Seda Dance Arts 2026-2027

Full Year Registration Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Liability Waiver:

• The student understands that there is an inherent risk associated with physical activity and assumes all responsibility for that risk. The Student release SEDA Dance Arts, her agents and teachers from any liability arising out of or in consequence of any loss, injury or damage to the Student’s person or personal property while attending at or participating in a class or rehearsal, even if any such loss, injury or damage to the Student’s person or property may have occurred by reason of the negligence of SEDA Dance Arts, its agents or teachers.

Image and Video Release:

• Students at Seda Dance Arts agree to release their image to Seda Dance while participating in any Seda Dance performance or rehearsal video or photography and/or for the purposes of Seda Dance promotions. Any students wishing to not participate in image release must give Seda Dance written expression of exemption in due time.

Health Protocols:

• Seda Dance follows the direction of the BC Health Authority in regards to all Health Safety Protocols. Dancers must comply with all safety protocols in order to participate at the studio.

Studio Closures:

• Seda Dance will provide every effort to notify students should there be any class cancellations due to illness, weather or unforeseen circumstance. Students are expected to check social media, website and email to stay informed.

Flex Passes:

• Flex Passes and make-up classes cannot be used for Workshops, Masterclasses, or towards Sessional registration. This pass is non-transferable to another student, and expires June 15, 2027, or at cancellation. It cannot be used in place of registration fees.

Administrative Fees:

• Registration Fee: $25 - All registered students must pay the $25 registration fee to begin their registration process. This fee is non-refundable.

• Change Course Fee: $25 – For full year course changes we ask a $25 change fee, to cover associated admin. Fee waived in cases of studio approved level change.

• NSF Fee: $30 - Any returned charge, whether NSF cheque or rejected Credit Card instalment is subject to a $30 NSF fee. Students have a 5-day grace period to resolve the issue. At that time the NSF charge will be charged to their account.

• Late Fee: $30 - Monthly payments by E-transfer are due by the 1st of the month; 1st late payment will result in a warning, and subsequent late payments will result in a $30 late fee.

Performance Policy:

• Performance is a wonderful and inherent part of the dance experience. The expectation that dancers registered in performance classes are committed to the year-end performance. Any dancer wishing to not perform needs to notify the studio by January 15, 2027.

• Dancers choosing not to perform may participate fully in class and choreography building throughout the course, or transfer into another class at or before Spring Break. Dancers understand that an increasing amount of class will be dedicated to rehearsal as we get closer to the show.

• The 2027 Year End Show is scheduled for Friday, June 18th & Saturday June 19th. Mandatory Technical and Dress Rehearsals will be scheduled after 5pm during the week of June 14-17th. The studio holds an all-cast show run through the weekend of June 12th with times be posted far in advance.

• Non-performers: Any June classes that need to be cancelled due to the above show week schedules will be credited to your Flex Pass by April 1st. Please see calendar for more details.

• While some absences are unavoidable, we ask performers to keep these to a minimum in the months of April, May and June.

• Dancers are responsible for their costume costs for any piece they participate in and will adhere to deadlines in regards to sourcing costuming or paying for costume fees. A non-refundable performance fee will be charged January 15th, which includes $20 for performance video and a $50 costume deposit per piece. Once final costume costs are confirmed, students will either be invoiced the remaining balance or refunded any overpayment. Payment in full due prior to June 12th.

• Dancers are offered additional performance opportunities throughout the year. If a dancer chooses to participate in additional Choreographic Projects, they will be required to commit to a Performers Contract which includes Cancelation from the project, or removal by the director/choreographer of the project will result in no refund.

Student Expectations:

• Dancers are expected to maintain good attendance in their chosen classes in order to get the most out of their practice and contribute to the well-being of the progressive course.

• Dancers are expected to be on time for class. You want to be settled and ready for your class. If your class starts at 6pm, you should be at the studio by 5:50. Classes are back-to-back and the shift between classes is quick. If you happen to be late, wait until there is a natural break to quietly slide into your class.

• Teachers reserve the right to refuse entry to the class after the first 5 minutes of class. Dancers who are consistently late will be asked to withdraw.

• Dancers are expected to wear appropriate dance clothing and not wear jeans, excessive jewelry, street shoes or other pedestrian clothing.

• Technology: We ask that dancers keep Phones on silent and smart watches off. If you have an urgent circumstance that day, please let your teacher know that you need an exception that day.

• No eating in class. Water bottles only, please.

• We ask students to stay in the studio and try not to come and go during class or leave early. Your class is a bubble that we hold during our time together. Coming and going is disruptive, and you will miss something great if you step out. If you need a break, stand to the side and take a minute for yourself. If you are opting out of jumping at the end, for example, stay on the side, stretch, and cheer on your fellow dancers. There is still lots to learn by watching.

• Dancer etiquette: At the end of each class, it is lovely to close the class with appreciation for your work, your fellow dancers, your teacher, and your art form. Participate in a reverence in ballet or applause at the end of each contemporary class. It’s a lovely and professional way to show your appreciation for the sharing of that work and time together. Dancers and Faculty will adhere to a conduct of mutual respect. Should a concern arise, please speak to your teacher privately. Any conflict that is not resolved should be brought to the attention of the director to assist in resolution.

• No street shoes on the Marley floor.

Contract Termination:

• Seda Dance reserves the right to cancel any course not maintaining viability based on enrolment with every attempt to move the dancer to an appropriate replacement class. If no class is available, there will be appropriate refunds to dancers. Seda Dance reserves the right to cancel any contract with a dancer who does not comply with the fee policies, studio etiquette policies, expectations as a classmate or participant in choreography projects, and mandated health protocols should they arise. This is at the sole discretion of the Director.

Cancellation Policy:

• Students may cancel their contract for reasons approved by Seda Dance Arts including but not limited to; serious illness, injury or other extreme circumstances. Notice of valid cancellations must be given in writing. Notice must be given a minimum of 7 days' notice prior to the end of the calendar month to give appropriate time for approval and stop payment. Any notice of cancellation past this date will result in cancellation for the following month. No refunds on processed fees. Forfeit of June fees as June fees act as a non-refundable deposit toward the registered full-year commitment. No Cancellations will be accepted after March 25th; a dancer’s place is held in each class based on their commitment to completing the year.