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+ Sun Valley Ballet Student Handbook 2016 - 2017 Welcome to a new year of training in classical ballet and dance with Sun Valley Ballet. Classes will begin on September 6, 2016. Please read this handbook carefully. In the following pages, you will find more detailed information regarding:
Contact Information p.3
SVB School Calendar p.4
Levels, Schedules & Dress Code p.5-8
Things to Know about SVB:
o Attendance p.9
o Drop-Off/Pick Up Policy p.9
o Parent Observation p.10
o Performance Info p.10
o Levels & Placement p.10
o Progress Reports & Exams p.10
Pre-Professional Division p.11
SVB Summer Intensives p.11
Code of Conduct p.12
Tuition, Withdrawals & Refunds p.13
The faculty of SVB includes highly qualified instructors of national and international acclaim. Anna Duvall, as the Artistic Director, is beginning the initial stages of rolling out the American Ballet Theatre® Curriculum starting this year.
The faculty and the staff are thrilled to deliver another year of training for young dancers and we look forward to the growth and experiences we will share together.
Anna Duvall, Lyn Crandall, Danielle Essma, Kassidy Thompson
Have a wonderful and productive year.
Sincerely,
Anna Duvall Artistic Director, SVB School & Nicole Ching School Director, SVB School
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What happens when you combine passion, drive and discipline? Beauty in motion.
Ballet and dance education teach lifelong skills that young men and women apply to their professional and personal lives. Poise, posture, musicality, precision, fitness, grace, dedication and discipline are just a few of the abilities fostered in dancers through their training. Often dance students outperform others in regular school and life pursuits. When young people fall in love with dance, they carry a passion for beauty and grace with them for the rest of their lives.
At Sun Valley Ballet our goal is to give our students these skills wrapped in the beautiful package of ballet and dance, through lessons and performance opportunities. From the youngest children to the adults who wish to continue their love for dance, we offer classes for everyone, including ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip-hop.
New Open Classes on Saturdays will hopefully bring in students, professionals and adults
Every Step of the Way + from the community. We want to give access to the ballet and dance we love to share. We also offer students, professionals and the community the opportunity to perform and to be involved in a professional production twice per year, including the famous ‘Nutcracker’ in the winter; and this year we will present ‘Coppélia’ plus a contemporary medley in the spring.
This year’s ‘Nutcracker’ will be an all-new production with original choreography set by our new Artistic Director, Anna Duvall, who has a keen eye for design, aesthetics and theatrical flair. Her staging is sure to delight all audiences, young and old. All students who are enrolled in the school will have the opportunity to participate in ‘The Nutcracker’ and other productions.
We are also considering an all boys’/mens’ class in the near future. Recent research has shown that it is beneficial for gentlemen to train amongst other gentlemen. This leads to healthy competition and robust flair and fun for jumps, turns and other technical feats. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact our school administrator. We always need male dancers!
Besides a new studio and Artistic Director, we are rolling out the American Ballet Theatre®, National Training Curriculum in all of the Sun Valley Ballet classes. This will allow students to progress (under professional direction and syllabi) through the levels (with health guidelines for developmental stages) created by the ABT® NTC curriculum. Our talented instructors (Lyn Crandall, Danielle Essma and Kassidy Thompson) will begin the process of becoming certified in this curriculum, guided by Director Duvall and through the ABT® Certification program. She comes to us with a masters in ballet pedagogy from New York University and American Ballet Theatre® and full certification in the NTC curriculum. Before that she trained at the Bolshoi Ballet School in Russia, and danced professionally for the Colorado Ballet, California Ballet and around the world.
Sun Valley Ballet is now enrolling! Classes start soon, so please contact us right away to reserve your spot in class! See you soon!
