Dance School Policies

 

Regular Season Policies

  • Placement: while determined mainly by age, we reserve the right to place or move dancers into appropriate levels if deemed necessary by the faculty.
  • Intensive Training Program: Entry into ITP classes is based upon dancers meeting the minimum required ability level and participating in the required technique classes. Intensive Program Commitment Forms must be signed and adhered to by parents and dancers in the ITP program.
  • Fees: Monthly fees are due on the 1st or 15th of each month. All additional fees will be run on either the 1st or 15th of the month i.e. costume balances, competition fees, digital download fees etc. Students with accounts more than 30 days in arrears will not be permitted to participate in class until fees are brought up to date. Overdue accounts will also be subject to a $25 surcharge.
  • Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, Cash, E-Transfer or Cheque.
  • Attendance: All students are asked to have excellent attendance – arriving a minimum of 15 minutes before class start time. All students are required to attend stage orientations, technical and dress rehearsals in order to perform in the final Triple Heat Dance Showcases. Triple Heat Dance reserves the right to remove a dancer from competition or performances if minimum attendance is not met.
  • Class Cancellations: Triple Heat Dance reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrolment requirements. We will do our best to find an alternative placement. Classes cancelled by Triple Heat Dance will be rescheduled.
  • Classes missed by students are non-refundable and cannot be made-up. • Triple Heat Dance reserves the right to substitute instructors if necessary.
  • Holidays: Classes will run on all professional development days. Classes are not scheduled on statutory holidays, however we sometimes may still hold classes depending on the length of the holiday and upcoming events.
  • Severe Weather: Triple Heat Dance follows SD71 weather closure decisions. If at any other time it is required to cancel classes due to bad weather/road conditions, we will send an email as well as update our Facebook page with any studio closures.
  • Withdrawals/Refunds: Withdrawal from a class requires one month’s notice via email. No refunds on examination, competition fees, registration fees or costume fees once paid for by Triple Heat Dance.  
  • Proper Attire and grooming is essential. Please see the Dress Code guidelines.
  • Studio Care: Only water bottles permitted in studios during class. All other food and drinks are restricted to the waiting area. Please clean up after yourselves.
  • Most information will be given via email. Please take the time to visit the Triple Heat Website www.tripleheatdance.com the Triple Heat Dance Facebook page and check your email regularly for information and updates. All information is also posted in the studio and we encourage you to come visit us at the office.
  • A $40 DVD/Digital download / photography fee will be automatically billed to your account in April 2024 – you will receive digital downloads showcases and photo gallery links to download photos.

 

 Summer School Policies

  • While placement in levels is determined mainly by age we reserve the right to place or move dancers into appropriate levels as deemed necessary by the faculty.
  • Fees include a $75 non-refundable deposit. No refunds after July 1st, 2024 except in the instance of illness, injury (detailed doctor’s note required) or program cancellation.
  • Triple Heat Dance reserves the right to substitute instructors if necessary.
  • In case of a student’s absence from class, THD will not issue any refunds or discounts.
  • Participants at all camps are required to bring their own water, lunch and snacks.
  • Triple Heat Dance reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrolment requirements. 

 

Costume Agreement

  • Costumes: All regular season classes (excluding technique classes) will require a costume for year-end shows. Costume prices can range anywhere between $100-$200 depending on the design and the US dollar. Costume deposits ($50 for each performance class) are due on October 15th. Costumes will not be handed out until paid in full. Costume fees are non-refundable after October 15th (ITP Students) and January 30th (LF/G Students).

 

Communication:

You may email anytime to info@tripleheatdance.com and we will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible. We will regularly update the website, social media pages and send emails and a monthly newsletter with important news. It is the parents responsibility to check emails and the website to be aware of what is happening at the studio.