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Limitless Dance Company
Handbook 

Welcome Students and Parents

 

Limitless Dance Company is committed to provide exceptional training in a fun- filled, nurturing environment, where our students can explore the amazing world of dance while building self- esteem, teamwork, determination, and self- confidence. Limitless Dance Company has four key values which are vital to our operations: Inclusion, Creativity, Opportunity & Wellness.

 

We would like to welcome you to our studio and are thrilled that you have chosen to be part of the Limitless dance family.

 

Sincerely,

Brittany Giddens and the Limitless Team

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QUICK REFERENCE STUDIO INFORMATION

 

Address: 285 George Street, Stewiacke

Phone Number: 902-223-9272

Email: limitlessdance@outlook.com

Website: www.limitlessdancecompany.com

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Programs

Limitless Dance is committed to bringing the fun and challenge of dance to Stewiacke at an affordable cost. We provide private and group dance class, summer camps, and workshops. 

 

We are pleased to provide programming for children and adults from beginner to  advanced!  

Creative Movement/Tiny Tumblers - Ages 3-5 

Your dancer will explore 4 fun age appropriate themes complete with songs, movement games, and of course basic dance techniques. Classes are presented in an imaginative age-appropriate manner which instills creativity,  social skills, gross motor development, physical and emotional wellbeing. Students will learn a dance routine that will be performed in our year end recital at the end of the dance season.

 

Recreational Program – Ages 5-18

The recreational program is designed for dancers who are looking to explore the world of dance. Student will learn techniques of their chosen dance style throughout the year. Combinations, routines, and technical work are used to allow students to develop at their own pace. Students will learn a dance routine that will be performed in our year end recital at the end of the dance season. The dance styles offered in this program is Jazz/Tap, Ballet, Acro & Hip Hop. Full class descriptions can be found on our website. 

 

Pre-Competitive & Company Program – Ages 8-18

These programs are designed for dancers who wish to take their dance training to the next level.

The Pre-Competitive program is designed for dancers who are interested in joining the company (our competitive program). These dancers will be required to take classes to improve their technique and performance while developing necessary skills, including teamwork, determination, and self confidence. Dancer will learn one dance routine and go to one dance competition. along with our recital at the end of the year. 

The Company is designed for dancers who are ready technically and have developed those necessary performance skills. These dancers have required classes throughout the year and will attend dance competitions throughout the season along with our recital at the end of the year.

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Adult Dance Program - Adult 

A combination of Music and Movement is good for your mind, your body, and your soul. Dance helps to exercise your memory, keep your body active,  improve your coordination and balance, as well as being a social event. 

Have an event coming up? A trip, wedding, a night out, learning to dance can be fun and helpful!

Adult program runs on 4 week session with new classes being offered every four weeks. Check out our website for more information. 

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Shows

Fee Structure & Payments

Our year is broken down into two Sessions. Session 1 = September – December (13 weeks)
Session 2 = January – May (15 weeks), for a total of 28 weeks. 

 

We have two payment options including by session (2 payments in September and January), or monthly (9 equal payments September through May). The monthly amount remains the same regardless of the amount of classes that particular month.  
 

The price below for each option includes the registration fee, costume fee, and tuition for the year.

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Creative Movement/Tiny Tumblers (30 minute classes) 

Option 1: Session 1 - $178.00 plus HST                                         

               Session 2 - $178.00 plus HST

Option 2: Monthly  - $44.00 plus HST

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Recreational Program (45 minute classes) 

Option 1: Session 1 - $192.00 plus HST                                        

               Session 2 - $192.00 plus HST

​ Option 2: Monthly  - $47.00 plus HST

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Recreational program (60 minute classes) 

Option 1: Session 1 - $206.00 plus HST                                      

               Session 2 - $206.00 plus HST

 Option 2: Monthly  - $51.00 plus HST

NO REFUND POLICY

Registration fees are non-refundable and once a payment has been submitted there is a no refund policy. This includes tuition fees, class fees, costume fees, and event fees. In cases of extreme unforeseen circumstances Limitless Dance Company may issue refunds/credits depending on the situation and documentation may need to be provided.

PAYMENTS AND BALANCES

Payments are done by credit card though our App. However, you are welcome to still pay by EMT or Cash at the studio before the 19th of the month. Any payment not made by the 19th of the month will be charged via credit card on file.

Any account holders with past due accounts will be contacted and have a late charge applied. If the account remains unpaid an official late dance tuition notice will be sent home and the dancer will not be permitted to attend class or perform in any performance until the payment has been received. External debt collection may occur when fees remain overdue and this will be at the expense of the client. 

Policies & Procedures

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           DISRESPECTFUL INTERACTIONS

 

In the rare case of a parent or student showing disrespect or defamation to any parent, staff member or student, a meeting will be called immediately and dismissal may be considered at the discretion of the principal. Physical, mental, emotional or cyber bullying by parents, staff or students will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the studio.