Sincerely, Sun Valley Ballet
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+ Contact Info The most important thing to know as parents of a child in the SVB School is that the SVB School Staff is available to you – we have an open-door policy when it comes to our students and parents. We encourage both parents and students to call, email or stop by our office if you have questions or concerns about anything. It is also very important to communicate with SVB School Staff if your child has an injury or illness. If you are calling to notify us that your child will be absent or late to class, please email [email protected] or leave a message on the SVB School Hotline: (208) 806-1441 Staff: Nicole Ching, SVB School Director (208) 806-1441 [email protected] Contact Nicole with absences,
cancellations, make-up classes, snow days, special events, and scheduling
Anna Duvall Artistic Director, SVB [email protected] Contact Anna with questions
regarding level placement, faculty, class content, performances, examinations, and student progress
SVB School Bursar [email protected] Contact the bursar with
questions regarding tuition payments, remitting payment, and updating payment information
Original Works and Performance Opportunities for all Ages and Abilities
Meetings with SVB Artistic Director, Anna Duvall Should you have any questions regarding your child’s participation in our program, progress, curriculum and exams, etc. we ask that you make an appointment through Nicole Ching to speak with either your child’s teacher or Ms. Duvall. Please do not speak directly with faculty in the halls before or after class. Inclement Weather Alerts and School Closures At times, classes may need to be cancelled due to inclement weather or other circumstances. The SVB School will make all decisions on cancellations and notify you via email of any SVB School closures. If you are unsure, please call the SVB School Hotline at (208) 806-1441 or email [email protected] to confirm. Updated information will be left on the SVB School Hotline outgoing voicemail message.
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SVB School Calendar 2016 – 2017
SEMESTER I September 1st Tuition Deadline
(First Month’s Tuition & Registration Fee) September 5th Closed – Labor Day September 6th First Day of Classes September 16th Closed (District) September 24th Parent Info Meeting September TBD SVB Open House October 31st Performance Fee Due* November 11th Closed (District) November 19th Full Cast Rehearsal November 23rd – 25th Closed – Thanksgiving December 3rd Full Cast Rehearsal December 9th – 11th Nutcracker Performances December 9th Closed – Opening Night December 12th – 17th Parent Observation Week December 17th Optional Make-up Class
(for inclement weather cancellations only) December 17th Last Day SVB Fall Classes December 19th - January 2nd Closed - Winter Break SEMESTER II January 1st Tuition Deadline
(First Month’s Tuition or 2nd installment of 50%) January 3rd SVB Reopens for Spring January 16th Closed - MLK Day February 17th – 20th Closed - Mid-Winter Break March 18th Optional Make-up Class March 20th – 24th Closed – Spring Break March 31st Performance Fee Due* April TBD (2017-2018 school year) Examinations May 5th & 6th Spring Performance May 5th Closed – Opening Night May 22rd – 27th Parent Observation Week May 27th Last day SVB Classes *Please note: Spring Performances (May 5th & 6th) are optional. Students who choose to participate in these performances will be required to confirm their participation and pay a non-refundable $45 fee to cover costuming and rehearsal costs. Rehearsals will be minimal and scheduled around regular class time when possible. (Please see SVB SCHOOL PERFORMANCES (10), for details.) 9/15/2016 – *Note: Calendar is subject to change
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Class Levels, Schedules & Dress Code 2016 – 2017
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Ballet Level 4/5 Ballet for 4th & 5th graders or by placement Ages 10 & 11 Required attire: ballet pink slippers and tights,
lilac leotard NO shorts, pants or over shirt. No jewelry during classes Hair must be in a Bun Ballet Level 6 (Pre-Professional Division) Middle School & High School by placement Required Classes for Level 6 dancers:
o 3 ballet classes per week o Body Conditioning o Saturday classes are highly encouraged o Jazz is an optional class but once a commitment is
made to attend, attendance is mandatory Required attire: Ballet pink slippers and tights,
burgundy leotard NO – shorts, pants, bras, or over-shirts. No jewelry during classes Hair must be in a Bun Ballet Level 7 (Pre-Professional Division) Middle School & High School by placement Required Classes for Level 7 dancers:
o 3 Level 7 ballet classes per week o Body Conditioning o Saturday classes are highly encouraged o Jazz is an optional class but once a commitment is
made to attend, attendance is mandatory Required attire: Ballet pink slippers and tights,
(color of choice) leotard NO – shorts, pants, bras, or over-shirts No jewelry during classes Hair must be in a Bun
Classes | ** all ages are as of September 1 Annual commitment required Pre-Primary Ballet Creative Movement Ages 3+ (Must be 3 by September 1st) An introduction to dance for the very young Required attire: pink ballet slippers and tights,
