STUDIO POLICY AGREEMENT + WAIVER & RELEASE
INTRODUCTION:
Temecula Ballet exists to provide the highest level of professional training to all and create performance opportunities for amateur, pre-professional and professional level dancers of all ages. We offer up to four (4) shows per year, usually a full-length classical ballet, and a modern contemporary ballet or folkloric character dance show. All students are encouraged to audition for each Temecula Ballet performance. ALL COMMUNICATION IS VIA E-MAIL or POSTED IN HOUSE. Please check your emails frequently. Temecula Ballet operates solely on ticket sales, fundraising and donations. Audition Fees (usually $20/30) are charged for each audition (just once if more than one audition is required). Performance Fees apply for rehearsal time and costumes. Costumes are usually included with the exception of personal items (undergarments, tights, shoes, etc.) and body-liners (aka “nudies”) are a requirement. In the event of a new production or special dance, individuals may be expected to contribute to the cost of a costume. All costumes are the property of Temecula Ballet. Temecula Ballet is a pre-professional level theatre and disciplined conduct is expected of each member. Temecula Ballet requires contracts from each dancer for each separate production and the contracts stipulate fees, fundraising participation, conduct, costume care and required attendance of rehearsals. If you are interested in auditioning/participating in Temecula Ballet productions, please let the Temecula Ballet Coordinator know and watch for emails from Temecula Ballet.

ACADEMY POLICIES - Part 1
Addendum to Registration for Temecula Ballet

 For safety, students should be accompanied by a parent or guardian into the building and should be picked up from inside the building. Temecula Ballet will not be responsible for students who are dropped off outside or who venture outside the building to be picked up after a cell phone call from parents in the parking lot.
 Due to the physical nature of ballet, it is often necessary for the instructor to touch the student for the purpose of correcting body placement and position. Therefore, if this presents a problem, please submit notice in writing to the registration desk staff. Instructors will be notified. All related written requests will be held confidential.
 For the purpose of advertising, production and marketing photographs and video footage of students may be taken during classes, rehearsals, performances and photo sessions. Photos and or video may be used in brochures, posters, studio and or gallery displays websites and in any other promotional areas as deemed necessary by Temecula Ballet’s Artistic Staff. By initialing below you indicate your approval. Yes I understand that my child may be photographed/videotaped or otherwise recorded and this material may be used in promotional materials at the discretion of Temecula Ballet.
 In order to prevent injury and promote responsibility and professional conduct, students may be asked to observe class if they are more than 15 minutes late. If a student is late to class they must understand that they are interrupting the entire class and should wait quietly for the instructor’s permission to give an explanation and whether or not they will be permitted to take their place at the barre or be required to observe. This will be at the discretion of the instructor. If a student is observing class due to injury, they must inform the teacher before the class and then sit quietly to either observe or if appropriate, take notes.
 Visitors, parents and friends may observe class during session from the observation windows only. Special circumstances (i.e. visiting out of state grandparents will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the instructors.) Observation is the last week of each month. This policy is to maintain the highest level of quality instruction without distraction for the students.
 Photography and videotaping are strictly prohibited and permission is only given at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

ACADEMY POLICIES - Part 2
Addendum to Registration for Temecula Ballet

 Air conditioning, lighting, sound systems, fans, computer equipment, phones and all other Academy property, including props and costumes are not to be used or operated by anyone other than Temecula Ballet employees, unless otherwise approved of their use.
 Temecula Ballet is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles. A lost and found box will be kept on the premises. Articles remaining in the lost and found will be given to charity after one month. Please write dancer’s name on dance shoes if possible. This will facilitate the return of dance supplies to families.
 No hard heels allowed on Marley Floors.
 Temecula Ballet reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
 Classes are subject to change and management reserves the right to engage a substitute teacher when the regular teacher cannot attend.
 Please do not enter the classroom when you hear the music playing, be courteous and wait until the next combination is given.
 Amendments to this publication may be made after publication and will be clearly communicated to all Temecula Ballet families and dancers. Additionally, further information about ongoing policy changes will be available at the front reception desk.
 Class Times: During our regularly operating weeks, classes usually run on time. However, due to the obvious issues of studio classes running concurrent with rehearsal times, during a production run (rehearsal and show time), classes may begin/end late (usually within 15 minutes) and may be cancelled or moved. Most classes will not be affected, but some classes (particularly with older students who are participating in an Temecula Ballet production) can be largely affected. In the event of a “last-minute” adjustment to the schedule (within 45 minutes of class time), make-up class may be issued. All make-up classes must be approved by the studio office. However, if you are notified of a change, an hour or more in advance, there will be a substitute class time offered and no make-up slips will be issued. This usually affects only the most advanced students.

PERFORMANCE MEMBERSHIPS
Temecula Ballet offers 5 tiers of memberships for all academic levels. Memberships include annual registration, unlimited classes within level placement, 1-performance package, 15% off additional performance rehearsal, costume and theatre fees, midterm and end-of-the-year exams and 10% off theater tickets. Membership enrollment closes after February 1st.