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              LOST/STOLEN PROPERTY 

 

Limitless Dance Company takes no responsibility for any stolen or misplaced property on the studio premises and we encourage our families to avoid bringing valuable items into the studio where possible.

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                   COMMUNICATION

 Communication between the studio and parents/dancers will take place through our App - "DanceStudio-Pro Portal". Parents will have the ability to send and receive direct messages to and from the studio. Other communication may be done thorough email, text messages, and newsletters.

 

                 PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE

Any photos, videos, recordings, taken by/on behalf of Limitless Dance Company, during class, rehearsals, photo shoots, performances, or events remain the sole property of Limitless Dance Company and may be used without compensation for promotional, educational, commercial, or instructional purposes and give permission to allow the use of such materials.

                                          DRESS CODE

Ballet – All ballet students must wear bodysuit and tights, so alignment is visible. Ballet skirts are permitted. Ballet shoes. All hair must be pulled back off the face.

Creative Movement/Tiny Tumblers- We ask all students to wear fitted, stretchy clothing that enables them to properly stretch, jump and allows the instructor to see alignment. Jeans, dresses, skirts and other restrictive clothing are not permitted. Black dance slippers are required.

Hip Hop & Breaking - Stretchy clothing that enables them to properly stretch, jump and allows the instructor to see alignment. Jeans, dresses, skirts and other restrictive clothing are not permitted. A pair of indoor sneakers.

Acro - Bodysuit, unitard or tight fitting clothing. Sweatpants, jeans, sweaters, dresses, skirts are not permitted. No shoes are required.

 Pre Competitive & Competitive program - please talk to teachers about shoes needed. 

                               CLASS CANCELLATIONS

If classes are cancelled due to weather (snow/ice storm, freezing rain, etc.) There will be a post on our Facebook/Instagram page as well as our App indicating that classes are cancelled. It is the parents/dancer’s responsibility to check your notifications or Facebook page. On those days school is cancelled due to weather; dance class will not be cancelled unless road conditions remain unsafe. If classes are cancelled for any other reason (holidays, teacher illness, etc.) you will be notified by our Dance Season Calendar, or App. If a student misses’ class, it is the students’ responsibility to catch up on missed choreography and lessons.

                              

                                    MAKE-UP WEEKS

Two times throughout the year (December & May), we will use one week to make up any cancellations. As the Make-Up Week approaches, your child will receive a schedule for the classes that require make up during that week. Please note that during make up weeks classes may be at different times or days. 

                                 STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

Limitless Dance asks that you be on time when dropping off and picking up your children and please accompany them into the building. If a student is continuously late for class, or is being picked up late, we may ask for the withdrawal of that student. Instructors cannot be responsible for students before or after their scheduled class.

                     

                          CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGES

Changes in class times throughout the dance season rarely occur, however, Limitless Dance Company reserves the right to combine, cancel or change class times due to enrollment.

 

          ATTENDENCE – MISSED CLASSES – NOT RETURNING

Regular attendance is an important part of succeeding in any dance class, be it Recreational, Creative Movement or Competitive. Poor attendance may result in students not being permitted to participate in events such as recitals and competitions. Limitless Dance Company reserves the right to ask for the withdrawal of any student whose behaviour is disruptive or jeopardizes the progress of other students. If your child is not returning at any time throughout the dance season, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign a withdraw form (available upon request). The withdraw form must be received by Brittany Giddens PRIOR TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH they are withdrawing from. Verbal notification and nonattendance are not considered automatic withdrawal.

                                 

                       

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Important Dates

Date                                    Description

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Sept 4th  -  Classes Begin!  Welcome new and familiar faces!

Sept 30th - Truth & Reconciliation. No classes for students ​

Oct 14th - Thanksgiving - No classes for students 

Oct 24-30th - Halloween Week! Dancers can dress up in costume and we will celebrate with Halloween theme music and games. 

Oct 31st - Halloween! No classes for students! 

Nov 20th  - Registration for Session 2. Please let us know if you will be joining us for Session 2 or if you want to switch classes. 

Dec 4-13th  - Make up week. All cancelled classes will be made up this week - please note that classes may not be at their normal days and times. 

Date TBD - Session 1 Show & Party!  Celebrate the completion of session one with a short performance and some goodies!

 

Jan 6th - Classes Resume. Session 2 begins - welcome back dancers 

Feb 17th  - Heritage Day. No classes for students 

March 9-15th  - March Break. No classes for students 

April 21st  -  Easter Monday. No classes for students 

April 28-May 9   - Make up week  - All cancelled classes will be made up this week - please note that classes may not be at their normal days and times.

Date TBD  - Year End Recital! Our BIG show complete with stage, lights, and costumes! Come celebrate your dancers hard work all year! 

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