1. 1. By joining the Edge Performing Arts Inc. Dance Team you are adhering to all policies and procedures that have been put in place. As a Participant on the Dance Team programs, activities and events of The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge of Performing Arts Inc.) As a member on The Edge School of Performing Arts Dance Team you commit to participating in all four judging events
2. Costumes will be paid for before costume is ordered. Costumes will not be ordered if payment is not received. If Costume Fee payment is received after due date and dancer is permitted to rejoin the team there is a $50 late fee. Costumes are paid for in full in October to allow time as costumes are made to order.
3. Alumni Dance Team Costumes approx. cost 30 - $60. Some costumes are made to order and some custom made. Costume fees covers costs of outfit, shipping, data entry of each size, data entry ordering each size, steaming each costume, manually packaging and labelling each costume, financial transaction, processing fees, accounting fees for invoice set up and processing payments, service fee for travelling to different stores and price inquires. Taxes are not included in Costume Fees. No cancellation, refunds or returns after payment is submitted, no exceptions. Dancers will be measured and have a fitting to confirm proper sizing. The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) approaches costumes with the best interest of dance families in mind and works hard to find costumes that are available in all sizes, justifiable in price, performance appropriate and when possible wearable after performance.
4. Each Term is clearly stated on our website, brochure and invoice with the dates and the total amount of weeks. Class cancellation due to holidays, inclement weather or extenuating circumstances and extra non class times such as practices, rehearsals, studio events/performances, staff at competition. and staff at picture day have already been taking into account in determining the Term Tuition. Alumni Dance Team Term fee covers the cost of one weekly class that consists of a warm up, technique skills & drills and one performance routine (song & choreography selected by instructor)
5. To be a member on the Alumni Dance Team you have to take one class Friday 7:30pm-8:10pm Term 1 & Term 2 and participate in four mandatory judging events, no recital. Solo Opportunity is available on registration form.
6. Dance Team Code of Conduct has been given to each Team Member in their welcome newsletter via TeamApp. Click Here for Dance Team Code of Conduct.
7. Competition entry fees are collected from you "the client" and are administered to the Competition from The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) on "the clients" behalf. By attending such competitions "the client" accepts any liabilities that may occur and which "the client" may incur and not The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) such liabilities might include cancelation due to pandemic, weather or unforeseen circumstances. "The Client" understands that The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) is not holding their entry fees. Entry fees are collected on behalf of "the client" and sent to the competition. Travel costs and accommodations for each competition are the responsibility of "the client". Competition fees and any ordered costumes will be the responsibility of "the client" as they are not refundable by the competition/suppliers. The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) continues to email each family "client" updates, communication and website links from each Dance Competition Company.
8. "The Client" understands that The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) is not holding your entry fees. Your entry fees are collected on your behalf and sent to the competition.
9. There will be no refunds on partially attended months.
10. It is the dancers’ responsibility to remember choreography and to learn and practice any choreography missed due to absences before their next practice.
11. Dancers wanting a “Specialty Routine” ie. solo must select this on the registration form. All applications are reviewed by The Edge Admin Team. Dancer gets to select the song and style of dance with Artistic Director's approval. When selecting solo. Specialty Routine Choreography fee covers cost of learning the specialty routine. Once specialty routine is choreographed it is the responsibility of the dancer to book half or hour private lessons to prepare for judging events. Private lessons can be done before the judging events or after each judging event. You decide how many practices you would like. Four Half Hour practices is recommended for those seeking to accomplish strong results. If specialty routine is presented during class time, it is not for the purpose of practicing the specialty routine or to receive corrections from instructor.
12. There are no cancellations from 10 days prior to the start date of the Choreography Date for Specialty Routine. See Choreography Speciality Routine Cancelation Policy Below
13. Entry fees must be paid by the required due date. Failure to do so will result in your dancer not participating in Judging event/Competition Judging event. If payment is received after due date and dancer is permitted to enter judging event/competition judging event there is a $50 late fee.
14. When registering to compete at such events you are adhering to the Competitions Release of Liability and Policies. These policies are found on the Competition Companies Website that will be provided to you.
15. You are releasing The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) from any liabilities associated with attending these competitions.
16. It is your responsibility to review the terms and conditions of these competitions. You will be provided their website with their terms and conditions.
17. When entering competitions you agree to all entry fees you have paid.
18. The Edge Performing Arts Inc. is not responsible or liable for any entry fees you have paid to the competition
19. Each Competition Company sets their own prices and fees change each year. The Edge School of Performing Arts charges a processing fee on entry fees. The processing fee covers costs of setting up each dancers name and birthdate in each competitions data system, manually entering each routine and dancers in the competitions data system, entering music time limit and if props are being used, uploading music and labeling each file to the entry numbers given by each competition, video taping, video upload submission, video encoding, financial transaction and processing fees, accounting fees for invoice set up and processing payments. If refunds are given by a competition or there is a change fee for virtual, The Edge School of Performing Arts charges a processing fee for accounting fees, processing refunds, financial transaction fees. Processing fees are non refundable.
20. Any prize money won for solo is credited to the students account at The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) Prize money won for group routines belongs to The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) to offset competition expenses such as props, transportation and The Edge School of Performing Arts representative on event date. Custom Awards that are given with prize money or given for achieving high scores for solo will be given to the dancer keep. Custom Awards that are given with prize money or given for achieving high scores for groups belongs to The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.)
