Policies

Payment Schedule

Due Date: Tuition is due by the 1st of each month, covering the entire term from September through June.
Annual Registration Fee: $40 per student or $75 per family.

Late Payment and Fees

Late Fee: Payments made after the 5th of the month will incur a mandatory late fee of $25.
Unpaid Tuition:
- After 60 days of non-payment, the student will no longer be admitted to class and may be removed from the production.
- After 90 days of non-payment, the account will be turned over to a collections agency.
Returned Checks: There is a $35 fee for any returned checks.

Tuition Policy

Annual Commitment: Tuition secures the student's place in the program for the entire year (September through June) and is divided into 10 equal monthly installments as a courtesy.
Non-Refundable: All tuition, including annual payments, is non-refundable.
Monthly Attendance: Each monthly tuition installment remains the same regardless of the number of classes attended that month. Any attendance during the month requires a full month's tuition.
Annual Obligation: Students are expected to complete the entire term, or the annual tuition will become due in full.
Medical Exceptions: Exceptions are granted for serious medical illnesses or injuries, provided a doctor's note stating the inability to continue is submitted.
Non-Transferable: Tuition is non-transferable and applies only to the enrolled student. It cannot be applied to other students, including family members.

Tuition

Class Attendance

Mandatory Attendance: Dancers must attend all scheduled classes. Consistent attendance is crucial for the student's progress in the program.
Notification of Absence: If a student cannot attend class, notify the studio in writing via email at lodasz@wnyballet.com prior to the start of class.

Weather-Related Closures

Studio Closures: When Pittsford schools are closed or dismissed early due to inclement weather or road conditions, the studio will also be closed.

Make-Up Classes

Eligibility:
- Students who notify the studio of an absence prior to class are entitled to make up the class in another regularly scheduled class.
- Students who do not notify the studio of an absence prior to class will not be provided a make-up class.
- Private lessons may not be used to make up missed classes.
Excused Absences:
- Make-up classes for excused absences must be completed within thirty days.
- Excused absences due to illness or emergency must be communicated in writing via email before the class start time.
- It is the student's responsibility to arrange a make-up class within the thirty-day window.
Restrictions:
- Private lessons and rehearsals cannot be used as make-up classes.
- If a student attends their solo/private lesson but does not stay for the class, they forfeit their solo/private lesson for the following week.

Visitation and Observation

Scheduled Observations: Visitation or observation will be scheduled during regular class times and announced via email throughout the year.
Closed Classes: All other class times and all rehearsals are closed to observation.

Attendance Impact

Excused Absences: Any student with more than three excused absences or any unexcused absences in a semester risks losing financial aid and may be required to attend remedial classes at a lower level at the directors' discretion.
Rehearsal Attendance: Any student missing three or more rehearsals (whether excused or unexcused) is at risk of being removed from their part, with no exceptions.

Attendance

General Expectations

All students must come prepared to class in the proper attire as outlined below:

Ballet

Females:
- A uniform leotard is required and must be ordered from the studio at the beginning of the year or upon the start of instruction:
  - Levels 1-3: Pastel Violet leotard and skirt
  - Professional Training Program 1 (PTP 1): Lavender leotard and skirt
  - Professional Training Program 2 (PTP 2): Avocado Green leotard and skirt
- Footed or convertible pink tights
- Pink ballet shoes (REAL leather or canvas; no satin slippers)
Males:
- Black tights or dance pants
- White fitted shirt
- White or black ballet shoes

Contemporary/Jazz

Tap

Additional Guidelines for All Students

Prohibited Items: Wearing watches and/or jewelry during dance class is strictly prohibited.
Hair: Hair must be in a neat bun or twist (off the neck) for technique classes for all levels 1 through PTP 2.
Pointe Shoes: All pointe shoe ribbons and elastics must be properly sewn before class.
Dress Code Compliance: Students unable to adhere to the dress code may be asked to observe the class

Attire

Dancers are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct:

Punctuality and Preparation:
- Arrive on time and prepared for dance class.
- Warm up and put on shoes at least 5 minutes before class starts.
Late Arrivals:
- Students arriving late may miss the warm-up and are at risk of injury.
- Students significantly late may be asked to observe the class.
Classroom Behavior:
- Do not hang on the barres.
- Avoid leaning against the mirrors.
- Sitting during class is not permitted.
- Refrain from personal conversations during class.
- Use of profanity or inappropriate language is prohibited.
- Do not endanger the welfare of yourself or others.
- Avoid interrupting other classes.
Consequences:
- Dancers who cannot follow the code of conduct may be asked to observe the class.

Conduct