SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER - WELCOME BACK!

1. REGISTRATION - Secure Your Spot Today!

There are still a few spots available for our 2026-2027 dance season. 

Visit our website http://dbsdance.com to register now! Have any friends or family that want to join the DBSD family? We would love if you sent them our way!

2. DANCE BEGINS 

  Tuesday September 8th 2026 
  DBSD Studio (120 Regent Ave E)

  • We have a dedicated lobby area for dancers only to ensure the safety and organization of our space.

  • Please ensure your dancer arrives dressed and ready to go for drop-off at the front of DBSD.

  • We always have DBSD staff on hand to greet dancers as they enter.

  • Upon completion, we will bring each dancer outside to the front of the studio one by one for collection safely. 

  • If you need to make a payment at the desk, please feel welcome to pop in 

  • We can accommodate up to 10 parents either for student medical needs or just a desire to have a peek at the class via TV monitors. You must let us know ahead of time if you want to stay and it is first come first served please contact us via email: dbsdoffice@gmail.com 

3. DBSD - ATTENDANCE CHECK IN! 
Are you going on vacation? 
Dancer in your household under the weather? 
Login to your studio director account and select an absence reason right from your phone or computer! A notification will be sent to our front desk team, so no need to call or email. 
LOGIN HERE 
If your dancer has an injury, please reach out to the dbsdoffice@gmail.com email so we can keep updated on their recovery. 

4. BRING A FRIEND 
WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 26th 
** Detailed schedule & permission form will follow.
Referral Bonus: Current students receive a $25 credit when their friend signs up!

This is your dancer’s chance to share their love of DBSD!
Invite a friend of similar age to come and experience their class.

5. LOST AND FOUND

Remember to label ALL of your belongings to ensure nothing goes missing! This includes but is not limited to; Dance Shoes, Outdoor shoes, Dance bag, Jackets, Sweats, DBSD Merch, Water Bottles.
If the items are not claimed, they will be donated at then end of each month. 

6. HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH

Stay updated with all things DBSD! Best way is to follow us on instagram @dbsd_official). Join our private DBSD Facebook group by scanning the QR code in the side bar! Keep an eye on our website for important dates, policies and studio information.
We do almost all of our communication via email. Receiving emails from DBSD must be set to  ON or add us as a preferred contact to refrain from ending up in junk mail. 
Our policy on photography and social media can be found under policies and code of conduct - a must read for everyone! POLICIES AND CODE OF CONDUCT 

7. INVOICES / PAYMENT SCHEDULE
All September tuition and registration fees must be paid prior to first day of classes

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. First charge will be October 1st.

If you have a credit card on auto-pay, payments will process automatically.

We currently accept the following forms of payment:
Credit Card (Visa / MC) 
A 3.5% service fee will be applied for each transaction
E-transfer (dbsdoffice@gmail.com)
**Please ensure you write your child's name and what the transfer is for in the note / message section**
Cash (to the front desk of the studio)
No cheques please! 

8. ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Please make sure all of your account information is up to date, this includes; phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, payment information, etc... We MUST have an emergency contact other than primary guardian on file. 

Does your child have an allergy or medical condition we should be aware of?

This includes but is not limited to the use of epipens or inhalers. While it may be unlikely that your child encounters a problem at the studio it is most beneficial to everyone if we are aware of everything in case there is a problem. 

To update your child's health information, either send us an email or online under My Account select Edit Student Info
 

A copy of our policy and code of conduct can be found HERE 

DRESS CODE UPDATE 
We have made some changes! 
You can find a copy of our dress code for all classes here 
HERE

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Looking for new dance apparel!? 
Visit Dance Plus located at 844 McLeod Ave

Sincerely,

Barb (Studio Owner/Mentor)
Ella (Assistant Director)
Brooke & Danae (Studio Managers) 
& DBSD Faculty 

Doreen Bissett School of Dance