Studio Policies and Information

Attendance

Regular attendance is important to a dancer's progress and to the success of group choreography.

Dancers are permitted:

• 2 excused absences from September–December

• 2 excused absences from January–May

An excused absence must be communicated in advance by a parent or guardian by emailing info@omnesstudios.ca. Absences without notice will be considered unexcused.

Pre-planned vacations do not count toward these absence limits; however, the studio must be notified as early as possible to allow for class planning.

Excessive absences may result in:

• Removal from choreography

• A reblocking fee of up to $75 if choreography changes are required

Student Absences & Lateness

• Students who repeatedly miss classes without communication may be removed from class without refund.

• Students arriving more than 10 minutes late without notice may be asked to wait until an appropriate time to enter class.

• Frequent lateness may affect participation in performances.

Studio Cancellations & Weather

If a class is cancelled by the studio, it will either:

• Be rescheduled during the season or following the spring dance show, or

• Be taught by a substitute instructor.

Each recreational dancer is guaranteed a minimum of 26 classes during the season, including rehearsals.

In the event of severe weather, closure announcements will be shared through:

• Email

• Facebook

• Instagram

Please use your own discretion when travelling in poor weather conditions.

Communication

Studio communication is primarily sent by email. Please ensure your contact information remains up to date and check your inbox regularly.

To avoid missing important information, please add the following email addresses to your contacts:

• General Inquiries: info@omnesstudios.ca

• Payments: payments@omnesstudios.ca

We also encourage families to follow Omnes Studios on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, reminders, and studio updates.

Dress Code & Dance Attire

Students are expected to attend every class wearing the appropriate attire and footwear for their registered classes.

All dancewear must be purchased through Omnes Studios or an approved retailer. Please refer to our Dress Code page for complete uniform requirements.

Year-End Showcase

All recreational dancers are invited to participate in our year-end showcase, provided attendance remains in good standing.

Additional rehearsals outside of regular class time are required. Families are responsible for ensuring dancers attend all mandatory rehearsals and performances.

Show and rehearsal dates will be published on the studio website once they become available (typically near the end of August).

Show Tickets

Tickets are $25 each.

Children 3 years of age and under may attend free of charge when seated on a guardian's lap.

Costumes & Fundraising

Each recreational dancer will be assigned one costume per registered class for our year-end showcase. Costume selections are made by the instructor to best suit the choreography and overall performance, and are ordered by the studio.

Costume pricing guidelines can be found on our Tuition & Fees page.

To help offset costume expenses, Omnes Studios offers a variety of optional fundraising opportunities throughout the season. Families are encouraged to participate as much or as little as they choose, with many families successfully fundraising enough to cover the full cost of their dancer's costume(s).

Additional information regarding costume orders, payment deadlines, fundraising opportunities, and costume distribution will be shared throughout the season.

Photo Day

Professional group and individual photos will be available for purchase.

Attendance is required for all group photos, even if individual photos are not being purchased.

Student Code of Conduct

To help create a positive learning environment, all students are expected to:

• Treat teachers, staff, and fellow dancers with kindness and respect.

• Arrive on time and ready to participate.

• Wear the required dance attire and footwear.

• Remove outdoor shoes before entering dance spaces.

• Respect studio property, including mirrors, barres, and equipment.

• Keep food out of the studios (water bottles are welcome).

• Refrain from using phones, chewing gum, or using inappropriate language during class.

• Label all personal belongings.

Repeated disrespectful behaviour, theft, or failure to follow studio expectations may result in removal from class without refund.

Parent Code of Conduct

Parents and guardians play an important role in creating a positive studio environment. We ask that families:

• Ensure dancers arrive on time and prepared for class.

• Notify the studio of absences or lateness whenever possible.

• Pick up dancers promptly at the end of class.

• Support teachers and staff in addressing behavioural concerns.

• Refrain from interrupting classes. If you would like to discuss your dancer's progress or concerns, please email info@omnesstudios.ca to arrange a meeting.

• Remove outdoor shoes before entering dance spaces.

If you have any questions about our studio policies, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help and look forward to welcoming your family to Omnes Studios!

Registering for Omnes Studios’ Competitive Company Program is a commitment to the full competitive season. By registering, dancers and families acknowledge and agree to all program expectations, required dates, and additional commitments outlined in the Competitive Company Information Packet and Placement Day Registration Form.

Families are responsible for reviewing all information carefully before committing to the program, including expectations regarding attendance, rehearsals, performances, training requirements, communication, and overall team commitment.

Participation in Competitive Company requires dedication, teamwork, and a willingness to contribute positively to the studio environment. Our goal is to create a successful and rewarding experience for all dancers, families, and teams.