FOUNDATION POLICIES

    • To maintain the professional nature of the Foundation, we ask that all students and parents adhere to our class policies and code of conduct.
    Studio Policies:
    • Arrive on time:
      • The first 10 minutes of class are crucial for a proper warm up and stretch in order to avoid injury.
    • Participation:
      • If your dancer is not well enough to participate in class, we ask that they stay and watch the class. This will help them in learning the material.
    • Uniform and grooming:
      • All students must adhere to the dress code and be wearing the proper uniform for class.
      • Hair must be tied back in a ponytail or braid and out of the student’s face unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
    • Positive attitude:
      • Students are expected to come to class with a positive attitude and with enthusiasm to learn.
      • Students are not to correct one another, but are encouraged to help in creating a positive learning environment.
    Dancers:
    • Arriving on time for class
    • Being dressed properly for class in dance uniform.
    • Having hair up and out of the face.
    • Listening when the teacher speaks and not speaking during class.
    • ​Always standing in a “proper stance” while listening to the teacher gives instructions or corrections.
    • Being prepared for their turn.
    • ​Always asking before leaving the room for any reason and returning quietly and going around to the back of the room and never through the dancers who are dancing
    • Always finishing every exercise, never walking off noisily, showing anger or aggravation.
    • ​Thanking the teacher after class


    Parents:
    • Do not leave young children unattended.
    • Do not allow young children to stand, or play, on the furniture (such as chairs and tables) as this is unsafe.
    • Arrange drop off/pick-up in a timely manner.
    • Make sure your child has had the opportunity to go to the bathroom before class starts.
    • Make sure to call or text to report absences​
    • ​Do not allow your dancer to wear their outdoor shoes inside the premises.
    • Please Clearly mark dancer's name on water bottles.
    • The academy is not responsible for lost or stolen items – please leave valuables at home.
    • No gum or food is permitted in the dance premise.
    • No outdoor shoes are to be worn in the dance premise.
    • Please inform the children to never run or scream in the premises, waiting area or hallway.
    • If it is raining or snowing outside, all outdoor shoes and boots are to be left in the entryway.
    • There is no smoking permitted on property.
    • If an issue should arise with your child, please speak to the Artistic director – do not interrupt the classes – or speak with the teacher after class.
    • Instructors have the authority to remove a student from class for being disruptive.
    • The studio reserves the right to cancel classes due to inclement weather or other emergencies.



    Class Rubric:

    We are committed to providing a healthy, safe and fun environment for dancers to reach their personal, technical, and artistic potential throughout their various stages of development. In order to do so, we put safety first! Thus, age is only one consideration in placing our dancers in the correct class. Students will move on to the next level according to their own progression and with approval of the Artistic Director and their instructor— this applies to all classes and all levels, recreational and pre-professional.
    Please speak to the Artistic Director, or the dancer’s instructor, if you have any questions regarding your own, or your child’s class placement.

    Class Placement & Exam Consideration:

    Instructors reserve the right to determine appropriate class levels for all students. This may change at some point during the term and will be discussed with parents/guardians by private appointment.  Upon attaining higher a class levels, students may be required to attend additional classes. This is to ensure their safety and adequate preparation for the physical demands of advanced dance technique. 

    Students enrolled in the Bharathanatyam Lessons may be offered the opportunity to take an exam at the discretion of their instructor(s).  This will require an additional fee payable to the examiner.  Exams may fall on any day of the week.  All efforts will be made to make these dates and fees available as soon as possible.

    Facility Policies:

    • Please remove outdoor footwear upon entering the premises to help keep our academy clean and our floors safe.
    • Please do not consume food inside the premises.
    • Please advise us of any allergies in your registration form.
    • Any Epi-pens need to be given to the instructor prior to each class.
    • Parents/guardians/visitors are kindly asked to wait in the designated waiting area. Parents are not to sit during classes unless advised by the Instructor. Hallways must be kept clear for safety/fire hazard reasons. Also, a quiet learning environment is imperative for the classes in progress.
    • Please stay informed of upcoming events, performances, master classes, volunteer opportunities, fee deadlines, meetings etc. by visiting www.arunodhaya.com, our Facebook page, or the monthly update via our WhatsApp class groups.
    • Arunodhaya Foundation is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity at the conclusion of each term.
    • In the case of inclement weather, Arunodhaya Foundation will close. These closures will be posted via the Class WhatsApp Group.

    Payment and Refund Policies:

    ALL dancers must register through the Arunodhaya Foundation website!!!

