TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Portland School of Ballet — Page 3 PSB Calendar — Page 3 Class Schedule — Page 4 Tuition and Payments — Page 5 Programs — Page 6, 7 Season and Performances — Page 7 Uniform Information — Page 8, 9, 10 General Policies and Procedures — Page 10 COVID Policies — Page 11 Parking & Arrival — Page 11 General Rules and Regulations — Page 11, 12

2 ABOUT PORTLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET Founded in 1980, Portland School of Ballet is home to the leading classical training in Maine. Our goal at Portland School of Ballet is to create a healthy environment for all students to learn the art of ballet. We are determined to help our dancers set and reach goals, while at the same time assisting with the development of their artistry, and fueling their passion for dance.

Alumni have continued their studies at colleges such as The Hartt School, Butler University, and Boston Conservatory, and have accepted trainee positions with Portland Ballet, Pacifc Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, among others. Regardless of whether or not our dancers pursue dance at the collegiate or professional level, the lessons they learn in our studios will be an asset to the next steps they take in their lives.

PSB Calendar The 2021/2022 school year is divided into three 11-week trimesters. All programs (Preparatory Division, Junior Division, Senior Division, Pre-Professional Division, and the Open Class Division) will follow this calendar. Please be sure to read the FAQs for more information!

Fall Trimester (September 7th - November 20th) Tuesday, September 7th — First day of classes Monday, October 11th — No classes (Indigenous Peoples’ Day) Saturday, November 21st — Last day of classes before Thanksgiving Break

Winter Trimester (November 29th - March 5th) Monday, November 29th — First day of trimester Monday, December 20th - Saturday, January 1st— No classes (Holiday Break) Monday, January 17th — No classes (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Monday, February 21st-26th — No classes (February Break) Saturday, March 5th — Last day of trimester

Spring Trimester (March 7th - May 28th) Monday, March 7th — First day of trimester Monday, April 18th-23rd — No classes (April Break) Saturday, May 28th — Last day of school year *** potential rehearsals and performance the week of May 30th - June 4th ***

3 SCHEDULE (zoom in to view or click HERE)

Notes: ● Prep-CM = Creative Movement (Must have be age 3 or 4 by September 1st, 2021) ● Prep-PB = Pre-Ballet (Must be age 5 or 6 by September 1st, 2021) ● Prep = Preparatory Division, JD = Junior Division, SD = Senior Division, PPD = Pre-Professional Division

4 TUITION & PAYMENTS CM — $110 (per 11-week session) PB — $155 (per 11-week session) JD4 — $2,310 JD1— $735 SD Intermediate/Advanced — $3,170 JD2 — $1,155 PPD1 — $4,225 JD3 — $1,575 PPD2 — $5,280 (Students in CORPS for the 2020/2021 school year pay $4,620 this year)

TUITION PAYMENTS Everyone must be registered before the 1st day of class to participate and account balances must be $0.00, or up to date with payment plans, when enrolling in the next trimester/school year. If you were previously enrolled in auto-pay/a payment plan, please check to make sure your payment information is up to date.

Payment Options Deadlines

In Full September 7, 2021

Trimester Payments Fall: September 7 Winter: November 29 Spring: March 7

Monthly Monthly Payments, September —May Payments will be scheduled for the 1st of the month by default

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DanceStudio-Pro charges a 1% processing fee for card payments. Alternatively, you may pay by check to avoid this fee. Checks are preferred to help us avoid card processing fees on our end.

To enroll in a payment plan, please "Enroll in Auto-Pay" in your Parent Portal. Your bill will be split evenly over 9 payments each trimester and your card will be charged on the 1st of the month. The PB offce will email you a confrmation of your payment plan once you are registered.

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Questions? Please email [email protected]

5 PROGRAMS

PREPARATORY DIVISION The Preparatory Division (Prep) is a stepping stone into classical ballet training, for young dancers ages 3-7. Students' gross motor skills are engaged through creative and expressive exercise, while a focus on coordination, fexibility, and ballet etiquette prepares them for the next level of study. Our faculty for the Preparatory Division is dedicated to focusing on the needs of our youngest dancers, while at the same time preparing them for their next steps in dance. Creative Movement (age 3-turning-4 and age 4-turning-5) focuses on gross motor skills through creative and expressive exercise, and building an appreciation for dance and proper studio behavior. Pre-Ballet (age 5-turning-6 and age 6-turning-7) focuses on the foundation of proper posture and coordination, musicality and movement, and age-appropriate stretching and strengthening.

JUNIOR DIVISION The Junior Division (JD) helps students ages 7-12 build the strength and understanding necessary for long-term success as both a dancer and well-rounded individual. Through ballet classes and age-appropriate music, modern, and repertoire lessons, a strong technical foundation is established. Portland School of Ballet follows a Vaganova-based curriculum; Vaganova is the Russian training system which creates a connected sense of movement and an expressive range. Dancers in the JD develop an understanding of correct posture and placement, musicality, coordination, and artistry. Each level will take weekly ballet technique classes, alongside Music & Movement classes (JD1/JD2) or Modern (JD3/JD4), and will have Victorian Nutcracker rehearsals built into their schedule.

