Welcome to Classical Ballet Academy. In an effort for our school to run smoothly and safely, please read and adhere to our updated studio guidelines.
Mission & Inclusion Statement
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and transform dancers of all ages through the study of classical ballet and complementary dance forms. Reshaping the mind and body takes discipline and strength. CBA is dedicated to helping each individual achieve this goal.
Classical Ballet Academy promotes principles of fairness, equity, diversity, and inclusion in relation to and across intersections of race, age, color, disability, faith, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, social class, economic class, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, and all other identities represented among our diverse dancers and community.
Conduct
Dancers are expected to be courteous and show decorum towards all members of the CBA community. In addition, in-class distractions such as cell phones, gum chewing, talking, poor hygiene, inappropriate attire, and leaving class prior to being dismissed, etc. will not be permitted.
We recognize that dancers may sometimes have behavioral or emotional challenges that extend beyond the studio and yet still impact their ability to participate fully in dance classes. As a studio, we are committed to equipping our teachers through training and support in trauma-informed, strengths-based teaching practices. If a dancer is experiencing ongoing struggles, we will provide consultation and support to the teacher in an attempt to find strategies to help each dancer to thrive. Beyond that, families may be included in a support conversation, and asked to collaboratively contribute to help both their individual dancer thrive and to be attentive to the classroom culture as whole.
Tuition/Registration Policies
New students pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 new student registration fee. Once registered, dancers will be considered enrolled for the entire school year (September through June). Tuition is calculated based on the full academic year but split into 10 equal monthly payments as a convenience. The tuition price listed upon registration will be billed monthly on the first of the month for the coming month (i.e. September 1 for September tuition) and will be prorated only for mid-month enrollment. Balances can be paid online via your DanceStudio-Pro account, or with cash or check that can be dropped anytime in the drop box in the lobby at CBA. Please make checks payable to Classical Ballet Academy and write your dancer’s name and class(es) on the memo line. Please put cash in an envelope marked with your dancer’s name and class(es). A $20 late fee will be charged for all tuition payments paid 15 days or more past the due date. A $30.00 charge will be assessed for all returned checks. 30 days notice is required for all class cancellations.
Performance Opportunities
Twice per year our dancers are offered optional performance opportunities. These require additional rehearsals, a small performance fee, and families will need to purchase tickets to enjoy the shows from the audience. Information about performances is emailed to enrolled students as soon as it becomes available.
Attendance
Dancers are expected to be on time and ready to dance for their scheduled classes. Students arriving more than ten minutes late for class may not be able to participate. Beginning-of-class warm-up exercises are important to avoid injuries. Consistent attendance is imperative for proper training and growth. Students with minor injuries should attend classes and observe. Students with major injuries are expected to stay home at this time. A doctor’s note will be required to commence dance training after a major injury.
Make-up Classes
We are not able to guarantee makeup classes due to the nature of our specific class enrollment and small class sizes. Please contact office@classicalballet.net to discuss arranging a makeup class.
Dress Code
We recommend local retailer The Leotard for all dance attire needs. The Leotard offers CBA students a 10% discount on limited items and they have CBA’s dress code on file. Students and families should choose attire from the following dress code:
All Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Variations, and Inclusive Dance:
For all student dancers: Hair is to be worn off the face in a bun (or ponytail if bun is not possible). Facial hair should be neat and well-groomed. No jewelry allowed.
Female:
Black leotard (acceptable black leotards include camisole, cap sleeve, short sleeve or long sleeve, with a plain back and scoop neck. Please no turtlenecks, cut-outs, prints, mesh, lace, strappy backs, or attached skirts). Pink footed tights with pink canvas ballet shoes, or flesh-colored footed tights with flesh-colored canvas ballet shoes.
Gender Neutral/Gender Fluid/Non-Binary:
Black leotard (acceptable black leotards include camisole, cap sleeve, short sleeve or long sleeve, with a plain back and scoop neck. Please no turtlenecks, cut-outs, prints, mesh, lace, strappy backs, or attached skirts). Pink, footed tights, with pink canvas ballet shoes or flesh-colored footed tights with flesh-colored canvas ballet shoes. OR black or white form-fitting dance top with black opaque tights and black canvas ballet shoes or white opaque tights and white canvas ballet shoes. Black or white thin socks matching the color of ballet shoes are allowed. Ankles must be covered.
Male:
Black or white form-fitting dance top with black opaque tights and black canvas ballet shoes or white opaque tights and white canvas ballet shoes. Black or white thin socks matching the color of ballet shoes are allowed. Ankles must be covered.
Adult Ballet:
Leotards, leggings, fitted athletic attire, ballet skirts, and ballet shoes of any color.
Contemporary, Jazz, Improv/Modern, and International Dance:
Leotard of any color, fitted plain black or white dance top. Black leggings, black dance pants, black opaque tights, or black fitted shorts. Black or flesh-colored socks.
Hip Hop:
Loose, comfortable clothing that you can move well in, clean athletic shoes (preferably shoes you do not wear outside of the dance studio).
Pilates:
Loose, comfortable clothing that you can move well in. Please bring your own yoga/pilates mat.
Our Dancewear Donation Closet is open! Please let us know if you need assistance in acquiring dance clothes.
Parking and Safety
All dancers should wear street clothing over their dance clothing. For parents/guardians of dancers in level 5 and under please plan to park your car and walk your dancer in and out of the studio. They will need to be excused from class to a guardian. Please give yourself plenty of time to find a street parking spot that does not block neighbor driveways. If crossing Foster Road please use crosswalks. The parking lot (east side of the building, adjacent to the large billboard) does not belong to CBA. Please do not park there. The large alleyway on the west side of the building will be utilized for drop offs/pickups only. Cars will need to follow the one way arrows and drive with extreme caution. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are marked at the front of the alleyway for those with Disabled Person Parking Permits only. Please be sure to never block these spaces, or use them without a permit.
