VLADIMIR ISSAEV SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET
School Policies Please, Read Carefully Before Registering
In order to avoid misunderstandings, reading all regulations is a requirement as a pre-requisite to register your child. Upon completely reading them you will be given our registration form! It is a requirement to sign Section 1 on the registration form, stating that you have read, you understand and will abide by the literature outlined in this booklet.
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VLADIMIR ISSAEV SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL BALLET DRESS CODE All students are required to wear appropriate attire to classes and will not be allowed to participate in class if violated. Hair – In a neat & secure bun w/ hair net, gel and pins. Children will be asked to leave the class if bun is not secure. Please, follow instructions on how to make a ballet bun.
Tights- Pink Ballet (non-shiny) tights. Always clean and in good condition. Shoes- Pink Ballet shoes (canvas split sole), laces tucked in w/ student’s name inside. All shoes should be marked with the child’s name in them. Dance shoes should NEVER be worn outside the studio. Please, have the young children wear regular shoes to come in and out of the ballet school. STUDENTS DIVISION Toddlers Lilac leotard, no skirts attached. Musical Kinder 1 & 2 Pink leotard, no skirts attached. Pre-Ballet 1 & 2 Black leotard, no skirts attached. Ballet 1 & 2 Black leotard, no skirts attached. NO JEWELRY, TUTUS, DECORATED LEOTARDS PROFESSIONAL DIVISION - SELECTED STUDENTS All students of this division must wear ribbons on their shoes Preparatory 1 White leotard/skirt attached. Preparatory 2 Light blue leotard/skirt attached Intermediate 1 Royal Blue leotard/ no skirt White tutu for Pointe class Intermediate 2 Burgundy leotard/ no skirt White tutu for Pointe class Pre Advanced Black/burgundy leotard - no skirt White tutu for Pointe and Variations class Advanced Black Leotard, black skirt allowed White tutu for Pointe class Boys White tank, black tights, white socks and black or white ballet shoes. ADDITIONAL CLASSES Character Uniform, Black chiffon skirt- black character shoes Flamenco Black leotard, pink tights, Hair in a bun Black Flamenco skirt, Black Flamenco shoes. Tap Students Uniform and tap shoes. Please, see teacher’s recommendation before purchasing Tap shoes. Modern Uniform, pink tights, Transition tights FOR ALL CLASSES HAIR MUST BE IN A BUN - NO SHORTS OR T-SHIRTS ALLOWED
COMMUNICATIONS Please update all student information regularly. Information will be sent via email only - Email addresses must be updated regularly. EVALUATIONS Students will be evaluated twice a year during open classes. Final student placement is at the sole discretion of the Artistic Director. CONDUCT Student, parents and guardians are expected to behave in a disciplined and responsible manner, with respect to all instructors, staff and fellow students. The School reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any individual ( student or their parents/guardians) whose conduct, or attitude is found to be unsatisfactory or expresses poorly about other students, parents, teachers, or any member of the staff or the school in general. Students in the Professional Division Students should greet and bow to their instructions and pianists at the start and end of each class. Parents may not bring students into class. They should be dropped off at the reception area and the teacher will come to pick them up right before the class begins. Teacher will release younger students by the reception area after each class. DRESSING ROOMS For Student Privacy, please limit dressing you children in the dressing room to 5 minutes and return to the front area. ATTENDANCE Students must sign in prior to the start of the class and are expected to attend all classes as scheduled. Attendance will be taken into consideration for further placement of the child, roles in performances and evaluations. Students may not use class time to engage in other activities such as homework. Punctuality- Students should arrive 15 minutes before class to warm up their muscles and avoid injuries. No student in the professional division will be allowed in class once the class has begun. Children in the student Division will not be allowed in class after 10 minutes. Late pick up- After 15 minutes, Baby-sitting charge of $15 will be applied and charged to your credit card on the same day. FOOD/DRINKS Absolutely no food or drinks (with exception of water) in the studios. WITHDRAWAL Parents must notify the school’s registration department IN WRITING to withdraw their child(ren) from the school. Parents must do so before the next month begins to avoid further tuition charges. Parents will be financially responsible for each month’s tuition until notification is received via email or written letter. The school is honoring your child’s spot in the class until told otherwise, in writing.
