Registration Policies

- ​Classes are subject to change depending on the number of applicants

- Any class with insufficient registration may be canceled and an alternative will be given

- Class times may alter during the first three to four weeks of the school year

Term Fees & Policies

- All fees are non-refundable 

- No refunds will 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.

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In Studio Policies

- A waiting room is provided for parents who wish to wait where TV monitors of the live class are available for viewing

- 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! The Following Are Not Permitted

- No nuts, peanuts or peanut products

- No fish

- No kiwi

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

- Please check keep up to date:

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(709) 368-4664

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Year End Recital Policies

- Students must attend all rehearsals & shows at the Arts & Culture Center

- See 'IMPORTANT DATES' page & 'SHOW 2020' 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.