REGISTRATION FEES There is a $35.00 non-refundable registration fee for the first registered student and $60.00 for families 2+.

MONTHLY FEE PAYMENTS We require that payment arrangements be made at registration for the entire dance year. If a dancer wishes to withdraw, it is your responsibility to notify the office in writing or by email. Changes regarding classes must also be done in writing or by email. Any withdrawals or changes must be done 7 business days prior to the end of the month or the upcoming month's payment will be processed and is non-refundable. We do not send monthly statements. Any monthly fee adjustments to your EFT agreement must be done 7 business days prior to the first of the month. The monthly fee adjustments must be authorized on the EFT agreement or through email. A signed EFT agreement must be left for monthly fee payments for September 2020 - June 2021. Alternatively, you can pay cash, cheque or etransfer for the entire year or have the option to divide the total tuition amount into 2 payments September 14, 2020-Jan 16, 2021, and/or January 18-June 3, 2021 . No tuition adjustments or credits will be given for missed or cancelled classes due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. All other payments (registration fee, competition fee, costume deposit, final costume payment, exam fees, workshop fees, competition fees, etc.) can be paid by cash, cheque or etransfer.

All payments not received by the due date, will be charged a $25.00 late fee. All NSF payments will be charged a $25.00 administration fee.

DRESS CODE - ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING DRESS CODE:
Please label ALL shoes and clothing. Remember - no jewellery or gum.
Recreational Acrobatics: Body suit or unitard (any colour), footless tights optional, hair must be tied back, barefeet.
Recreational Ballet: Bodysuit, Ballet pink tights, hair in a bun secured with hair pins and a hairnet, short hair off face with headband, pins or elastic. Pink Ballet shoes for dancers ages 2-up.
Exam Ballet: Body suit tank style (black pinched front and back), "*NEW brand* Motionwear", Ballet pink tights, hair in a bun secured with hairpins and a hairnet, short hair off face with headband, pins or elastic. Primary, Standard 1, Grade 1 pink - full sole leather shoes. Grade2/Standard 2 ballet exam levels - pink split sole leather shoes. Grade 3/Standard 3 and higher levels - split sole canvas ballet shoes. You must have shoes that are clean and in good shape for mock exams and exam day.
Recreational Jazz: Body suit, black jazz pants/shorts/leggings or tights optional, hair tied back, black slip on jazz shoes.
Recreational Lyrical: Body suit, jazz pants/shorts/leggings, tights optional, hair tied back. Beige slip on jazz shoes or dance Paws/foot undies may be required for recital.
Competition Jazz/Lyrical/Stage/Contemporary students: Body suit/tank top, jazz pants/leggings/shorts, tights optional, hair tied back, slip on black jazz shoes or Dance Paws/foot undies (senior dancers and above only). By October, the shoes required for each competition class will be posted on the website. Old jazz shoes can be used until the competition costume requirements are finalized.
Recreational & Competition Hip Hop: Must wear indoor running shoes used for dance only. No jeans. Sweat pants and loose fitting clothing are acceptable. Hair tied back.
Recreational Stage: Bodysuit/tank top or unitard, jazz pants/leggings/shorts(any colour) hair must be tied back, black slip on jazz shoes.
Recreational Tap: Bodysuit/tank top or unitard, jazz pants/leggings//shorts (any colour), or tights, hair must be tied back, beige tap shoes 4+ years
Exam Tap classes: Jazz pants/leggings/shorts or tights, black leather tap shoes with laces. Recreational Contemporary: -Bodysuit, jazz pants/leggings/ shorts, hair tied back.

COSTUME DEPOSIT (we will not be collecting costume deposits until further notice due to Covid). A costume deposit of $75.00/class for all recreational classes (only applies to Spring Program (Jan-June) and all competition class is required for each class your child is registered in. The costume deposits are non- refundable after the costumes have been started/ordered and you will be responsible for the full cost of the completed costume. Competition costumes will be ordered/made at a later date. Recreational/recital costumes will typically be ordered late January.
Please note that the costume deposit is only a deposit and the average cost per costume is $70.00-$125.00 for recreational costumes and $75.00-$175.00 for competition costumes. (Ballet tutus for seniors $250.00+).

SYLLABUS EXAM CLASSES
Exam classes are offered to those students who wish to become accredited in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. We offer Cecchetti Ballet, Canadian Dance Teachers Association Jazz and Tap. These classes are designed for the more serious student. There will be extra charges and requirements in the exam class to cover the exam, pianist, and mandatory workshop fees (costs between $125.00 - $350.00 for the higher-level exams). Exams can be held during school hours. You must be recommended by your exam teacher in order to take your exam and if recommended, you must do your exam at the end of the year. It is not your choice when enrolling in an exam class to opt out of the exam at the end of the year.

COMPETITION PROGRAM
Students must be fully committed to their group numbers. Competitions can be during school hours and run from February to May. If a student misses a competition for an unacceptable reason, they will be withdrawn from that group for the remainder of the competition season as dances will have to be re-choreographed. Students will be able to return to perform in the year end recital. Competition fees must be paid in full in order for the student to compete. A studio jacket must be purchased for all competition students. All students and a parent must attend the competition meeting in the fall. The Competition Gala/Preview Show will ( hopefully) be held Friday February 5th 2021 at Terry Fox Theatre. The Solo/Duo/Trio Preview Show/Competition will (hopefully) be held on Sunday February 7th at Terry Fox Theatre.

