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Terms

We operate on a four-term basis. Term dates are as follows:

Term 1: September 14 - October 31
Term 2: November 2 - January 29
Term 3: February 1 - March 31
Term 4: April 5 - May 29

Important Dates

September 14 - First Day of Classes
October 12 - Thanksgiving, no classes
November 11 - Remembrance day, no classes
November 30 - December 5 Christmas Closing Classes, parents watch
December 5 - Last day of classes before Christmas break
December 12 & 13 - Gala Ballet Productions presents Nutcracker, Imperial Theatre
January 4 - Classes Resume
March 1 to 6 - March Break, no classes
March 30 - Ballet exams, no classes
April 2 to 5 - Easter Weekend, no classes
May 24 - Victoria Day, no classes
May 29 - Spring recital, Imperial Theatre

Payments

Term tuition payments are deposited on September 1, November 1, February 1 and April 1. They must be prepaid by post-dated cheque. Those paying by monthly installments must also submit 9 or 12 post-dated cheques.
Two weeks notice is required to stop a tuition payment. It must be given to the administrator (Susan.Boyle@rothesayballet.com) by email. Once a cheque has been deposited for a term, no refund will be given for that term.
All students must pay a registration fee at the time of registration.
Students are not guaranteed placement in a class until the registration fee is paid.
Registration fees are non-refundable. Students remaining in classes until the end of the year will have their registration fee credited toward the cost of their spring recital costume.

School Closures

Rothesay Ballet School closes for all public holidays. We remain open on Teacher In-Service Days and Parent Teacher Days. The school is closed when public schools are closed due to inclement weather. Please call the studio to check if classes are cancelled when weather worsens through the day. A message will be left on the studio line at 847-7272. Ballet students are encouraged to make up missed classes by attending an alternate class at the same level.