Studio Policies

refund Policy

RECREATIONAL CLASSES FOR KIDS
Students may withdraw from the program by providing two (2) weeks' written notice via email. The notice period begins on the date the email is received. Refunds will be issued for classes remaining after the two-week notice period, less the cost of any classes already attended. The registration fee is non-refundable.

For programs that run from September through June, all tuition and class fees become non-refundable after March 1. This policy does not apply to Spring or Summer session classes, which remain subject to the standard withdrawal and refund policy outlined above.

COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Students may withdraw from the program by providing written notice via email on or before September 30th.  Refunds will be issued for the remaining classes, less the cost of classes already attended. Registration fees, Summer Intensive fees, competition fees, costume fees, and any other fees already incurred on the dancer's behalf are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued after September 30th.

ADULT SESSIONS
Cancellations made at least 3 days before the first class are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 3 days before the first class, or after the session has started, are non-refundable. Trial classes are non-refundable.

DANCE WORKSHOPS
All workshop registrations are final. Workshop fees are non-refundable.

DAY CAMPS: cancel 30 days or more before the beginning of the camp to get full refund, less the camp deposit; 50% refund if cancelled 15 to 30 days prior to the start date; non-refundable if cancelled 14 days or less prior to the start date of the program. $40 camp deposit is not refundable.

NO refund will be made for dismissals due to disciplinary actions, for late arrivals, or for early departures.

No refunds, credits or make-up classes will be provided for missed classes due to student absences or classes cancelled due to extreme weather, natural disasters or any unforeseen events which will make it impossible to host classes safely. All fees paid for costumes, performances or competitions are not refundable.

Payment options

Competitive /recreational program (including Rising Stars) /spring & summer classes

Customers enroll in Auto-Pay1 (monthly payments) for which credit card details are necessary to complete the registration. The automatic payments are applied on the 1st of each month, with the final payment scheduled for June 1st. Registration and Intensive Fees are due at the time of registration.

Summer dance camps (day and sleepaway)

Customers enroll in Auto-Pay1 (monthly payments) for which credit card details are necessary to complete the registration. The automatic payments are applied on the 1st of each month, with the final payment scheduled for July 1st. Camp deposit is due at the time of registration.

Adult Sessions/ Workshops

Fees will be automatically charged to the credit card on file 3 days after registration. If you would like to arrange monthly (Auto-Pay1) or split payments, please email us after completing your registration.

If you prefer to pay by CASH, CHEQUE, or E-TRANSFER, you can choose the option to pay by installments.

1 Credit Card and Auto-Pay payments automatically incur a 3% convenience fee per transaction
For more details, please contact us by email before finishing the registration.

Registration fee

A $50 registration fee will be charged annually for each dancer registering ONLY for Recreational and Competitive programs (September to June), including Rising Stars and Toddlers.

Any other classes and programs, such as Adult Sessions, Spring or Summer classes are excluded.

Enrollment for Auto-Pay is required for some programs, i.e. Adults Sessions, Summer classes. If you do not wish to enroll in Auto-Pay,  please contact us by email to process your registration manually.

We accept the following methods of payment:

E-Transfer, Cash, Cheques, Credit cards (online only)

CREDIT CARD1: online payment only through Student Account.
E-TRANSFER: send to info@schoolofmoderndance.com. All E-transfers must include Student Name and Class details in the transfer's "Notes" section.
CASH: exact amount only in an envelope with student name, class details, date and amount written on it. Please contact for delivery methods.
CHEQUES: all cheques should be made payable to "School of Modern Dance Ottawa Inc.". Please contact for delivery methods.

Payment options

Enrollment for Auto-Pay is required for some programs, i.e. Adults Sessions, Summer classes. If you do not wish to enroll in Auto-Pay,  please contact us by email to process your registration manually.

We accept the following methods of payment:

E-Transfer, Cash, Cheques, Credit cards (online only)

CREDIT CARD1: online payment only through Student Account.
E-TRANSFER: send to info@schoolofmoderndance.com. All E-transfers must include Student Name and Class details in the transfer's "Notes" section.
CASH: exact amount only in an envelope with student name, class details, date and amount written on it. Please contact for delivery methods.
CHEQUES: all cheques should be made payable to "School of Modern Dance Ottawa Inc.". Please contact for delivery methods.

1 Credit Card and Auto-Pay payments automatically incur a 3% POS surcharge per transaction.