Listed below is a list of the most commonly asked questions and answers. If there are any questions which are not answered below
please contact our office at the number listed above. 1. HOW ARE STUDENTS PLACED ? We make every effort to ensure that your child is placed in a class with students who are at the same age & level of ability. Our teachers will assess all students
within the first few weeks of class and will make the appropriate recommendations if a change is necessary. Private lessons are available for students who wish to improve their technique.We also recommend a
private lesson, to students who are "real beginners" who are older and who are integrating into an existing class. Private lessons are arranged with the instructor and range anywhere from $45.00-$65.00 per
hour (this depends on the instructor and their level of experience) 2. ARE YOUR TEACHERS QUALIFIED? All of
our teachers are fully certified dance instructors. Many are still performing professionally and many have had a past career in dance. Their bios and photos are all posted on our website. 3. HOW MANY ARE IN EACH CLASS ? Typically we try to keep the class size to around 12
students. In some cases during peak hours a class may go to as high as 15 students, however we will always have an assistant with larger classes. We remain dedicated to allowing our teaching staff to provide your child with the personal attention she or he requires to improve their dance technique. 4. HOW LONG IS THE DANCE SEASON & WHEN DOES IT START? Our first term is 14 weeks and runs from:
Monday September 10
th to December 17th*
Tuesday September 11th to December 11th
Wednesday September 12th to December 19th**
Thursday September 13th
to December 13th
Friday September 14th to December 14th
Saturday September 15th to December 22nd *
Sunday September 9th
to December 16th
Winter Break is from December 23 to Friday January 4th.
Our Second Term is 21 weeks & commences on Saturday January 5th. The studio will be closed on the following statutory holidays in Term 2Spring Break – March 8/08-14/08
Good Friday- March 21/08
Victoria Day Weekend – May 17/08-May 19/08 Our entire dance season is 35 weeks. 5. DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO ATTEND ALL YEAR OR CAN I JUST ATTEND FOR ONE TERM? We hope that your child will continue dancing all
year as it is an excellent form of exercise and also our year-end recital is the ultimate goal of dance education. If however, they absolutely don't want to continue, they may withdraw at the end of term one without
paying an withdrawal fee. 6. WHAT IF MY CHILD DROPS OUT BEFORE THE END OF THE TERM? If a student withdraws
before the end of a term, a $50.00 withdrawal fee will be charged and the balance of your fees will be refunded. Our withdrawal fee is to cover book keeping charges and lost revenue.
7. WHEN & WHERE ARE THE CLASSES? We have 3 locations; Aurora A, 305 Industrial Pkwy S Unit 19 TEL: 905-726-1241 & Aurora
B (off site)Newmarket, 17665 Leslie St. Unit 28 TEL:905-836-4939 Stouffville, 10 Commercial St. TEL:905-640-6082 Maps, Directions & Schedules are located on the studio locations page.
8. WHAT ARE YOUR FEES? Our fees depend on what class or course you are registering for. For full time regular dance classes our fees begin
at $11.50 per class, plus 6% GST. We offer a discount for additional family members or classes taken by the same student. We bill in two terms and the second term fees include the costume fee for the year-end recital.
Our Social/Latin dance courses are offered in 8 week sessions, each class is an 1 1/5 hrs per week. The fee is $15.00 per class/per person or $ 240.00 per couple/per session. The acting & Improv classes are
limited to 10 students per class and the fee includes materials. Our fees start at $25.00 per hour and increases with each level. 9. CAN I PAY MONTHLY? We prefer that the term is paid in advance however if people find it easier on their budgets we will accept both post-dated cheques or we can take your
credit card # and we will make automatic withdrawals the monthly. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, cheque, debit or cash. 10. DO YOU PROVIDE RECEIPTS?
Our current government has passed legislation which allows a $500.00 tax credit, per child on fees for "physical" education for children.
Our dance fees are eligible for this credit and we will provide the necessary receipts so that you may deduct this expense at tax time. 11. IS THERE A REGISTRATION FEE?
