Ballet Kalamazoo Class Policies
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct at all times. As a participant in Ballet Kalamazoo, dancers are willing to adhere to the guidelines and rules of the program.
Dancers that are disrupting a class may be asked to sit out or return to their parents.
The ballet studio is a special place and needs to be treated with respect.
Please be respectful in the lobby as to not disrupt the dancers and other ongoing classes.
Long hair should be pulled back in a bun or ponytail and away from the face.
The ties on the ballet slippers need to be trimmed and must be tucked into their slippers.
Ballet Kalamazoo uniform must be worn in class.
Please no bulky clothing. Proper dance sweaters and leg warmers are permitted.
No dangling or distracting jewelry may be worn during class.
Students age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult both on their way in and out of class.
Please contact Amy at 269-267-6681 with any questions or concerns you have about classes.
Missed classes can be made up. Sorry - but there are no refunds for missed classes.
Ballet Kalamazoo will cancel day and evening classes when Kalamazoo Public Schools are closed and will schedule a makeup class.
Ballet Kalamazoo Dancer Agreements
Ballet Kalamazoo has a gossip-free policy and a zero-tolerance bullying policy.
Gossip-free means that you do not talk about another dancer or their dancing inside or outside of the studio unless it is giving a compliment and supporting them.
You represent Ballet Kalamazoo in our community, and it is important that we are setting a wonderful example for our younger dancers to look up to.
This is in addition to our zero tolerance of bullying at Ballet Kalamazoo.
Dancers who gossip or bully will be immediately dismissed from Ballet Kalamazoo.
Ballet Kalamazoo Medical Release/Waiver Form
Ballet Kalamazoo will not be held responsible for injury incurred on its property or while taking virtual dance classes. I understand that while dancing with Ballet Kalamazoo LLC ("Ballet Kalamazoo"), in class, rehearsal, online, or performance, my child may be at risk of physical injury and I acknowledge that my child is assuming the risk of injury by dancing with Ballet Kalamazoo.
Photography Release
There may be a photos and/or video in the class. Student or guardian of the student
are asked to sign this optional photo/video release allowing
Ballet Kalamazoo to use those images for promotional purposes.
Financial Agreement
I understand that I am responsible for tuition payments at Ballet Kalamazoo. Tuition is due by the 15th day of the semester.
Dancers in the Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory are billed monthly and payments are reoccurring on the 15th of each month.
In addition, I am responsible for the performance costume and $30 performance fee (per family) balance if participating in the performance.
PLEASE NOTE: The software does not automatically charge your card when you register. You will need to login into your Parent Portal within 15 days of the new semester to pay your balance.
Payment due by 10th day of Semester
Payment for the semester is due within 15 days of the new semester unless you have made alternate arrangements.
I understand that if I have not paid within the first 15 days of the semester that my card on file will be charged the tuition fee on the 16th day.
