HOUSING
The Director of Student Services assigns student housing arrangements. Options
include apartments, dormitory rooms, residence houses, and host families. There
are no single room arrangements available at Academy of Ballet & Performing
Arts - Mystic Ballet. Students will have one or more roommates. Changing room
or roommate assignments is authorized only by the Director of Student Services.
At check-in students will be given their orientation package. This will include
an additional copy of the Student Handbook, Student Behavior Contract, building
directory, dorm key, class schedules, dress code, and performance calendar.
Each student will be given a room inspection report to complete and return to
the RA. You are responsible for noting any damages or markings to your room.
Failure to properly check your room may result in your being charged for damages
you are not responsible for.
Host Housing
Students living with host families abide by host family rules regarding chores,
curfews, visitors, quiet hours and courtesy hours. Host families and parents/guardians
are encouraged to discuss housing arrangements prior to their arrival at Mystic
Ballet. Host information is forwarded to students in the housing package distributed
during the month prior to arrival.
Apartment and House Residency
Typically, older and more mature students occupy these housing arrangements.
Furnishings in these surroundings are limited to kitchen appliances, table,
chairs, sofa, a television set, bunk beds, dressers, and closets. Regulations
summarized under General Conditions, policies will apply.
Dormitory Housing
Dormitory rooms are equipped with an armoire, bunk beds, dressers, and desks.
When packing, remember that space is limited. A suggested packing list is as
follows :
Packing List:
Bedding
* Twin bed mattress cover
* Twin bed sheets **
* Your own special pillow
* Blanket
* Towels and wash cloth (2-4)**
** If using Santoro's linen service the above is not needed
Toiletries
* Aspirin
* Band-Aids
* Containers for make-up, jewelry, and hair items*
* Medications, if required
* Personal products
* Hairbrush, combs,
* Neosporin
* Razors
* Shampoo and conditioner
* Toothpaste and toothbrush
* Cold medicine
Appliances
* Alarm Clock / Radio
* Computers *
* Desk lamp
* Camera*
* Flashlight*
* Hair dryer*
* Stereo and headphones*
* Walkman*
Clothes and Shoes
* Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes for the season
* Cover-ups. (Street clothing is to be worn outside MB studios, and dancewear
is not permitted as street attire.)
* Dance bag
* Required dancewear
* Appropriate street clothing and outerwear for the season
* One outfit for special occasions is suggested
Miscellaneous
* Backpack *
* Batteries
* Computer disks
* Cup/mug
* Stationery
* Hangers
* Key chain
* Laundry bags
* Laundry detergent
* Quarters for washer/ dryer
* Sewing kit
* Stamps
* Tissues
* Water bottle
* Watch
