Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL  — click below

Click here to set up your online account

After creating an account, search the summer or fall schedules to find the class you want to register. After selecting the class, please be sure that you complete the process through to checkout. You can opt to pay online or via etransfer to creativeoutlet@shaw.ca

Program dates:

The 2025-26 season begins September 2025 and runs until the recital June 2026.

Tuition payments:
Fees are divided into 10 equal monthly payments and are based on 30 classes from September to June. Registration fee is due at the time of registration and in non-refundable. All fees include GST.

Fee payment:

Registration is online with fees paid by automatic charge to credit card.

Placement:

Dancers will be placed by the studio at a level appropriate for their age and ability. Age cut-off is Nov 1st.

Registration closing date:

Registration closes for all regular 10month programs by January 31st.

Dress wear:

We ensure that recital costumes are always appropriate, and ask that parents use the same consideration when dressing their dancers for class. Please see the studio dress code for guidelines, noting that bra tops are not considered appropriate class wear. We have many options for affordable classwear available in our in-studio dance boutique, as well local dance shops Teddy Bear Dreams and Jazzmatazz.

Year End Recital:

All classes are featured in a June recital. All dancers are required to attend with their group as needed. Both rehearsal and shows are at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets for this special showcase are offered for sale in May.

Attitude & Sportsmanship:

Positive attitude towards self, peers, faculty and staff is expected at all times.

Class Photos:

Class photos are taken by a professional photographer. We ask that all dancers attend for the class photo. Purchase is optional. Average pkg cost is $35.

Recital Video:

Studio policy prohibits photography or video recording during the recital. A videographer is contracted by the studio to provide professional recording, editing and duplicating services. Video files are available for registered families via digitally after recital, and are approx $20 for access to the link.

Costumes:

Costumes for recreational classes range $80-$100 including accessories (before tax). Costumes for competitive and demi-competitive classes range from $80-$150 and may have an additional set or props use fee may apply for stage classes. Non-refundable $65 deposit for each recreational costume is due Nov 15. Competitive and Demi-competitive deposits are $75 each class and due October 1. Balance is due upon receipt. All efforts are made to ensure costumes are suitable, appropriate and flattering for all ages and body types in the class. Costumes are yours to keep after the show.

Sportsmanship:

The studio reserves the right to withdraw a dancer at any time during the season if repeated problems with attendance, attitude or behavior are not rectified through discussion with the dancer and parent. This includes injuries that may require prolonged period of rest and non-participation in class. There will be no refunds in such an event.

Withdraw:

One month’s written notice is required for withdraw with no fee incurred.

Refunds:

Registration fee is non-refundable. Costume deposits are non-refundable.

Pro-D Days & holidays:

Classes are held as usual on Pro-D days. Classes are not held on most statutory holidays. We follow the public school calendar, observing Christmas and Spring Break accordingly.

Cancellation/Combination:

The studio reserves the right to cancel or combine classes based on enrollment.

Make up classes:

Classes are cancelled or postponed as a last resort (weather or instructor illness). Makeup classes will be offered when necessary to fulfill the guaranteed 30 classes. If makeup classes are not possible, then credit for the time missed will be applied to accounts.

Attendance:

Attendance at classes, dress rehearsal and year end recital is mandatory. Dance Team members should note that attendance and participation in all classes is required. Non-participation or absence of any class may result in the dancer being benched from a group or competition. This is done at the instructor and director’s discretion. Fees are not refundable in this event. If a dancer is not able to attend in person due to illness, no refunds will be issued.

CO 2024/2025 fees;
Dance fees are based on the total hours taken, and are based on 30 classes over 10months (you pay the same in December when there are less classes due to the holiday break, as you do in November when there is one extra week) and INCLUDE GST. There are discounts built into this fee structure for multiple classes.

