School Policy Procedures

  1. FEES
    • TUITION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
    • All Tuition Fees for the school year must be submitted in full at the time of registration with either a full year payment or
      3 post-dated term payments.
    • An annual non-refundable registration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per student is payable upon registration. A separate payment must be submitted and dated at registration.
    • All fees are subject to 13% HST.
    • A 5% late charge will be applied to payments overdue by 30 days.
    • If your Woodbridge School of Dance (WSD) account is pre-authorized, please notify The Admissions Office in advance of any changes to your card number or expiry date. Please notify The Admissions Office 5 days prior to the payment date if a change in method of payment is required.
    • A $25.00 administration charge will be applied for any dishonoured cheque returned from your banking institution, or for any pre-authorized credit card transaction declined by the issuing institution.
       
  2. DISCOUNTS
    • A 5% Sibling Discount is offered to all siblings belonging to the same immediate family, upon submission of a complete and regular tuition fee payment for the first child. If the tuition fees differ, the discount will be applied to the lower amount(s).
    • A 5% Full Year Payment Discount is offered to students paying for the full year in advance.
    • A discount is offered to all students registering in more than 1 class per week.
  3. PERFORMANCE COSTUME FEES
    • A non-refundable post-dated payment dated November 1st for year-end performance costume(s) must be submitted at registration, at either the Junior or Senior rate.
    • One additional performance finale costume, payable at the Senior rate, will be required for all students enrolled in the Intensive Training and Pre-Professional Programs.
    • In order for a student’s request for performance rescheduling to be considered, written notice must be submitted to The Admissions Office prior to November 1st. However, due to the complexity of performance scheduling, WSD cannot guarantee your request will be accommodated. After November 1st, performance costume fees will not be refunded.
  4. SOCIETY OF RUSSIAN BALLET EXAMINATION FEES
    • A post-dated payment dated January 2nd must be submitted at registration according to the fees set out by The Society of Russian Ballet.
  5. CANCELLATIONS & WITHDRAWALS
    • Tuition fees are non-refundable.
    • Post-dated cheques will be returned in the event of a withdrawal provided a written withdrawal notice has been submitted to the Admissions Office 5 business days prior to the cheque withdrawal date.
    • No refund will be given for the unused portion of a partially completed term.
    • A $25.00 Administrative Fee will be charged for cancellations.
    • Non-attendance is not accepted as a withdrawal notice from any class or program.
  6. CLASSES
    • Payment must accompany registration to confirm class placement.
    • Students who are not fully registered (outstanding accounts) and not appearing on the teacher’s attendance list will not be permitted to participate in class.
    • Registration is based on a first come, first serve basis. Registrations cannot be accepted for classes that have reached capacity.
    • WSD reserves the right to combine or cancel classes in the event of low attendance. Class schedules are subject to change.
    • The 2011/12 school year consists of 35 weeks, divided into 3 terms:

      Fall Term Tuesday, September 6 – Saturday, December 17, 2011
      Winter Term Monday, January 2 – Saturday, March 10, 2012
      Spring Term Monday, March 19 – Friday, May 25, 2012

    • Classes will not be held on the following Statutory holidays:

      Thanksgiving Weekend Saturday, October 8 – Monday, October 10, 2011
      Family Day Monday, February 20, 2012
      Good Friday Friday, April 6, 2012
      Victoria Day Weekend Saturday, May 19 and Monday, May 21, 2012

    • Recommended school standard class sizes are:

      Pre-Ballet to Level 6 25 students per class
      Levels 7 and up 30 students per class

    • Classes missed due to illness may be made up in a comparable class within the current term. In the event of inclement weather, it is the responsibility of the parent/student to call the school weekdays after 1:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. on weekends) on the day in question to determine the status of classes for that day. Non-attendance is not accepted as a withdrawal notice from any class or program. Refunds or credits will not be issued for classes missed.
  7. TRIAL CLASSES
    • All students wishing to participate in a trial class must first obtain a Trial Class Slip from The Admissions Office or they will not be permitted to participate in class. Students must subsequently register in order to continue in that particular class.
  8. CLASS CHANGES
    • All students currently registered in a class and wishing to change classes must first check with The Admissions Office before participating in the new class. Students may not be able to switch classes if the class is full or upon discretion of the teacher.
  9. UNIFORM DRESS CODE
    • All dance students are required to wear The Woodbridge School of Dance uniform to all classes. Students registered in a Russian Examination class are required to wear the designated WSD tank leotard to all classes, rehearsals and examinations as well as leather ballet slippers for the examination.
    • Students are to have their hair up in a secure bun (with a WSD headband, if appropriate) for all ballet classes, and up off their face and neck for all other dance classes.
    • A teacher may deny a student’s entry into class if the student is not properly dressed in WSD uniform or their hair is not properly secured.
    • Uniforms may be purchased on the premises at The Boutique.
    • Please consult WSD Uniform Policy. Copies are available in the Admissions Office and online at www.woodbridgedance.com.
  10. GENERAL WSD GUIDELINES & EXPECTATIONS
    • WSD has many students who suffer from severe nut allergies. WSD respects the safety of all its students; all nuts (peanut, almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.) and nut-related products are strictly prohibited on WSD premises and at all functions where WSD students are in attendance, e.g. Dress and Technical Rehearsals and Performances.
    • All students are asked to arrive to their class 10 minutes prior to their specified class time, in uniform and prepared for class. For the purpose of injury prevention and out of respect for your fellow dancers and teacher, those students who arrive late may be asked to observe class only.
    • Please do not bring valuables to The Woodbridge School of Dance. WSD cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items or for items left on our premises.
    • Please inform the office of a change of address, telephone number, or a change of emergency contact information.
    • Please respect WSD’s Code of Conduct. WSD reserves the right to expel any student for disruptive, disrespectful or illegal behavior. Students who are suspended or expelled from classes are not eligible for tuition or costume credit or refund.