1. Registration: A registration fee of $25.00 is charged to each new student. This is a one-time fee for all students unless the student leaves the school for longer than a one-year period. In that event, a re-enrollment fee will be charged in the amount of $25.00. At this time, a minimum commitment of one semester is REQUIRED.
2. Tuition: Tuition is due by the first class each month.
I accept CASH, CHECKS OR PAYPAL, VENMO, AND ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS. Autopay is available in the account portal. Payments are delinquent if not paid by the 15th of the month. Delinquent accounts will be charged a $10.00 late fee on the 16th of month. Any account that becomes delinquent for two or more months will become inactive and the student will not be allowed to attend classes until payment arrangements have been made. A charge of $20.00 will be applied on all returned checks. Account must be at $0.00 balance before all performances, or he/she will not be allowed to perform. I cannot give refunds for any reason, please make arrangements to make-up any missed classes.
3. Fees: A non-refundable performance fee for each show is required as follows:
Nutcracker: $75.00 due October 15th
Spring Concert: $75.00 due April 15th
Soloists: an additional rehearsal fee may be due dependent on time involved in private rehearsal time. CR Youth Ballet Co. is our pre-pro/collegiate preparatory option for ages 11+. It is a yearlong commitment with an annual fee of $355. By audition only. Ask the director for more information.
4. Withdrawal: The school and instructors must be notified in writing if the student withdraws before the end of the session. Tuition is charged and is your responsibility until such notification is received by the school.
5. Attendance/Tardiness: Attendance will be taken at each class. Good attendance is imperative as absences and tardiness can hold back the entire class. The studio cannot jeopardize its responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. Please make every effort to have your child at every class. If you will be missing class for any reason, you must inform the teacher in advance if possible and makeup the class as soon as possible. If a dancer arrives 15 minutes late or more, they might not be allowed to participate but need to come anyway and observe in case new choreography is given. A proper warm-up is essential or dancers run the risk of injury.
6. Making-up missed classes: Making-up classes is allowed only in cases if sickness, injury or family emergency; not for birthday parties, ski days, etc... Classes must be made-up within 30 days of the date of the absence. You should make-up a missed class by attending another class of the same or a lower level. Please discuss these options with the instructor. Students must maintain the minimum requirements of their level, or they may demoted.
7. Placement: It is up to the teacher to place your child in the appropriate level class. Age is not always the determining factor, nor should it be determined by whether or not their friends are in the same level. Ballet training is a rigorous discipline, and your child will be placed in the best class for his/her abilities. Factors that will be considered are emotional and physical readiness, strength and stamina, ability to focus and follow directions and corrections. Please do not assume that your child will be in a certain class without first discussing it with the teacher.
8. Insurance: Crystal River Ballet School does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is REQUIRED that all dance students be covered by their own family insurance policies and if injury occurs it is understood that the student’s own policy is your only source of reimbursement.
9. Holidays: Holidays / days off are listed above. Classes are held on all other holidays unless otherwise noted.
10. Snow or bad weather: The studio will not necessarily close for snow days, regardless if area schools are closed as many times roads are clear and safe by 3:30pm. If in doubt, contact Ms. Jeni 970-987-4880, msjeni@crystalriverballet.com
11. Cancellation: When conditions beyond our control necessitate, we reserve the right to cancel class while making every effort to notify the students involved. A make-up class may or may not be scheduled depending on the given circumstance.
12. Parent Observation: Observing classes at any time is only allowed from the outside windows if the instructor allows. You may wait in the lobby outside of the studio during class as long as you do not disturb the class. If you have visiting relatives who would like to observe, please call the instructor ahead of time to make arrangements.
13. Performances: Our major performance of the year is the “Nutcracker” which we will perform the third weekend in December. Students must be enrolled no later than October 1st to participate. We will have an end of the year performance in late May-early June. While participation is not mandatory, it is part of our teaching curriculum as dance is a performance art form. We assume each student is participating in our productions and performance fees are automatically applied to accounts and run with tuition payments until/unless you tell us that your dancer is not able to participate.
14. Volunteers: During the course of the year, especially during performances, I will need your help with various activities. If you have a special talent or ability, please let me know. In order for us to have time to prepare lessons for your child, teach effectively and to keep costs down, I will need to delegate certain tasks. Most tasks require minimal time and effort. For more demanding tasks I may be able to negotiate part of your tuition in trade.
15. DRESS CODE: Required at each class as follows: May be purchased at our Nimbly Store. All require Tights-pink Ballet slipper-leather, pink or skin tone, full-sole. Leotard colors per level are as follows:
Creative dance, Pre-ballet, Intro to Ballet: Leotard-light pink or black
Level 1-light pink
Level 2-lavender
Level 3-light blue
Level 4-teal or magenta
ADULTS AND TEENS/Ballet levels 5 & up
Leotard-solid any color/black
Tights-pink or black Ballet slippers-leather or canvas, pink or skin tone, full or split-sole
BOYS/MEN
Light colored t-shirt, dark tights or loose-fitting pants/shorts. Ballet slippers-leather or canvas, black, white or skin tone, full or split-sole
CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Jazz pants and either solid color leotard, tank or close-fitting shirt.
Tan or skin tone jazz shoes or dance "paws"
LONG HAIR-MUST BE SECURED OFF THE FACE IN A BUN OR SIMILIAR FASHION. No exceptions
OTHER
Warm-ups will only be allowed at the beginning of class and must be removed upon the instructors’ directions.
Cover-ups should be worn over dance clothes when coming and going to classes to keep muscles warm for safety.
Dance shoes are not to be worn outside to keep outside oils and debris off the dancefloor.
Ballet skirts and warm-up shorts may be worn if not too long or bulky per the instructor’s discretion.
16. Rules:
a. No gum, food, candy or drinks (except water bottles) are allowed in class.
b. Students may not remain in lobby or other areas of the building before, after or during class.
c. Students must not act disrespectfully to teachers or others during class. I will give a time-out after 2 warnings and contact the parent if misbehavior persists beyond that.
d. No hanging on the ballet barres.
e. Do not leave the class-room without the instructor’s permission.
f. No street shoes on the dance floor.
g. Questions are encouraged as long as the student raises her/his hand, and the question is relevant to class work.
h. Follow dress code and other requirements as outlined above.
i. No cell phones or in class. Cell phones are to be turned off before entering the studio. Smart watches (with texting) should be removed before class.
I am excited for the coming the year and getting to know and work with your child. Please feel free to call /text me at any time. I am much more able to respond to emails in a timely manner. (link below)
Jeni Ptacek/Director
