Frequently Asked Questions Guelph Youth Dance (GYD)
When Do Classes Start?
Our Fall session begins the week of September 9th. Our Winter/Spring session starts January 6th, 2025.
What is the class schedule for the upcoming dance season?
Our class schedule for the 2024-2025 season is available on our website. You can view the detailed timetable and choose classes that fit your schedule.
How Do I Register for Dance Classes?Create or Access Your Portal Account: If this is your first time registering, please create an account. If you already have one, simply log in.
Can I start dancing now?
Yes! Tuition will be prorated to your start date if registering late into the season. Simply email catrina@guelphyouthdance.ca for more information on how to register.
Where is your studio located?
Join us at 42 Quebec Street, Guelph, located across from the Bookshelf. Look for our bright orange sandwich board. Please note that there are steps leading up to our second-floor lobby area, where our staff will greet you and guide you to one of our three studios. If you require elevator access, please inform us in advance. The elevator entrance is at 21 Chapel Lane, and the door must remain locked. We will provide a number to text upon your arrival.
Is Parking Available?
Yes, Guelph offers two-hour free street parking. Additionally, you can park in nearby bank lots after banking hours.
Pick Up and Drop Off Information
We recommend arriving 15 minutes before class to ensure you’re prepared. Our Overseer will assist with any questions and help everyone find their class.Parents must arrive on time for pick-ups. Older dancers may leave unaccompanied unless otherwise specified. Parents can wait in our lobby area, but please note that it can be busy during drop-off and pick-up times.
What Should I Wear to Dance?
For detailed dress code information, please visit the Dress Code section on our website. We also offer a selection of bodysuits and tights in our online store. To shop, log in to your Portal, go to “More,” and then select Online Store.
Do You Offer Refunds?
Registration fees and Company Deposits are non-refundable. If you attend a session, you will incur a $20 drop-in fee for each 45-60 minute class attended, which will be deducted from any refund request. Note that refunds are not available after 4 weeks into a session.
My Child’s First Dance Class: Can I Stay?
To encourage independence and focus, parents are not allowed in the classroom. You may drop off your child 15 minutes before class and return for pick-up. We recommend a quick drop-off to help ease your child into the experience. All emergency contacts are accessible to teachers via our studio software.
If necessary, parents may wait in the lobby or accompany their child into class for the first week or two. However, sitting in the classroom can be distracting, so we discourage it and ask all parents in the room to dance with us until your child is able to dance independently.
Stay Updated with Us
We send regular newsletters with updates and share daily on social media. Be sure to like our Facebook and Instagram pages for stories and photos showcasing our studio activities!
For more information, visit our About page on our website.
Have More Questions?
If you have additional inquiries, feel free to contact us at catrina@guelphyouthdance.ca. We’re here to help!
See you soon!
Catrina von Radecki
Guelph Youth Dance