LESSON AND STUDIO INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND DANCERS 2006-2007

      Please note that prices and payment option information is available by calling the studio at 631-9087 or by coming in during a Fall Registration Day (Mondays in August, 6-8 p.m. and September 5 & 6, 6-8 p.m.). Many payment options, as well as family and package discounts, are available.

FIVE WAYS TO REGISTER:

1.       In-Person at Fall Registrations Days (Mondays in August, 6-8 p.m. and Sept. 5& 6, 6-8 p.m.)

2.       In person anytime after September 6th (please contact us at 631-9087 for an appointment.)

3.      Register Online by emailing:  thestudio@expressionsdancearts.com.

4.      By mail at:  40 Alma Street, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3A8.

5.       London Fall Registration Day:  Thursday August 31, 6-8 p.m., Dundas @ Highbury.

FEE POLICY:

  1. Fee payment must be received in full or all installment cheques submitted in order to complete registration. 

  2. Pre-registration for all classes can be done early upon receipt of a non-refundable $100 deposit.  The balance of payment/installment post-dated cheques are due by first class.

REFUND POLICY:

Expressions Dance Arts will refund fees with the following conditions:

  1. October 15th is the withdrawal deadline to withdraw from Recreational classes, at which time the balance of your fees will be refunded. 

  2. Request must be made in writing no less than 48 hours before the deadline.

  3. The $15 Registration Fee is non-refundable.

  4. Recital Costume Fee will be refunded prior to January 1, 2004.  Request must be made in writing to the Parents’ Association 48 hours prior to this deadline.  Chocolate Bar money is non-refundable.

  5. Refunds will be issued as follows:

-         Prior to October 15th – balance of funds and post-dated cheques

-         From October 16 - January 31, 50% of fees refunded

-         After January 31, no refunds will be issued.

-         For competitive team classes, no refunds will be issued after October 31st.

  1.  There is a $10 charge for all NSF cheques and late payments.

LATE REGISTRATION:

Late registrations will be accepted, space permitting.  An additional $10 fee applies to late registrations.

MISC. STIPULATIONS:

1.  Expressions reserves the right to cancel, combine or add classes based on registration numbers.

COSTUME AND COMPETITIVE TEAM FUNDRAISING FEES: 

The Parents’ Association fundraises money toward costumes.  This is to help provide beautiful outfits for all performers at their various preshows and events throughout the year.  It saves many parents approx. $100 per costume to participate in fundraising!  The Parents’ Association asks for a Fundraising Commitment to sell chocolate bars or a costume rental fee cheque at registration if you choose not to participate in fundraising. 

For Competitive Team dancers, a special Fundraising Fee is required.  Please see your EDPA reps at Registration for the information.

Please contact the EDPA regarding any questions you have about costumes, fundraising, etc.  Every child is required to pay a costume fee or participate in fundraising, in order to dance in the recitals, as the show and the costumes are a crucial part of their year’s work and culminating activity.  There are many other exciting and enjoyable ways to become involved in the Parent’s Association, thereby enriching and being active in your child’s dance education!  If you have a special talent, skill or area of interest, please contact the EDPA at registration or call the studio at 631-9087.

OTHER DISCOUNTS APPLICABLE TO FALL

  1. REFERRAL INCENTIVE – Refer 10 NEW students to the studio and receive your class for FREE for the year!

-         DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 FOR THIS INCENTIVE.

  1. FAMILY MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT – if you have more than one child, taking more than one class, we can discuss with you some options for package discounts.  Please call Elizabeth directly to discuss this.

LESSON FEE CHEQUES MADE OUT TO:

EXPRESSIONS DANCE ARTS INC.

* CASH OR CHEQUE IS ACCEPTED.

 

COSTUME AND FUNDRAISING CHEQUES MADE OUT TO:

EXPRESSIONS DANCE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

* CASH OR CHEQUE IS ACCEPTED.

EXPRESSIONS DANCE ARTS

2006-2007 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

BALLET

-         Studio bodysuit  (teal or black ONLY)

-         Hip tie may be worn

-         Ballet Euro Pink tights

-         Ballet split sole slippers

-         Hair in BUN, no bangs.

 

JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE & SONG & DANCE

-         Studio bodysuit (teal or black ONLY)

-         Hip tie may be worn

-         Black tights

-         Black jazz oxfords or gore boots

-         Hair in ponytail, no bangs

TAP

-         Studio bodysuit (teal or black ONLY)

-         Hip tie may be worn

-         Black tights

-         Black jazz oxfords or gore boots

-         Hair in ponytail, no bangs.

IRISH

-         Studio bodysuit (teal or black ONLY)

-         Hip tie may be worn

-         Black tights & black Irish softshoes

-         COMPETITIVE INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR CLASSES WILL NEED HARD SHOES FOR COMPETITION – PLEASE CALL LIZ FOR DETAILS.

-         Hair in bun, no bangs.

CHEERLEADING

-         Teal or black bra top or bodysuit

-         PLAIN Black cheer shorts

-         Cheer runners with white bobby socks

-         Hair in ponytail, no bangs, NO JEWELRY.

MODERN

-         Studio bodysuit  (teal or black ONLY)

-         Hip tie may be worn

-         Beige footless tights, bare feet

-         Hair in BUN, no bangs.

ACRO, TUMBLING, GYMNASTICS AND BODY CONDITIONING

-         Teal or black bra top or bodysuit

-         PLAIN Black cheer shorts may be worn

-         Beige footless tights and bare feet

-         Hair in low bun, no bangs.

HIP HOP

-         Teal or black bra top or bodysuit

-         PLAIN Black shorts or dance pants may be worn

-         Non-marking soled, indoor runners

-         Hair in ponytail, no bangs.

SPANISH

-         Studio bodysuit (teal or black ONLY)

-         Hip tie may be worn

-         BLACK OR TEAL character skirt may be worn

-         Beige tights

-         Black character shoes or jazz shoes

-         Hair in ponytail, no bangs

ADULT INTRO. TO DANCE AND  ADULT YOGAS/PILATES

-         Comfortable workout wear of your choice (black preferred).  Bare feet for yoga.  Bare feet or dance shoes for Adult Dance (please see your teacher at registration for details).

 

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS:

-         For events, including competitions, fundraisers, class schedule changes/weather advisories, or other, please refer to our ONLINE EVENTS CALENDARIt is located at:  www.expressionsdancearts.com.  Click on ‘Events Calendar’.  * This will be the primary source of information for parents throughout the year.

-         The first week of every month we will have a brief meeting with parents at the end of your child’s class to go over class progress and event info.  Parents should be prepared to attend this brief meeting every month for valuable information updates.

-         Some newsletters may be sent home when needed.  Please ask your child regularly for any handouts.  Check those dance bags too!

-         The bulk of your information as a parent will come from our studio e-newsletters and the Online Events Calendar.  Parents please send in your email address to be added to the email newsletter list.  Email addresses should be sent to:  thestudio @ expressionsdancearts.com.

-         The office is open some evenings as well as meetings with teachers can be scheduled by phone or in person, by appointment.  Please call us at 631-9087 to schedule an appointment.

BIG EVENTS TO NOTE:

* CHRISTMAS RECITAL – MID-DECEMBER (details tba)

* ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR RECITAL – MID-JUNE. (details tba)

* FALL CLASS START DATE - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2006.

Welcome back dancers!

40 Alma Street
St. Thomas, ON
CANADA
N5P 3A8
519-631-9087
thestudio@expressionsdancearts.com