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CDA Studio Handbook

Appendix:

1. Welcome to CDA - p. 3

2. Programs Offered & Ages - p. 4

3. Types of Dance - p. 6

4. Triple Threat Program – p. 10

5. Music Lessons- p.11

6. Payment Details - p. 12

7. Dress Code – p.13

8. Recital Information – p. 15

9. Photo/DVD Order Information – p. 18

10.General Info – p. 19

11.Studio Policies – p. 20

12.Code of Conduct – p. 21

2CDA Dance Academy Inc – 16715 Yonge Street, Unit 28 – Newmarket, Ontario – L3X 1X4

www.cdadanceacademy.com * 905-836-8040 * [email protected]

CDA Dance Academy Inc – 16715 Yonge Street, Unit 28 – Newmarket, Ontario – L3X 1X4 www.cdadanceacademy.com * 905-836-8040 * [email protected]

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Welcome to…

CDA is or your child to learn the art of dance, Music, and Acting.

We strive to maintain a fun and professional atmosphere and are

dedicated to providing the highest quality of dance instruction to

children, teens, and adults in all forms of dance.

Whether you aspire to be a professional dancer, singer, musician

or just want to have fun, CDA has a program for you!

Established in 1998, CDA has earned a great reputation for

providing a warm and friendly environment in a professional

setting.

CDA offers:

Summer & P.A. Day Camps

Recreational and Competitive Dance Classes in:

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Pointe, Lyrical,

Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Stretch & Strength

Boys Hip Hop

Song & Dance

Zumba

Adult Classes!

*NEW* Vocal & Music Lessons.


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Programs Guide 2015-2016

Kindergym (ages 18mths-3yrs) this program will incorporate gymnastics, tunnels,

balance beam, parachute, songs, games and interaction with parent and child! We

offer 3 eight–week sessions in the fall, winter, and spring.

Pre-Primary (ages 2-3) and Primary dancers (ages 4-5) receive 30 minute classes.

For many, it is their first experience with dance. The goal is for these young ones to

have fun while learning a new skill. The class sizes are small and are limited to a

maximum of 8 per class. This allows for students to receive more individual

attention.

Recreational Dance:

Level 1 Beginner (ages 6-8) 0 - 2 yrs Experience

Level 1 Advanced (ages 7-8) 3+ yrs Experience

Level 2 Beginner (ages 8-10) 0 - 2 yrs Experience


Level 3 Beginner (ages 10-12) 0 - 1 yr Experience


Teen Beginner (ages 13-19) 0 - 1 yr Experience

Teen Advanced (ages 13-17)

Adult (ages 18 & up)

8 week/full year (Pre-Primary + Primary)

Recreational Dance (Adult Programs)

Adult Tap

Adult Zumba Adult Stretch and Strength

Adult Boot Camp Adult Ballet Boot Camp

Adult Musical Theater Adult Ballet

All classes are offered in the 3 eight – week sessions.

Recreational dancers receive 45 minute classes. There are Beginner and Advanced

Recreational classes!

See the price chart for all program prices. *certain restrictions apply

Class Breakdown - Each dance class at CDA begins with a warm-up in order to

prepare the body for exercise and to prevent injuries. Various stretching and

strengthening exercises are performed during the warm-up to increase flexibility,

strength, and control.


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Programs & Ages Cont.

Class Breakdown cont. - Dancers will practice, acquire, and perform

dance combinations specific to the type of dance, age, and ability level of

the class they are registered in. All dancers will perform a routine in

recital, but will not focus on one routine for the whole year. For the

younger dancers, while technique and structure are a part of each class;

“Having Fun!” is the primary goal. If you are looking at taking dance to a

more serious level, we have a competitive team!

Competitive dancers must first audition or be chosen by CDA Staff. The

minimum requirement for CDA Competitive dancers is ballet class,

Stretch and Strength/Tumbling class and jazz technique class

The Stretch and Strength/Tumbling class is a required technique class

for ALL competitive students. Close to competition time, many

competitive routines will also be reviewed during different competitive

classes. Not all students will be competing in each discipline of dance.

