Policies

• Please notify us in advance when your child will be absent from classes. This particularly important during rehearsal periods prior to examinations and the annual recital.
• There are no refunds for missed classes.
• Students are entitled to make up any classes they have missed within the term. Missed classes may not be carried over to the following term.
• Please consult the instructor for a recommended make up class.

Parents are invited to observe classes during the month of September until their child is comfortable in the classroom. We particularly ask that parents of KiDance students make the effort to withdraw from the classroom by the end of September. This will give the instructors the opportunity to develop their leadership role with the students and for the children to learn how to focus in the classroom with the minimum amount of distractions.

For the remainder of the year classes may be observed on designated viewing days. (See Calendar for specific dates.) This is a wonderful way to show support for your child’s efforts and the perfect way to gain a greater understanding of the special world that they are participating in. It is requested that viewing guests assist in providing students with the best possible learning environment by not engaging in conversations or other activities that will disturb the class while it is in progress.

• We reserve the right to change or substitute instructors as necessary.
• We reserve the right to cancel classes with insufficient registration. In this event, fees for cancelled classes will be refunded.
• In order to comply with provincial health directives, we reserve the right to deliver instruction either live or via Zoom as needed. No refunds or reductions will be given for instruction delivered via Zoom.
• We reserve the right to change the schedule with the agreement of students and instructors to facilitate Zoom instruction.

North Woodside Community Centre Closures
When conditions are severe and keeping the parking lot and sidewalks clear is impassible, the North Woodside Community Centre closes for business. You may reach the North Woodside Centre at 902-463-9276 or go to their Facebook page for storm notifications.

Notification of Closures
Every attempt will be made to notify families about cancelled classes via email by 3:00PM for weekday classes, 8:15AM for Saturday classes and 10:00AM for Sunday classes. Storm cancellation notices will be posted on the DancEmail page of the website and on social media. If a decision must be made after the above times, the office will make every attempt to phone affected students.

Replacement Classes
There are no refunds for classes cancelled due to inclement weather or due to force majeure events beyond the control of management. Please consult your instructor for a suitable replacement class.

Who we are
The Leica Hardy School of Dance is registered with the Province of Nova Scotia under the direction of sole proprietor, Leica Hardy.

Our website: https://leicahardyschoolofdance.com/
All other contact information may be found in Contact Us.

What personal data we collect
The Leica Hardy School of Dance limits the information we collect from you to what is necessary required to provide our services. This information includes:

• Names of registered students and their parents/guardians
• Ages of students
• Contact information including email addresses, mailing addresses and phone numbers
• Payment information used for tuition, merchandise and ticket purchases. 
• Photos and videos of students in class or during performances
• A student’s health information of which our staff should be advised of

Personal Information of Minors
Consent for the collection and use of personal information of minors must be received from the minor’s parent or guardian. This requirement applies to all the information collected by the Leica Hardy School of Dance, including contact information, personal health information, and consent for photographs and videos.

Why we collect personal data
The Leica Hardy School of Dance collects personal information for the purpose of registering you or your child for classes, to communicate with you about classes, to process payments, and to conduct classes in a healthy, safe environment. Photos and videos of students in class or during performances may be posted on the school’s website and/or social media accounts. Contact information will also be used to let you know about events, fundraising efforts, and general updates about the school. The school will always obtain consent before using your information for any purpose different from the one for which it was originally collected.

Please note that personal data is not just created by a user’s interactions with our site. It is also generated from technical processes such as contact forms, comments, cookies, analytics, and third party embeds.

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Protecting your data and who can access it
The Leica Hardy School of Dance is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal data in secure digital software and class attendance lists. Access to this information is limited to the owner/artistic director and contracted instructors or employees, who may require the data for the purpose it was collected. The school will never share, trade or sell your personal data to any third party.

• Students must comply with the LHSD Health Safety policies to participate in classes. Students who consistently fail to comply will be sent home without possibility of refund.
• Students with COVID-like symptoms must not attend classes until they have negative test results or have been diagnosed by a health practitioner.
• We request that you continue to report any possible COVID contact transmission so that we can advise other students and instructors. This helps keep the LHSD community and their families healthy and safe.
• Students with COVID must not attend classes for seven days following the onset of symptoms or a positive test. Students are welcome to attend via Zoom during that quarantine period.

Registration Fees

• All students pay an annual $30.00 (HST included) non-refundable registration fee totalling a maximum fee of $75.00 (HST included) per family.
• Registration is valid from September 1st until August 31st of each year.

Class Fee Payment 

• All class fees are subject to HST.
• Students will receive an invoice detailing amounts due for the term.
• Term payments are due in full by your first day of each term as follows:
  • Fall Term – Sept. 6-12
  • Winter Term – Jan. 4-10
  • Spring Term – Apr. 1-7
• Payment by may be made via cash, cheque or e-transfer sent to info@leicahardyschoolofdance.com. E-transfers will be auto-deposited.
• Payment(s) must be made to secure your place in class and prior to attending any classes.
• Students may place a 25% deposit on their account to hold their space in classes prior to the start of the year.
• All class fees are non-refundable after the 2nd class of each term.

Costume Rental & Ballet Exam Fees 

• Costume rental fees and tickets for the annual recital are extra.
• Ballet examination fees are non-refundable once they have been remitted to the Society of Classical Ballet–Vaganova Method.

Payment Plans

• Annual payment – no additional fee (included in the annual Registration Fee)
• Termly payments – add $7.50 (HST included) to your payment for the 2nd & 3rd terms

Receipts

• Receipts will be emailed the the payer at the time of payment. Duplicate receipts are available for a pre-paid $10.00 fee plus HST. This fee applies to each receipt requested.

Late Fees

• Late fees will be added to your account for any outstanding amounts on the day following your first day of semester.
• Late fee rate is 19.99% per annum, calculated on a monthly basis of 1.67%.

Withdrawal

• Failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal from classes.
• Withdrawal notice must be given to the office, not the instructor.
• After the 2nd class of the semester all fees are non-refundable.
• Prior to the 2nd class of the semester, fees are refundable less the following:
  • The annual registration fee
  • The payment plan fee for 2nd semester payments
  • The value of classes held prior to withdrawal notification, whether attended or not. (Class value will be calculated using the single-class rates.)
  • A $50.00 administrative fee
• In the event that a student must withdraw for valid medical reasons or reasons beyond their control, the student must notify the office, not the instructor. In those instances the office will credit the student’s account for the value of the remaining classes in the term. This credit may be applied to future classes and is non-transferable. Credits must be used within one year (365 days).