LEVELS
In the past, we have accommodated the schedules of our families by allowing varied levels to participate in a class. However, students’ skills can only improve when the classroom remains pure at one level so that the teacher can give proper attention to each student to guide them effectively. To achieve this standard, new students must take a level placement class with mid-term evaluations and end of the year exams thereafter.

MID-TERMS AND END-OF-THE-SEASON EVALUATIONS
To complete a level and move forward, students will be required two vital tests. The first is a midterm exam with the Temecula Ballet staff to assess how the student is progressing in their level. The second is an end of the year exam with a professional examiner to determine whether the student may move up to the next level. In the event that students are progressing, but not quite ready for the next level, a mid-level will be added.
In order to help our students achieve their goals we want to give them clear direction and motivation. We want to see our students succeed, and we believe this is how they will do that. Exam costs are covered in memberships and $20 for non-members.

FOLKLORIC CHARACTER CLASS
Levels II-IV will be required to take character class to supplement their education.
Character dance is a specific subdivision of classical dance. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, mostly from European countries, and uses movements and music which have been adapted for the theater.
Character dance is integral to much of the classical ballet repertoire. A good example of character dance within ballet is the series of national dances which take place at the beginning of Act III of Swan Lake. The ballet Don Quixote as well as Paquita also features many character variations based on traditional Spanish dances. Popular character dance adaptations for ballet also include the national dances of Hungary, Russia, Poland, Italy and Spain: czardas, mazurka, tarantella, flamenco, etc
In order to become a successful ballet dancer, one must possess not only versatility in movement and technique, but also emotional expression that communicates the message of the dance. Character class is where students learn just that.

ONLINE REGISTRATION, AUTO-PAY, AND PARENT-PORTAL
Temecula Ballet offers parent portal through DanceStudio-Pro. You can register online, pay tuition, and set up auto-pay. No more forgetting to pay on time or dealing with pesky late fees. You will be able to access the parent portal through our website. Students must be placed in a level before registering for classes.

CLASS ATTENDANCE
 It is imperative for dancers to attend their classes regularly as repetition is a vital part of dance training.
 If a student is not able to attend a class, please notify the school by phone or email. Students may request makeup classes with the office.
 Students must be on time for class and dressed in appropriate dress code. If a student is more than 10 minutes late for class, it will be at the discretion of the instructor whether they may participate or not. If not, they will observe class. Ballet classes are structured to gradually warm-up the body and missing the beginning of class is an injury risk.
 Pointe dancers are required to take a minimum of 3 ballet classes per week to prevent injury.
 Dancers that do not attend the required amount of classes will not be allowed to attend pointe class.

ETIQUETTE
 In the event a student is late, students must wait at the classroom door until there is a break in the music/combination. Give a curtsy or bow to the instructor and quietly find a place at the barre.
 During class, students are expected to pay attention to each combination as it is demonstrated and do their best to execute it when the music begins.
 Should a student not understand or forget, they are encouraged to raise their hand and ask for clarification or for the combination to be repeated.
 At the end of each class, students individually thank the teacher with a curtsy or bow before leaving the classroom.
 Clapping at the end of the last combination is encouraged.

CODES OF CONDUCT
Addendum to Registration for Temecula Ballet

 Temecula Ballet do not provide supervision of students outside the classroom. Students arriving early before class or who are in the building waiting to be picked up are expected to conduct themselves appropriately in language and behavior. Disruptive, negative or graphic behavior and or language will not be tolerated.
 A professional level or respect for the art of classical ballet and the instructors of Temecula Ballet is expected from every member of the Academy.
 Students are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect. The dancers of Temecula Ballet are all valued, regardless of level and no one is more important than another.
 Temecula Ballet does not tolerate any disrespectful behavior (yelling, ultimatums, demands, outbursts, destruction of property, etc.) by student, parent, or staff.
 Any conflicts that cannot be handled peacefully may be brought to the attention of the office staff.
 Temecula Ballet reserves the right to suspend, dismiss or refuse service to any student
and/or parent whose attitude or deportment conflict with the standards of the Academy or whose actions are deemed detrimental to other students, parents, or the Academy as a whole. These matters will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

FOOD:
No gum
No food or drink (except water) in the studio.
All trash should be cleaned up after eating.
Water is the ONLY drink allowed in the studio and must have a LID.
Take pride in maintaining Temecula Ballet’s Academy and Studio.

FEMALES:
Please do not flush sanitary napkins down the toilet. Temecula Ballet is NOT a playground; no jumping on the furniture, running in the halls, hanging on barres, or throwing objects. No inappropriate behavior. Please do not clutter the halls, lobby and studios with unattended dance bags and dance belongings. Cubbies are provided for the dancers’ convenience.

DRESS CODE
In a classical ballet classroom, everything is designed for a purpose. One of those things is dress code. This aids the teacher in seeing at a glance the training needs of each student. This involves correction from head to toe so that the students may reach their personal best by getting immediate feedback, which otherwise would be difficult to provide. It also gives students an environment where they will learn discipline, respect, and self-confidence.

