Dance Season Overview

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At Edmunds Towers School of Dance, our season runs from September through June. Throughout the year, dancers build skills, friendships, and confidence while working toward performances, exams, and special studio events.

Below is an overview of what families can expect during the dance season.

September

Welcome Back
Our dance season begins!

  • September 1st tuition installment withdrawn (Plan A)
  • First semester and yearly tuition due Sept 1 (Plans B & C)
  • Classes begin the 2nd Monday after Labour Day: September 15th

October

Costume Month
Performance planning!

  • October 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Happiness Awards presented
  • Dance Card classes begin October 6th
  • The studio will be closed Thanksgiving Monday: October 13th
  • Week before Halloween students may wear costumes to class
  • Measurements begin for June show costumes
  • Year-end show costume fees will be sent to all families
young girl training in studio
preparing for a show

November

Costume Fees
Final steps for costumes!

  • November 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Empathy Awards presented
  • Costume fees due before costume orders are placed in December

December

Holiday Season
A festive time at the studio!

  • December 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Team Player Awards presented
  • Nutcracker performances December 5th – 7th
  • Pajama / Cozy Week before winter break
  • Studio will be closed Dec 22nd – Jan 4th
  • Year-end show costumes are ordered from manufacturers. Once orders are submitted, refunds cannot be issued

January

Back to Dance
Happy New Year!

  • January 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Respect Awards presented
  • Classes resume first Monday after New Year’s Day: January 5th
  • Show choreography begins

February

Share The Love
Let the community grow!

  • February 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Second semester tuition due (Plan B)
  • Student of the Month & Kindness Awards presented
  • Wear pink or red week leading up to Valentine’s Day
  • Studio will be closed February 16th for Family Day
  • Parent viewing during the last 15 minutes of class
  • Dance exams take place

March

Summer Fun
Sharing smiles and sunshine!

  • March 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Work Ethic Awards presented
  • Summer Mash Up Week! Celebrate March Break with us! Themes will be shared by email
  • The studio will be closed for March Break: March 16th – 22nd
  • Classes resume after the break, March 23rd
  • Summer dance camp registration opens
  • Early bird summer camp discount ends March 30th
students ready for a big show
dance show girls in outfits

April

Costume Time
Show excitement begins!

  • April 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Positivity Awards presented
  • The studio will be closed on Good Friday, April 3rd. Saturday and Easter Monday classes run as usual
  • Show costumes distributed

May

Picture Week
Memories are captured!

  • May 1st tuition installment withdrawn
  • Student of the Month & Leadership Awards presented
  • Show tickets go on sale
  • Studio closed Victoria Day: May 18th
  • Auditions for our Competitive Company, Performance Company, and The Nutcracker will take place May 30th – 31st
  • VIP registration for next season begins
  • Class and program recommendations sent to families
  • Class and individual photos take place this month

June

Showtime
A celebration of dance and community!

  • June 1st final tuition installment withdrawn
  • Last Day of Regular Classes: Saturday June 6th
  • Dress Rehearsals & Year-End Shows: June 7th – 12th
    St. Clair College Chrysler Theatre

July

Dance Camps Begin
Summer fun is about to start!

  • Dance camps begin
  • Summer classes and privates begin

August

Preparing for a New Season
Classes begin soon!

  • Dance camps continue
  • Summer classes continue
  • Final class schedules are emailed to all students
  • Performance and competitive company intensives begin August 31st – September 4th
students training on ballet bar