PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Opening Timelines 

• Spring Break Camp Registration opens in January
• Summer Registration opens in April for:
  • Summer Fun! camp 
  • Summer private music Lessons 
  • Summer dance and visual arts classes  
• New Season (Sep-Jun) Registration  
  • Opens in late May or early June for returning students.
  • Opens to the public in late June. 

• Pro-D Day Camp registration opens in August 

PROGRAM TYPES, FEES AND HOW TO REGISTER 

Private Lessons in Music: Lessons offered from September to June and for six weeks in the summer

Offered in music and dance, and upon request, visual arts and theatre, private lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s needs and schedule. Visit placedesarts.ca/music/registration-info-private lessons for teacher biographies and available teaching days.  

Private lessons remain open for registration throughout the 2025-2026 season.  

Trial Lessons 

All music teachers offer paid trial lessons giving students the chance to meet the teacher and ensure a great fit. Payment secures on trial lesson date and time. The date and time is not held for future lessons. Trial private lessons may be rescheduled without loss of payment provided you give at least 48 hours’ notice and stay with the same teacher. More than one reschedule will incur a $15 fee. 

How to Register:  

• In person or by phone (no online registration).  

• Or complete and Interest to Register Form at placedesarts.ca/registration-interest-form/.  

Fees: 

• Lesson Fees for Music: Fee levels vary by teacher and start at $30 per 30-minute lesson. 

• Registration Fee:  
  • During the season: $45 per enrolment 
  • During summer months: $8: 1-3 lessons, $15:  4-12 lessons 
  • Trial lessons: registration fee not charged  

Piano Teacher-in-Training Program 

This program offers children ages 5-10, the opportunity to learn piano at a reduced rate with either a novice or junior teacher. These teachers instruct under the mentorship of a seasoned instructor. Lessons are offered Mon, Thu, Fri, and Sun. Students studying with a novice teacher, as well as select students with junior teachers (pre-grade 1 level and up), are required to register for mandatory master classes.  

Fees:  

• Novice Teacher-in-Training: $21 per 30-minute lesson 

• Junior Teachers: $23-24 per 30-minute lesson 

• Teacher-in-Training Master Classes:  
  • Novice: 7, 15-minute classes up to $119, cost to be determined at the time of registration 
  • Junior: 3, 30-minute classes, up to $119, cost to be determined at the time of registration 

Registration Fee: $45 per enrolment; no registration fee for Master Classes 

Private Lessons in Dance 

How to Register: In person or by phone (no online registration).  

Lesson Fees:  Fee levels vary by teacher and start at $30 per 30-minute lesson. 

Registration Fee:  

• • During the season: $45 per enrolment
  • During summer months: $18: 1-3 lessons, $15: 4-12 lessons

Private Lessons in Acting and Musical Theatre 

Contact us in person at the registration desk or by phone to inquire about availability 

Lesson Fees:  Fee levels vary by teacher and start at $30 per 30-minute lesson. 

Registration Fee: Charged per enrolment. Amount varies depending on the number of lessons booked.

Private Lessons in Visual Arts 

Private lessons are scheduled are based on teacher and student availability and are open for registration throughout the season. We require a minimum booking of one hour for visual arts and two hours for ceramics. Lessons can be scheduled individually or weekly for the September to June or Summer (July to mid-August) terms. We offer lessons for one, two or three students in the following disciplines: 

• Cartooning & Comic Drawing, Ceramics – Handbuilding and/or Wheel Throwing, Drawing, Painting, Loom Weaving, Yarn Spinning 

How to Register:  

• In person or by phone (no online registration).  

Lesson Fees: 

• • One student: starts at $30 per 30 for minutes of instruction. 
  • Two students: starts at $15 per 30 minutes of instruction. 

Registration Fee: Charged per enrolment. Amount varies depending on the number of lessons booked.

September-June Classes: Up to 39 lessons per season 

These continuous programs, offered in music, dance, and through our Coquitlam Youth Theatre programs, run from September to June and promote steady progress. Students remain with the same class throughout the season.  

Late enrolments (after the September start date) may be accepted at the discretion of Place des Arts and where space is available.  

How to Register: Online, by phone, or in person 

Fees/Deposits: 

• Class Fees: Fees vary by program type and discipline and are based on a per-class fee structure 

• Registration Fee: $45 per enrolment 

• Supply Fees: If applicable, they are charged to cover the cost of materials and/or equipment used in the class. They are charged in addition to class fees. 

• Dance Recital Production Fee: A $25 production fee is charged for each class a student is enrolled in that participates in the year-end dance recital. This fee is used to help cover production costs including props, supplies and venue rental. 

• Dance Recital Video Fee: Students performing in our annual year-end recital will be charged $26.25 for a video of the year-end recital. This fee is applied once per student regardless of the number of September-June dance class enrolments. Each student will receive a password protected link to view the recital. 

• Costume Deposit*: A $100 costume deposit is applied for each class that participates in dance in the year-end dance recital or competitions. All students performing in the recital or competitions will need a costume for every  dance they perform in. 

• Competition Entry Fee Deposit*: A $150 competition entry fee deposit will be applied to each class participating in dance competitions and is payable at the time of registration. 

