FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you don't find an answer below, check out the 'Performing' Tab above or send us an email at info@nlsdyukon.com

WHAT DO I PACK IN MY DANCE BAG? (suggested for ages 10+)


• All required dance shoes (please label to avoid loss - no matter how old you are!)

• Appropriate dance attire (tights, leotard, shorts, leggings etc.)

• Warm up clothing (sweatpants, sweater)

• Reusable water bottle

• Body deodorant 

• Hair supplies: elastics, bun pins, bobby pins, clips, hair net, brush, comb, etc.

• Safety pins (various sizes)

• Clear nail polish (for runs in tights and fraying ribbons)

• Sewing supplies: scissors, needle and thread

• Pointe supplies (ages 12+): toe tape, toe spacers, ouch pouches, lamb’s wool, second skin, etc.

• Notebook and pen

• Small First Aid Kit: Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, instant ice pack, alcohol wipes etc.

• Personal sanitary products
WHEN DO I DROP OFF & PICK UP MY DANCER?

Students may be dropped off any time between five and fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start of their class, and should be picked up as soon as possible after their class is finished as NLSD does not have staff to supervise children waiting for pick up. When you arrive for pick up please come into the school to pick up your child in order to prevent unaccompanied children in the parking lot.



WHAT IS THE "INTENSIVE" PROGRAM ABOUT?


The purpose of the Intensive Program is to have a more committed, competitive, and pre-professional environment for motivated dancers willing to commit to a full dance schedule. Each level of Intensive has class and performance requirements dancers must meet.  Classes with 'Intensive' in the name are for dancers in the according Intensive level only - to enrol into any Intensive class you must  receive recommendation from an NLSD instructor.


To learn more, click HERE.
WHY DO INTENSIVE DANCERS NEED TO TAKE TWO BALLET CLASSES?

A common question we get from families with dancers in our Intensive Program is why we have the requirement of two Ballet classes. This is due to the significant strength, technique, and discipline training involved in Ballet which ultimately supports the purpose of our Intensive Programs - commitment, self-discipline, competition, and a pre-professional training environment. Taking two ballet classes is therefore required for all Intensive levels.


WHAT IS THE RIGHT DANCE LEVEL FOR MY DANCER?


For enrolling into our non-Intensive Programs, select classes based on your dancers age. From there, we can consider a mix of other criteria including: technique, attitude, skill development, and years of dance training. Dancers may be subsequently moved to a different level. For Tap, Acro, and Broadway classes, students usually, but not always, progress each year as their skills progress.


To enrol into our Intensive Program, dancer's must receive NLSD instructor recommendation for both the Program itself and level number.


If you have questions regarding class placement, or you are unsure of your dancer's level, please CONTACT US HERE.
WHAT IS THE WINTER TEMPERATURE CUT OFF?

Classes will be cancelled during extreme weather conditions. If the temperature is   -40C° or colder at 8am on the day in question, according to the Environment Canada weather site.

While NLSD will make a determined effort to contact every family via email in this situation, we urge students and parents to email info@nlsdyukon.com to confirm the status of classes if there are any doubts.

We will update our voicemail accordingly with any cancellations or closures as we are made aware.
HOW DO DANCERS NEED TO DRESS FOR CLASS? 

Proper attire and hygiene is an essential part of dance training, and helps both the dancer and their peers feel comfortable and prepared for classes and performances. The required dance attire and recommended colours help our instructors by allowing them to better see: how each individual moves, body line and contour, muscle movement, etc.
  • Hair must be secured back off the face and neck for all classes
  • No jeans, boxer shorts, long shirts or sock feet will be permitted in class
  • Students can wear small pieces of jewellery, but no chunky or dangling jewellery is allowed
  • Students who are inappropriately dressed may not be permitted to participate in class
NLSD Class Dress Codes
ARE PARENTS EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER?  
 
Yes! We could not produce our annual performances without the help and support of our amazing parent volunteers. We ask that you please keep an eye out for emails or other calls for volunteers, as performance times approach!

ARE PARENTS EXPECTED TO HELP WITH FUNDRAISERS?

Yes! Our fundraising is not only necessary in order to continue our high quality programming offered by our qualified and passionate instructors, but it also helps to keep registration and costume fees reasonable. We rely on parents of dancers to help with our fundraising efforts. We do make an effort to keep these demands to a minimum.
CAN PARENTS JOIN THE VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS? 

Absolutely! 

NLSD's annual general meeting is held after the June 30 fiscal year end, typically in the fall.

If you are interested in joining our board, please email us at board@nlsdyukon.com. 

We are always interested in having new Board Members join us. 


HOW DO I PAY FOR CLASSES?

Payment for programs is by credit card through our Jackrabbit Pay system, and is integrated into our registration software. If you are unable to pay by credit card, please contact us before registering as we do take other methods of payments, including e-transfer, debit, cash, and cheque. 

PLEASE NOTE that NLSD will never ask you to e-transfer money to any address except bookkeeping@nlsdyukon.com. Please be mindful of fraudulent or spam-like messages, and if you ever have doubts, please CONTACT US.


WHAT IS THE POLICY AROUND ENROLMENT & PAYMENT?

Dancers are not considered to be enrolled into their class(es)/program until payment has been made. Payment is due upon enrolment unless other arrangements have been made. Payments can be confirmed in the PARENT PORTAL. If you cannot access the parent portal, CONTACT US.