pink leotard Hair must be in a Bun or pulled back Primary Ballet Ballet Beginning/Kindergarten Ages 4 & 5 Required attire: ballet pink slippers and tights,
ballet pink leotard Hair must be in a Bun
Ballet Level 1/2 Ballet for 1st & 2nd graders or by placement Ages 6 & 7 Required attire: ballet pink slippers and tights,
navy blue leotard Hair must be in a Bun
Ballet Level 3 Ballet 3rd graders or by placement Ages 8 & 9 Required attire: ballet pink slippers and tights,
hunter green leotard NO shorts, pants or over shirt. No jewelry during classes Hair must be in a Bun
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Class Levels, Schedules & Dress Code 2016 – 2017
Classes | ** all ages are as of September 1 Annual commitment required Beginner Jazz
Faster, lively jazz to slower ballet based lyrical Elementary school or by placement Required attire: Jazz/yoga type pants Hair pulled back
Intermediate Jazz
Faster, lively jazz to slower ballet based lyrical Middle school or by placement Required attire: Jazz/yoga type pants Hair pulled back
Advanced Jazz
Faster, lively jazz to slower ballet based lyrical High School or by placement Required attire: Jazz/yoga type pants Hair pulled back
Beginner Hip Hop Elementary School Hip Hop or by placement Required attire: loose fitting pants and t-shirt Indoor only sneakers or skate shoes Hair must be pulled back
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Intermediate Hip Hop Previous Hip Hop classes, Middle School, or
by placement Required attire: loose fitting pants and t-shirt Indoor only sneakers or skate shoes Hair must be pulled back
Advanced Hip Hop
Middle School or High School, or by placement
Required attire: loose fitting pants and t shirt Indoor only sneakers or skate shoes Hair must be pulled back
Beginner Tap
Elementary school age or by placement Required attire is yoga clothes & Tap
shoes Hair pulled back
Intermediate Tap
Middle School & High School age or by placement
Required attire is yoga clothes & Tap shoes
Hair pulled back
Classes | ** all ages are as of September 1 Annual commitment required Beginner Jazz
Faster, lively jazz to slower ballet based lyrical Elementary school or by placement Required attire: Jazz/yoga type pants Hair pulled back
Intermediate Jazz
Faster, lively jazz to slower ballet based lyrical Middle school or by placement Required attire: Jazz/yoga type pants Hair pulled back
Advanced Jazz
Faster, lively jazz to slower ballet based lyrical High School or by placement Required attire: Jazz/yoga type pants Hair pulled back
Beginner Hip Hop Elementary School Hip Hop or by placement Required attire: loose fitting pants and t-shirt Indoor only sneakers or skate shoes Hair must be pulled back
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Sun Valley Ballet School has begun the process of rolling out a specific graded curriculum, which is outlined in the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum. This first year will be a transitional year, as we begin to bring all the students and teachers to the same page.
Each level follows a structured syllabus that recognizes cognitive, emotional and physical development. Students aged three to six are placed by age while students aged seven and up are placed by knowledge, ability and potential.
All students receive bi-annual progress reports and are advanced only when the teaching team believes more advanced work will be beneficial to the student.
Sun Valley Ballet School offers a variety of classes at our two campuses, Ketchum and Hailey. See our 2016-2017 School Year Schedules below!
Children’s Division Leotard Pricing**: All Leotards: $25 Ballet Slippers: $20 Tights: $10/$12 **PLEASE NOTE: Any uniform items purchased online may not be returned or exchanged at the SVB School If Your Dancer Forgets His or Her Uniform In the event that your child has forgotten his or her uniform, the SVB School has a bin of spare shoes, and leotards (select sizes/colors) that your child can borrow for the day. Students have 2 weeks to launder and return borrowed uniform items back to the SVB School. If your child’s size is unavailable to borrow, you as the parent will be contacted with the choice to purchase a new leotard. Students will not be issued a new leotard unless consent has been granted by a parent for the purchase. Students who arrive unprepared and are unable to secure another uniform for class will be asked to observe class for the day. This observation will not count towards a student’s total absences.
Placement The first two weeks of the school year will be used to reassess all student placement. As there may be some shift in class assignments during that time, the specific dress code outlined above will not be required until September 26, 2016. Students should still dress neatly and abide by the hair guidelines and no ‘junk’ policy in the meantime.
+ Dress Code Leotards, tights and ballet slippers may be purchased at the SVB School. Jazz Shoes, Tap Shoes and skirts may be purchased online (Amazon, Capezio, Discount Dance, etc.), and are not carried/available for purchase at the SVB School. Students who are not in dress code (this includes having hair properly done for class) may be asked to either fix their attire, or sit out and observe class for that day.
