Make-up Classes
Any missed class can be made up in another class of the same level or lower. Your teacher will give you a list of classes you can make-up in. There is no refund for missed classes.
Severe Weather
If the Noblesville School system should cancel their classes for the day and or evening events due to dangerous roads, our classes will also be cancelled. If school is cancelled due to extreme cold, we will not necessarily cancel, unless the authorities tell us to stay in. If the weather deteriorates after school hours, or on the weekend, we will cancel if necessary. We will post all cancellations on Ballerinas Facebook and Instagram pages. Please follow us so that you receive all notices.
There are no refunds for cancelled classes due to weather. You may make-up the class at another scheduled class during the dance year.
Ballerinas reserves the right to cancel or combine classes in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Ages
- Preschool 2-4 years
- Combo 1 5-7 years
- Combo 2 8-10 years
- Combo 3 10-12 years
- Combo 4 12-14 years
- Sassy Jazz 5-7 years
- Tot Hop 5-7 years
- Hippity Hop 8-10 years
- Beginning Hip Hop 11-12 years
- Int / Adv Hip Hop 13 and up
*A student may stay in the same level for 2-3 years. After moving out of the Preschool / Combo 1 levels, a student will be advanced according to ability. We will try to keep the ages stated consistent, however there may be exceptions, to be determined by the instructor.
Payment
You will receive an invoice on the first of the month, due on the 15th. Your tuition is a flat monthly rate no matter how many classes are in the month. Prorated months due to recitals will not reflect the multiple class discount.
Late Fee
A $7 Late Fee will be added to your account after the 15th of the month.
Studio Etiquette
- At this time the lobby is closed to parents. You may come in to drop off your child and ask any needed questions.
- Treating all members of our dance family with the utmost respect and kindness is required.
- Students must be attentive in class, clap for and thank their teacher for the class once it is over.
- Students and parents must be kind to one another and strive to implement our studios values posted in each room of the studio.
- Students are expected to clean up after themselves.
- Students are expected to keep belongings out of walkways. Please use the provided shelves in the middle lobby for dance bags/lunches/purses/shoes/etc.
- For older students, phones should be kept in dance bags while in class.
- No gum chewing.
- No running or screaming.
Student Drop off/Pick up
Ballerinas is not responsible for providing before or after class care for students. Out of courtesy for our staff, students must be picked up promptly after classes and rehearsals. For safety, students must remain in the building while waiting for their ride.
Food and Beverage
Bottled water is provided in the front lobby refrigerator. Please leave .50 cents in the provided courtesy cup for each bottle of water taken. All food items MUST be cleaned up and disposed of in trash cans. Please make use of provided dust buster to clean up any crumbs.
Lost and Found
Ballerinas is not responsible for replacing a lost item. To minimize the chance of a lost or misplaced item, please put your initials in every personal item you bring into the studio.
Fundraisers
We run two fundraisers at the beginning of the dance year to help cover the cost of costumes and recital expenses.
Assistant and Teacher in Training Program
Unique to the Academy, the Assistant and Teacher in Training Program develops in young students, skills that will help them in any future professional path they take. Starting off as class Assistants, they are trained in communication, leadership and problem solving skills. All of this training is in addition to their dance training.
Performance Opportunities
Winter Review
In addition to our Spring Recital we feature a special night of dancing entertainment in the middle of winter. Our Winter Review will consist of an onstage class with our more advanced dancers. There will be a recital fee. The fee was $50 per family for 2022 (subject to change) and classes will be limited to performing one dance. There will be no onstage dress rehearsal for Winter Review. Immediate family members (parents and siblings) will receive complementary admission. All other guests will need to pay admission.
Spring Performance
We have an annual Spring Performance. If you choose to be in the show, you will be required to purchase 2 costumes for a Combo class and or one costume for every other class that has a dance in the performance. You will also need to purchase the correct tights and have the correct colored dance shoes. The cost can range from $140 to $170 (subject to change) for 2 Combo class costumes. $65 -$80 (subject to change) for other classes. All costume money for 2022/2023 is due September 30. There is a recital fee. The Recital Fee for 2022 was $65 (subject to change) which includes a livestream link to send to family and friends. Immediate family members (parents and siblings) will receive complementary admission. All other guests will need to pay admission.
Dance Conventions and Competitions
Dance conventions are a great way for our dancers to learn from famous world class teachers! We attend a minimum of two dance conventions / competitions a year. Students are not obligated to participate, but we have found that those who participate develop greater performing and technical skills due to the additional training at the conventions and due to the additional preparation needed to compete. Attendance at dance conventions is recommended, not mandatory, for students in the Combo 2 level and up. Competition team members are invited to be on the team by our competition team Directors. They are technically proficient and are highly motivated students who desire more performance opportunities.
Dress Code
Preschool / Combo 1 Classes:
Any color leotard and tights. Pink Ballet slippers. Tan Tap shoes. Simple sweaters and dance skirts are acceptable. Hair in a bun or pony.
Combo 2 through Combo 4 Classes
Any color leotard and tights. Pink Ballet slippers. Tan Tap shoes. Simple sweaters and dance skirts are acceptable. Hair in a bun. No loose baggy warm-ups. A Ballerinas jacket or fitted warm up jacket and or wrap around dance sweater is acceptable
Ballet / Variations / Partnering Classes:
Leotard and tights. Pink Ballet slippers. Simple dance skirts and dance sweaters. Trash-bag pants/shorts. Hair in a bun. No loose baggy warm-ups. A Ballerinas jacket or fitted warm up jacket and or wrap around dance sweater is acceptable
Jazz / Tap Classes:
Jazz pants/tap shorts and fitted tops. Tan or black Tap & Jazz shoes, depending on teachers preference. Leotards or fitted crop tops. Hair in pony or bun. No loose baggy warm-ups. A Ballerinas jacket or fitted warm up jacket and or wrap around dance sweater is acceptable.
Contemporary / Modern:
Leotards or fitted crop tops. Dance shorts/pants/tops. Foot “Undeez” or half-soled shoes, depending on teachers preference. Hair in pony or bun. No loose baggy warm-ups. A Ballerinas jacket or fitted warm up jacket and or wrap around dance sweater is acceptable
Pilates / Conditioning Classes:
Any exercise wear. Yoga mats are encouraged.