All students/parents/guardians (as appropriate) must sign the studio policy acknowledgement and participation release in order to participate in classes. The photo release is optional.

Please leave all street shoes/boots in the foyer.

No parents/Guardians beyond the foyer.

No nuts please if a student is bringing a snack. No food or beverages in the change rooms or studio except for clear water.

Our regular dance season runs from September to June. Tuition is based on 31 weeks, but most classes receive 33 to 35 classes.

Tuition is not transferable to other students nor can be carried over to the next semester, dance session, other dance classes or summer classes.

Tuition may be paid in full or in three instalments. Monthly payments are also available and are subject to a single $15 administration fee payable with the first payment. Monthly payments are made over 9 months.NSF cheques carry a $25 service charge and must be replaced only by certified cheque, cash, money order or e-mail transfer. Unpaid accounts -- late payment charge of $10 will be applied at net 15 days. Thereafter interest will be applied at 2% per month, compounded. Students with tuition fees outstanding for 45 days or more may not participate in classes or performance until the full outstanding tuition is paid. Notice of withdrawal from classes must be received by the studio in writing one week prior to the instalment date or cheques will be processed. 24 hours notice required for cancellation of private lessons, otherwise private lesson fee is still required. No refunds/tuition deferrals for missed classes. Missed classes may be made up in another class of an appropriate level if possible. Missed classes may be carried over and be made up in the next semester ONLY if a student is registered in that semester. Students attending via dance cards and drop-ins have a “non-registered” status. Dance cards valid for one year from purchase date. Refunds/tuition deferrals only available if moving away from the city or for medical reasons. The refunds are pro-rated and carry a $25 administration charge which may be applied toward enrollment in another class within one year and deferrals must be used within 6 months of the cessation of classes.

There are no refunds for missed/cancelled classes due to inclement weather, holidays, studio event cancellations or extenuating circumstances unless these cause the number of classes to drop below 32 weeks.

RCSB reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrolment.

Occasionally, once fall classes have begun, an adjustment in a student’s class placement becomes advisable. RCSB reserves the right to make schedule adjustments at any time as becomes necessary. RCSB faculty make all placement decisions with each student’s best interests in mind.

In May/June current students are given priority registration for fall classes. Thereafter classes are filled on an as-you-go basis.

Proper uniform and neatly secured hair is required for all classes. Inappropriately attired students may observe their class in lieu of participation. There are no makeup classes for missed classes due to lack of uniform/secured hair.

Students in Creative Ballet One must be toilet-trained.

Please notify reception if a student will be absent. E-mails are checked daily Monday through Saturday, but not always before the onset of that day’s classes. It is very beneficial for students mildly ill or injured to observe their class if unable to participate. Students are responsible for knowing their class material.

Please inform the studio of any medical conditions we need to be aware of.

Please notify the studio if your child has any communicable/infectious illnesses or diseases such as plantar’s warts, flu, chicken pox etc.

Younger students are not permitted to leave until reception has been notified of your arrival. Please notify reception if someone other than yourself will be dropping off or picking up your child.

Please label all items with your child’s name. Uniform items are “uniform” and therefore not very distinguishable from one another. RCSB cannot be responsible for lost/misplaced possessions. Leave valuables at home. Periodically the Lost and Found box is emptied and items not labelled are donated to charitable organizations.

Inclement weather. The studio message will be changed if classes are cancelled. School bus cancellations (“snow days”) do NOT automatically mean RCSB classes will be cancelled. We rarely cancel classes. Missed classes due to weather cancellations may be made up in an appropriate class, if available.

It is the parent/guardian/student’s (if the student is over 18) responsibility to keep up-to-date with studio news.

Newsletters are e-mailed unless not indicated as such on the registration form, in which case they will be mailed via Canada Post. Paper copies of newsletters are available and are posted in the studio foyer. Please ensure we have your most current contact information.

RCSB reserves the right to remove/expel/suspend any student or student’s family member expressing inappropriate behaviour towards other students, staff or school property. There are no makeup classes for missed classes arising from dismissal from class due to disruptive behaviour.

RCSB reserves the right to refuse business to any person.