*This is the estimated cost for the deposit(s). Depending on the final cost, you may be required to pay more, or a portion of the deposit(s) may be returned. 

• Coquitlam Youth Theatre Production Fees: The production fee is charged per student and is used to cover the costs of the production designer, costumes, sets, props, venue rental, royalties and scripts, and transportation for props and theatre technician fees. 
  • Coquitlam Youth Theatre: $450 
  • Junior Coquitlam Youth Theatre: $250 
  • Coquitlam Youth Musical Theatre: $250 

Fall/Winter/Spring Session Classes and Workshops:  

Session classes run anywhere from 4-12 weeks; workshops typically run for 1-3 days: 

• Fall Session: Sep 21-Dec 13 (up to 12 classes) 

• Winter Session: Jan 11-Mar 7 (up to 8 classes) 

• Spring Session: Apr 7-Jun 13 (up to 10 classes) 

• Summer Session: July 6-Aug 14 (up to 6 classes) 

Session classes offered in all disciplines, are shorter term and build skills week to week.  

Workshops are offered to focus on developing specific skills or are project-based in nature. 

How to Register: Online, by phone, or in person 

Fees: 

• Class/Workshop fees: Fees vary by program type and discipline and are based on a per-class fee structure. 

• Registration Fee: included in the total cost of the class. 

• • $15 per session class enrolment 
  • $5 per workshop enrolment 

• Supply Fees: May be included in the total cost. If not, a supply list will be provided, and students must purchase supplies before the class starts.  

Helpful hint: We recommend waiting to purchase supplies until a few days before the class start date to avoid unnecessary expenditures if the class is cancelled.  

• Ceramic Arts Open Studio and Supplies 

Registered adult students have access to open studio time, which is included in the total class fee. Clay must be purchased on-site, and supply lists are available at the registration desk. 

• Fibre Arts Open Studio and Equipment Loan Policy 

Registered adult students may borrow equipment by signing a contract and paying a refundable deposit:   

• • $50 for small equipment   
  • $100 for large equipment 
  • A reimbursement of the deposit, less any repairs, will be issued after the equipment has been checked and viewed to be in satisfactory condition by the fibre arts teacher or technician.  

In addition, a non-refundable fee of $5 per session is included in the total cost of the class to help cover the repair and maintenance costs for loaned equipment.  

Art Camps (Pro-D Day, Spring Break and Summer Fun!):  

Arts camps offer a variety of engaging visual and performing arts classes for children and teens: 

• Pro-D Day camps: A full day camp is offered on Provincial Pro-D Fridays in October and February 

• Spring Break camps: Week one offers full day camps for Gr. K to 9, week 2 offers half-day camps for Gr. K-2. 

• Summer Fun!: These camps run for six weeks over the summer for ages 5-14. Full day and half day camps are available.  

How to Register: Online, by phone, or in person 

Fees: 

• Camp class fees: Fees are based on a per-class fee structure. 

• Registration Fee: included in the total cost. 

• • $5 Pro-D Day Art Camp 
  • $10-15: Spring Break and Summer Fun! Art Camps 

• Supply Fees: Fees are included in the total cost and vary based on the needs of each camp class.  

 PAYMENT POLICIES 

 Fees Policy 

• Payment of all class and lesson fees, registration fees, supply fees, production fees and deposits is due at the time of enrolment.  

• A pre-authorized payment plan option is available with a valid credit card for September-June class fees and Private Lesson fees (charged on the first of each month). For our Coquitlam Youth Theatre Programs, the pre-authorized payment plan is charged on Sep 1 and Oct 1. 

• All registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are applied to all enrolment transactions and cover costs relating to administering client accounts, registration software fees and studio and equipment maintenance (e.g. sound systems, pianos, kilns, studio tables and chairs). 

• Students are not considered enrolled until payment has been received. A verbal agreement with a teacher does not constitute registration. 

• Enrolments are non-transferable. A student’s place in a class or lesson cannot be transferred to another individual.  

GST 

GST is charged on class and private lesson fees, and registration fees for students ages 15 years and over (excluding music). 

Failed Payments 

A $15 service fee will be charged for failed pre-authorized monthly payments. 

Enrolment Modification fee for September-June Classes or Private Lessons 

One schedule change is allowed per student, per season with the same teacher. (e.g.,  changing the day, time, or class).  

For example: 

• • Moving from a Wednesday class to a Friday class taught by the same teacher. 

A $15 service fee will be charged for each additional change initiated by the student. 

PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE

Start Date Reminders 

We do not send email or text reminders about start dates and times. Please check your registration receipts or your online client account to view your schedule. 

Absences – Classes/Workshops 

Reporting absences is optional, but we do not follow up on prolonged or unreported student absences.  

Absences – Private Lessons 

Please notify the registration desk or your teacher as early as possible if you will be absent. 

Illness 

Students who are unwell or experiencing cold or flu symptoms should not attend. Refunds or make-ups are not offered for missed classes or lessons.  

Age Policy 

Our classes are organized according to the developmental abilities of each age group. Students must meet the minimum and maximum age requirements specified for each class. By adhering to set age groups, we ensure a quality experience for all students.