WITHDRAWALS
Recreational Program...
Your tuition is only refundable 7 days after you submit your registration. If you make changes to your classes and there is a difference in your fees, it will be held as a studio credit.

Competition program...
Charges are non-refundable. Any last-minute withdrawal affects the entire class. There are no refunds for missed classes or classes cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please let us know if a student will be absent by emailing the studio.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

This waiver form must be submitted to either/or both Encore Dance Academy and Port Moody School of Dance prior to the start of Camps or Classes in order to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS. Individuals who have travelled outside of Canada within the previous 14 days or who are sick or who have been in contact with someone who is suspected of having Covid-19 must not use the facilities or attend dance classes. This access may be withdrawn at any time based on health agency recommendations. MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES IN COMMON AREAS AND IN CLASSROOMS.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I, the legal guardian would like my child/children to participate in dance classes at Encore Dance Academy or Port Moody School of Dance. In response to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, I/we are aware that I/we are using the facilities at our own risk and will ensure that I/we will conduct ourselves in a way that is appropriate. I confirm that I/we have not travelled outside of Canada for the past 14 days and have not been in contact with anyone who is suspected of having COVID-19. I/we do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 including but not limited to fever, sore throat, coughing, aches, respiratory problems, dry cough, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, chest pain, rash on skin, discolouration of fingers or toes, headache.

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Encore Dance Academy and Port Moody School of Dance have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, Encore Dance Academy and Port Moody School of Dance cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Attending any public spaces increases your risk and your child(ren)'s risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or
infected by COVID-19 by attending Encore Dance Academy or Port Moody School of Dance and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Encore Dance Academy or Port Moody School of Dance may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Encore Dance Academy or Port Moody School of Dance employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Encore Dance Academy or Port Moody School of Dance, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Encore Dance Academy or Port Moody School of Dance, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Dance Studio program.

I hereby waive all claims for injury or loss to person or property during participation in online classes, in studio classes, rehearsals, or any other Encore Dance Academy activities, and release, discharge and save harmelss promoters, directors, principals, agents, staff members, and instructors from any liability for injury, damage or loss to property whatsoever, which may be caused by any act or omission of these.

I give permision for my son/daughter's photographs/videos to be used for publicity and advertising in the studio, on the Encore Dance Acadmey or Port Moody School of Dance websites and in the community.

PMSD and EDA reserve the right to cancel or make changes to any program due to insufficient registration.

COVID-19 IN STUDIO PROCEDURES

MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES. IN CLASSROOMS, MASKS ARE OPTIONAL.

DO NOT ATTEND CLASS IF...
• You are feeling unwell
• You have been on any flights in the last 14 days
• You have a fever, headache, sore throat, cough, respiratory problems, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of taste or smell, chest pain, or a rash on skin.
• You have been around someone who has been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 or has recently displayed any of the above symptoms. This includes family members.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE CLOSED...
• Office
• Lockers
• Water fountain & Water Club
• Students will have one designated washroom in main building, and one washroom in studio 4, and one washroom in studio 5. Teachers will have a separate washroom in main building - Please use the washroom at home before coming to class to avoid additional surface contact
• Vending machines
• Microwaves
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS
• MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES. IN CLASSROOMS MASKS ARE OPTIONAL.
• Waiver MUST BE SIGNED & SUBMITTED prior to the start of class in order to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Only bring necessary footwear
• Only bring items necessary for dance class
• If bringing a water bottle please bring one that has a covered mouth piece, no water will be available from the studio for refills
OUTSIDE LINE UP PROCEDURES
• Do NOT arrive earlier than 5-10 minutes before class time
• Dancers please line up outside at a designated cone
• Parents can stand with their children in line, but are not permitted in the building.
• Dancers will be entering the building through the main double doors
• Markers will be placed 6 feet apart outside, you MUST stand at a designated marker
• Hand sanitizer will be used before entering, and after exiting the building
• No parents will be permitted in the building
• Class sizes are limited and only dancers who have registered with the office will be permitted into the building
IN STUDIO PROCEDURES
• Cones will be placed 6 feet apart inside, you MUST stand at a designated cone
• Once inside, dancers will be instructed by staff to enter their classroom one at a time, where they will be directed to a square to stand in
• All studios have been mapped out with minimum 6X6ft boxes to ensure each dancer has their own space
• All studios have 1.5-3ft extra space designated as thoroughfares and extra precautionary areas
• Minimum 6 feet between dancers at all times
EXITING THE STUDIO PROCEDURES
• Markers will be placed 6 feet apart inside, you MUST stand at a designated marker
• Dancers will be instructed to exit the building through their designated exit door
• Hands will be sanitized before dancers exit the building
• Parents are able to pick up their child from their designated exit door, but are not permitted inside.
STUDIO SANITIZATION
• Bathrooms will be cleaned in between each use
• All door handles, hand rails, and high contact surfaces will be cleaned between each class