Leotard: each level will be assigned a color.
Tights: pink (must cover foot/ no rolling up)
Boys: fitted white or black shirt, black tights, black or white canvas ballet shoes with matching socks
Shoes: pink canvas
Warm-ups: only ballet designed warm-ups allowed during the winter
Skirts: only teacher-approved skirts for levels III+. No skirts allowed for levels Beginning Ballet- Level II.
Free dress days: Saturdays are free dress for only level III+.
Character class: Black or uniform leotard, tights are optional, black character skirt, Russian genuine leather character shoes (Handmade Russian character shoes are encouraged to be purchased through the studio because they are specifically designed for comfort and durability to benefit dancers’ performance. See main desk for more options.)
PBT & Stretch class: class leotard, pink convertible tights
Jewelry: small earrings are permitted - no necklaces, no rings, chains, watches, or bracelets allowed.

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT POLICY
Students must be in dress code to participate in class. Students not in proper attire will be required to observe class. Missed classes for dress code violations will not be prorated in the event that there is no make-up class available in the appropriate level.

INDEMNIFICATION, WAIVER AND RELEASE
In consideration for my participation and/or the participation of my child/children in the activities of the dance program by Temecula Ballet including classes, practice sessions, competitions, and other special activities, I agree to:
 Assume any risk of injury to myself and/or my child and all risks of damage to or losses of property arising out of my and/or my child’s participation in the Temecula Ballet.
 Release Temecula Ballet from all liability, demands, actions, causes of action, or claims for loss, damage or injury resulting from participation in the above named activities.
 Indemnify and hold harmless Temecula Ballet, it’s owners, officers, agents and employees and subsidiaries, including Temecula Ballet, from and against all liability, demands, actions, causes of action, or claims for loss, damage, or injury arising out of my and/or my child’s participation in said Temecula Ballet.
 I further acknowledge and agree that neither my child nor I are covered by any medical insurance by Temecula Ballet.
 I have read and agree to adhere to the established Codes of Conduct, and, in the event of enrollment, the Financial Agreement and Temecula Ballet Policies.

FINANCIAL POLICY & AGREEMENT - Part 1
Addendum to Registration for Temecula Ballet

 I understand that tuition is assessed as a monthly payment, which is due the 1st of the month, but no later than the 5th of the month.
 There will be a late fee of $25 added to payments received after the 5th of the month.
 There is also an annual (non-refundable) registration fee of $30, due when a dancer first enrolls in the Academy and each September thereafter. Membership packages include registration fee in monthly tuition.
 There is no tuition credit given for absences, vacation days or summer intensives. However, there are make-up classes. Any classes missed in a one- month period may be made up for up to one month after the class is missed. A make-up slip must be requested from the main desk and presented to the instructor when entering the make-up class. This applies only to classes a student is regularly enrolled in and does not apply to special events or irregularly scheduled classes (such as master or invitation classes).
 You may not accumulate make-up classes to use as tuition. In the event of dis-enrollment, make-up slips will not be honored.
 Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
 Students with outstanding tuition will forfeit their reserved space.
 Students whose accounts are thirty days (30) or more past due may not attend class until account balance is paid in full before resuming classes.
 Non-Member dancers who miss three (3) months or more of classes will be considered to have dropped their account, and will need to re-register to resume their membership in the Academy and pay annual registration again. Members who miss three (3) months or more of classes will be considered to have dropped their membership and will not be allowed to enroll in the membership program until the next season.
 Tuition is based upon the classes offered in the full length of an individual season and split into monthly payments. The studio does not operate on holidays and on certain days as determined by the studio which cannot be deducted from tuition.
 A non-refundable deposit is required upon enrollment for all summer intensives offered by Temecula Ballet. This deposit secures your spot in the intensive.
 All summer intensives are non-refundable, even in the event that the participant is ill, injured, or unable to participate for any reason.
 Summer intensives may be cancelled with a minimum of 2 weeks' notice prior to the scheduled start date. If a summer intensive is cancelled, all registered students will be offered a credit or refund.

FINANCIAL POLICY & AGREEMENT - Part 2
Cancellation Policy for Temecula Ballet
 The Temecula Ballet office must be notified by email or writing 30 days in advance of cancellation of membership or any decrease in number of classes taken in a one-month period otherwise full tuition is due.
 In the event of a membership cancellation, unredeemed performance packages will be forfeited. All fees are non-transferable.
 Cancellation fee of Performance Memberships is $250 in addition to 30-day notice requirement.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I am fully aware and understand that there are risks and dangers associated in dance classes which may include but are not limited to those of bodily injury and partial or total disability. The social and economic losses/or damages which could result from these risks could be severe. I understand that these risks and dangers may be caused by negligence of the participant or the negligence of others. I accept and assume such risks and responsibilities for the lessees and/or damages following such injury and/or disability however caused or alleged to be the cause in whole or in part by the negligence of Temecula Ballet, it's instructors, hosts, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, officers and lessees of the premises used to conduct the event or activity and each of them, their officers, directors, agents and employees.

I agree that this consent and assumption of risk statement covers each and every event and activity sponsored by Temecula Ballet.

By registering for classes, I agree to all of the above.