JD-dancers receive a 10% discount on the Junior Intensive (summer) starting in 2022.

SENIOR DIVISION The Senior Division (SD) provides strong technical and artistic training for teens. Through a curriculum of ballet, pointe/men's classes, modern, jazz, and repertoire, students are challenged in an environment that allows for maximum achievement. This division is also ideal for students who are planning to continue dance training in college, or who are involved in (musical) theater, ice skating, or dance team, and are looking to increase their strength, musicality, and mobility. Our goal for Senior Division students is to help them develop as individuals and artists.

SD-dancers: - have automatic acceptance (no audition required) to the Portland Ballet Summer Intensive and receive a 10% discount on the program starting in 2022. - take master classes with guest instructors, along with seminars on college dance programs and injury prevention. - receive a free ticket to Portland Ballet’s professional company productions.

6 PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION The Pre-Professional Division (PPD) is a comprehensive program for middle/high school students, comprised of select dancers from Portland School of Ballet's advanced levels, and dancers chosen from our annual audition. Students accepted into the program are dedicated individuals looking to pursue a career in ballet, either by joining a professional company after graduation or continuing their studies in college with a Degree in Ballet. The PPD offers a demanding curriculum that requires 100 percent commitment. Sabir Yapparov is the Director of the Pre-Professional Division.

PPD-dancers: - have automatic acceptance (no audition required) to the Portland Ballet Summer Intensive and receive a 10% discount on the program starting in 2022. - take master classes with guest instructors, along with seminars such as audition preparation and injury prevention. - receive a free ticket to Portland Ballet’s professional company productions

OPEN CLASS PROGRAM Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer ballet education to students of all ages through Open Classes. Our teen and adult offerings range from classes for those students with little or no experience in classical ballet, to lessons for advanced students who are looking for a faster pace and more diffculty.

SEASON AND PERFORMANCES The schedule for the 2021/2022 school year will be dependent on COVID-guidelines and is subject to change.

In addition to their time in the studios, dancers in the Junior Division, Senior Division, and Pre-Professional Division have various stage opportunities throughout the year: They are part of Portland Ballet's A Victorian Nutcracker, participate in a production called the Building Ballets Series (a lecture-demonstration performance to educate the public about classical ballets) in early Spring, and perform in Portland School of Ballet's Year End Showcase. These divisions may also get the opportunity to participate in outreach events or collaborative art performances, such as Kennebunk's Annual May Day Festival or First Friday Art Walk shows. On occasion, Portland School of Ballet students may be asked to perform with the professional company as needed. These opportunities are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of Portland Ballet’s Artistic Director.

In early February, the Junior Division, Senior Division, and Pre-Professional Division participate in class exams, where they showcase their classwork to a panel of faculty and the School Director. JD- and SD-students will receive level placement only at the end of the school year, however, the exam plays a large part in how placement is determined. Although dancers in PPD do not have to attend the annual audition for the program, their exams will help determine their continuation or divisional change.

7 UNIFORM INFORMATION Our dress code allows for a disciplined and professional appearance of our students. All PSB students are expected to adhere to the below policies. We highly recommend placing your order through www.wearmoi.us between June and early August.

● Tights must be worn inside the ballet shoe and be clean with no holes or runs. Tights must be worn under the leotard. ● No jewelry is permitted in class except for small stud earrings. ● Students may wear warm-ups for the frst fve minutes of class. All warm-up clothing should be removed after that time unless permitted by the instructor. ● Uniforms must be worn for each class. Students who show up to the studio without the proper or complete dress code, may be asked to watch class instead of participating. ● Items listed as ’optional/additional’ may be worn instead of the frst leotard or men’s tights listed under your level. HOWEVER, the frst leotard or men’s tights listed must be purchased for performances, photo- and exam purposes.

Creative Movement female(-identifying) Wear Moi Girls Faustine Leotard in White Light pink or fesh-colored footed ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes

Pre-Ballet female(-identifying) Wear Moi Girls Faustine Leotard in Mint Light pink or fesh-colored footed ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes

All male(s/-identifying) in Preparatory Division Wear Moi Haxo Short Sleeve Dance T-Shirt in White Wear Moi Odeon Shorts in Royal Blue White ballet socks (buy at Bodywrappers or RAD) White canvas ballet shoes

Junior Division 1 female(-identifying) Wear Moi Candide Girls Leotard in Pacifc Light pink or fesh-colored convertible ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Faustine Leotard in Pacifc ***

Junior Division 2 female(-identifying) Wear Moi Candide Girls Leotard in Sky Light pink or fesh-colored convertible ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Faustine Leotard in Sky ***

