San Angelo Civic Ballet Studio Policies

I.  Tuition

A.      Registration

1. The first month's tuition must accompany a completed  registration form and a $20 registration fee  in order to register for classes. Students registered by August 21 receive 1 week of free instruction (8/25-29).
   
2. Registration for the Spring Semester of Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I, Jazz and Tap classes will be closed on February 27, 2009, due to a portion of class time spent  preparing for the Spring Program.

B.      General Class and Tuition Policies

1. All tuition is due the first class day of the month.  Failure to pay tuition in a timely manner may cause a student to be dropped from her class.
   
2. August tuition will be included in December's full monthly tuition.
   
3. Maximum tuition per month is $160, excluding Master Classes and workshops.
   
4. Tuition is paid on a monthly basis; drop-in fees are only available for Yoga and Pilates.
   
5. A fee of $25 will be charged for any returned checks.
   
6. Our schedule follows that of the San Angelo Independent School District.
   
7. There are no refunds.

C.      Discounts

1. There is a Sibling Discount of $10 for siblings of a "full pay" student.
   
2. A 5 % discount will be applied to those who wish to pay for the entire semester in the first semester payment.
   
3. Students taking 3 or more classes are eligible for a $10 monthly discount, excluding Beginning Jazz and Tap (which have a discount built in to their tuition rate).  For tuition questions, contact Angelica Nobles at the San Angelo Civic Ballet office.

D.      Scholarships

In an effort to fulfill our mission to reduce barriers to involvement in the arts, the SACB provides a limited amount of need-based scholarship assistance, ranging from 25-50% of class tuition. To request assistance, a family must submit a completed application and schedule a confidential parent interview. Applications are accepted in August  and December only. Notification of Scholarship assistance is issued at least 1 week prior to the beginning of a semester. In order for a student to maintain scholarship assistance, he/she must demonstrate a desire to learn, appropriate classroom behavior, and regular attendance. The instructor must be notified prior to all absences. Excessive absences will warrant withdrawal of assistance.

E.       Private Classes

At the convenience and approval of the instructor, private classes may be periodically scheduled, 2 hours before or after regularly scheduled classes, for a fee of $50/hr.  Arrangements can be made directly through the instructor.

F.       Videotaping

At the convenience of the instructor, arrangements can be made to film a videotape audition for an outside program. The charge is $25/hr.     

II.  Class Placement 

1. Initial class placement for new students is based on age and experience. Final placement is at the discretion of the instructor.
   
2. For existing students, class placement advances as the student demonstrates mastery of required technique and knowledge. Please note that a student's level does not necessarily change yearly.  The instructor will discern where the student's potential for learning is at its peak.
   
3. One Trial Class may be taken, without obligation, to insure correct class placement.

III.  Class Viewing 

1. Due to the limitations of classroom space, all classes conducted in Studio 17 are closed to viewing. However, we do provide at least one viewing day/semester, to enable parents to observe their cildren's progress.
   
2. Classes conducted in Studio 15 may not be viewed, as it is distracting to our dancers.  We also ask that conversation and noise be kept at a minimum when waiting in the front, so as not to disturb the class.

V.  Withdrawal Policy

1. A withdrawal form must be filled out and given to the office manager.
   
2. Students missing 3 consecutive classes, without prior notification to the instructor, will automatically be removed from the class roster, in order to give their place to another student.
   
3. If a student needs to withdraw temporarily, her class place can be filled by another student. 

• pink tights
  
• solid colored leotard
  
• standard ballet shoes ( tap or jazz shoes for those classes); black shoes are required for Preballet - Ballet 1B, pink for all others.
  
• No skirts or tutus are allowed beyond Creative Movement, as it interferes with the ability to see hip/leg position.
  
• Hair must be pulled back for Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet and Ballet I; hair must be secured in a bun for Ballet II, III, and IV classes.
  
• No jewelry that interferes with movement may be worn.             

VI.  Code of Conduct

In order to provide a positive environment for all participants, it is expected that each student will conduct his/herself with respect for dismal.

VII.  Statement of Understanding

Standard training for a dancer includes physical contact between teacher and student, student and student, and student and self.  Touch may be used to facilitate improved alignment, identification and release of habitual holding patterns and areas of tension, and increased flexibility, mobility and strength.   

VIII.  Safety Issues

For the safety of our youngest students, those under 6 yrs of age:

1. must not be left at the studio unless her instructor is present and has taken responsibility for her
   
2. must be picked up inside the building   

IX.  Productions

A.      General Information

As the SACB is a nonprofit organization, we ask parents to partner with us in support of this organization.  By requiring all audience members, including parents, to purchase tickets, we are able to help underwrite the costs of our productions, as well as keep our tuition prices reasonable.

B.      Nutcracker 

1. Those auditioning must be 7 yrs of age by September 1, 2008.
   
2. A parent must be present for the audition registration to be completed.