Information & Studio Rules

 

Class Attire

  • Outfit for girls: Black Leotard, full-footed pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Please contact School Registrar Nancy Hebson for information regarding permitted, safe ballet shoes.  Hair should be in a bun with a hairnet or bun cover and no bangs.  No skirts or legwarmers permitted in class.

  • Outfit for boys: White T-shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes. 

Levels

  • Upon enrollment, students are placed into an approved level.

  • Students may be evaluated for possible promotion to Ballet Level II at 8 years.  However, students are promoted ONLY when body strength has matured.  Students generally remain in a particular level for 2-3 years.

  • Levels are mixed.  Higher levels take lower levels to maintain proper technique and muscle memory.

Lauridsen Ballet Centre does everything possible to prevent injuries.  However, ballet is an athletic activity and injuries can occur.

Students are encouraged to conference each year with the Artistic Director to discuss progress.  We are happy to schedule an appointment.

Studio Rules

  • Children must be fully clothed over leotards & tights both to and from studio. Ballet shoes are NOT to be worn outside.

  • Parents MUST come in the studio with their child to drop off and pick up, for safety purposes.

  • Parents are permitted to watch class from the viewing room only, or to leave and come inside to pick up children after class.  Please keep the lobby clear.

  • Children are not allowed to go outside without an adult.

  • No gum chewing allowed in the building by anyone.

  • Food allowed ONLY in the lunchroom area near the restrooms.

  • NO street shoes are permitted on the dance floor.

  • NO VIDEOTAPING or PHOTOGRAPHY DURING CLASS.

  • Smoking and/or drug use are grounds for expulsion

  • Bigotry will not be tolerated

  • Upon enrollment, students are placed into an approved level 

  • Payment is due before taking the first class of a new session, month, or single class.  If the student has not paid for class, they will be asked to leave class.  There are NO refunds.

                                   

ALL students are required to take the number of classes for their level.  If you are unable to make your classes you must notify the office before the end of the month.  Not making all of the classes required will result in being placed in a lower level for the dancer’s safety.