Private classes and summer classes are encouraged to move up a level

and advance as a competitive dancer. Small groups will be chosen from

the technique class to compete in

additional routines and a minimal

choreography fee will apply. Please

see Competitive Handouts for more

information. We welcome anyone

to inquire about our competitive

programs, and encourage them to

email their interest to

[email protected]

or via phone at 905-836-8040.

mailto:[email protected]


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Types of Dance

Jazz - Jazz is a fundamental dance form

that complements all other dance forms.

Jazz classes are comprised of a warm-up,

center work and progressions including

jumps and turns. Technique and style

through choreography are emphasized.

Beginner students will learn basic jazz

steps, progressive skills and jazz

combinations and routines. Jazz is offered

to all ages from beginner to advanced.

Tap - Make music with your feet!

Students will learn basic, progressive

and intricate tap steps and rhythm

combinations. Develop and improve

timing, rhythm, and coordination. Once

you start tapping, you'll never want to stop!

Lyrical/Contemporary - These

disciplines in dance require strong ballet

technique, but are not mandatory to start

the course. Contemporary will combine

creative movement with abstract positions

to create an entertaining and original

routine, sometimes with masks or a theme.

Lyrical is ballet to the lyrics of a song, more

flowing and pleasing to the audience with

grace and creativity.


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Types of Dance Cont.

Ballet - Ballet will give students the

fundamentals in classical and

contemporary ballet to pursue their

ballerina dreams. This course will

combine creative movement with the

basics to advance in all aspects of

ballet, giving the opportunity for

development of grace and creativity.

Ballet is the foundation for all dance

forms. Improve strength, poise,

balance, and control. Technical skill gained through the study of ballet is

necessary for all other forms of dance. Students considering competing in

dance in the future should enroll in a ballet class. All ballet classes follow the

R.A.D. method (Royal Academy of Dance); exams are available to students

that are interested, providing that their instructor feels they are ready.

Hip Hop - Dance to your favourite hip hop music and learn all the current

dance steps from today's popular music videos! This program is a high-energy

dance experience that is fun for dancers of all ages! CDA's Hip Hop teachers

cover the newest Hip Hop and Street moves from L.A. and New York City. CDA

also offers a ‘BOYS’ only Hip Hop.


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Acro - A combination of dance and gymnastics. Learn how to properly

execute acrobatic tricks and develop gymnastics skills, such as cartwheels,

bridges and walkovers while improving strength, flexibility, agility and physical

control in a safe and fun environment.

Musical Theatre - This program

combines dance movements with an

emphasis on developing acting and

performance skills. Routines and

combinations are inspired by musicals

and movies. Dancers will use facial

expressions and body movements to

portray different characters and story

lines. One routine will be chosen &

performed in our annual recital.

Salsa/Ballroom - This course you can

do with a partner or without! Teens or

Adults will learn the basics of couple

dancing with FUN music. Ballroom

dancing encompasses both traditional

dances, such as the Waltz, Tango and

Quickstep - the "Standard" category -

and Latin dances, including Cha-Cha,

Samba and Jive, which make up the

"Latin" category.

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Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet & Intro to Dance - This is a fun and

creative dance program designed for 3-5 year olds. It will combine creativity

while learning the basics of ballet. Children will have fun trying to skip, hop,

jump, gallop, and make creative animals through dance. Students will be

learning the basics of dance, while having fun with their favourite DISNEY

tunes. Emphasis will be on the fun aspect of ballet dance and movement while

introducing the concept of working in a group.


Zumba – No experience necessary!

Zumba fuses Latin and international

rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to

create a dynamic, exciting and effective

fitness program. The routines feature

aerobic/fitness interval training with a

combination of fast and slow rhythms that

tone and sculpt the entire body to create

a one-of-a-kind workout. Zumba is

designed for everyone. Participants of

any fitness level, any background or age

can start Zumba right away!


