Academy Policies

Class Placement Policy

Students will be placed in a level of instruction suited to their abilities after taking a placement class. Advancement is decided by the directors and faculty and is considered on an individual basis. Considerations often include a student’s physical development with regard to injury prevention. Students progress at their own rate and should be rewarded for their own personal achievements without making comparisons to other students.

Dress Code Policy

Ballet Virginia maintains that the use of a uniform dress code is a necessary aspect of a successful learning environment. Leotards for girls and shirts for boys must be purchased through Ballet Virginia. Students are required to wear the designated color leotard for their level.

 Hair must be secured in a pinned bun if it is long enough and away from the face and eyes for all students. The only jewelry permitted is stud earrings. All students are expected to maintain a neat appearance. Students of all ages should wear clothing over their dance attire when outside of the building. Dance shoes should never be worn on any outside surfaces.

Dance with Me:  Any color leotard, full footed or convertible pink tights, ballet slippers, skirts and tutus are allowed or black short or leggings and a solid color t-shirt for boys. Dancers of color have the option of wearing flesh colored tights/shoes appropriate to their skin tone

Pre-Ballet, Beginning Ballet, Ballet A, B and Tap 1: Academy leotard, convertible pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a classical ballet bun and black tap shoes if taking tap class. Dancers of color have the option of wearing skin colored tights /shoes appropriate to their skin tone.

Level 1 and 2: Academy leotard, convertible pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a classical ballet bun, black tap shoes (if taking tap) and jazz shoes (if taking jazz).  Bare feet for modern class. Dancers of color have the option of wearing skin colored tights /shoes appropriate to their skin tone.

Level 3 and 4:  Academy leotard, convertible pink tights, pink ballet shoes. hair in a classical ballet bun and jazz shoes (if taking Jazz 1 or 2/3).  Bare feet for Modern. Dancers of color have the option of wearing skin colored tights /shoes appropriate to their skin tone.

Level 5 and 6:  Academy leotard, convertible pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a classical ballet bun.  Bare feet for Modern. Dancers of color have the option of wearing skin colored tights /shoes appropriate to their skin tone.

BV II:  Academy leotard, convertible pink tights, pink ballet shoes and hair in a classical ballet bun.  Bare feet for Modern. Dancers of color have the option of wearing skin colored tights /shoes appropriate to their skin tone.

Boys and Men: Boys (Up to Age 11): Black shorts, or leggings, black shoes and white socks and academy shirt. Jazz shoes for Character. Tap and Jazz shoes if signed up for electives. Young Men (12 and older): Black tights and dance belt, black shoes or white shoes with white socks and academy shirt.  Jazz shoes for Character.  Jazz and Tap shoes if signed up for electives.

Adult Students: Leotards and tights are an option but you are free to wear anything that is form fitting and easy to move in. For men, a short sleeve plain t-shirt/athletic shirt and shorts or sweatpants work well. Ballet slippers are a must. Hair should be secured off the face and neck.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance of classes is essential in order to advance through the levels of study.  Up to ten missed classes per academy year may be made up if there is an appropriate class available (same level or below). More than five missed classes in a five month period without a doctor’s note or legitimate family emergency will result in reevaluation of level placement and possible loss of performance roles.  Make-up classes are non-transferable.

Class Change Policy

If there are other times when a dancer’s level meets besides their currently enrolled time, transferring to another class is an option when family schedules present a conflict. Please fill out a Class Change Request Form and return to the Ballet Virginia front desk. The first class change is free; additional class change during a consecutive session are $15.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

Tuition is non-refundable. Refunds will not be made, except in the case of serious illness or injury, verified by a doctor’s certificate. If a student is dismissed from BV because of unacceptable behavior, no tuition will be refunded. BV reserves the right to deny any refund request. Should a tuition refund be issued, the registration fee will not be refunded. If a student wishes to withdraw from the Academy, BV must receive a completed withdrawal form. The parent or guardian is responsible for all tuition payments due up until the point BV receives written notification of withdrawal.

Late Pick-up Policy

All dancers must be picked up immediately after class. BV has a late pick up fee of $10 for every 15 minutes a student is picked up late. Parents are asked to be especially timely when their child’s class is the last class of the day.  BV assumes no responsibility or liability for any dancer during breaks from classes or rehearsals inside or outside of the BV facility.

Financial Policy

Ballet Virginia has a 10-month tuition payment plan (from the time of registration through June 1) for the academic year. A $10 late fee applies if payment is received after the 5th of each month.  An insufficient funds fee of $25 will be charged for all returned checks and declined credit cards.

Photo Policy

Upon registration Ballet Virginia is granted permission to take photos of any and all dancers to be used in publications, advertisements and other promotional materials as deemed necessary. Permission is also hereby granted to Ballet Virginia to copyright such photos in its name.  If parents and or dancers desire otherwise, written permission must be received prior to registration.

Right to Refuse Policy

Ballet Virginia reserves the right to suspend, dismiss, or refuse services to any student, parent, guardian or individual whose attitude or behavior conflicts with the standards of BV or whose actions are deemed detrimental to others or BV as a whole.

Medical and Liability Release Policy

Ballet Virginia assumes no responsibility or liability for any dancer during breaks from classes or rehearsals inside or outside of the BV facility.  Ballet Virginia will also not be held responsible for any bodily injuries sustained while on the premises or for loss or damage to any personal items brought on the premises by students or their families. This shall include, but not be limited to any and all activities in the dance school, directly or indirectly around the dance school, or in any other place so designated by Ballet Virginia including performances and outreach activities.

For more information please call 757-446-1401