CONTACT
VICTORIA CARTER
LONDON DANCE CENTRE
160 SYDENHAM STREET,
LONDON, ON N6A 1V9
CANADA
We are here to help you select the programs & training that meet your dance needs. We offer classes for all ages, abilities & dance levels.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need assistance with your selection or have any questions about the London Dance Centre. 519-434-0612
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS
The Russian Ballet examinations we participate in are conducted by a recognized dance organization with qualified examiners appointed by the society. Additionally, studio evaluation examinations are judged by independent, qualified examiners.
We believe that students must learn to meet the expectations of the program to develop the physical, artistic, and mental skills that their parents have entrusted us with instilling in them. Our goal is not to limit the examination program to only the most gifted students in the class.
Some children thrive on the challenge of working toward a goal. Students are placed in classes where, with good work habits—barring injury or absences—the entire group can have the opportunity to take the examination.
While you know your child and your expectations for their dance education, it's important to recognize that many skills learned in dance go beyond simply mastering the steps and movements. Skills such as organization, memorization, meeting deadlines, managing anxiety, and presenting in front of others are also valuable outcomes of dance, especially for those who choose to embrace the full dance experience.
DANCEWEAR
Special Note:
Advise laundering the black studio regulation leotard with logo inside-out in cold water, also dry inside-out.
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 vary in colour or tone, heel height or design, or dancewear varying in cut, style, or colour cannot be worn for class, examinations, or performance.
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Great care is often taken to detail all aspects of a recital costume, only to have students' mismatched footwear detract from the overall effect.
POLICIES
General Information
Two-Week Trial Period
The London Dance Centre welcomes all new students to the studio to try the first two lessons in September as a trial period, before paying tuition or purchasing regulation dancewear.
This is a great opportunity for parents to evaluate the quality of our school.
*After the first two lessons, students are expected to complete the dance year, as their place cannot be given to another student.
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*Tuition for the full term is expected after two weeks 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 includes additional Monday and Friday holidays.
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2. Parents are invited to observe classes throughout the season on pre-arranged dates set by the school.
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3. Students must wear regulation dancewear to all classes. Beginners are requested to obtain school dancewear after two weeks.
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4. The school does not accept students who study dance at any other facility (other than academic schools) if we offer the subject at the same age and dance level. Technical requirements vary with different studios. It is counterproductive for students to study more than one method of training.
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5. New students to the school are given two weeks to see if they wish to remain. All students are expected to complete the full year after the trial period. No tuition refunds are given unless leaving the city, health issues, or for family trauma.
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6. We regret that 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 $45.00 processing fee for NSF cheques.
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7. We will be pleased to answer any questions you might have regarding your child.