Age Requirements for Ballet, Modern, Syllabus Jazz and Tap Levels
as set by the RAD and ISTD examination boards
Age and Training Requirement for Non-Syllabus Classes
Dance Studio Policies
1) To be respectful to Classmates, please note that Attendance at Dress Rehearsal is Compulsory for “Showtime 2011”.
2) The Dance Studio reserves the right to cancel any class. Refunds will be granted for any class we have to cancel.
3) No credit will be granted for any missed classes except in cases of prolonged illness. No refunds will be issued for students withdrawing from a class, after the third class of each term (Students may “try” a class for 3 weeks only).
4) In Syllabus classes, exams are recommended, but not necessary to progress to the next level. Please note:
· Students will be chosen for Exams at the discretion of the teacher.
· In Ballet, from Grade 1 onwards, The Royal Academy of Dance strongly recommends that Students attend two classes per week. To be considered for exams, Students must attend two classes per week, from Grade 1 onwards.
· In Modern, from Grade 3 onwards, the I.S.T.D. recommends that Students study Ballet to be considered for an exam.
· To take syllabus jazz exams, Bronze, Silver and Gold Jazz must each be studied consecutively. Students should be studying Ballet or Modern to attain the required standard.
5) Please note that Recreational classes are intended for the Student with relatively limited or no formal training in Ballet, Modern or Jazz; registration for these class will be offered to these Students only. These include: Pre-Teen and Teen Recreational Jazz/hip-Hop, Level 1 and Level 2 Jazz.
6) Stephanie Mackey selects students for Intermediate Foundation Ballet and above. This requires commitment to regular attendance to 4 Ballet Classes per week and examinations held in Toronto.
7) The correct uniform must be worn at all times. For the discipline of dance and safety sake, hair must be up in a bun for Ballet and back, off the Dancers’ face, in a pony-tail or French braid for Tap, Jazz, Modern, Highland or Hip-Hop.
8) Post-dated cheques must be submitted, at Registration, for fees for all three terms. If arranged with Administration, payment for term fees may be broken down over the term and paid by a series of post-dated cheques, but cheques for all three terms must be received at registration. Over the year, if there are any class changes, resulting in fee adjustment, we will return the original post-dated cheques and ask you to re-issue new ones.
9) Near the end of each Term, a reminder will be sent home regarding upcoming fee payments. Please note a $25.00 NSF fee will apply to all returned cheques.
Uniforms:
All uniforms will remain the same for the upcoming year. Christine Wright will be handling uniform orders. You may also purchase R.A.D. uniforms from Elite Performance in Peterborough..