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Sun Valley Ballet Hair and Jewelry Policies For the safety and etiquette of the ballet class, only small pierced earrings may be worn. No other jewelry including necklaces, watches, bracelets, or rings may be worn during class. Girls’ hair must be secured in a neat bun for ballet class. The bun will keep hair out of eyes, off of the neck, and will allow for proper spotting. If your daughter has short hair, and cannot be placed in a bun, then her hair must be neatly secured off of her face with headbands, hair clips, etc. SVB School Staff can assist students in the first two weeks of the program, but after that students/parents are responsible for seeing that hair is properly done for class. Messy, unsecured hair will be treated as a violation of the uniform. Students may be asked to leave class and return when hair is properly done. Basic Ballet Bun Supplies: •Hair gel and/or hairspray •At least 8 bobby pins •1 hair elastic •1 hair net •Comb or brush Instructions: I. Comb hair into a high ponytail and secure with hair elastic. Be certain that ponytail is tight and that bangs and ‘wispies’ are held back with gel or hair spray.
II. Twist the length of the ponytail.
III. Wrap the twisted ponytail in the same direction, in a flat circle against the head, to form a bun.
IV. Secure the end with a hairpin. V. Wrap the hairnet around the bun 2-3 times, tucking the ends under the bun.
VI. Secure the bun with bobby pins at 4 points around the circle (top bottom and sides). Use two bobby pins at each point and make sure the pins cross one another as they enter the bun. VII. Secure the bun with hairpins at 4 points around the circle (the corners between the bobby pins). Again cross the hairpins for security.
VIII. Add flowers or bows if you wish!
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Things to know about the SVB School 2016 – 2017
I. ATTENDANCE Weekly schedules are posted on the bulletin board and last minute changes will be emailed out to all families
and students If you are sick or for another reason are unable to attend class, you must contact Nicole Ching, SVB School
Director, by phone at 208-806-1441 or email [email protected] Students are allotted 5 unexcused absences per semester, however, students who miss 5 or more classes in
a given semester, regardless of whether they are excused or unexcused, may be subjected to the following consequences at the discretion of the Director: o Re-evaluation of current class level o Meeting with student’s faculty and Children’s Division Director o Inability to participate in SVB performances/showings/press opportunities o Inability to participate in the examination at the end of the term o Repetition of current class level for the following school year o Re-evaluation of scholarship status (if applicable)
Excused absences include the following:
o Illness (only with a note from a child’s doctor, nurse practitioner, or school nurse –In order to be considered excused, notes must be received within 2 weeks of the date of the reported absence
o Family Emergencies o Religious Observance o Mandatory School Event/Activity/Trip o Inclement Weather When Travel to the SVB School would be dangerous – This is at the discretion of the SVB
School, and families will be notified via email when students may be excused for this reason Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to:
o Vacations o Other after-school activities (**Speak to Director about exceptions) o Absences where the SVB School has not been notified with a reason
Wellness Policy: Students who are exhibiting contagious/serious symptoms (fever, rash, nausea, vomiting
etc.) are STRONGLY encouraged to stay home and not attend classes so as to prevent further exacerbating their illness or infecting other students/faculty. Students who arrive at SVB experiencing these symptoms, or who develop these symptoms during class, will be asked to observe class or will be sent home with a parent/guardian. Please note that SVB cannot and will not provide medication (pain killers, cold medication, etc.) to minors. Students should be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to class
II. DROP-OFF/ PICK-UP POLICY For the safety of our dancers, all students are required to wear street clothes over their uniforms when entering/exiting the SVB studios. Though time may be tight, it is important to arrive for ballet class prepared and prior to the scheduled start time. In the event that a student does arrive late, the student must wait until a pause between exercises and then receive permission from the teacher to enter the room. For the safety of the dancers and to ensure a proper warm up, students who arrive more than 15 minutes late will not be permitted to dance. They will be asked to sit out and observe class. If you are waiting for your young dancer in the building, you can wait in the Lounge or the Education Office.
