SDC COMMUNITY CLASSES 2025-26

 SDC Community Educate~Create~Inspire~Grow 

Welcome to the Stratford Dance Community! We are so excited to have you join us in our third season. We believe in training passionate artists through connection and commitment. Our faculty are industry leaders with a balance of both professional performance, teaching and adjudicating experience. We provide the knowledge to build a solid foundation of technical excellence in a nurturing and professional setting where dancers can develop and enhance their individual style, movement and performance quality resulting in a holistic dance education.

Class Structure/Schedule for Dancers 5 & Under and 

Adult Community Classes

We are offering 4 eight week sessions for all of our ADULT  and 5 & under pre-school classes. We believe this will give aspiring dancers the opportunity to try new styles, learn new steps, and grow their passion for dance.

These 8 week sessions are as follows:

1. September 15-November 9th 2025
2. November 10th-February 1st 2026
3. February 2nd-April 5th 2026
4. April 6th-May 31st 2026

Class Structure for Dancers ages 6-18

For Community Class dancers age 6 & up, we have 2 Terms, with a showcase at the end of each Term. 

Students may register for Term 1, Term 2 or the Full 32 week Season.

Term 1: September 15-February 1st 2026

Term 2: February 2nd-May 31st 2026

Full Season: September 15-May 31st 2026

Competitive Company dancers must commit to the Full 32 week Season. 

Important Dates

Please note the following important dates this season:

•SEPTEMBER 15th FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

•THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CLOSED OCTOBER 13th

•HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31ST CLOSED

•COMPETITIVE CHOREOGRAPHY STARTS END OF OCTOBER

•DECEMBER 14th LAST DAY OF CLASSES WINTER BREAK CLASSES RESUME JANUARY 12th

•FAMILY DAY FEBRUARY 16th CLOSED

•MARCH 16-21st CLOSED SPRING BREAK 

•EASTER WEEKEND APRIL 3-6th CLOSED

•MAY 18th VICTORIA DAY CLOSED

•LAST DAY OF CLASS May 31st

Community Class Fees

8 Week Session Fees:

• 30 min class: $104/8 week session plus HST
• 45 min class: $120/8 week session plus HST
• 60 min class: $136/8 week session plus HST
• 75 min class: $152/8 week session plus HST
• 90 min class: $168/8 week session plus HST

Term Fees:

 16 weeks per term. 2 Terms per full 32 week season. 

Class rates per class:

30 min class: $13/class plus HST

45 min class: $15/class plus HST

60 min class: $17/class plus HST

75 min class: $19/class plus HST

90 min class: $21/class plus HST

 Payment Info Options

 • Full 32 week Year paid Upfront (5% discount) 

• Term payments (2 terms)
• 8 week session for dancers 5 & under and adults only
• All payments can be made by cash, Credit Card, Debit or E-transfer to brewillis@me.com Payment should be made on or prior to the first day of class. Late payment will not be tolerated. A reminder will be sent out should you require. 

Refund Policy 

As of September 15th, 2025 there are no refunds for any class for any reason(s) with the exception of a medical reason (a doctor’s note must be provided). 

Make-Up Classes

If a dancer misses a class, or there is a holiday with no classes scheduled, dancers are able to do a make-up class to a class of their choice within the same week as the missed class. There will be no additional make-up classes added to the schedule during the season. 

Community Showcase/Performance Opportunities

As a member of the SDC Community we believe in providing performance opportunities for our dancers. This will include a Community Showcase. There will be 2 shows, 1 per Term.

Date and location for this event is TBD. 

Behaviour In Class/Class Etiquette 

We believe all dancers have the right to a safe, positive learning environment. Our staff want the very best for you and your training. Every teacher has their own way of conducting class, with their own expectations, please be respectful and receptive to this. Any negative, disrespectful behaviour, comments and/or actions on social media toward any SDC staff member, parent, or student will be addressed immediately. We have a zero tolerance policy for bullying of any kind. Dancers will be removed from class if they are demonstrating any inappropriate behaviour or conduct towards any other student or teacher. No exceptions. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for further details. Dancers should arrive to class on time, focused, and ready to dance. If you do arrive late, and miss warm up-please warm up at the back of the studio before joining the class, this is for your health and safety. If you are sick or not feeling well, please listen to your body and do not come into the studio. 

Communication

 All questions, inquiries, concerns, and absences should be directed through email. info@stratforddanceco.com We appreciate open communication, and will guide and help you navigate this season. 

Parent Watching

Parents/guardians will be able to watch outside the studio. We believe the classroom is a learning space for dancers and we want to limit outside distraction. Please keep noise levels to a minimum if watching your dancer’s class. Dancers may bring their cell phone or iPad into class only to record routines/steps as a learning tool. 

Social Media

Website: http://www.stratforddanceco.com 

Instagram: @stratforddanceco 

Facebook: Stratford Dance Collective

 Any videos taken in class or posted on social media should credit the choreographer (if applicable) as well as SDC. 

Change Room 

We have one gender neutral change room with two individual stalls. Please respect this space and keep it neat and tidy. We encourage dancers to bring their bags/water bottles/valuables into the studio and leave them in the cubbies provided. No outside street shoes are to be worn in the studio. Please leave shoes in the cubbies at the front door. 

Studio Gear/Uniforms 

Studio gear/merch information will be released in early September. Proper dance attire and footwear must be worn to all classes as per the style of class. There is no specific uniform, however tights/bodysuits (ballet) and form fitting dance wear are required during classes. Baggy/warm up clothes may be worn for class warm up and hip hop classes. Hair should be pulled off the face and jewellery should be limited/removed for safety reasons.