BALLET UNIFORMS

Proper grooming is essential in creating the discipline for dance: therefore each student must have the proper dress and hairstyle before entering class. Students not complying will not be allowed to take class.

Pre-Primary
Pink sleeveless darted tank, #BT 1300, pink gathered shirt, white ankle socks and pink ballet shoes with elastic.
Hair in ponytail or bun.
Primary Girls
Pink sleeveless darted tank, #BT 1300, pink gathered shirt, white ankle socks and pink ballet shoes with elastic. Hair in ponytail or bun.
Pre-Primary and Primary Boys
White short sleeve T-shirt, black shorts, white ankle socks and white ballet shoes.
Ballet 1 Girls
White sleeveless leotard, #Bt 1300, 14c pink tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic. Hair in classical bun with white flowered headpiece. Hair too short for bun must be secured from face with barrettes.
Ballet 2 Girls
Blue sleeveless leotard, #Bt 1300, 14c pink tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic. Hair in classical bun with blue flowered headpiece. Hair too short for bun must be secured from face with barrettes.
Ballet 3 Girls
Yellow sleeveless leotard, #Bt 1300, 14c pink tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic. Hair in classical bun with yellow flowered headpiece. Hair too short for bun must be secured from face with barrettes.
Ballet 4 Girls
Lavender sleeveless leotard, #Bt 1300, 14c pink tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic. Hair in classical bun with lavender flowered headpiece. Hair too short for bun must be secured from face with barrettes.
Ballet 5 and Up Girls
Monday- Solid Green leotards
Tuesday- Solid Blue leotards
Wednesday- Black Leotards
Thursday- Solid Purple Leotards
Friday- Burgundy Leotards
Saturday- any solid color
Pink tights, pink ballet shoes with or without ribbons. Hair in classical style.
Ballet 1 Boys
White short sleeve leotard, Capezio #142, black tights or tight leg ballet pants, white socks, and white ballet shoes.

Pointe Class
Short skirts allowed.
Rehearsals
Warm-ups, black tights or skirts allowed.
Ballet 5 and Up Boys
Leotard of day color or white T-shirts, black, navy, or gray ballet pants or tights, black or white ballet shoes.
Adult Ballet
Any solid leotard, tights or pants; Pink, white or black ballet shoes.

JAZZ/TAP UNIFORMS

Pre Tap/Jazz
Leotard and hair same as Primary, black low heel tap shoes, flowered skirts optional.
Jazz/Tap 1 Girls
White sleeveless leotard BT #1300, 14c pink tights, black jazz shoes, black low heel tap shoes, black low heel tap shoes, black jazz pants, or shorts skirts optional. Long hair must be secured from face.
Jazz/Tap 2 Girls
Blue sleeveless leotard BT #1300, 14c pink tights, black jazz shoes, black low heel tap shoes, black low heel tap shoes, black or navy jazz pants, or shorts skirts optional. Long hair must be secured from face.
Jazz//Tap 3 Girls
Yellow sleeveless leotard BT #1300, 14c pink tights, black jazz shoes, black low heel tap shoes, black low heel tap shoes, black jazz pants, or shorts skirts optional. Long hair must be secured from face.
Jazz/Tap 4 Girls
Lavender sleeveless darted leotard, BT#1300, 14c pink tights or jazz pants, jazz shoes, black low tap shoes. Long hair must be secured from face.
Jazz/Tap 1,2,3 Boys
White short sleeve leotard Capezio #142, black jazz pants, white socks, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes.
Jazz Advanced or Adult
Moveable clothing and appropriate shoes.

IRISH STEP UNIFORMS
Black leotard (any style), black tights, black ghillies, and short skirt optional, long hair must be secured from face.
Irish 1A and 1B -Tap or Irish Hard Shoes
Irish 2A and up- Irish Hard Shoes

 

 


ATTENDANCE/AWARDS

Two students each month will be awarded the Dancer of the Month Scholarship. This will be awarded for outstanding performance, attendance, courtesy, manner, neatness, attention and achievement in class. This scholarship consists of 1 class free tuition for the following month. Photos will be placed on Dancer of the Month Plaque.

Perfect Attendance Awards will be given at the Spring Performance to toese students attending or making up all scheduled classes excluding holidays and cancellations. To make-up classes students must sign register in Team Sports. All classes must be made-up by the end of May. Students in unlimited tuition programs must attend or make-up the minimum number.

Yearly achievement awards will be given for each class level at the Spring Performance Jun 13-15 2003. Students must have made up all classes to be eligible for these awards.

DANCING EXAMINATIONS

Students in level Pre-Primary through Ballet 5 may participate in yearly dancing examinations held each spring through the Royal Academy of Dancing. These examinations provide students with a more in depth study of classical ballet and its terminology as well as giving the parent a guide to their child's progression. If you would like more information please contact Denna Smith. Registration Due
December 1st.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Classes Begin- September 3
Thanksgiving Break- November 24-December 2
Christmas Break- December 21- January 5
Spring Break- April 20-27
Memorial Day- May 26
Spring Recital- June 13-15

 

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

Class cancellation due to bad weather does not follow County School cancellations.

You may check our cancellations on our phone answering machine or listen to radio stations WEPM, WRNR, WXVA
by 1:00pm on weekdays or 8:00am on Saturday.

CLASSROOM POLICIES

1. No gum, jewelry, or nail polish are allowed in class.

2. All students are expected to be on time for class. Students consistently late for class will be asked to watch class. Anyone having problems with class schedules should notify the teacher.

3. Students are expected to notify the school if they are unable to attend class. We encourage students to make-up classes if possible. Sign in for make-up classes on clipboard in Team Sports. Repeated absence will jeopardize the student's position in a particular class.

4. In the study of ballet for students age 8 and older one lesion lesson per week is a minimum amount. For faster advancement 2 or more classes weekly are recommended. Students preparing for pointe must take a minimum of 2-ballet classes weekly starting in Ballet 3.

5. Jazz, Tap and Irish student are encouraged to also study ballet for quicker advancement and stronger technical skill.

TUITION

Tuition is set on an annual fee with 10 monthly payments. Payments are the same each month no matter the number of classes. All payments are due the beginning of each month, if payment is not received by the 15th a $5.00 late charge will be added. Additional interest fees may be added on the second month. All accounts must be kept in good standing or students will not be allowed to participate in class or performances. Students are welcome to make-up classes missed as a result of cancellation, holidays, or illness. No tuition adjustment will be given except in a medical emergency.

Pre-primary- $40.00 per month
1 Hr. Class- $42.00 per month
2 Hr. Classes- $75.00 per month
3Hr. Classes $102.00 per month
Unlimited Grade 2 &&3-$115.00 per month
Unlimited Grade 4-$125.00 per month
Unlimited Grade 5-$135.00 per month
Unlimited Grade 6-$140.00 per month
Unlimited Inwood Dance Company-$165.00 per month

All classes are subject to 6% WV Sales Tax