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Triple Threat Program

In Singing, we begin to introduce concepts of music and theory in a

variety of levels. This includes learning about the types of notes in music,

the name of the notes and so on. We focus on singing as a chorus, which

is essential to a performer’s life. The music teacher will also focus on

diction, breathing, posture, rhythm and timing. We introduce different types

of music to sing (e.g. musical theatre, jazz, rap, some pop, etc.). This

helps broaden the scope of what your child knows as “music”. It is not all

Katy Perry and Arianna Grande. We keep the music appropriate for their

age at all times. Our focus is to help each child find their own voice!

In Acting, the program will help the children become more confident. A

confident child means an excellent audition, which can sometimes mean a

starring role. Through improvisational games and some script work, the

students find their confidence and are able to access their imagination

once again. We also work on movement in class and the importance of

“space” awareness. There is no wrong idea in drama! We keep it fun and

exciting for each individual student!

In Dancing, their whole bodies will be groovin’! CDA has a superior dance

program and this will be passed onto each and every child. They will learn

a varied of levels in technique for ballet, jazz and musical theatre and,

depending on their skill level, they may start tap. The teacher will take

extra time to focus on flexibility and rhythm. The children are encouraged

through fun and light-hearted teaching at all times.


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Triple Threat Program Cont.

Shirley Temple & Oliver Twist

Program

(ages 4-6):

Our Shirley Temple program is a chance for your child to

explore every corner of their imagination and, most

importantly, to have fun! This program is designed for

children ages 4-6. Students will learn about and practice all

three performing art forms in an hour and a half program.

We encourage our students to explore their world through

singing, dancing and acting.

Triple Threat Performer Program

(ages 11-17):

Our triple threat program is designed to allow students to

explore their talents in the performing arts. We focus on

increasing confidence, which naturally makes any child a

better performer. The children are split into groups

according to their age and talent. With a maximum of 20

students per class, our teachers are able to hone in on

each child and more effectively assist them in excelling.

*This is an exciting and new program

CDA is thrilled to offer!*

Please visit cdadanceacademy.com

or email [email protected]

for more information on this great new program!

Triple Threat Performer Program

(ages 7-11):

Our triple threat program is designed to allow students to

explore their talents in the performing arts. We focus on

increasing confidence, which naturally makes any child a

better performer. The children are split into groups

according to their age and talent. With a maximum of 20

students per class, our teachers are able to hone in on

each child and more effectively assist them in excelling.


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Payment Details

Payment: A registration is not considered complete until all post-dated

cheques or pre-authorized Visa/MasterCard payments for the entire year are

submitted/completed.

Fee Schedule for Recreational Students:

• Registration Fee: $45.00 required per family annually (this is also an

insurance fee) due at registration

• Fall/Winter Session: September to January

• Costume Fee: $80-$100 due November 1st

• Winter/Spring Session: February to May

Method of Payment: CDA Dance Academy accepts Visa, MasterCard and

Post-Dated Cheques (Cheques are made out to CDA). Interac is also accepted

for Registration and Dance Wear Purchases.

Taxes: are applicable to all fees (13%HST).

Administration Fees and Late Payments:

An administration Fee of $35.00 will be applied to all NSF Cheques

An administration Fee of $25.00 will be applied to all late payments

Late Payments: will be charged a fee of $25.00. Please ensure that all pre-

authorized Credit Card Information is current - students will not be permitted

in class if payments are not up to date.

Refunds: CDA Dance Academy will not issue a refund to any customer after

three weeks past their registration date. CDA allows any new dancer to try

classes for 2 weeks to determine whether the class is right for them and their

families. After this time, no refunds will be issued. The registration fee and

costume fees are not refundable at any time.

Register in Multiple Classes:

If a dancer decides to take more than one class, each successive class is at a lower price! (10% discount for each successive class)


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CDA Dress Code

ALL Dancers are required to follow the CDA Dress Code.

