Petite Policies
Age Group: 7-9
Routines: Jazz + Tap (Ballet for Showcase only)
Core Classes: See graph at bottom of page
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Note - dancers not ready for this level may participate or will be recommended for the "Mini Apprentice" level
Membership
Program Membership is 75.00 charged with card on file September 1st. This covers administrative fees, faculty/
coaching expenses, prop travel, and special event supplies.
Attendance
Dancers in the Petite program must maintain strong attendance throughout the season - 3 absences are permitted in Semester 1 (Sept-Dec) and 2 absences in Semester 2 (Jan-Jun). This is outside of school required events, illnesses, or national holidays.
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Students are not permitted to leave early or come late to class, if it occurs it will be considered an absence. Exceeding the attendance policy will result in removal from the program.
Prepared
All dancers should be prepared to attend class in the proper attire with the correct shoes and hair pulled back appropriately. (Note - Ballet requires a clean, classical bun. Loose hair or falling buns is not permitted) Shoes should be fit to the dancer's current size, they are unable to learn + execute steps correctly when they are oversized/bought to grow into.
Fees
Parents must maintain good standing in tuition + entry fee payments. Consistent declined cards will result in removal from the program.
Viewing
Classes in this program are drop off - the waiting room is open the 1st week of the month for observation (optional).
Convention
Petite dancers are required to attend 1 Convention during the Fall season. It is additional training outside of the studio to expand their knowledge and gain experience in the dance world. There are several options for you to choose from on the Calendar (see below).
Support
Parental support of the Company Program is key to making it successful. Parents are required to help at least once during competition season with prop truck load/unload or placement on stage (great job for dance dads!)
Costumes
One costume per routine will be purchased for competitions - $100/each for Jazz + Tap
Ballet is charged at the Showcase price
