SCHOOL POLICIES
Registration
Tuition
Returning Students
Placement
Payment Policy
Refund Policies
Scholarships
Absenteeism
Lateness
Conduct
Observation
Cancellation
Safety
Required Attire Ladies
Required Attire Gentlemen
Where can I buy the Dress Code attire?
Registration
Enrollment is on-going through the end of February providing that space is available.
Parents or students interested in signing up for classes at School of Mystic
Ballet - Dance Palace should contact the administrator at the school to request
a registration packet and class availability information. The school year begins
after Labor Day in September, and consists of 36 weeks, divided into three trimesters:
Fall, Winter and Spring. The start of each trimester is listed in the school
calendar. The 36 weeks do not include holidays and vacations. (see the School
Calendar) Students enrolled in the Fall or Winter trimesters, will be automatically
enrolled into the following trimester/s, however, if the student is not continuing
their studies, they may withdraw. Withdrawals are accepted only in writing,
three weeks prior to the start of the next trimester. A registration fee of
$25 (for students registered previous Academic year of study September - June)
or $30 for new students, is required for each student. Registration is good
for the Academic year. This fee is paid upon initial registration and is non-refundable.
You may register either by mail, by fax (Visa/MC only), or in person, with a
completed registration form, tuition for the first semester, or first tuition
installment (if applicable), and registration fee.
CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT
Parents will be notified via email to confirm their child(ren)’s enrollment.
If an email address is not provided, you will receive confirmation by phone.
Returning Students
Returning School of Mystic Ballet - Dance Palace students receive the appropriate
registration packet, along with their year-end evaluation which includes their
class placement) in May. Returning students will receive priority placement
if their Registration Form is returned to the Administration Office by the deadline
noted in the registration packet and their School of Mystic Ballet - Dance Palace
tuition account is in good standing. Priority registration does not guarantee
a space in the class of choice. Instead, it is a period of time when the Administration
Office processes only those registration forms from returning School of Mystic
Ballet - Dance Palace students. Due to the high demand of students wishing to
enroll in School of Mystic Ballet - Dance Palace, you risk losing a space in
the class you have been recommended for if you do not respond by the priority
deadline. Returning School of Mystic Ballet - Dance Palace students who do not
meet the priority deadline will be processed with new students on a first-come,
first-served basis beginning when registration is opened up to the public. Enrollment
of any student is subject to the artistic and administrative discretion of the
faculty and staff.
Tuition
Please refer to the Tuition
Schedule for the selected course of study.
Placement
Returning students will be placed by faculty assessments.
All new students for the Ballet Division will be assessed during class to ensure
proper placement.
Payment Policy
Tuition is payable on a trimester/monthly instalments basis (See Tuition Schedule)
by check, money order, in cash or VISA/MasterCard. (Credit card payments will
be assessed a nominal processing fee).
For the students who pay by trimester, tuition is due, no later then 7 days
prior to the start of the trimester (see the School Calendar). If payment is
not received by the beginning of the trimester, a late fee will be assessed.
For the students who pay by monthly installments, tuition is due, in advance,
within the first week of each calendar month. If payment is not received by
the 10th of the calendar month, a late fee will be assessed.
Late payments for tuition, or any other late payment, will be assessed a minimum
$10.00 or 10% (whichever is greater) late fee per student.
A $30 fee will be automatically charged for all returned checks.
Refund Policies
Due to limitations in class enrollment, once
registered, tuition is not refundable. Students who miss classes or withdraw
before the end of the program, or trimester are still obligated for the full
program's or trimester's tuition, whether they are paying in full, or on a trimester
basis or in monthly installments.
There are NO REFUNDS, CREDITS, or TRANSFERS.
In the case of prolonged illness or severe injury, tuition will be refunded
or transferred on a pro-rated basis, only upon written confirmation by an appropriate
doctor-specialist of the student's inability to attend classes. The registration
fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships
Merit and work study scholarships are available on a limited basis and are awarded
to students who demonstrate financial need, dedication as well as talent.
Absenteeism
Punctual and regular attendance is expected of every student in all classes.
Whenever a student must be absent from class, he/she is expected to telephone
the school to inform his/her instructor of the absence prior to the class.
Classes missed due to illness, or classes cancelled due to inclement weather,
may be made up. Students may take a make-up lesson at the same level or lower
level. It is the students privilege and responsibility to make-up any missed
classes within a two week period of the absence. Schedule alternate classes
for make ups with your instructor.
