Registration for 2012/13 fall, winter and spring sessions begins July 6, 2012 and continues throughout the year.
Registration for September-June 2012/13 ongoing music, dance and theatre classes opens to new students on June 17, 2012.
How do I register for a class?
Registration for all ongoing classes and music lessons (September – June), including those held at off-site studios at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, must be done in person at Place des Arts’ reception/registration desk. Registration for sessional classes (fall, winter, spring), including classes held in off-site studios at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, may be done by phone at 604.664.1636, online here or in person at Place des Arts.
How do I register for private lessons at Place des Arts?
Registration for private lessons in music, dance and visual arts must be done in person at Place des Arts.
How do I register for a program online?
We require all new clients to contact our registration desk to create and activate an account and receive an online registration access code. You may contact the registration desk in the following ways:
- Calling our registration desk @ 604.664.1636
- Visiting the centre at 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
- Emailing us at info@placedesarts.ca
Please include the following in your email:
- Home address, City, Province, Postal Code
- Home phone, email address
- First name, last name, gender, date of birth, health concerns or special needs for each person on the account (if none, please indicate so)
Why do I have to pay registration fees each time I register?
As Place des Arts is a non-profit organization, we must charge registration fees to help offset administration costs such as banking fees and registration and administrative staffing.
When can I register for classes?
Registration for sessional courses is on a first-come, first served basis. You can register for sessional classes beginning in late June or early July and at any time thereafter. Help ensure that programs will go ahead by registering early.
Registration for ongoing private and group lessons (Sept-Jun) must be done in person. Registration for continuing clients for the following September takes place in late May and early June. Registration dates will be emailed to current clients in early May. Registration for new ongoing students begins in late June for the following September. Providing there is space, private music lessons can be arranged at any time through the reception desk.
Registration for our Summer Fun! Art Camps generally begins in late April.
Can I withdraw or transfer from a class?
Please see our policies on refunds, transfers and withdrawals.
Can I register into a class that has already started?
Late registration is accepted at the discretion of the teacher and where space is available. Please inquire at the reception/registration desk.
Why is Place des Arts so strict on ages for classes?
Our classes are programmed based on the developmental abilities of each age group. By adhering to set age groups, we ensure a quality experience for all students in the class.
Why is Place des Arts strict on class maximums?
In keeping our class maximums small, we can ensure a high quality of learning and provide students with individualized teacher attention.
Are classes ever cancelled?
If there is insufficient registration at least two working days prior to the start of a course, it may be cancelled. If Place des Arts cancels a class for any reason, full refunds will be given. Help ensure that programs go ahead by registering early. We recommend that supplies for classes not be purchased until a few days before the course start date to avoid unnecessary expenditures if the class is cancelled.
What’s the difference between ongoing and sessional classes?
Sessional classes run in three sessions: fall, winter and spring. Ongoing classes run continuously from September to June. Sessional registration may be done online here; by phone at 604.664.1636 or in person at Place des Arts. Ongoing registration, including private music lessons, must be done in person through the registration desk at Place des Arts.
Should I register into an ongoing or sessional class?
Most visual arts and literary arts classes are sessional classes. Generally these progress over the three sessions, allowing students to build upon the skills they learn. However, students may register for sessional classes in the fall, winter or spring.
In music, dance and theatre arts, sessional classes generally introduce students to the discipline and prepare them for entry into the ongoing programs. Ongoing program placement, especially for dance, is based on teacher recommendation. Please ask the reception/registration staff to help you decide which class is right for you or your child. If you have more specific questions, you are always free to contact the appropriate program coordinator.
How do I register for off-site classes that take place at Evergreen Cultural Centre?
If the class appears in the Place des Arts Program Guide, registration must be done through Place des Arts. Sessional classes (fall, winter, spring) may be done by phone at (604) 664-1636, online , or in person at Place des Arts. Registration for all ongoing classes, including those that take place at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, must be done in person at Place des Arts.