There is a one time, non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 per child charged when you register into any program. This fee covers the
cost of our cleaning service & reception staff. 12. WHAT IF WE MISS CLASSES? If a
student misses a class due to illness, it can be made up by attending another class in the same or a different discipline that he/she is registered into. Please check with your instructor to find out when other classes
are offered. During recital season this is more difficult as all classes will be working on different choreography however, there is usually a "mini session" offered at some point during the year which students can
attend to make up their missed classes. 13. WHAT ARE THE DANCE WEAR REQUIREMENTS? All students are to attend class in proper dance attire as follows:ECD/Primary Ballet: (3-6 Yrs) Pink Bodysuit, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Jr. Ballet Program: (7-10) Navy Bodysuit, pink tights and pink ballets slippers.
Sr. Ballet Program: (10 & up) Black Bodysuit, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
Note: Chiffon dance skirts are optional but highly recommended.
Tutu's or costume/dress-up skirts are not acceptable for dance class. Jazz/Hip Hop/Musical Theatre: (All levels)
Bodysuits or tank tops in basic colours (Black, Navy preferred)
Jazz/hip-hop pants which are not too baggy or bike shorts.
Black Jazz shoes or dance running shoes, which have not been worn outside.
Acro/Jazz Dance: Unitard or Bodysuit with Bike shorts, bare feet or half soles. Tap: Bodysuits or tank tops in basic colours (Black, Navy preferred) Jazz/hip hop pants, which are not too
baggy, or bike shorts, black full sole lace up tap shoes. (So Danza) For the safety of all dancers please ensure that hair is tied back for all disciplines in either a ponytail or a bun. Do not wear
any jewellery to class and absolutely no gum chewing is allowed. 14. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE DANCEWEAR PURCHASE We sell dancewear at all locations during registration. Once classes have started, dancewear will be sold during retail hours only, which are posted at each location and also
on our website. There are also numerous dancewear retailers in York Region who have more variety to choose from.
PURCHASE DANCEWEAR NOW 15. INCLEMENT WEATHER
During our dance season we very rarely cancel classes however, in the event of a severe winter storm we may find it necessary to cancel classes. Please contact the
studio after 2:00 PM and listen to our voice message for cancellation information. 16. HOW DO I HEAR ABOUT THINGS GOING ON AROUND THE STUDIO? Throughout the dance season, we will send home newsletters, periodically. These letters will be posted on the bulletin boards at each location. To ensure that you do not miss
important news we will be posting the newsletters on our website at www.yorkdance.com 17. WHO IS THE DIRECTOR/OWNER OF THE STUDIO & HOW DO I REACH HER? Angela Tucker founded the York Dance Academy in 1988. She has over 40 years of training in Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom and Latin Dance. Following a career with a
professional dance troupe, she became the dance and fitness consultant for Seneca College for a period of 8 years. During that time she designed the Fitness Leadership Training Program and also developed the
children's dance programs. She has written and published a book and video on Couples Dancing and is the creator of Teddy & Me Workouts, a unique children's dance and exercise program. Angela is also a
certified fitness instructor and appeared as a guest host on CBC televisions, The Fitness People. You may contact Angela directly via email at angela@yorkdance.com or call her at the main office at 905-726-1241. charges.
18. IS THERE AN ANNUAL DANCE REVUE ? Each year we hold a number of
year-end performances. Our reasons for doing this are mainly to ensure that our shows do not run longer then 2 hours (with intermission) and to allow each family to view their child as the Newmarket Theatre and Markham
Theatre are smaller theatres..
Please do not assume which show your child is in as this can cause some confusion! We will be submitting
detailed letters to each student
in second term, which will clearly outline which show your child is in. Dates will be posted in early January. Our Annual Dance Revues are at the Newmarket Theatre, generally for the Newmarket & Aurora students and Stouffville students will perform at the Markham Theatre.
19. WHAT ARE THE COSTUME FEES? Costumes fees are billed into
the students second term fees. There is no additional fee at the end of the year. 20. DANCE EXAMINATIONS Examinations are held annually through the C.D.T.A./P.A.E.C. or the I.S.T.D. Students who wish to take exams will be required to attend an additional class to prepare for
their exam. These classes are setup in January, with the examination date around the middle to the end of June. Examination is available from the Primary Level to the Advanced Level. |
