PAYMENT AND FEES

There are 2 payment options for dance tuition:

1 - full term payment by eTransfer to diagairishdance@gmail.com

2 - monthly payments via postdated cheques to Diaga Irish Dance dated the 1st day of each month of the term

Payments are due at the first class of the term

Payments for private lessons are via eTransfer on the day of the lesson.

Fees for private lessons cancelled on the day of the lesson are due in full

Monthly Family Maximum is 400CAD excluding private lessons

COACHING FEE

The coaching fee applies to dancers attending an out of town competition where there is a teacher present.

The fee encompasses travel and accommodation, and coaching and support to the dancers competing.

The fee is variable and dependant on the location of the Feis, and split between the families attending.

REFUNDS

There are no refunds for a dancer who chooses to discontinuing mid-term.

If a dancer is injured for an extended period of time (one month or more), considerations for refunds will be made on a case-by-case basis.

CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

Diaga Irish Dance students and their families are representatives of our school and our brand.

Respect for instructors and studio facilities is expected at all times. Gossip and/or bullying of other students will not be tolerated.

Students who are continually disruptive or disrespectful will face expulsion.

All aspects of costuming for competition and performance must be pre-approved by Diaga Irish Dance. Specific requirements and guidelines can be found in our Members Hub

Correspondence with costume designers must be communicated to Diaga Irish Dance as it occurs, and final sketches must be approved before costumes are made.

Students representing Diaga Irish Dance in performances outside school sanctioned events must be granted approval. This includes corporate events, school recitals, and busking..

MEDIA RELEASE

During the dance year, pictures and/or videos are taken of the Diaga Irish Dancers for in-house use and or marketing purposes in the greater community. These pictures or videos may be used in combination with dance school brochures, website or other media without financial compensation.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Dancers and parents are asked to take careful consideration when posting to social media accounts and refrain from commenting on public forums in a manner that could discredit Diaga Irish Dance or the Irish dance community in general. We aspire to represent our dancers in their most positive light, and make every effort to promote our school accordingly. Competitions oftentimes have highs and lows, and comments such as “not the results we had hoped” reflect poorly on our school and program. We focus on the positive aspects of our dancers efforts at all times, and expect parents and dancers to reciprocate this outlook.

The posting of Diaga Irish Dance choreography on social media is prohibited unless specific permission has been granted.

DANCER CODE OF CONDUCT

Dancers must be respectful of their instructors and fellow students at all times, both in and outside of class.

Dancers are expected to support one another at competitions and shows. A kind word however small, can be truly up-lifting.

Dancers must respect the decisions of their instructors.

Class uniform is expected at every class. Specifics can be found in the Members Hub.

Dancers are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship at competitions, and most of all, take pride in themselves and their school.

WAIVER

I understand that Irish dancing involves certain inherent risks, notwithstanding the safety precautions, which are taken. I assume such risks on behalf of my child. In consideration of your accepting my child as a student in your program, for myself, my heirs, my executors, administrators and assigns, I waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I have against Diaga Irish Dance, its sponsors, employees, representatives, successors and assigns, (hereinafter collectively termed “Diaga Irish Dance”), for any and all injuries and losses suffered by my child and/or me and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Diaga Irish Dance for any claims by me or my child arising out of participation in any program or otherwise of Diaga Irish Dance. I understand and agree to all financial requirements and I understand that fees are non-refundable.