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Dreams In Motion Performing and Fine Arts School
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general studio policies |
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Payment Lessons must be paid for in advance by the term or the year. Please make sure to have your payments directed to the Administrative Director as teachers are not responsible for lost payments or to make change. Payments may be left in the locked mailbox outside the office in the main lobby. No one is permitted to “freeze” enrollment. Enrollment is for the full program; therefore, classes and payments may not be interrupted.
Refunds There are no refunds on classes once a registration is submitted.
Placement Students are carefully placed in each class according to ability level, attention span and age. Instructors may recommend that a student move to a more suitable class after the first four weeks. This is a reflection of caring teachers who want to find a class that best suits each student’s need. If the student is unable to attend a different class, please understand our instructors will do their best to keep students progressing at their level within the current class, but it may not be the best placement possible.
Teachers Dreams In Motion makes every effort to ensure the teacher of the a class will be consistent through out the year. However, Dreams In Motion reserves the right to make teacher changes based on what is in the best interest of the class, the students and our employees.
Make Up Classes There are no scheduled makeup classes for student absences. Make up classes due to teacher cancellation will be scheduled at a later date. Teachers will attempt to provide a suitable time for a make up class when all individuals in the class can attend, however if you are unable to attend the scheduled make up an additional class will not be scheduled.
Observation It is in our experience that children respond better to their teacher when parents are not present. Therefore it is not common practice for parents to observe class. For the first few weeks parents of younger students will be able to observe classes at the discretion of the teacher, after this we will provide special observation weeks so you can see your child and discuss their progress with the teacher.
Communication Communication between the parents and instructors is very important to us. However, please ensure you talk with the instructor at appropriate times as we do not want to short change any students during class time. Please do not feel your comments are unimportant to us if the instructor can not talk with you immediately. Feel free to call the school to book a time with the instructor that suits everyone’s schedule.
Safe Arrival Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up students. The teacher is unable to monitor students once they leave the classroom. The school will not be responsible for the student if the parent is late picking them up or if the student is asked to bike, walk etc to and from class. Please ask your child to remain inside the studio until you have come into the building to retrieve them.
Parking Parking space is available at the back of the studio. Please do not park at the Curling Club or block neighboring driveways or paths. For safety purposes, please use the front of the studio as a drop off zone only.
Lost & Found Please check the lost and found on a regular basis. The lost & found box will be emptied on a monthly basis with contents begin donated to the Salvation Army.
Information Changes Please ensure you inform the school of any information changes i.e. address, phone number, medical information. This is extremely important incase of an emergency.
Solicitation All solicitation and distribution of items for charity, commercial purposes or sale of merchandise from outside organizations on school property must be approved by the Administrative Director.
Injury Should any student receive a non serious injury but feels they are unable to participate in class are encouraged to come and watch the class in order not to miss important new information and choreography.
Infectious Illness Policy Parents should observe their children for contagious illnesses by using the criteria below as a guideline. Children exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms should not be brought to class. Fever, an undiagnosed rash, vomiting, diarrhea or possibility of head lice present due to excessive scratching of the scalp and/or complaints of abnormal itchiness.
If we receive a large number of reports of contagious diseases such as Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chicken Pox, etc. a notice from the Health Unit will be posted at the main entrance to the studio.
We recommend that your child be reminded of proper hand washing after using the toilet and before and after class. |
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additional policies—dance classes |
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Costumes Dance costumes are not included as part of the tuition. In order to save cost and time the school purchases or has costumes made on behalf of the student. Tights and accessories are included with the costume. Required dance shoes are the students’ responsibility. All costumes are kept by the student at the end of the recital. Dreams In Motion makes every effort to choose costume designs which will be cost effective for the parents. If you have decided to participate in the recital and are still taking classes once costumes have been ordered you will be responsible to pay the full amount of the costume when they arrive. Group Class costume cost between $65 to $80 Duet/Trio costume cost between $80 to $100 Solo Costume cost between $100 to $150 Any parent wishing to sew costumes for the entire class is welcome to talk with the Artistic Director.
Class Photos Class Photos done by a professional photographer of students in their recital costumes will be available to purchase in May. All students are expected to attend the photo sessions however it is your choice whether or not to purchase photos. We ask that all students attend so everyone has a record of their classmates for the year. These pictures are also featured during the recitals.
Dance Recitals & Rehearsals The annual recitals take place at the end of May or early June. All students are invited to participate in the recital however, it is not mandatory. It is assumed that all students will participate in the recital unless otherwise notified on the front of this form – all students who do not let the office know you are not performing prior to October 31 will be responsible for full payment of their dance costume. Any student with outstanding fees may not be permitted to participate in the recital. All audience members including parents must purchase a ticket to watch the show. Please purchase tickets early as shows do sell out. Tickets are available starting in April.
It is mandatory that all students attend each rehearsal scheduled. Even though they may have a 5 minute performance they are a part of a much larger picture when it comes to the show. Students who miss rehearsals disrupt the flow of their entire class. Rehearsals are the only time that over 100 students get together to prepare for their one time in the spotlight. Please ensure that you schedule rehearsals as an important event on your calendar. |
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additional policies—musical theatre |
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Attendance Attendance is imperative. If you miss more than three rehearsals without prior consent your part will be given away. Exceptions will be made only for severe illness or family emergencies.
Clothing Each child in the cast will need all black shirt and all black pants. This is provided by the parents for each cast member. Outfits should be comfortable, stretchy, and tight fitting. Also black slippers with grips (like jazz shoes) are good for each member to have. Eventually we will ask that they be brought to the theatre and left in their costume bag.
Volunteering Volunteer work in the following categories only: stage crew, set, costume/props, sound, lighting, hair/make-up, set up/strike/transportation - volunteering is mandatory by parents and/or family members in order to pay the minimum $155. If you do not complete the items you have volunteered for $370 will be charged to your account.
Tickets All students (including students paying full tuition) will be required to sell $100 worth of performance tickets to the show this is included in ticket prices above. If you have more than one child in the performance you will be required to sell an additional $50 worth of tickets per child Everyone who is watching the show must purchase a ticket including parents.
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