Policies and Parent/Student Code of Conduct

Hiring Policy for Dance Instructors

1.0 Interpretation:

1. Any reference to 'the Board' means the Board of Directors of the Acadia Dance Community Club.

2. Any decision in this policy required by the Board may be delegated to the Executive of the Board, a Hiring Committee established by the Board or a designated Program Coordinator.

2.0 Required:

The following conditions must be met before any person can be hired to teach dance for the ADC Club:

• Not less than 16 years old

• Canadian citizen or otherwise eligible to work in Canada

• Current registered student at Acadia University

• Current Criminal Record Check

• Current Emergency First Aid/CPR training

• Eligible for general liability insurance

• At least two years of experience appropriate to the discipline being taught

3.0 Assets:

The following items will be considered assets in the hiring of all dance teachers for the ADC Club:

• Experience working with children

• Experience providing dance instruction as a teacher, assistant or demonstrator

• Experience with dance exams and certifications

• Demonstrates motivation and commitment to academics, extracurricular and volunteer activities.

4.0 Exceptions:

1. No Acadia student available to teach:

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3. Where the Board is satisfied that there is no qualified Acadia University student willing and available to teach a class the ADC Club seeks to offer, the Board may hire an individual who is not an Acadia University student. As a first option, the Board will endeavour to hire Acadia alumni who have taught dance with the ADC Club (or Acadia Dance Community Collective) in previous years.

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5. Advanced Student Teaching Program:

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7. The Board may hire an individual who is not an Acadia University student to teach an ADC Club class as part of the ADC Club Advanced Student Teaching Program (ASTP). The ASTP provides an opportunity for an advanced ADC Club student to be hired as a teacher for a limited number of classes. To be eligible for the ASTC the following criteria must be met:

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9. Not less than 16 years old

10. Canadian citizen or otherwise eligible to work in Canada

11. Entering or currently in grade 12

12. Current Criminal Record Check

13. Current Emergency First Aid/CPR Training

14. Eligible for general liability insurance

15. At least four years as a dance student with the ADC Club (or former Acadia Dance Community Collective).

16. At least two years experience as an assistant or demonstrator.

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18. The Board will consider applications for the ASTP each year and determine, following review of the application and an interview with the applicants, which classes, if any, would be most suitable. Generally, the class or classes offered to an ASTP teacher will be at the beginner or basic level. The Board will seek out a senior ADC Club teacher, who has taught in the ADC Club (or former ADCC) program for at least two years to serve as a mentor to the ASTP teacher.

5.0 Interview:

• All new teachers will be interviewed in person or by telephone before hiring is confirmed.

6.0 Hiring:

• Hiring will be at the discretion of the Board.

• The Board may agree to hire a teacher but will not guarantee a position until dance class registration is complete and classes have been confirmed.

• Following registration and class confirmation the teacher will be offered a contract for service.

7.0 Termination:

• The Board may terminate a teacher's contract for service, with 30 days notice or with cause.

General Policies

Payment Policy:

Class fees and membership fees must be paid at the time of registration.

E-transfer is currently the only method of payment and may be sent to: adccfinance@gmail.com with the password: adccfees

Refund Policy:

Fees are nonrefundable

Instructors:

The ADCClub dance instructors are hired in accordance with our Hiring Policy and they bring a wealth of skill and experience to the classroom. Our instructors work hard to create a safe, positive and educational environment for the students.

The ADCClub dance instructors are current in first aid/CPR and have a current criminal record check in place.

The ADCClub reserves the right to change and substitute dance instructors as necessary.

Weather Closures:

The ADCClub reserves the right to cancel classes when inclement weather creates road conditions that are deemed to be unsuitable for safe travel. There will be no ADCClub classes if AVRCE is closed.

We monitor the closure of other public institutions and weather warnings to determine when closure should be made. We make every attempt to make a closure decision by 12:00 PM for afternoon and evening classes. Notification is placed immediately on our website and emailed to our membership list.

Make Up Classes:

If the ADCClub cancels a class due to weather, instructor illness or public health (Covid-19) related closures or any other reason, we will do our best to ensure a make up class is provided in some fashion but cannot guarantee this. Make-up classes may be scheduled following the last week of the regular class schedule each term or the term may be extended.

Studio Space:

The ADCClub shares studio space with other community groups. It is imperative that we respect this space by keeping it clean and cared for.

• Please remove all street shoes BEFORE entering the dance studio space.

• Please leave your belongings, other than valuables, outside the studio space.

• Please do not play with touch or sit on equipment that is used for other classes/groups.

• Please follow all public health guidelines as outlined in the Covid-19 return to dance plan.

Student and Parent Code of Conduct

The Acadia Dance Community Club (ADCClub) is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where dance students can learn, share and be challenged. It is the role of the dance instructor to ensure that this environment is maintained in each and every class. Disrespectful or disruptive behavior or language in class is not appropriate and will not be tolerated. Disruptive classroom conduct, chronic tardiness and inappropriate behavior or appearance may result in dismissal from class.

The ADCClub is run by volunteers. Dance instructors are paid to teach but also support the Club by volunteering their time beyond the classes they teach. Please be courteous in your dealings with our volunteers, instructors and board members. Parents displaying disrespectful or inflammatory behavior or conduct will be asked to leave the studio and such behavior may result in the discharge of their child from the class and program.

We ask all dance students to comply with the following:

• Arrive on time for class and rehearsal.

• Be ready for class when you arrive.

• Do not wear jewelry, other than small earrings during class.

• Remove all street shoes BEFORE entering the dance studio space.

• Leave your belongings, other than valuables, outside the studio space.

• Do not bring electronic devices into the studio (cell phone, iPods, mp3-players). If you do not have a safe place to put the item please leave it with the instructor at the beginning of class.

• Respect all studio equipment (no hanging off or leaning against barres and do not touch the sound/stereo system)