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Victoria Carter
London Dance Centre
160 Sydenham Street,
London, Ontario N6A 1V9
Canada
We are here to help you select the programs & training that meets your dance needs. We offer classes for all ages, abilities & dance levels.
Please contact us if you need help in your selection or have any questions regarding the London Dance Centre.
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General Information
1st month trial period
The London Dance Centre welcomes all new students to the studio to try the first four lessons in September as a trial period, without paying tuition or purchasing regulation dancewear.
As a parent, it gives you the chance to assess the quality of the school.
*After the first four lessons, students are expected to complete the dance year as their place cannot be given to another student.
*Tuition for the full term is expected after the first month for new students who participate in our trial period policy.
1. Official holidays are not charged. The season is extended for classes canceled by the school and additional Monday and Friday holidays.
2. Parents are invited to observe classes throughout the season to pre-arranged dates set by the school.
3. Students must wear regulation dancewear to all classes. Beginners are requested to obtain school dancewear after the first month.
4. The school does not accept students who study dance at any other facility (other then academic schools) if we offer the subject at the same age and dance level. Technical requirements vary with different studios. It is counter-productive for students to study more than one method of training.
5. New students to the school are given the first month to see if they wish to remain. All students are expected to complete the full year after the first month. No tuition refunds are given unless leaving the city, health issues or family trauma.
6. We regret a student may not commence the next term until the previous term is paid in full or their installments are up to date. There is a $30.00 processing fee for NSF cheques.
7. We will be pleased to answer any questions you might have regarding your child.
Dancewear
All students must have the correct dancewear & shoes for all classes. If you purchase dancewear outside the studio, please check items with Miss Carter before wearing them.
Shoes that very in colour or tone, heel height or design, or dancewear varying in cut, style or colour cannot be worn for class, examinations, or performance.
Great care is often taken to detail all aspects of a recital costume only to have students mismatched footwear detract from the overall effect.
Special Note:
Advise launder black studio regulation leotard with logo inside-out in cold water, also dry inside-out
Dancewear - Girls / Women
Introduction to Dance Programs
Studio regulation short sleeve pink leotard with logo
Studio regulation pale pink tights
Studio pink practice skirt
Ballet - studio regulation pink pleated leather ballet shoes with elastic attached
Ballet (up to & including Russian Level 8)
Studio regulation black, pinch neck cotton leotard with logo
Studio regulation pale pink tights
Studio regulation pink pleated leather ballet shoes with elastic attached
Grooming - hair must be pinned back securely in a bun. Studio regulation snood (bun catcher) may be used by younger students.
Ballet (Russian Pre Elementary to Advanced)
Black leotard (approved by the studio)
Studio regulation pale pink tights
Studio black wrap chiffon skirt
"Soft" pointe shoes are required at all classes
Studio regulation pink pleated leather shoes with elastic attached for performances/class
Grooming - hair must be pinned back securely in a bun
Pointe Shoes
Pointe shoes must NOT be purchased by students taking pointe for the first time, until after the first class of the season, when they will be given all the information necessary for selecting pointe shoes.
Jazz & Tap
Studio regulation black, pinch neck cotton leotard with logo
Studio regulation black cotton bike shorts
White ankle socks
Jazz shoes:
Junior
Studio-style white leather jazz oxfords with laces
Intermediate / Senior
Beige slip on studio-style leather short bootlet
Tap Shoes:
Junior
Studio style black patent low heel tap shoes with elastic ties (no lip or jingle taps)
Intermediate
Studio style black leather, buckle strap with a thick raised heel (no lip or jingle taps)
Senior
Split-sole tap oxford Capezio only
Grooming - hair must be securely pinned back
Hip Hop
Studio regulation black, pinch neck cotton leotard with logo
Studio regulation black cotton bike shorts
White ankle socks
Junior / Intermediate
Beige slip-on studio-style leather short bootlet
Senior
Black 'Bloc' low rise jazz sneakers
Dance Gymnastics (All Levels)
Since most gym classes coincide with the ballet program, ballet dancewear should be worn
Capezio brand "Foot-undes" or comparable studio approved brand
Grooming - hair must be securely pinned back in a ponytail
Modern / Endurance
Studio regulation black, pinch neck cotton leotard with logo
Studio regulation pale pink convertible tights or black bike shorts if coincide with hip hop class
Bloch eclipse half-sole beige
Grooming - hair must be pinned back securely in a bun