21. Dance Teams will perform at 4 mandatory judging events. Dates subject to change. Dancers can not miss class the week of judging events. As with any program, steady attendance is requirement for success. Failure to meet such requirements may lead to dismissal from the program or adjustment in level. Charges and tuition may apply. Dancer must be in rehearsal space at time noted on schedule. If dancer is not present at rehearsal and no communication has been made by email to info@TheEdgePA.ca with reason for being late, dancer will not be permitted to go on stage and perform. If Dancer forgets tights or part of costume, dancer will not be permitted to go on stage and perform. Dancers are to wear Edge Jacket/Hoodie/T-shirt when on stage to receive awards. If dancer isn't wearing Edge Jacket/Hoodie/T-shirt for award ceremony, dancer will watch awards from audience.
22. Indemnification and Release of Liability Policy: By registering you agree to waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims or causes of actions which you may have now or hereafter against The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.), whether known or unknown, arising out of any injuries, contraction of infectious communicable disease, or damage that the undersigned may sustain in connection to their participation in program and will indemnify and hold harmless The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.), it's directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (collectively, the "Released Parties") you further agree not to sue The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) for the claims waived and released in our School Policies.
23. You will be added to our Team App and will receive updates by email. You can Download Stack TeamApp to any device. When you use Stack TeamApp, you may grant certain permissions to use your device. Most mobile devices provide you with information about these permissions. For most iOS devices: Open the iOS Settings screen; and select the app to see the features the app has permission to use. For most Windows devices, on the Start screen, tap or click Store to open the Windows Store, search or browse for an app, and then tap or click it; and scroll to the Details section of the app's description page to see the features the app has permission to use. When you use our Site or Apps, you may also be using the services of one or more third parties, such as a wireless carrier or a mobile platform provider. Your use of these third party services may be subject to the separate policies, terms of use, and fees of these third parties.
24. Staying overnight at a hotel where a dance competition event is taking place or near dance competition event is at the discretion of the parent. It is not mandatory to stay at hotel when attending competition events. Dance Competition Companies offer Group discount rates at participating hotel. Hotel information can be found on the competition website. It is the responsibility of the parent not The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) to access that information from the competition website. Group rates only available for duration of specific date or quantity of rooms available.
25. Workshop/Convention Company Cancellation Policy: There is no Cancellation for Workshop/Convention Registrations once payment is submitted. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. No refunds. Spaces are limited. The Workshop/Convention Company reserves the right to limit registration. The Workshop/Convention reserves the right to cancel workshop due to insufficient registrations.
26. I/we understand that The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.), The Workshop/Convention Company, the host venue, and staff members are not liable for any personal injuries, loss, or damages sustained while attending the aforementioned event. I authorize the Workshop/Convention Company the use of photographs and videography of the registered participant(s) for advertising purpose.
27. The Edge solo specialty routine Policy and Commitment. The marking system at judging events is moving in a direction of stricter marks and judges want to see the development and training of skills and technique in each style of dance. In effort to maintain the results The Edge dancers are a custom to receiving for solo, The following Policies and Mandatory Commitment have been put in place:
27(a). Solo/Duet/Trio/Small Group song length minimum 1min 50seconds, maximum 2min 30seconds. *The final song length and edit is the decision of the Instructor. The Edge Media Department edits music, formats music and uploads music to the judging events audio systems. Choreography is done by the choreographer only.
27(b). Mandatory lesson: Mandatory 1 hour private lesson to learn the choreography paid at time of registration. Followed by two mandatory 30min private lessons to work on spacing, counts, strength and facial expressions (one 30min lesson before the first judging event and one 30min before the second judging event) to properly prepare performance requirements that are needed for successful results. Payment due no later than the week before the private lesson. - additional 30min private lessons can be booked at anytime or between judging events, you can book as many private lessons as you feel necessary.- For those seeking to accomplish strong results, it is recommended to have four half hour practices after learning the choreography (2 before first judging event, one before second judging event and one before third judging event) This allows the dancer to work on strengthening the solo and applying feedback from judges critiques.
27 (c). Solo must be practiced weekly at home on your own time. Create a weekly practice schedule running the routine three times in a row once a week. First run through work on counts, second run through work on strong arms, feet, technique and third run through add facial expressions.
27 (d). In an effort to not confuse a "run through" holding the same value as a "lesson", Solo are not be permitted to run before/after/between/during class on a weekly basis. Two 30min private lessons after learning the choreography is mandatory to properly prepare performance requirements that are needed for successful results. Additional private lessons can be booked
27 (e). The dancer selects the song and style of dance (the dance style choices are: ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, musical theatre, open, contemporary, hip hop) Once you have a song selected send an email to info@TheEdgePA.ca to have the song approved and reserved for you. Once a song has been reserved for a dancer or group, it can not be used for another dance. You can send an email to request suggestions if you need assistance to info@TheEdgePA.ca. - song is to be finalized the week before the 1 hour choreography lesson. - if you have questions about music send an email to info@TheEdgePA.ca.
27 (f). Dancer selects and purchases costume for solo. The Edge Admin Team will email suggestions of where to purchase costume.
27 (g). Specialty Routines (Solos/duet/trio/small group/hip hop group/musical theatre group/contemporary group) perform in four judging events,
*Alumni Dance Team Policy is Subject to Change at the discretion of The Edge School of Performing Arts (The Edge Performing Arts Inc.) *