6 week classes $70

30min $37.44
45min $47.32
1hr $57.20
1hr15min $71.50
1hr30min $85.80
1hr45min $100.10
2hr $114.40
2hr15min $128.70
2hr30min $143.00
2hr45min $157.30
3hrs $171.60
3hr15min $185.90
3hr30min $200.20
3hr45min $214.50
4hr $217.36 (discount applied)
4hr15min $230.94
4hr30min $244.54
4hr45min $258.12
5hr $271.70
5hr15min $285.28
5hr30min $298.88
5hr45min $312.46
6hr $326.04
6hr15min $339.62
6hr30min $353.22
6hr45min $366.80
7hr $358.80

7hrs $358.80
unlimited individual $358.80 (dance team members only)
unlimited 2 siblings $550 (must be both dance team members)

BALLET UNIFORM

RAD Ballet Program uniform as of April 30, 2025

ALL BALLET: ballet bun (crocheted hairnets are ok for class), headband to hold bangs back for class is ok. No shorts or skirts. Undergarments should not be worn. If needed, must be beige or black to match bodysuit, no visible straps. Wraps, sweaters and shrugs permitted in black only, and during warm up only. Primary skirts, character shoes, skirts and props will be provided. No personal jewelry. For your convenience, bodysuits, ballet tights and slippers can be purchased from the studio.

**All bodysuits for Grade 1 to 6 are tank style NAVY. Vocational and ballet tech levels tank style BLACK **

GRADE 1 to GRADE 6 –>  NAVY tank style pinch front bodysuit, ballet pink convertible ballet tights, ballet pink split sole canvas ballet slippers

INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION    Black bodysuit, ballet pink tights and canvas slippers.

INTERMEDIATE    Black bodysuit, ballet pink tights and canvas slippers.

ADVANCED     Black bodysuit, ballet pink tights and canvas slippers.

POINTE/INTRO POINTE    Regular ballet attire, Pointe shoes with ribbons and elastics securely sewn.

PREPOINTE    Regular ballet attire, including footwear

BOYS    tight fitted white t-shirt, black leggings

General Dance Uniform as of April 30, 2025

GENERAL FOR ALL CLASSES: Long hair must be tied back, if short, use a headband to keep bangs off face.  No personal jewelry.  No socked feet. No jeans, dresses or skirts. No bra tops.

DEMI COMP & COMP CHOREO CLASSES Team members must wear black dance shorts or leggings and black tank top. Hair back. Acro choreo, acro tech, PBT, stretch and tumbling must have unitard or bodysuit and dance shorts. Tap & hip hop tech needs appropriate athletic dancewear.

DEMI COMP & COMP JAZZ TECH CLASSES Team members need pirouettes for jazz tech classes.

OPEN BALLET all ages open ballet: any style BLACK bodysuit, pink ballet tights, pink ballet slippers (no gymnastic slippers). Sheer ballet skirts ok, no tutus please.

DISCOVER DANCE 2-4    ballet bodysuit (any colour), pink ballet tights and pink ballet slippers (NO GYMNASTIC SLIPPERS). Skirts or tutus are fine, we would prefer them attached to the bodysuit.
DISCOVER DANCE TAP    Leggings or dance shorts with t-shirt or tank top. Bodysuit is acceptable. Tap shoes (oxford style preferred)
DISCOVER DANCE HIP HOP    Sweatpants or leggings, tshirt and clean runners

DISCOVER BOYS (BOUNCE)    tight fitted t-shirt, black bike shorts or black pants, barefeet

HIP HOP & BREAKDANCE    Sweatpants, leggings or shorts,  tshirt and clean runners

TAP    Any comfortable pants, tshirt and tap shoes. Recreational: Oxford style with adjustable taps are preferred. Team: Oxford style shoe with adjustable taps (no split soles)

STAGE    leggings or dance shorts, fitted top, barefeet

JAZZ     leggings or dance shorts, fitted top. Barefeet

LYRICAL    leggings or dance shorts, fitted top, barefeet

CONTEMPORARY    leggings or dance shorts, fitted top, barefeet

ACRO    unitard or bodysuit with dance shorts, barefeet