Terms and Conditions

DRESS CODE 

This year, Latispánica will be introducing a new, inclusive dress code for all classes that is gender-neutral and designed to celebrate diversity. We believe it is essential to honour both the longstanding traditions of the dance community and the need to create a space where all dancers can feel comfortable, valued, and free to express themselves authentically!

RECREATIONAL DRESS CODE 

We’ve introduced a new, inclusive dress code to create a positive and comfortable environment for all dancers. The goal is to ensure everyone can move freely, safely, and confidently in class. Here’s what we encourage:

• Clothing that allows for unrestricted movement and comfort.
• Non-marking indoor shoes or footwear suitable for dance.

CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES & REFUNDS 

Latispánica reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient registration. In this event, fees for cancelled classes will be refunded.

Any registrations must be cancelled within five days of the starting date to provide enough time for Latispánica to fill the spot. 

Latispánica reserves the right to change and substitute teachers as necessary.

Withdrawal notice must be given by email at dance@latispanica.org (not instructor) before the first class scheduled after your date of registration.  

Exceptions will be made for valid medical reasons or serious family emergency.

• The cost of all classes held prior to the withdrawal notification, whether attended or not, will be deducted.
• A $35 administration fee will be deducted.
• Absence (non-attendance) from class is not considered a notification of withdrawal.

WEATHER CLOSURES

Latispánica will follow Halifax Regional Municipality policy, we encourage you to follow Halifax Regional Municipality instructions.

Halifax Regional Municipality reserves the right to close the school when inclement weather creates road conditions that are deemed to be unsuitable for safe travel. Halifax Regional Municipality monitors the closure of other public institutions and weather warnings to determine when closure should be made. We make every attempt to make a school closure decision by 2:30 PM for afternoon and evening classes. Notification is placed immediately on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and any related group chats.

Latispánica will reschedule classes only in the event of weather-related closures. If a class is missed due to such a closure, students are entitled to attend a make-up class. Make-up classes must be completed within the current term and cannot be carried over to a future term. The teacher will notify students of the scheduled date and time for the make-up class.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment is required upon registration. Payment can be made:

• Online – with a Visa, AMEX or Mastercard
• E-transfer- to be sent to info@latispanica.org
• For an alternative payment options, please contact info@latispanica.org

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is recommended and is essential to the progress of the student and class. Absence notification for child, teen and adult classes should be made by email at dance@latispanica.org prior to the beginning of the class.

LOST & FOUND

Latispánica and Halifax Regional Municipality are not responsible for lost or stolen items. As a courtesy, the municipality provides a lost and found box in the lobby and holds found items at the front desk. We recommend that students bring valuables into the studio during class to keep them secure. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of each term.

INJURIES & HEALTH CONCERNS

Our instructors strive to avoid injuries by demonstrating proper alignment and injury prevention.  Please make sure the dance school is aware of any health concerns, injuries, chronic illnesses and allergies before the first class.

DANCE DISCLAIMER

There is always the risk of physical injury when participating in any in-person dance or exercise class. We strongly recommend you only undertake dance activities that are suitable for your own physical fitness. Where you are unsure,  please get appropriate medical guidance. 

If you engage in in-person dance classes, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself or others in your locality, and agree to release and discharge Latispánica Cultural Association, any of the dance school teachers or studios where you attended classes,  from any and all claims or causes of action.

Also if the student has been prescribed remedial exercises by a medical practitioner or therapist and has not been doing those exercises as prescribed, and if the student must stop dancing as a result, no refund or credit will be issued.

PHOTO RELEASE

By participating in our school, you grant the Latispánica permission to use your image (including still photography, video, electronic media, print publications, and websites) for appropriate purposes. This consent is given without expectation of compensation. If you prefer not to participate, please contact the Program Coordinator at dance@latispanica.org to discuss your options.

PRIVACY AND COMMUNICATIONS

By registering for classes at Latispánica, you consent to receive both essential and non-essential communications.

• Essential Communications: Required for full participation in classes and necessary for service provision.
• Non-Essential Communications: Includes information about events, fundraisers, and general updates about Latispánica.

Your consent ensures you stay informed about all aspects of our programs.