CALENDAR AND PAYMENTS The school follows the school calendar of Miami Dade , except for the Mondays where is a Holiday when the school will remain open with regular activities. Changes in class schedule if any will be announced via email. There are no make-up classes for the days that the school will be closed for vacation. This is a private school and it requires monthly payments, regardless of the amount of weeks or classes taken. Please, see schedule of payments. The Ballet School will be closed on : Thanksgiving: Nov. 26-28, 2015 Winter break: Dec.20, 2015 – Jan 4, 2016 Spring Break: March 20 - 27, 2016 *All Monday Holidays: School remains open* PLEASE, FOLLOW THE CALENDAR ON OUR WEBSITE CLASSICALBALLETSCHOOL.COM Makeup Classes – Up to 3 missed classes - 30 days from missed class for Toddlers, Musical Kinder and Pre-Ballet ONLY. Review schedule online. Missed classes will not lower tuition. PAYMENTS All fees and payments are non refundable under any circumstance. There will be no refunds or pro-rated tuition for personal holidays, vacations or tuition paid in advance. Fees are not refundable Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of the length of the month. Medical documentation is required in order to waive tuition in case of injury. Injured students of the professional division are still expected to attend class in full uniform. TUITION SCHEDULE - (subject to change) Classes begin August 17, 2016 Months Due Date Amount to Pay August At time of registration 75% of monthly Tuition September to April 1st of Month Full Month Tuition May/June 1st day of May Full month of May and 50% of June Tuition Classes end June 11, 2016 (subject to change) Additional Fees - NON REFUNDABLE Registration Fee - (Non-refundable) At time of registration $40 Pay-by-Phone/ Auto Payments $2.00 (minimum) Late Tuition - (Non-refundable) Applied after 5th late day, Automatically charged to card on file $10.00 June Performance Fee (Non-refundable) after 10/1/15 $100 $50 each additional sibling Students in Toddler and Advanced Levels do not pay Performance Fee June Costume Fee (Non-refundable) after 11/1/15 $80 per costume ( minimum ) Toddlers Costume Fee (Non refundable after 1/15/16) $ 35.00 STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN CLASS IF TUITION IS NOT PAID BY THE 1ST
FINAL SCHOOL PERFORMANCE Sunday, June 12, 2016. Please, save the date Students are expected to participate in the show as it is part of their training. Students registering after January will be able to participate upon approval of the teacher. Students are expected to attend all regular classes. 3 missed classes may result in removal from the final performance. Additional rehearsals will be necessary and students will be required to attend all rehearsals. PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE TO OBSERVE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RECITAL, failure to this will be subject to dismissal from the school for the following years. Performance Fee – includes the following: - Program - 1 recital video - 1 group picture - Seating fee for the picture Costume Fee - Late Orders, if possible, will have an additional charge of $10 for postage and handling. Flamenco Costumes – prices may vary. FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE Toddlers Performance DATE: SUNDAY JUNE 5 At the end of the year, students in the Toddler level will participate in a separate recital at our Studios. Information will be provided closer to the scheduled date.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS Please take all phone calls outside of the studio. No cell phone or electronic devices are allowed in the classroom. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Parents/visitors are not allowed inside the classrooms, bathrooms, or in teaching areas. All discussions with teachers/staff must be by appointment only. During class, the teacher might physically manipulate the students during the classes in order to teach better techniques. If do not agree with this, please do not register your child. Students will be constantly receiving corrections form the teachers. If do not agree with this, please do not register your child. We thank you for cooperating with us in these guidelines as they are set to enforce the professionalism of the school. Of course, we appreciate your suggestions and welcome the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress or problems at any time. Generally, there is not adequate time before or after class (due to instructor’s schedule), so we encourage you to schedule an appointment with the Instructor or Director. If you have any complaints or disagreements during the school year, we would really appreciate if you contact us before making any comment to an unauthorized person. You can always contact the school by calling (305) 948 4777 SCHOOL@CLASSICALBALLETSCHOOL.COM www.classicalballetschool.com