Welcome | Studios | Parking | Exams | Recital
Registration & Fees | Cancellation Policy | Deportment

Welcome to Carlson’s and another exciting year of dance classes to inspire in all  genres of dance education, including ballet, jazz, modern stage, tap, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre and stretch and strength.

Our mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation to foster their passion for dance. Our curriculum provides a wide variety of dance instruction for preschoolers, school-age children, teens and adults. Collectively, our teachers offer a professional and eclectic expertise in all aspects of dance at every level of experience from the beginner to the advanced student in the performing arts.

Dance education is not simply technique. A student’s dance experience creates self-esteem, confidence, discipline and a sense of purpose--- skills that last a life time. These skills are enhanced with performance opportunities through festival competitions, community events and our annual recital.

Studios

Dance Classes are held primarily at 4 studios:

• Studio A, 3272 Sherman Road, Duncan
• Studio M, 3274 Sherman Road, Duncan
• Studio B, 3276 Sherman Road, Duncan
• Studio C, Island Savings Centre, James St., Duncan

Parking

Sherman Road Studios: The west side can be used for drop-off and pick-up, situated opposite WS Supermart entrance. There is additional parking in front of and behind 3272- 3276 Sherman Road. Please do not use parking spaces in front of other establishments during their business hours. Students are to use the back entrances for entry and exit.

Exams

RAD Ballet , AIDT  Tap and ISTD Modern Stage exams are held at the end of the season. Syllabus classes are geared to cover a curriculum culminating in the exam. Although all students who take syllabus exam classes must be prepared to take exams, not every child will be ready when exam candidates are chosen by the teacher. There are recreational classes available for students who are not interested in exam work.

End of the Year Recital

We hope all of our students will wish to participate in our end of the year recital and prior rehearsals. If you do not wish to participate, please notify the studio by December 12. Otherwise, costumes will be prepared and students will be responsible for their share of the costs. Our recitals and rehearsals will be held at the Cowichan Theatre June 8th and 9th, 2012. Photographs of recital groups in costume will be taken on Saturday, May 26th. Pictures will be available for pick-up during the last week of class and at the 2012/13 registration at the end of August 2012.

Recital and rehearsal dates will be posted when confirmed, and are subject to change.

Registration Fees/Class Tuition

Fees are determined based on a ten-month program and are divided into ten equal “monthly” payments. The number of classes each month may vary. Payment Options: One payment for the full ten months; or September fees and nine post-dated cheques. A Registration Fee of $25.00 is applied at the start of the season. A drop-in fee of $15.00 is charged to participate in a class the student is NOT registered in. NSF service charge: $20.00.

Cancellation Policy

The first cheque MUST INCLUDE registration fee and fee for the first month of the session. These fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. Withdrawal from classes requires one month's written notice (Email is acceptable). Failure to notify the office will result in a charge equal to one month's payment. For any fees (including costume deposit) that are not received by September 30 a late registration surcharge of 5% will be added.

Fees for classes missed during the school year are NOT REFUNDABLE but can be made up at a later date if an appropriate class is available. Make-up classes may be made due to illness or statutory holidays only and must be made up within a two-week period. It is required that the student notify the office if he/she will be missing a class.

Deportment

Attendance and Punctuality

Classes start on time and are progressive and geared to year-end performances, exams and/or competitions. Tardy or absent students will hold the entire class back as lost lessons must be repeated for their benefit. The focus of our classes is learning, not repeating. Therefore repeat absences will result in the student being asked to the leave the class. No refunds will be given under these circumstances.

As important as attendance, is arriving on time and being prepared for class. Parents should allow enough time for their child to enter into a state of mind that is conducive to learning.

Manners

Common courtesy and politeness to everyone is expected. No chewing of gum is allowed. If using the kitchen supplies,  please keep the area clean and tidy or use of these facilities may be discontinued. The phone is for business use and permission to use it should be obtained from the teacher. We would ask students not to answer the phone.
Carlson's reserves the right to refuse service to any student or parent not showing respectful behaviour to teachers or other student in the school.