Students who are not dressed appropriately will not be permitted

into classes.

Hair: should be pulled back in a neat, secure ponytail. Ballet students

should have their hair pinned back into a bun for EVERY class.

Shoes: Competitive Students must have a practice pair of shoes and

performance pair for each class.

All Hip Hop classes may have shoes as part of their costume . An

additional fee may apply.

CDA Dance Wear

CDA sells its very own line

of dance wear and

accessories. Bodysuits,

dance pants, bags, shoes,

tracksuits, etc. can all be

purchased at our in-house

CDA Boutique!

CDA Dress Code chart is

listed in detail on the

next page.


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CDA Dance Academy Dress Code

Class: Dance Attire:

Ballet Pre-Primary/Primary: Pink Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit, skirts

permitted.

Ages 6 & Up: Black Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit. No skirts, No shorts.

Tights: Light “Ballet-Pink” Tights (Footed)

Shoes: Pink Leather/Canvas Ballet Slippers (Capezio or Mondor).

Performance Canvas Ballet Shoes may be required.

Jazz, Musical

Theatre &

Broadway

Babies

Pre-Primary/Primary: Pink Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit, skirts/shorts

permitted.

Ages 6 & Up: Black Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit. Black Dancer Shorts

permitted.

Tights: Tan (Footed/Convertible)

Shoes: Black Slip-on Split Sole Jazz Shoes (Capezio or Mondor).

Acro Primary: Pink Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit (NO SKIRTS).

Ages 6 & Up: Black Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit.

Tights: Tan (Footless/Convertible)

Shoes: Bare Feet

Lyrical/Modern/

Contemporary


Tights: Tan (Footless/Stirrup)

Shoes: Capezio FootUndies

Hip Hop Primary: Pink Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit.

Ages 6 & Up: Black Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit or Black Tank Top,

Cotton or Lycra Yoga/Capri Pants (stomach must be covered).

Tights: mostly N/A.

Shoes: Clean Black, Non-Marking Indoor Running Shoes.

Tap Primary: Pink Cotton or Lycra Bodysuit. Skirts/shorts permitted.


Tights: Tan (Footed/Convertible)

Shoes (Beginner): Capezio Patten Leather

Shoes (2nd Year and UP): Please speak with your teachers

Boys Black Jazz Style Pants or Bike Shorts and Black/White Plain T-Shirt

(no logos).

Salsa/Ballroom All ages: Latin shoes & a Latin Skirt

Zumba All ages: Non-Marking indoor running shoes, Black Tank Top,

Cotton or Lycra Yoga/Capri Pants (stomach must be covered).


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Recital Information

All students will perform in the end of year Recital(s) at the Newmarket

Theatre. The annual recital is very a very exciting event for everyone involved!

The recital dates will generally be the first weekend in June and is usually

announced in September. The dress rehearsal for recital will be held the

Friday before the show. Please keep in mind that it may be during school

hours. There is no rehearsal fee. A dress rehearsal is an excellent way for a

dancer to feel comfortable with the stage before the show! A recital is an

important and special occasion in the dance year as it showcases all the hard

work our instructors, students, and parents put in during the season. It is an

opportunity for your children (or parents for those in adult classes) to show off

the new things they have learned this year and to get up on stage and do what

they do best - perform! Recitals are also a great chance for you to see all the

other classes and styles of dance available to you and/or your children, other

than the one(s) they are already enrolled in. Our shows are very diverse and

entertaining, showcasing all ages, levels and genres of dance. We encourage

you to bring your family, friends, and friends of friends to share and celebrate

the accomplishments these students have made this year!

Recital General Information

When: First weekend in June

Where: Newmarket Theatre

Address: 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket

Ticket Sales: Ticket go on sale usually starting May 1st - we will update you

specifically when they go on sale via email. Tickets will be sold during studio

office hours until SOLD OUT - payment made by VISA, MasterCard, Debit,

Cash - RESERVED SEATING. Tickets can be purchased by phone (905-836-

8040) or through the Newmarket Theatre office during OFFICE HOURS

(please call ahead if uncertain of office hours).

tel:(905-836-8040


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Recital Information Cont.

