County Ballet
Classroom Rules and Policies
TO HELP EVERYONE LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND TO AVOID WASTING TIME, PLEASE REMEMBER:
Students should arrive at least ten minutes before class, those arriving late should wait at the studio door and ask for admittance. DO NOT disrupt a class in progress!
Turn off cell phones or any electrical device during class time.
Students should be in regulation uniform at all times. This does not include dangle earrings, other jewelry, sweat or t-shirts, leg warmers, sweat pants, gum or additional paraphernalia.
Do not dress in the studio, use the dressing room for hair, make-up and changing. Do not eat or drink in the studio or waiting room. Please keep all food and drinks in the dressing room.
Your time in the studio should be used to the fullest. Begin your personal warm-up as soon as you enter. Be ready and in line for reverence’ when the instructor enters.
Learning should be fun, but it is not a time to laugh, talk, or socialize. Incoming class should be dressed and in the dressing room, ready to move into the studio as the class in progress leaves.
Dancers sometimes just do not feel like dancing. DO NOT take class if you are not willing to do your best, but do not stay at home; come to observe the class. Take written notes or tape record the class to work on later.
COUNTY BALLET IS CLOSED
WHEN HARFORD COUNTY IS CLOSED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER---NOT EVERY HOLIDAY!!!!
WHEN IN DOUBT...CALL, CALL, CALL!!!
(866) 377-4851
A. Early school closing -call the studio.
B. Make up missed classes in the current semester, at your own level or a level below
C. Notify County Ballet whenever absence is necessary
D. Refunds will be made only with a doctor’s medical certificate.
E. Dismissal because of undisciplined behavior does not receive tuition refund. F. Visitors are allowed only selected days! Observation days will be posted.
G. Students should be ready to begin at the appointed class time. Arrive at least 10 minutes before class.
H. Students pass from one level to another if:
* Good Classroom Etiquette is observed
* Passing a written test
* Passing an oral test
Students placement may change at the discretion of the director.
Advancement depends upon artistic ability, dance development, and physical qualifications,
not upon age, or length of time spent studying dance.
J. Students are placed on “Pointe” solely at the discretion of the instructor.
They must be at least 11.5-12 years old, have reasonable body proportions and
must attend ballet classes at least two (2) times per week., with a solid foundation of ballet technique.
K. Smoking is prohibited in the County Ballet building and surrounding property.
