General Information
Mission Statement
Texas Ballet Theater School is the official school of Texas Ballet Theater. It is the long-standing goal of Artistic Director Ben Stevenson to have a world-class school to develop talent from the Metroplex and to supply the north Texas community with professional instruction in the art of classical ballet. Texas Ballet Theater School includes classes in Modern and Jazz offering students a well-rounded dance education.
Studio Policy
The program at Texas Ballet Theater School is designed to meet the needs of all children and adults, whether planning a career in dance or not; while also providing a sound foundation for those who will proceed to serious ballet training. The emphasis is on posture, placement coordination, dance quality and musicality, combines with a firm technique within the limits of each person's own development.
Placement
New students should call the school for placement information.Evaluation is conducted during registration and the student’s first class.Students are placed in appropriate levels based on a variety of criteria.These factors include age, ballet technique, physique, personal strength and intangibles such as talent, grace and maturity.Level placement is determined at the end of each school year, although movement from grade to grade may occur at anytime during the semester at the discretion of the instructors.At the same time, parents and students should not anticipate annual level advancements.Because the range of the criteria is so diverse, it may be two or more years before students are ready for advancement.
Studio Etiquette
Students must come to class on time and be promptly picked up afterwards.While waiting, they should remain in the lobby of the school.Students may not leave class without a teacher’s permission.Food, drink, and chewing gum are not allowed in the studios.Parents may enter studios by invitation only.Empty studios are not to be used as play areas.Parents who bring small children must supervise them!Out of consideration to the staff and others waiting in the lobby, disruptive children will be asked to leave.Any students who are disruptive in class will be asked to leave.Students and parents are not to enter the office unless by invitation, or an appointment with the administrator or a teacher has been made.
Notices and Messages
Important school notices and schedule changes are posted on the bulletin board and e-mailed to the entire school.It is each students and parents responsibility to check this board before and after class and to read their e-mail.Schedule changes and important notices are also placed on the school’s voice mail.
Tuition
TUITION MUST BE PAID THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS EACH MONTH.NO EXCEPTIONS.There will be a $10.00 late fee for payments not received by the 15th of the month.Semester payments are due the first day of class that semester.Tuition is to be PAID IN FULL during holiday months as our rates are based on a 4-week month.Since some months are longer, the extra classes received equal those missed for the holidays.No credit will be given for any classes missed.Absences may be made up within sessions only.TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.THERE IS NO REFUND FOR LESSONS MISSED.Reimbursements will not be given for classes missed for vacations or school functions.Texas Ballet Theater School must be informed in writing if a student decides to discontinue classes.
Annual Performance Fee
A non-refundable annual performance fee of $65.00 is payable on or before October 15th, 2008 by all students in the performance.Two or more students in the same family pay $85.This covers the rental of the theater.Regular attendance is a requirement in order to participate in the performance.
Costume Deposit
To facilitate early planning and costume ordering, a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $30.00 per costume is required by November 15th, 2008 from all performing students.The final costume price will be determined later and the balance due will be collected.
Texas Ballet Theater School, Dallas Academy
670 North Coit Road Suite 2379
Richardson, TX 75080
214-369-5200, ext. 139
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Photo Credit
Artists: Lonnie Weeks, Michelle LeBoeuf. Photo: Warren McCoy.