General School - Intermediate to Advanced (vocational training)
These progams are considered academic training and classes are at higher levels of achievement. Classes are registered directly with ODCS and are taught by ODCS Faculty. Ballet programs prepare students for examinations in Royal Academy of Dance syllabus (Grade 6 to 8 Awards and Intermediate Foundation to Advanced), and require that students take a minimum of three classes per week for consideration for examinations at this level. Other pre-requisites will also apply. The Ontario Ministry of Education recognizes both the Grade 8 and Intermediate certification for High School diploma credit.

Note: Higher level recreational students who do not wish to pursue RAD examination accreditation may register for fewer Ballet classes per week upon approval of Faculty.

Modern Dance, Jazz, Tap, Acro and Hip Hop are considered as individual courses of study.

Intensive Study Programs (Grade 6 / Intermediate Foundation to Advanced Ballet)
The intensive course of study is a scholarship program for the serious student wishing to pursue dance studies for university entry and/or follow a career in dance or dance-related arts. As fees are reduced, only those students willing to commit to all aspects of he curriculum will be considered. Acceptance is by audition only. The Royal Academy of Dance is the base syllabus, with supplementary enrichment classes included. RAD examinations are mandatory upon Faculty approval. Students enrolled in the Intensive Study Program may apply for tax exemption for their tuition fees.


Rules Of Conduct
All students are expected to treat all Faculty members, as well as each other, with respect during classes and while on ODCS program premises. Any student who fails to comply with reasonable rules of conduct or who engagesin disruptive behaviour will be dismissed. Students in higher levels who miss classes regularly disrupt the progress of classmates as well as impede their own progress and development, and therefore may be asked to withdraw from class.

Students who are inappropriately dressed for class (see Dress Code) will not be permitted to participate in class and will be asked to observe only.

Punctuality is essential for all classes in order to ensure a proper warm-up and to reduce class disruptions. Students who are habitually late will be asked to 'sit out' unless a note of explanation is provided by a parent.

Any concerns by parents or students regarding issues that may arise should be put in writing and submitted to the ODCS office, to the attention of the Artistic Director for resolution.

Fees

• Fees for courses in partnership with Routhier C.C. and Greenboro C.C. are paid directly to the respective community centres according to City of Ottawa policy.
• Subsidies are available for eligible families. Listings are available online or through the city of Ottawa Recreational Directory and Greenboro brochures.
• Fees for ODCS courses (General, Vocational, Intensive) are available upon request. Multiple classes are discounted at 10% per additional class, and a further discount of 10% for two or more members of the same family. An annual non-refundable fee of $30 per family is payable upon registration in addition to course fees.
• ODCS course fees are non-refundable once classes have commenced, with the exception of illness or injury upon our receipt of a doctor's certificate, and are for course credit only.
• The ODCS academic year is from September to the end of May and is divided into two semesters. Students registering for one or two classes per week may choose to pay in two equal installments, the first semester payable upon registration and the second payable by post-dated cheque for January 15th.
• ODCS students enrolling in three or more classes per week may divide payments into three installments as follows: 45% of total tuition paid upon registration; 30% payable November 15th; final 25% payable no later than February 1st, post-dated cheques to be provided upon registration.
• Examination fees and extra coaching classes are paid separately (ie. not included in tuition fee).
• Year End Concerts: A modest costume fee will be required for some dances. Admission fees will apply for all seating at the year end concert. These fees are charged separately from tuition. Please note that participation in the year end concert is not mandatory.
• Termination or withdrawal from senior/intensive ODCS classes or programs require a 30 day written notice. A termination fee equivalent to one month's tuition will be applied in these cases.
• A $30 charge will be levied for any NSF cheques.
• ODCS reserves the right to refuse participation in classes, examinations or performances to any student with outstanding fees of over four weeks.

ODCS/General School Vocational Dress Code for Jazz, Modern, Acro, Tap, Hip Hop
Jazz, Modern, Acro, Tap
Girls: For all of the above, conservative body-suit as per Ballet.

Modern and Acro: plus convertible tights in pink, black or tan-dancers work bare-foot.

Jazz: plus tights as per Modern OR black jazz pants, and jazz shoes, black or tan.

Tap: as per Modern, tights will need to convert to full feet. Tap shoes in black or tan.
Note: All female Senior dancers should have, as a matter of course, black body-suits, Jazz pants and convertible tights in their Dance gear for Open House performances and as a base for other costuming.

Hair: All long hair is to be secured off face in a bun or pony-tail for all Contemporary dance classes listed above

Boys: Plain T-shirt (no logos) fitted, with footless black tights for Modern. Jazz, Tap,Acro-approprate foot-wear as for girls and black Jazz pants or shorts.

Hip Hop: Loose pants (sweats, athletic pants) T-shirts. Bare feet OR runners (no black soles)

**Teachers reserve the right to refuse participation in class to students inappropriately dressed.