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Tuition
Please call (928) 314-4762 for information on tuition and payment schedules for upper levels. Tuition and fees are non-refundable. Tuition covers the cost of dance instruction during the academy year, which begins in August/September and ends the 1st week of June. There will be additional fees if the student participates in optional programs such as Etudes and Excerpts, Ballet Yuma productions and summer dance. \ If using the tuition installment plan, the monthly payments are due at the first class and then the first of each month. If using the semester plan, payments are due at the first class of the fall semester and then on or before January 15, 2011. If using the year's tuition full, one payment is due on or before the first class of the fall semester. A $20 fee will be assessed for any returned check.
Enrollment Enrollment in the Academy is for the full entire school year. A student may withdraw at any time during the school year by submitting the signed Academy withdrawal form to the office. Upon receiving the withdrawal form, you will be responsible for: Payment in full from the start of the school year to the end of the month in which the written notification is received. For students who paid year or semester in full, the tuition is non-refundable except for extenuating circumstances (injury, family moving etc). If a refund is granted it will be minus the prepayment incentive and a withdrawal fee of $25.00.
Registration Fees All students pay a registration fee ($60 ECD, $65 Junior and Level 1 Ballet, $100 Level 2 Ballet and any other student attending 2 classes/week, $25 for students in upper levels).
Class make-up policy Make-up classes are available if your child misses class due to illness or other important obligations. Ask your child's teacher for the appropriate class level and day/time. Make-up classes may not be used in lieu of the next month's tuition payment.
Vacations See Calendar for detailed listing of times that the Academy is closed. Classes missed due to Monday holidays can be made-up. All other breaks are not included in the tuition periods. Upper level classes may be re-scheduled during Ballet Yuma performance weeks of Nutcracker, spring concert, and RDA Festival due to student's heavy rehearsal commitments. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation during these times.
Performing Opportunities Performing is an important part of a dancer's training and experience. All Academy students participate in the end-of-the-year performance, "Etudes & Excerpts". This is a special opportunity for each dancer to exhibit skills learned during the past year for their families and friends. It is also a wonderful way for a child to experience the joy of performance without the anxiety and stress that a full-length production can impart. Many Academy students also look forward to working with Ballet Yuma in our holiday production of "The Nutcracker' as well as our spring "Storybook" ballet series. Participation in Ballet Yuma events requires rehearsal times outside of the student's regular class schedule. Academy dancers in Level 5 and 6 are invited to join Ballet Yuma for additional stage and performance training.
Dress Code Please make every effort to outfit your dancer in the appropriate dance clothes. Children feel self conscious if they are dressed differently from the other dancers in their class. Please do not buy your shoes at Wal-Mart or Payless Suggested style/brand Shoes: Bloch Dansoft S0205G/S0205 For best customer service, sizing and price Dee's Dancewear in Phoenix Call and say you are from Yuma Ballet Academy. They will help you and UPS your order with 1-day service. **Discount prices for mail orders** Online options www.discountdance.com Be careful when ordering shoes online; sizing of ballet shoes differs from street shoe size and each type of ballet shoes sizes differently. If you are unsure of sizing, we suggest you order through Dee's. If you do purchase shoes from an online store, we recommend that you have your child's teacher check the fit before wearing shoes in class. ECD Program and Lower level ballet Girls • black tank or camisole leotard (no skirt attached, no extra trim or decoration) • pink tights with feet • pink leather ballet shoes • hair must be pulled back away from face and secured, preferably in a bun Boys • black bike shorts • white t-shirt and white socks • black or white leather ballet shoes Upper level ballet Girls • black tank or camisole leotard • pink tights with feet • pink leather or canvas ballet shoes; pink pointe shoes • hair must be pulled back away from face and secured in a bun Boys • black bike shorts or tights • white t-shirt and white socks • white leather ballet shoes • dance belt Contemporary Dance Girls • any style solid color leotard • black footless tights • no shoes • hair pulled back neatly from face and secured Boys • any solid color t-shirt • black shorts or footless tights or pants • no shoes Students should not wear jewelry or watches in class. |
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