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III. PARENT OBSERVATION Parent Observation is held twice each year; once at the end of the fall semester, and again at the end of the year. Class observation is not permitted outside of designated times. IV. SVB PERFORMANCES There are two optional performances scheduled for the 2016-2017 school year. The Nutcracker is scheduled for December 9th – 11th, 2016 and the Coppélia & Spring Medley performance is scheduled for May 5th & 6th, 2017. Rehearsals for these performances will be minimal and scheduled around regularly scheduled class time when possible. Students, who are interested in performing, must confirm their participation and pay a $45 nonrefundable fee to cover costuming and rehearsal costs by October 31st & March 31st. Commitment forms and rehearsal schedules will be emailed out prior to the start of the production rehearsal process. PERFORMANCES OUTSIDE OF SVB Students are not permitted to participate in any outside ballet performances without the consent of SVB School Staff and the permission of Anna Duvall, Artistic Director. All students interested in performing in outside productions, including outside productions of The Nutcracker, must contact Nicole Ching with all rehearsal and performance details; requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. V. LEVELS AND PLACEMENT: ABT’S NATIONAL TRAINING CURRICULUM Our goal is to create engaging, appropriate and challenging classrooms for all students in the program while adhering to the guidelines for age and development of students in ABT’s National Training Curriculum. Outside training/private instruction in ballet is not recommended, as it may conflict with ABT’s training philosophies. Students are allowed to take classes outside the SVB School in other dance mediums (i.e. jazz, modern, tap, etc.). A note about pointe work: Students may begin pointe work only at the recommendation of the teacher. Dancing en pointe requires strong technique, muscle control, mental readiness and maturity to avoid injury. As a child is growing, the bones in the feet are ossifying from soft cartilage to strong bone. For this reason, pointe work does not begin until Level 4/5 at the SVB. VI. PROGRESS REPORTS AND EXAMINATIONS Every student will receive one written progress report during the academic year to be distributed at the beginning of the second semester. A second evaluation report will be given at the end of the spring semester in the form of an end-of-year examination. Based upon examination results and faculty recommendations, students are then pre-placed for the next school year. In the future (*starting 2017 – 2018), examinations will be held once during the school year, and will assess a student’s progress to the next level. Missed examinations cannot be made up at any time. Examinations will be scheduled in April (*2017 – 2018). Please note: SVB School Faculty reserves the right to exclude a student from the examination process if it is felt that he or she has missed too much of the requisite material. (See SVB SCHOOL POLICIES: ATTENDANCE (9), for details). The prime objective of the SVB School is the wellbeing of each and every student. Please recognize that the parameters by which a student’s work is assessed in a ballet school is very different from that in an academic school. At SVB, we take into account a student’s technical ability, age, stage of development, and how well a student fits within a group. These are all important points to consider in assuring that each student fulfills his or her potential. In our experience, many students need to stay at the same level for as many as two years in order to achieve the proficiency needed to move on and thrive in the next.
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VII. CONSIDERATION FOR THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION The Pre-Professional Division (Levels 6 & 7) is an elite ballet-training program for students ages 12-18 that strives to provide a rich knowledge of classical technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance. All Pre-Professional students train and rehearse 3-5 days per week, Monday through Saturday. Classes include classical ballet technique, pointe, jazz, variations and Conditioning. In addition, students perform in our productions and participate in the SVB School Wellness Lecture Series, designed to educate the SVB School students on subjects facing aspiring professional dancers. Lecture topics include Nutrition, Women’s Health, Stress Management, Strength Training and Résumé Writing/Career Preparation. Acceptance to this program is extremely competitive. Students in the SVB School Children’s Division are automatically considered for acceptance to the Pre-Professional Division and do not need to register/schedule an audition. VIII. ADDITIONAL POLICIES
SVB is not responsible for missing items. A lost-and-found box is located in the Education Office Cell phones must be turned off during class The stereos in the studios are off-limits to all students No food or drinks are allowed in the studios. Chewing gum is not permitted at any time. Students must wear shoes at all times when walking around the building and on the staircases Locker rooms are available for students to change into their uniforms before and after class. Children’s
Division (Pre-Primary – Level 5) students may not use the lockers, as there are not enough to accommodate all of our younger students. Children’s Division (Pre-Primary – Level 5) students may not leave any belongings in the locker rooms; items must be left with either a parent/guardian or brought into the studio during class time.
SVB SUMMER INTENSIVES SVB School students of the appropriate age and technical ability are encouraged (but not required) to attend SVB’s Summer Intensive programs. Although student preferences are taken into account, site acceptance and placement are determined by SVB Artistic Faculty and cannot be changed. Tentative Schedule (TBD):
Young Dancer Summer Workshop, ages 9-11 & 12 year olds at beginner pointe level (2 weeks) Advanced Dancer Summer Workshop, ages 12-22 (4 weeks) International Dance Festival (1 week) ***More details to be announced
Questions? Please contact the SVB Summer Intensive Staff; [email protected] Students who wish to participate in outside summer intensives must speak with Ms. Duvall prior to auditioning/enrolling. The training at certain intensives may conflict with ABT training methodology.
