The Charlotte School of Ballet Policies
Registration

* The registration fee of $35.00 and the first and last month's tuition is due upon registration of each student.
* Enrollment in the school is for the 2007 -2008 school year.
* Students will be charged for classes as registered whether or not classes have been attended until Registration Change form is submitted to the business office.
* All withdrawals require a Registration Change form submitted 30 days prior to withdrawal.

Class Attire

Please respect the traditions and art of dance and follow the dress codes:

* Students are required to be properly dressed for all classes.
* Please write student's name in all their shoes.
* Street clothes should be worn over ballet attire when coming to and from class. Dance shoes should never be worn outside as this brings dirt onto the dance floor as well as wearing out shoes quicker.
* All female ballet students are required to wear the appropriate leotard for the class level, ballet pink tights and pink ballet shoes.
* Hair should be neatly tied back into a bun. Short hair can be pulled back off the face with a headband. Please provide your child the necessary items to put their hair up. Teachers will happily assist.
* Skirts may be worn if approved by the teacher. Ask permission before wearing skirts to class.
* The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus includes character work which requires a black character skirt and character shoes for students in grade I and above.
* Tap students should wear black tap shoes, a solid color leotard and black jazz pants.
* Jazz students should wear black jazz shoes, black jazz pants and a solid color leotard.
* Boys should wear navy or black shorts, white t-shirt and socks and black shoes.
* Official studio uniforms may be purchased at The Ballet Boutique

Class Attendance

Attending class is the responsibility of each student. It is important to attend all classes in order to progress with training.

* Classes missed due to sickness, school holidays and other obligations may be made up in another class.
* Classes missed due to ballet examinations, rehearsals, performances or other unavoidable events will be rescheduled.
* Please inform us if you will be missing a lesson.
* Students are expected to arrive at the school in time for the start of their class. In the interest of injury prevention, the school reserves the rights to have students who are tardy observe the class.
* Credit or refunds will not be given for classes not attended.

Make Up Classes

We encourage students to make up missed lessons so that they will not get behind.
We ask that you call the office if you plan to attend a make up class. Please make up classes within 30 days of missed lesson.
Class Behavior

Students are expected to behave properly in class. Talking, running around the studio and swinging from the barre is not acceptable behavior.
Facilities

All students and their families are asked to please respect the facilities:

* No Food or Drink is allowed in the studio.
* Adequate supervision should be provided for siblings.
* Please check that you have all of your belongings before you leave. Clothes left for more than a few weeks will be taken to a donation center.

Parent Teacher Communication

Teachers are always happy to speak with you:

* Please do not stop teachers between classes as this makes the start time the next class delayed.
* You may call or email the office to schedule a convenient time for a conference.
* The studio newsletter TO THE POINTE will be sent home with students several times a year to inform you of upcoming events.
* Email reminders will be sent and notices will also be posted on the bulletin board in the studio.
* In the case of inclement weather call the studio, there will be a message stating if we will be holding classes. We do not necessarily follow the school systems. Classes missed due to weather will not be rescheduled.

Recital

The Recital is the end of the year performance, which highlights all of our students.

* Participation is encouraged. We will assume you will be participating in the recital unless written notice is given to the office prior to October 1st.
* Costume and recital fees are non refundable.
* Costumes will not be given out until all fees for the year are paid in full.

Fee Schedule

* Annual Registration Fee $35.00
* Tuition fees are per student
* Tuition is based on 38 weeks of classes
* You are responsible for tuition for the entire year, should you choose to pay 10 payments, the first and last months tuition must be paid in advance of your first lesson.

The Ballet Boutique Dance Accessories Return Policy

Any accessories purchased through The Charlotte School of Ballet may be returned within 30 days of purchase if:
o They are in original condition and in the original packaging.
o The items must have all tags affixed to them.
o They are not scuffed, worn or damaged.

ACH/Debit/Check Insufficient funds will incur a $30 fee.

The Charlotte School of Ballet disclaims all warranties other than those provided by the manufacturer.