Ticket Pickup: Pickup your tickets at the studio until the day before the dress

rehearsal. Tickets purchased same day of the show at the Theatre will be

priced higher than tickets that are pre-purchased through the studio

Tickets are purchased under the following conditions:

No Refunds, No Exchanges, No Exceptions to this policy!!

NOTE: Dancers will need to arrive at least one hour prior to show times with

hair and makeup done. Entrance into the theatre will be approx. 15 minutes

prior to show start to time. NO LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE

THEATRE UNTIL INTERMISSION (which is halfway through the show).

Please make sure to visit our website for important dress rehearsal and recital

details (www.cdadanceacademy.com). All important information will be posted

here regarding recital, hair, tights, makeup etc.

Recital Information

• Students MUST arrive ONE HOUR PRIOR to the show in FULL COSTUME,

MAKEUP AND HAIR.

• Students must SIGN IN when they arrive or we will assume they are not in

attendance, which means they could be accidentally missed when called for

their performance.

http://www.cdadanceacademy.com/


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Recital Information Cont.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL students MUST remain backstage for the duration of

the show unless a ticket is purchased for them to watch either half of the show

(either before or after intermission).

If students are watching the second half of the show or have been

checked out for any reason they must be backstage a minimum of 3

numbers before the end of the show. This allows them to be a part of the

final. ONLY PERFORMERS are permitted backstage. If you would like to be

with your child backstage we do require several volunteers that day to help

backstage. Please ensure your child is fed prior to the show or brings a

snack/water bottle with them that day (they may also want to bring a book,

cards, etc. for entertainment). Please avoid packing messy food items or items

containing peanuts for allergy reasons. Students must be signed out after the

recital by their parent/guardian. Show length is approx. 2.5-3 hours with a

scheduled intermission.

VolunteeringVolunteers are needed for EACH RECITAL. Please contact CDA via email

([email protected]) or by phone(905-836-8040) if you would like

to volunteer or sign up at the CDA Notice Board*.

This is a great opportunity gain experience, for parents to be active in their

child’s extracurricular activities or obtain volunteer hours and show support to

make this event a wonderful experience for the students!! If you cannot

volunteer yourself, we would love the help from older siblings, extended family

and friends!

*Detailed information will be posted on the CDA NOTICE BOARD which is

located INSIDE CDA DANCE ACADEMY INC. Please make a point to read

this board to stay informed of all announcements and updates. Also view

our WEBSITE www.cdadanceacademy.com.



tel:(905-836-8040



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Picture Day / DVD Order Information

When: May

Where: CDA Dance Academy Inc

Address: 16715 Yonge St, Unit 28, Newmarket

Times: The schedule can be viewed in the studio or online

at www.cdadanceacademy.com. Please check for any changes that may occur

to ensure every child is given the opportunity to have their picture taken.

Possible change of schedule will be dated for your convenience.

Photographer: Fred's Photography - for any special orders or request please

email Fred directly at [email protected].

Students MUST arrive 30 MINUTES PRIOR to their scheduled photo time

in FULL COSTUME, MAKEUP AND HAIR.

NO camera or video recording will be allowed. Pictures will be available for

purchase at the recital. Picture day is an important day that not only allows

parents to purchase memorial photos of their child but also for use inside the

recital programs. Please make all possible efforts to have your child present

and on time for all pictures.

REMINDER - PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN

THE STUDIO TO WATCH THE REHEARSAL OR IN

THE PHOTO ROOM WHEN PHOTOS ARE BEING

TAKEN.

DVDs Order: Orders for the show will available for

pre-order. Order forms will be available at the studio.

DVD pricing will be available by calling the studio or

visiting our website under links closer to recital.




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General Information

Website: The CDA Website is a very informative tool. Please check the

website for updates and important information once per week. Be sure

to visit the photo gallery page, where you can view over 200 pictures!

