REGISTRATION POLICIES

• Please refer to the tab 'COVID-19' in the main menu above regarding procedures and facility protocols.

• Classes are subject to change during the first two weeks of the school year depending on the number of applicants

• Any class with insufficient registration may be canceled and an alternative will be given during the first two weeks of the school year

• Class times may alter during the first two weeks of the school year

TERM FEES & POLICIES

• All fees are non-refundable 

• Refunds will not be given for missed classes (Classes missed may be made up by attending any other suitable class if requested)

• Students with unpaid term fees and/or costume fees will not receive their costumes nor will they be permitted in the year end recital until all fees are paid in full

• Cheques are not accepted. All payments must be made via PayPal, e-transfer, or cash

• If a student drops out part way through the dance year, as stated above, all fees are non-refundable

• See the fee schedule for the 2020 - 2021 dance year below:

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     2020 - 2021 TERMS:

                    1st TERM: SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

                    Fees due at registration (on the 1st day of classes)

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                    2nd TERM: DECEMBER - FEBRUARY

                    Fees due by December 1st 2020

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                    3rd TERM: MARCH - MAY

                    Fees due by March 1st 2021

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     REGISTRATION FEE:

                   Registration fee is $23.00

                   Fee due once per year/per student

                   Max charge per family 2 x $23

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     TERM FEES (hst included):

                   1 Class per week/per term             $210.00

                   2 Classes per week/per term         $400.00

                   3 Classes per week/per term         $580.00

                   4 Classes per week/per term         $750.00

                   5 Classes per week/per term         $920.00

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all fees are non-refundable.

COVID CREDITS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

IN-STUDIO POLICIES

• Please refer to the tab 'COVID-19' in the main menu above regarding procedures and facility protocols.

• Dancers only (unless told otherwise) are permitted in the studio

• Cell phone usage is prohibited during class time (for emergency use only)

• Chewing gum is strictly prohibited

• Students who bring water must have a resealable bottle

• Proper dance wear (both clothing and shoes) is required at all times to avoid injury (see below)

• No jewelry is to be worn during class time (studded earrings are acceptable) 

• Hair must be worn neatly off the face (i.e. bun, braid, ponytail, etc.)

• It is recommended that parents and guardians mark all items of clothing, footwear, etc. with students name

• Barbara Ashley School of Dance is not responsible for lost or stolen items

ALLERGY ALERT

• No nuts, peanuts or peanut products

• No fish

• Please notify us if a student or child has any airborne allergies 

CLASS CANCELATION POLICIES

• If classes are canceled due to conditions beyond our control (power outages, snow storms, etc.) after one missed class you will be contacted by the office to schedule a make-up class

• If classes are canceled it will be posted on the following social media outlets:

  •  ​www.barbaraashleydance.com

• Also feel free to contact us via telephone or email:

  • (709) 368-4664

YEAR END RECITAL POLICIES

• Students must attend all rehearsals & shows at the Arts & Culture Centre

• It is important that all students/parents notify their teacher if they are planning on missing a rehearsal due to prior commitments 

• See the 'IMPORTANT DATES' page in the main menu above

DRESS CODE POLICIES

• PRE BALLET: Students are required to wear a body suit, pink or white tights and pink ballet slippers with their hair in a pony tail or bun out of their face. Ballet skirts & tutu's are welcome but are not required.
   

• BALLET: Students are required to wear a body suit, pink, white or beige tights and pink ballet slippers with their hair in a bun or pony tail out of their face. Ballet tuts's, skirts, and spandex shorts are also welcome but not required.
   

• POINTE: Students are required to wear a body suit, pink, white or beige tights and pink pointe shoes with their hair in a bun or pony tail out of their face. Ballet tuts's, skirts, and spandex shorts are also welcome but not required.
   

• TAP & IRISH STEP: Students are required to wear a body suit or fitted top with spandex shorts, leggings or pants that do not interfere with their feet. Students are required to wear black tap shoes with their hair in a pony tail or bun out of their face.
   

• MODERN: Students are required to wear a body suit or fitted top with spandex shorts, leggings or tights. Students are required to wear beige jazz/modern shoes with their hair in a pony tail or bun out of their face.
   

• HIP-HOP: Students are required to wear a t-shirt or tank top with sweat pants or leggings and indoor sneakers or black jazz shoes.
   

• JAZZ & JAZNASTICS: Students are required to wear a body suit or fitted top with spandex shorts, leggings or tights. Students are required to wear black jazz shoes with their hair in a pony tail or bun out of their face.
   

• BROADWAY JAZZ: Students are required to wear a body suit, pink, white or beige tights and beige character shoes with their hair in a bun or pony tail out of their face. Spandex shorts and leggings are welcome but not required.
   

• COMPETITION: Students are required to wear their black competition bodysuit, black competition leggings, and studio competition jacket with their hair in a bun or pony tail out of their face.