 Policies of Ballet Arts Studio, the Dutchess Ballet Company and Dance Beacon Dress Code The dress code is an important part of maintaining the educational objectives at Ballet Arts Studio, The Dutchess Ballet Company and Dance Beacon. This tradition of classical training instills a positive work ethic and discipline. The dress code requires parental support.
Behavior Code
Students are requested to respect the space in which the dance work takes place by only wearing dance shoes while in the studios. All students are expected to bring their dance shoes (which should only be worn indoors) with them to class and change into their dance shoes before entering the studios.
Students must be on time for class. Class instructors in each class make their own policies regarding when it is too late to join a class, but a student should never be late by more than ten minutes except under special circumstances. If an instructor determines that a student is too late to join the class, that student is expected to sit quietly in the studio and watch the class. A late student should wait until motioned by the instructor or staff to enter the studio, either to watch or join the class.
Students should not leave classes early. In the event a student must leave class early, that student should inform Ballet Arts’ staff and the instructor before the class begins, and should leave class at the necessary time appropriately and in a manner designed to result in the least disruption to the class.
Visits to the bathroom and water breaks should be completed before or after class. At the discretion of the instructor, water in non-glass containers re-sealable containers are allowed in the studios. Water bottles must always be tightly closed when not being used. Sips of water may be taken when they will result in the least disruption to the class. Food and chewing gum are never allowed in the studios. It is customary and important for students to formally thank their instructors at the end of each class. No smoking is allowed in or at Ballet Arts. Ballet Arts Studio practices zero tolerance for drug and alcohol use. · Tuition is based on an academic year. Students must register each year. The total number of classes for each level and for each class during the year will vary depending on the calendar and on school vacation days. Ballet Arts Studio follows the Beacon School District holiday schedule. · An Installment Payment Plan of quarterly payments every eight or nine weeks is available for your convenience. Please remember that paying tuition in installments of every eight or nine weeks does not mean that there will be eight or nine classes at each level during the installment period. Tuition is due on the first day of each installment period. Ballet Arts does not mail installment payment notices so we ask parents to please mark the calendar. There is a $15.00 late fee for tuition received more than ten days after the installment date. · Make-up classes must be taken within the month a class is missed. Make-ups are available for classes cancelled due to inclement weather or by Ballet Arts, and also--at the discretion of the Artistic Director--for significant illnesses and other unforeseen circumstances. Family vacations, too much homework, scheduling conflicts, or a tired or sick dancer are not sufficient reasons to permit the make-up of a missed class. Please call the office to schedule a suitable make-up class at least two days in advance of any proposed make-up. Ballet Arts' faculty will determine the appropriate class level for each make-up class. Dance classes which only meet once each week, including Baby Ballet and Preparation for Ballet, do not have make-up classes. · Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and must be requested through the office. Refunds are not available for involvement with sports teams, snow cancellations, school plays, personal vacations, family visits, or routine childhood illnesses. · Cancellations of privates and coaching must be made with more than twenty four hours advance notice, or the fee for the private or coaching session will remain due. · Tuition discounts of 10% are given beyond the first child registered in a family. · Concert fees, master classes, private coaching, summer programs and special events are charged separately from class tuition payments. · Snow and inclement weather closings are treated as regular absences and our make-up class policies apply. Decisions regarding closing Ballet Arts are made at the last possible moment to ensure that we do not close unnecessarily. Messages regarding closings will be on our phone system and on local radio stations, generally by 2:30 pm on the day in question. Click here to view or download a printable version of Ballet Arts Studio's Safety Procedures for picking up and dropping off students · Vacations and Holidays: All Beacon City School holidays and vacations are observed unless otherwise posted. Ballet Arts' Vacation and Holiday Schedule is available at the office and on this website. · Office hours: Ballet Arts' faculty and staff are available by appointment through the office. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions: 845.831.1870 |
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