Useful pages are; Latest News (RSS News Feed), What's New,

Competitive Page, Recital Information and the Registration Page.

Newsletters: CDA newsletters will be distributed monthly via email, and

posted in the parent lounge (upstairs). They contain valuable information

about upcoming events and activities at the studio!

Parent Observation Days: Parents are invited to observe their child's

dance class(es) for one week in December. The dates will be posted on

the website and will be included in your newsletters.

Bad Weather: In the event of a snow storm, please call the studio after

3:30pm for information on whether or not classes will be held. The notice

will also be posted on the website after 3:30pm. Parents will

not receive a phone call. Make-up classes will be

scheduled for the classes that were cancelled.

Holidays: Holidays will generally follow school

schedules. Holidays will be posted on the CDA

Website and printed in the Newsletters. CDA will

close for Thanksgiving Monday, Christmas Break,

March Break, Good Friday and Victoria Day. Holidays

are factored into the year and 34 weeks of classes are

accounted for. Please see more information on our

Holiday Handout available on our website.


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Studio Policies

Attendance: Attendance is taken each class and recognition is given for

perfect attendance at the end of year recital with an award! Good

attendance is imperative; please make every effort to have your child

attend every class. There are no makeup classes given due to illness. If 3

classes in a row are missed, CDA reserves the right to withdraw your child

from the end of year recital. Please be sure to call the studio if your child

is going to miss a class. Private classes may be advised by a teacher if a

student has missed too many regular classes. Private classes are not

included in your fees, and are provided at an additional charge.

Food and Drink: CDA is a nut free facility. Please do not bring any

products that contain nuts into the studio. Food and drinks are not

permitted in the change room - food is permitted in the upstairs lounge

area only. Water only is allowed into the studios; containers must have a

leak-proof lid.

Studios: Studios are not to be used outside of class time without prior

permission from the management. Please enter the dance studios only

when requested to do so by the teacher. Please remove outdoor footwear

when entering the studio space.

Respect: All students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful

and courteous manner at all times with classmates, teachers and with

studio property. Disruptive behaviour may result in disciplinary action up to

and including removal from the program.

Cell Phone: All students are to leave their cell phones either at home or

in the change room. Lockers are available in the change rooms – you will

need to purchase a lock yourselves. Cell phones are NOT permitted in the

classroom for any reason. Cell phones caught in the studio will be

confiscated until the end of the night or at the teacher’s discretion.


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Centre Code of Conduct

CDA Dance Academy is committed to providing safe, exciting, and educational

classes for each of our dancers in a disciplined but fun environment. In order to

provide a safe and uplifting environment for all students, we ask that families follow

the studio’s code of conduct. It takes everyone’s help to create a positive dance

experience. Thank you in advance for working together and modeling exemplary

behaviour.

Students:• Have fun!

• Arrive on time (If you are 15 minutes late for class, you will not be permitted to participate)

• Dress according to CDA Dance Academy's dress code

• Talking in class can be disruptive and will not be tolerated

• Notify your instructor immediately if you are injured or ill

• Do not wear dance shoes outside the studio

• Maintain a positive attitude

• Absolutely no exclusive social cliques

• No foul language

• No sitting down during class (this is harmful to the body)

• Always give 100% of your effort and heart

Parents:

• Maintain a positive attitude

• Give uplifting feedback to dancers

• No foul language

• No pets in The Dance Center

• Have a great time watching your children grow and learn

• Drop off and pick up dancer(s) on time. CDA Dance Academy is NOT responsible

for children outside of the dance classroom.

• Do not leave children unattended at the studio. Your children and their conduct is

your responsibility. If you bring additional children to wait while class is in session,

bring something for them to sit and do quietly.

• Unruly behaviour of children in the waiting area will not be tolerated

• Trust the professional advice/assessment/opinion of CDA Dance Academy staff.The Staff at CDA Dance Academy reserves the right to dismiss anyone at any time due to misconduct.

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