on the floor. CLEAN tennis shoes that have been brought to the studio – no outside street shoes will be allowed on the floor. Hair pulled back, no hanging hair.

6) Tap classes : Leotard and tights or leggings – color of choice. Dress in dance clothes, not street clothes to take class. Absolutely no baggy shirts or pants. Tap shoes should have low heels. Hair must be in a pony tail, bun or pulled out of the eyes.

7) Pilates Conditioning Classes: Leotard under. Comfortable clothes and workout attire. No baggy shirts or pants. Bring your own mat.

In event of injury, I hereby authorize the program officials/instructors of Footlight Dance Centre to arrange for medical services as may be deemed reasonable and necessary to the welfare of the injured, and I do hereby release Footlight Dance Centre and all others from all liability in taking such action, including all action which may be contrary to personal religious beliefs. I the undersigned, have read this Release and Consent to medical treatment and understand all its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with knowledge of its significance.

I do hereby agree to release Footlight Dance Centre and all other cooperating agencies, employees, official instructors or managers thereof, from all liability for damages by reason of injuries or property damages that may be sustained as a result of participation in this program.

I hereby grant Footlight Dance Centre, its legal representatives, employees, successors, and assigns, the irrevocable right and permission to take, use, re-use, publish, and republish photographs, video, and/or audio recordings of me and/or my child in connection with Footlight Dance Centre and its activities.

This use may include, but is not limited to, the school's website, social media accounts, printed materials, advertisements, newsletters, press releases, recital recordings, and promotional or educational materials. I understand that these images or videos may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed for any lawful purpose, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product.

I also understand that no royalty, fee, or other compensation shall become payable to me or my child by reason of such use.

1) Tuition payments are based on a full session, with payment due the first week of each session. The session class price may only be applied when registering for 4 or more weeks in a series. When taking less than 4 classes, the single class rate will apply.

2) Payments can be put on a payment plan with approval of the Director, payment must stay current with classes. Students will not be allowed to take classes under “credit”.

All payments must be paid in full to participate in the May year end performance.

3) One parental family member will be responsible for payment in full. Footlight will not be responsible to collect from two parents due to divorce and changing living/parenting situations.

4) Tuition reimbursements or adjustments will not be made for any reason without permission of the Director. NO REFUNDS will be granted after the second week of classes.

5) When you pay your tuition fees, the money can only be used during that session, this guarantees a class taking place for the entire session.

6) All checks are made payable to Footlight Dance Centre. A $25.00 fee will be assessed on all returned checks.

7) Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A grace period is provided until the 10th. Any account not paid by the 11th will incur a $15 late fee. Students with accounts over 30 days past due may not be permitted to participate in class, rehearsals, or performances until the balance is paid in full.