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CODE OF CONDUCT The Sun Valley Ballet School is an educational experience for our students. Students are expected to assume responsibility for their behavior and conduct. Students are expected to acquaint themselves with and abide by the rules, procedures and standards of conduct established by SVB, and as those that may be modified during the school year. A student whose conduct is not consistent with these standards and rules will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the SVB School. Possession or use of weapons of any nature, fireworks, or an article that can be used in a dangerous or menacing manner; Disruptive or disorderly conduct, including horseplay or hazing; Injury to the persons or property of others or of SVB, including but not limited to theft and vandalism; Creating a dangerous or hazardous condition, including physical bullying; Harassing, discriminatory or abusive conduct or language, including emotional or verbal bullying and threats; Violations of law, of the safety rules, practices, or other SVB School policies procedures and rules of SVB; Permitting unauthorized visitors to school facilities (for example, non-SVB students); Unexcused tardiness or extensive absences from classes, rehearsals, performances, activities; and Failure to comply with a staff member’s request. In addition, students must adhere to the following policies:
To attend the SVB School for the full 2016-2017 school year, to serve as a role model with exemplary discipline and behavior, and to uphold the highest standards of ballet/dance training.
To comply with all policies, rules, and the code of conduct as outlined in the SVB School handbook, including treating SVB School Faculty and Staff with the utmost respect and courtesy.
To attend all required classes and engage fully in those classes. This includes the submission of any papers, homework or projects.
To attend all scheduled meetings, events, lectures and SVB provided services whether scheduled by yourself or by SVB School Faculty and Staff, and arrive punctually for said meetings.
To comply with the SVB School Dress Code as outlined in this handbook. Students may not wear other garments (skirts, warm-ups, sweatshirts/pants, t-shirts, etc.) without the permission of the SVB Artistic Director, School Director or faculty member.
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TUITION, WITHDRAWAL, AND REFUND POLICIES 2016-2017 Tuition Hours / week Tuition Registration Fee 1 $50/month $25 1.5 $80/month $25 2 $90/month $25 2.5 $115/month $25 3 $130/month $25 3.5 $144/month $25 4 $156/month $25 4.5 $161/month $25 5 $177/month $25 5.5 $187/month $25 6 $197/month $25 6.5 $206/month $25 7 $220/month $25 7.5 $228/month $25 8+ (unlimited) $240/month $25 Timeline/Deadlines:
1. Time of enrollment: A $25 non-refundable fee due to complete registration 2. Tuition will be based on the number of hours your dancer takes class. Parents can pay:
a. 9 monthly payments (due on the 1st of the month) b. 2 payments (due September 1st and January 1st) or c. 1 yearly payment (due September 1st)
3. Payments made in full will receive a 10% discount. 4. There is a $45 costume fee for performances. Dancers performing in more than one role will have an additional
costume fee. Policies:
1. A $25 non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of enrollment to complete registration and to secure your student’s spot for the 2016-2017 school year
2. Families may elect to pay 50%, 100%, or monthly installments of tuition at the time of enrollment if they choose to pay more than the $25 registration fee
3. All tuition payments must be paid through the SVB School’s online system or via check made payable to Sun Valley Ballet
4. Tuition payments must be completed by the above timeline to hold a student’s place in the program 5. If a student’s class placement changes after the time of registration, the SVB School Staff will be in touch and will
adjust the total tuition amount 6. All withdrawals on or before August 14, 2016 will be considered for a full refund of the tuition payment less the $25
registration fee; there are no refunds beginning August 15, 2016 7. In the event that a student needs to withdraw from the program, the SVB School Staff must receive a formal written
notification in a timely fashion; withdrawals made without written notification and without submission of a refund request form will not be eligible for any tuition refund; refunds do not include the $25 registration fee
8. If a student must withdraw due to severe illness or injury that occurs while attending the SVB School, he/she may be eligible for a partial refund only with a written note from a physician
9. There are no refunds for dismissal; if a student is dismissed for reasons of unacceptable conduct, there is no refund on tuition and families will also be responsible for remitting the full tuition balance. Conduct policies will be reviewed at a parent orientation meeting at the start of the school year and are also outlined in the SVB School Handbook
Questions about tuition balance or payment policies? Please contact the SVB School Director; [email protected] To notify SVB of a student withdrawal, please contact Nicole Ching at 208-806-1441 or at [email protected] to immediately to discuss the situation.
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