No transfers, credits or cash refunds will be given for missed classes.
Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive at least ten minutes prior to class time, or
whatever time is needed, to be dressed and fully warmed up before class begins.
Students arriving ten minutes after their class has begun will not be permitted
to take the class due to risk of injury, but should observe.
Conduct
The atmosphere of the School is one that promotes professional dance conduct,
training and the appreciation and experience of dance as an art form. The School
insists on maintaining an inspiring environment which will provide a positive
learning climate for its students.
Polite, respectful, and disciplined behavior is required and expected of all
students, family members and guests at the School. Classroom behavior should
be based on generally accepted good manners and respect for others.
* No jewelry or warm-up attire may be worn during class
* Clothing should be put inside cubicals
* Gum-chewing is not permitted during class
* Students should not enter a studio until the instructor invites them
* No running in the hallways and stairs
* While waiting for class, students, family members and guests should respect
the needs of the students and instructors who are in class by refraining from
loud conversation and boisterous behavior
* Students, or guests, with unacceptable behavior will be excused from the classroom
or facility
Observation
In order to provide the best educational environment for your children, and
all of our students, and to prevent class disruptions, parents and guests are
not permitted in the classroom while a class is in session. However, the school
is equipped with a video monitoring system so that parents can observe the class
in the lobby through the TV monitor. Also Parents and guests are invited to
observe and participate in the classes 2 times per year during Observation Weeks
specified on the yearly calendar.
During the Observation Weeks, and to help us to provide best educational environment
for your children and all students, parents and guests are asked to refrain
from bringing small, and unattended children and to remain in the classroom
for the full class period.
Cancellation
Official school holidays are listed in the School Calendar.
If there is a question regarding cancellation due to inclement weather, please
call the school at 860 536.3671 for up to date information.
The School reserves the right to cancel a class because of insufficient enrollment
and to close a class which has reached capacity.
Safety
Students who are not participating in class, or visitors, under 12 years of
age, shall be attended at all times inside the school lobbies.
For safety reasons it is strictly prohibited to climb or walk on the rocks,
or to use the parking or surrounding area of the school for any activities other
than parking.
On the school premises the speed limit is 5 m.p.h. For the safety of the students
we ask you to drive with extreme caution.
Fire egress code is strictly prohibiting the blocking of the main entrance,
fire exits, the circular and main traffic flow. NO PARKING -NO STANDING in these
areas.
Required Attire Ladies
Long hair must be worn in a bun or secured away from the head and neck. Short
hair must be secured. No jewelry or warm-up attire is to be worn in class.
RHYTHM & MOVEMENT AND CREATIVE DANCE:
Pink Tank Leotard
Pink ballet shoes
White Anklet's
PRIMARY BALLET:
Pale Blue Tank Leotard
Pink ballet shoes
Ballet Pink tights - Children's Footed
BALLET DIVISION & PARTNERING
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes
Pointe shoes (Ballet IV & up)
Leotard of assigned color/style:
Ballet I.........White Tank Leotard
Ballet II........Lavender Tank Leotard
Ballet III.......Cotton Candy Pink Camisole Leotard
Ballet IV.......Royal Blue Camisole Leotard
Ballet V........Teal Camisole Leotard
Ballet VI-VII...Black Camisole Leotard
ENRICHMENT DIVISION: Jazz/Modern
Solid color leotard
Pink or black tights,
Black or pink ballet shoes
Required Attire Gentlemen
PRE-BALLET DIVISION
White tank shirt
Black shorts
Black ballet shoes
White socks
BALLET DIVISION Level I - III
White tank shirt
Black shorts
Black ballet shoes
White socks
BALLET DIVISION Level IV -VII
White tank shirt
Mens black full-footed tights
Dance belt
Black ballet shoes
ENRICHMENT DIVISION:
JAZZ FOUNDATION'S
White tank shirt
Black shorts
Black ballet shoes
White socks
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED JAZZ
White tank shirt
Mens black jazz pants
Dance belt
Black ballet shoes
PARTNERING
White tank shirt
Mens black full-footed tights
Dance belt
Black ballet shoes
Where can I buy the dress code attire?
Leotards, tights, ballet slippers and additional attire can be purchased at
most regional dancewear stores: Dancer's Outlet - 860 367-1491
