Guidelines & Policies

The golden rules of our studio

For those who want a downloadable version with all the information, it can be downloaded here

It is understood that, by attending the Academy of Classical Ballet and Modern Dances, students and parents comply with all Policies & Procedures as set out by the Academy. It is also understood that parents and students cannot hold their instructors or the Academy liable or responsible for any type of injury, damages, lost or stolen items.

Dress Code

  • Ballet (3–5 yrs) : pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
  • Ballet (6+) : black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
  • Modern : black body suits, black shorts or tights
  • Lyrical, Jazz : your choice of color body suit and tights
  • Hip Hop : T-shirt, sweatpants or shorts and indoor sneakers

Class Cancellation and Make-up policy

  • Please check your emails as well as our Website for any class cancellations due to stormy weather. A message will be posted between 3 and 4 pm should we decide not to cancel a class due to dangerous driving conditions please us your own discretion regarding attendance if the driving is difficult in your area. Make-up classes will be offered when possible.
  • The studio has the right to combine or cancel classes if registration for the class is fewer than 6 students.

Class Level

Dancers are placed in the level where the teachers believe their present capacities can be best honed. Placement & level classifications are a collaborative effort and are at the discretion of the Dance Creation Faculty. Primary factor for placement are skills and abilities of the student. Other factors considered are frequency, consistency, & number of years in training and ability.

Registration

Payment must be made on or by the end of the second week of the term. If the deadline for payment is missed a 5% late fee will be applied.

Refund Policy

REGULAR CLASSES REFUND POLICY: Refunds will only be issued during the first week of the term. If a student wishes to pull out during week 1, the student will be charged the drop-in fee for the first week and the remaining weeks will be refunded. After week 2, there is NO REFUND.

DANCE CAMPS OR INTENSIVES: No refund once the camp starts.