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GENERAL
ACADEMY INFORMATION
CLASS PLACEMENT
In the Training Track, Pre-Professional and Professional
Divisions, students will be placed in a level of instruction suited to
their
technique and comprehension. Advancement is decided by the school Director
and faculty and is considered on an individual basis.
Considerations often include a student’s physical development with regard
to injury prevention. Children progress at their own rate and should
be rewarded for their own personal achievements without making comparisons
to other students.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance of classes is essential in order to advance through
the levels of study. If a student must miss a class due to illness or
personal
emergency, please notify the office prior to class time. Up to five missed
classes per semester may be made up if there is an appropriate class
available (same level or lower) within the semester. More than five missed
classes per semester without a doctor’s note or legitimate family
emergency will result in reevaluation of level placement and possible
loss of performance roles.
In the event of inclement weather, the
Academy will close in conjunction with the Norfolk Public Schools.
The Virginia Ballet Theatre Academy has the right to cancel classes with
insufficient enrollment.
DRESS CODE
The VBT Academy maintains that the use of a uniform dress code greatly
enhances the learning environment. Students are required to wear the
designated color leotard for their level. The only leotard styles allowed
are spaghetti strap, tank top, long sleeve, short sleeve and cap sleeve;
no crisscross back straps, rhinestones, mesh or lace inserts. Hair must
be secured in a bun and away from the face and eyes. The only jewelry
permitted are stud earrings. All students are expected to maintain a neat
appearance.
Dancers of all ages should wear something over their dance
clothes when outside of the building.
Dance shoes should never be worn on any outside surfaces.
The Children's
Division - Light blue leotard, pink tights,
pink ballet shoes.
Training Track Division - Navy blue leotard, pink tights, pink
ballet shoes.
Pre-Professional Division - Navy blue leotard, pink tights, pink
ballet shoes.
Pre-Professional
Division - Intermediate I & II ONLY - Burgundy leotard,
pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Professional Division - Burgundy, black or periwinkle blue leotard,
pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Community Division - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Boys & Men - White t-shirt, black or gray tights, white socks,
white ballet shoes.
TUITION
Full payment or first installment of tuition is due by
the first of the session. All new students must pay a one-time registration
fee of $25.00.
Any student returning after leaving for six months or more must repay
the $25.00 registration fee.
Please see class cards for tuition rates and installment payment plan.
A late fee of $5.00 per month will be charged
on accounts past due. There will be a $25.00 charge on all returned checks.
The Academy offers limited merit and financial need scholarships to talented
Pre-Professional Division students.
Financial information may be requested. Please contact the School Administrator.
VBT does not offer refunds or reimbursements of tuition or coupons for
any reason.
Please fill out an Academy
Registration Form and return with your payment.
ELECTIVES
Electives are available to students in Elementary 1 and above.
Rates per semester: One/$100.00, two/$160.00, three/$180.00, four/$200.00
Summer rates: One/$30.00, two/$48.00, three/$54.00
Rates will be added to your tuition or Training Track students may purchase
coupon booklets at a reduced rate.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are available to students in the Elementary 2 level and
above.
Lessons are taught by VBT faculty and company members. Private lessons
are $50/per hour and semiprivate lessons for 2-3 dancers are $70/per hour.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full
amount. Payment is due at time of lesson.
SATELLITE
PROGRAM
VBT conducts a satellite program outside its main studios
on Olney Road in Norfolk through the Virginia
Beach Parks and Recreation Center. We offer classes in ballet, jazz
and tap at its Great Neck and Princess Anne locations. Please contact
Sandy Hodges for
class schedules and rates.
ACADEMY
REGISTRATION FORM
Frank & Janina Bove, Directors
134 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk, Virginia 23510
(757) 622-4822
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