Tuition and Registration:
- Online registration and tuition payments are available through our DanceStudio-Pro account. Please click the purple “Register ” button to take you to the page.
- A $15 registration fee will apply ($10.00 for second child, third child is free). This is to ensure your enrollment and cover administration fees associated with class registrations. *Fee applies to each semester of enrolments.
- Please be sure to enter your student’s true date of birth, as this will affect the available classes in your personal registration list.
- To make a payment by INTERAC Email Money Transfer (full tuition payment only) please direct payment to info@dancestarsacademy.com. Please also send a second email with student name and class and password to accept payment.
- Use your Credit Card or PayPal account for secure transaction.
- Note, you do not need to have/open a PayPal account to make payments using your Credit Card.
- For class tuition of more then 2 children and multiple class mix – please inquire.
- 15% HST tax is added at the time of checkout, except for Tuition Payment Plan (included).
- Dance Stars Academy does not store or process your credit card information. Payment is processed via secure PayPal/Stripe service.
- Why a Recital Costume Rental Fee? There are many views on recital costumes, and here is ours: Recitals and shows are very special performance events for your child. Recital dance performances requires a costume; otherwise it would be a mere demonstration… For the same reason virtually every public facing discipline or activity has formal wear that compliments the action at its best. If you have any questions or need more information please email us at info@dancestarsacademy.com
Tuition Payment Policy:
- Tuition payment is due before the first class and monthly payments are due on the 1st of each calendar month. A late fee of $25 will be added for payments not received. Spots are held for students which can result in waiting lists or students unable to attend do to held spots. You will be charged for the class if you are registered and no cancellation notice is given prior to the first class (see Refund Policy below).
- Additional family members receive 10% discount.
- Please note: If paying by post dated cheque, all cheques must be dated for the 1st date of the payment month, otherwise a $25 administration fee will be added to tuition.
- There is a $42.50 fee for cancelled or NSF cheques
- Administration fee of $25 will be added to an account with late payment.
- Make cheques payable to Dance Stars Academy.
- Please submit cheque payment in an envelope with student’s first and last name, class name and day/time.
- If paying by cash, please submit the exact amount in an envelope with student’s first and last name, class name and day/time. Instructors cannot give change.
Payment Option:
- For your convenience we offer several payment options.
- Option 1: Full tuition payment by cheque, cash, credit card or etransfer. Due before the 1st class (see Refund Policy below). Credit Card payments are only accepted online upon enrollment.
- Option 2: Two payments paid by the due dates as indicated in your registration email.
- Option 3: Sign up for autopay in our registration system. Either PayPal or Credit card payments will be accepted for monthly payments, due at the 1st of each month.
- NOTE: Monthly payment plan is for autopay only. Cash/etransfer and cheque payments will not be accepted.
JumpStart scholarship recipients:
- JumpStart scholarship application and funding process takes 6-10 weeks
- To avoid late payment charges, all applicants must notify us about pending application before the first class
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify us in a timely manner when scholarship is approved.
NOTE 1: Financial assistance link: Canadian Tire JumpStart™ program helps kids in need to participate in organized sports and recreation. Our dance classes are qualified as recreational activity under this program. For more information and apply online please follow this link: JumpStart.
Refund Policy:
- Withdrawal notifications must be made in writing to the following email: info@dancestarsacademy.com
- within 24 hours of the first class to receive a partial refund
- No refunds will be given after this time except in the case of a physician-verified illness.
- Events/Workshops/Camps cancellation notice is required 48 hours in advance of the event and subject to an administrative fee (50% of the total tuition).
- Students registered and not paid by the 1st class, with no cancellation notice will be subject to pay.
Studio Closure Policy:
- In the event that the studio must close due to Provincially mandated regulations, classes will be offered virtually where possible. (tuition fees will not be refunded, however, if it is not possible to offer virtual classes, tuition credits will be issued). If the studio closes due to inclement weather, we will attempt to offer makeup classes to the best of our availability depending on class schedules and instructor availability, however, we cannot guarantee a makeup class in every case.