Policies & Procedures

Good attendance is critical to consistent progress and advancement in dance training. Absences may be made up in another style at the student’s current level or in a lower level class in the same style. Please notify the studio either via email or phone call/text if a student will be absent. 

Please Note: We expect on-time arrival to dance class, as it is disruptive to enter the studio space late. 

Cottage Dance Academy follows the Vancouver School District policy for closure due to inclement weather. We will promptly notify studio families of any closures (via email, Facebook and Website updates). 

Most dancers progress and focus better without parents observing them during class time. Our performances are great opportunities for families to enjoy watching the work done over the year. As classes are often scheduled back to back, please contact us via text, email or phone to address student progress or discuss concerns. 

Water intake is a crucial element to athletic activity, and we encourage proper hydration. Dancers may bring their own water to class so that they can rehydrate while remaining in the studio space. Early arrival to the studio for class will allow dancers to attend to restroom needs prior to the start of class. 

Cottage Dance Academy is a non-smoking establishment. Any student found using drugs, consuming, or under the influence of alcohol (including providing drugs or alcohol to another student) will face expulsion. 

Items left in the studio will be collected and placed in the “Lost and Found” bin. Items not picked up will be cleaned and donated to a local charity. Please label dancewear and other personal items to more easily recover them. Students should not leave valuable items unattended in the dressing room or cubbies. Cottage Dance Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

Dance is a strenuous athletic activity. Dancers may experience minor aches and pains from time to time due to building muscle tissue and stretching. Most minor aches and pains will abate in time. Should a particular pain start to become chronic, please inform the teacher. 
 

All student accidents and injuries in and out of class must be reported immediately. A doctor’s release note is required to return to class after severe injuries. If an injury occurs at our studio (either in class or outside) please do the following:
 

• Notify the studio office immediately so that proper documentation can be made. 
   

• We request written permission from your doctor allowing you to resume classes after a severe injury or a prolonged illness 

Our school year monthly tuition rate is based on an average over the 10-month long school year; holidays and breaks are accounted for in our monthly rate. Camps and workshops will have separate fees. We may prorate the first month of tuition for new students if they begin class after mid-month.
 

Tuition is due the first week of each month-if we do not receive payment by the 10th of the month, a $20 late fee will be charged, and we will send an electronic invoice for payment.
 

We accept cash, checks or credit cards for payment. We have an Auto Pay option available-families may enroll in Auto Pay upon registration or at any time during the school year. 

Email and our studio BAND app are our PRIMARY methods of communication. We also post updates through the studio Instagram and Facebook pages. These are all important resources for students and parents.