    Registration Fee:
    A one time non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 per dancer or $25.00 per family is due at the time of registration (for new registration only)

    Session #1 Fee (2022-2023)
    19 classes from July to December - $360

    Session #2 Fee (2022-2023)
    19 classes from January to June - $360 

    End of Year Recital June 2023:

    Costume Deposit:

    Costume Deposit $50 (Due with Session #2 fee. The remaining costume balance will be due in May.
    Please note Recital Costumes are kept under $120 per class.     Once costumes are ordered, they are not returnable!

    Performance Fee and Recital Ticket 2022-2023:

    Performance fees are required in order to participate in the dress rehearsals and performances. These fees cover the cost of theatre rental, programs, lighting, sound and various production costs associated with producing the show. This years Performance Fee will be $60 per family and is due by May 12th, 2023. The performance fee will include 4 complimentary tickets, to the Recital and participation trophy.  Additional Tickets will be $15 per person and will be on sale in the month of May.  


    Payment options:
    1. E-transfer to financeatarunodhaya@gmail.com 
    2. Credit Card (3% delivery surcharge per transaction.
    3. Cash (Full Year)
    4. Cheques payable to Arunodhaya Foundation  (Full Year)

    Tuition is due in full (Sessions #1 due in June & Session #2 Due in December) at the beginning of each Sessions.  Fees more than 5 days late will be subject to a 5% late charge. Delinquent accounts may result in student suspension.

    NSF payments will be subject to a $45 fee with repayment. All future payments thereafter must be remitted via e-transfer or cash.

    WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS:
    Arunodhaya Foundation has a no-refund policy. Exceptions to the no-refund policy will be made for medical withdrawal only, with a required doctor’s note and Director’s approval and if Arunodhaya Foundation cancels a class due to insufficient enrolment. Refunds will not be given if a similar online class is provided in place of an in-studio class. ​. Refunds will not be given for days missed due to absences, holidays, studio breaks, weather-related closings or power outages.


    Workshop Classes (Including 9 Week Sessions and Summer Camps)
    Workshop fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and due at the time of registration. Workshop classes, 9 Week Programs and Camps are not subject to registration fee.


    Private Lessons 
    • All private lesson fees are non-refundable and due at the time of booking.  If cancellation notice is received by Arunodhaya Foundation (phone, text or email) with 24 hours notice, a credit will be applied to your account. If 24 hours notice has not been received, your fee will be forfeited.
    • All private lesson pass fees are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.​​


    ATTENDANCE:
    Having good attendance is important to the progression of the dancer, as each week skills are taught that build on the previous week’s skills. Dancers with poor attendance slow the advancement of the class and inhibit personal growth. During recital time, if the dancer has missed too many classes and doesn’t know the choreography, the instructor holds the right to pull the dancer from that dance. 

    MISSED CLASSES:

    There are no refunds for missed classes. Make-up classes are available as an option, but are not required. IF YOUR DANCER MUST MISS A CLASS, PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL/TEXT OR EMAIL THE FOUNDATION. Regular attendance is essential to ensure the personal growth of your dancer and the progression of the class.

    Instructors will start dances for the annual recital in January; we ask that your child attends all or as many classes as possible to ensure he/she is fully prepared for recital.  Private classes can be booked for students to catch up on what they have missed for a fee of $60 per one hour. 

    If a dance instructor is sick, a knowledgeable and experienced substitute teacher will cover classes for the night. The instructor will leave a lesson plan so that students stay on track with what they are learning and do not fall behind. 
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    INJURIES:
    If your dancer is injured, they are still expected to attend class to observe. Please bring a doctors note confirming the injury. No tuition will be reimbursed due to an injury.

    CELL PHONES:
    Cell phones are not allowed in dance class. They may be brought to the class to contact parents and should be kept in front of the Instructor. Phones will be confiscated and parents called with any inappropriate usage of phones.

    BAD WEATHER:
    Arunodhaya’s bad weather cancellation policy is NOT determined by the surrounding school districts. Weather conditions change or improve rapidly. Check WhatsApp GROUP or your email for any dance class cancellations. 

    BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS:
    The FOUNDATION will have a winter break and spring break the same time as the DDSB. All statutory holidays will be observed at the FOUNDATION therefore no class will be held during these holidays.


    ATTITUDES:
    Arunodhaya Foundation does not tolerate any type of bullying. 

    ​​Electronic Signature

    ​The electronic signature below and its related fields are treated by Arunodhaya Foundation  like a handwritten signature on a paper form. I acknowledge that I have read and understand Arunodhaya's Policies above and understands that my child or adult student is taking classes at his/her own risk and agrees to hold Arunodhaya Foundation  its instructors, and/or assignee harmless in the event of any physical injury to the student. and certify that the information provided is correct. It is my responsibility to advise the Foundation immediately of any changes in information stated on this form.
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