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 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. The Station is a historic building. Please do not climb on the brick walls or pull pieces of the brick wall out.
Parents and friends may wait for students in the waiting area and watch through the viewing windows.
Please be respectful in the waiting area 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.
As a dancer at Ballet Kalamazoo,
I will NOT:
Talk about another dancer inside or outside of the studio unless it is positive, supportive and complimentary
Take photos or video of a dancer without their consent or knowledge
Create a negative dance environment by having a negative attitude
Give another dancer corrections
Bully or treat other dancers and teachers disrespectfully
Have a "diva" attitude
Miss class or rehearsal without permission
I WILL
Be positive, kind and supportive
Set a good example for younger dancers to aspire to
Lead a healthy lifestyle
Be friendly and encouraging to others
Know my choreography and practice at home
Work as a team and be a reliable teammate
Be enthusiastic and motivated
Be respectful to others and the studio space
Set and achieve personal and company goals
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 10th day of the semester.
Dancers in the Ballet Kalamazoo Conservatory are billed monthly and payments are reoccurring on the 10th of each month.
In addition, I am responsible for the performance costume and $25 performance fee (per family) balance if participating in the performance.
PLEASE NOTE: The software does not automatically charge your card when you register. This allows for you to pay in person by cash or check. You will need to login to your Parent Portal within 10 days of the new semester to pay your balance.
Payment due by 10th day of Semester
Payment for the semester is due within 10 days of the new semester unless you have made alternate arrangements.
I understand that if I have not paid within first 10 days of the semester that my card on file will be charged the tuition fee on the 11th day. If my credit card is declined on the 11th day I will have until the 15th day to make the payment or I am assessed a $25.00 late fee.
