Registration For All Locations Must Be Made Through The Richmond Location

The Vancouver Academy of Dance holds 2 intake periods per year:

VAD’s Summer School is highly recommended for new students considering joining the Academy for the upcoming school year.

Richmond 2019/2020 Fall Brochure

To start registering for a class at VAD, download our registration form.
Please use the contact details below for more information or to book an assessment:

VAD Administration Office

#118 - 12838 Clarke Place, Richmond, BC, V6V 2H6

English: 604-231-8293

Cantonese & Mandarin: 778-822-8203

Email: register@vancouverdance.com

Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis. Registration form must be submitted and payment must be received to confirm registration. There is a $40 non-refundable registration fee applicable to all registrants. All families are required to be a member of the VAD Dance Society ($10 Annual Membership Fee). Returned cheques are subject to a $35 Handling Fee. GST is applicable on all fees. PST is applicable on selected merchandise.

VAD Policies

The 2019/2020 school year for the Richmond location runs from September 8th 2019 – June 6th 2020. Students are required to commit to the full school year as all programs are progressive. Students registered at VAD are expected to remain in the program until June. Students will complete the year of training with a recital performance held at Gateway Theatre in June.

Withdrawals must be received in writing. There is a $40 Administration Fee on all withdrawal requests and student initiated transfers.

VAD reserves the right to determine the appropriate level of study for each student.

VAD reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient enrolment.

Class times/instructors are subject to change.

VAD reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient enrolment.

Class times/instructors are subject to change.

VAD reserves the right to refuse admittance and services and to dismiss any student(s) and/or parent(s) at the teacher’s/director’s discretion.

To avoid conflict of interest, students are asked to consult the Directors and Instructor(s) for permission to attend any dance classes, workshops, auditions, contests/competitions or performance outside of VAD.

VAD, the directors, instructors, and/or the facility are not responsible for any lost or stolen personal property.

Additional costs such as costume fees, competition fees, exam fees etc. are the responsibility of the student

Cancellations must be made prior to October 20th, 2019 for a pro-rated refund.

Tuition Payment Methods

Full payment for the year: by cheque or credit card, or in 3 installments with 3 post-dated cheques.

Tuition fees paid in full: Cash, Interac, cheque or credit card accepted.

Tuition fees paid in 3 installments: Only postdated cheques accepted.

Tuition fees paid in 9 installments: Only by Pre-Authorized Debit (must submit a void cheque).

Registration & School Policies

Register now as space is limited and classes are filled on a first-come first-serve basis. All registrations must be made in person through the Richmond Administration Office.

1. The 2019/2020 school year for the Richmond location runs from September 8th 2019 – June 6th 2019. Students are required to commit to the full school year as all programs are progressive. Students registered at VAD are expected to remain in the program until June. Students will complete the year of training with a recital performance held at Gateway Theatre in June.
2. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis. Payment must be received to confirm registration. All students are also required to become a member of the VAD Dance Society ($10 Annual Membership Fee). There is also a $45 non-refundable registration fee applicable to all registrants. Returned cheques are subject to a $35 Handling Fee.
3. Payment Methods:
   ○ Tuition fees paid in full: Cash, Interac, cheque or credit card accepted.
   ○ Tuition fees paid in 3 installments: Only postdated cheques accepted.
   ○ Tuition fees paid in 9 installments: Only by Pre-Authorized Debit (must submit a void cheque).
4. Additional costs such as costume fees, competition fees, exam fees etc. are the responsibility of the student.
5. Cancellations must be made prior to October 20th, 2019 for a pro-rated refund. Withdrawals must be received in writing. There is a $40 Administration Fee on all student initiated transfers. Please see Student & Parent Handbook/Policies Manual for details.
6. As an integral part of the curriculum, students are required to participate in the Annual Year End Show. Students are required to purchase one costume per class/dance. A costume down payment is to be submitted at time of registration.
7. GST is applicable on all fees and merchandise. PST is applicable on selected merchandise.
8. VAD reserves the right to determine the appropriate level of study for each student. Instructors will be assessing students during the first two weeks of the school year and moving students to appropriate classes
9. VAD reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient enrollment. Class times/instructors are subject to change.
10. VAD reserves the right to refuse admittance and services and to dismiss any student(s)/parent(s) at the teacher(s)/director’s discretion.
11. To avoid conflict of interest and in respect to VAD and its instructors, students are asked to consult and receive the Director’s permission to attend any dance classes, workshops, auditions, contests/competitions or performances outside of Vancouver Academy of Dance.
12. Parents and students are required to review the 2019-2020 Parent & Student Handbook/Policies Manual prior to registering.