Junior Division 1 & 2 male(-identifying) Wear Moi Haxo Short Sleeve Dance T-Shirt in White Wear Moi Odeon Shorts in Light Grey White ballet socks (buy at Bodywrappers or RAD) White canvas ballet shoes

8 Junior Division 3 female(-identifying) Wear Moi Candide Girls or Women Leotard in French Blue Light pink or fesh-colored convertible ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Faustine Leotard in French Blue ***

Junior Division 4 female(-identifying) Wear Moi Candide Girls or Women Leotard in Royal Blue Light pink or fesh-colored convertible ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Faustine Leotard in Royal Blue ***

Junior Division 3 & 4 male(-identifying) Wear Moi Haxo Short Sleeve Dance T-Shirt in White Alban Microfber Tights in Dark Grey Dance Belt White ballet socks (buy at Bodywrappers or RAD) White canvas ballet shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Odeon Shorts in Dark Grey ***

Senior Division female(-identifying) Wear Moi Lovina Leotard in Navy Light pink or fesh-colored convertible ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes Pink or fesh-colored pointe shoes Wear Moi (character) Fado Skirt 1.5/2” black character shoes with singular strap on arch *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Faustine Leotard in Navy and/or Wear Moi Candide Leotard in Navy***

Senior Division male(-identifying) Wear Moi Haxo Short Sleeve Dance T-Shirt in White Alban Microfber Tights in Navy Dance Belt White ballet socks (buy at Bodywrappers or RAD) White canvas ballet shoes Black oxford character shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Odeon Shorts in Navy ***

9 Pre-Professional Division female(-identifying) Wear Moi Lovina Leotard in Black Light pink or fesh-colored convertible ballet tights (no lycra/shiny) Pink or fesh-colored canvas ballet shoes Pink or fesh-colored pointe shoes Wear Moi (character) Fado Skirt 1.5/2” black character shoes with singular strap on arch *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Faustine Leotard in Black and/or Wear Moi Candide Leotard in Black***

Pre-Professional Division male(-identifying) Wear Moi Haxo Short Sleeve Dance T-Shirt in White Alban Microfber Tights in Black Dance Belt White ballet socks (buy at Bodywrappers or RAD) White canvas ballet shoes Black oxford character shoes *** optional/additional: Wear Moi Odeon Shorts in Black ***

GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Placement Students will be placed in classes which are appropriate for their level of physical and mental development. If at any time, the Director feels that a change in level placement is needed, the student will be changed to the appropriate level. Meetings regarding placement will be scheduled by appointment.

Attendance Students are required to take ALL classes offered, so that they may continue to advance technically. Classes are not transferable and there are no refunds for classes missed for any reason. In the case of absence, you must email the Offce prior to class time. Custom class schedules may be arranged on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the School Director.

Audition and Casting Students may have the opportunity to work alongside professional dancers, choreographers, composers, and musicians throughout the year. Performance opportunities are not guaranteed and casting in all performances is at the sole discretion of PSB- and Portland Ballet artistic staff.

Notice and Cancellation Important school notifcations will be sent via email using the address on fle in DanceStudio-Pro. Cancelations will also be posted on social media and on our website. In certain cases, snow days will be rescheduled by Portland School of Ballet.

10 COVID POLICIES Registered students will be sent a safety and health waiver prior to classes starting in September. Portland Ballet will follow all state- and CDC-guidelines, and update and communicate its policies accordingly.

PARKING AND ARRIVAL Portland Ballet has a parking lot on Ashmont Street, the second lot to the right when going north on Forest Avenue. There is also usually ample street parking available, both on Forest Avenue and on Dartmouth Street.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS PB and PSB are committed to enriching our community through dance performance and education. All members of PSB’s community, including students, their families, and staff are responsible for preserving an environment conducive to our mission and programs. As with any community, rules and regulations are necessary to maintain order, protect the rights of the individuals and the institution, and ensure a healthy atmosphere for education and personal growth. PSB also exists in a larger society, and therefore, local and federal laws will also be upheld. While PSB staff and representatives do not view their roles as law enforcement offcers, they may inform the appropriate authorities if they learn of, or observe violations of PSB policies. We expect each student and parent/guardian to read, understand, and uphold the standards of conduct outlined in this and other offcial PSB communications to students, in order to vigorously protect the rights of others.

Applicability The policies in this section apply to all students enrolled in Portland School of Ballet and their parents/guardians. 'PSB' includes owned and sponsored events or performances held outside of PSB studios. In addition, PSB strives to be a good neighbor and recognizes the importance of maintaining amicable relations with local residents and businesses. Therefore, students/parents should be aware that the jurisdiction of PSB extends beyond the physical boundaries of the School. Activities that harm the reputation of Portland School of Ballet, cause problems for members of the greater community, or suggest that an individual may pose a threat to others, will result in action.

Respect for Individuals As mutual respect is essential for an artistic and educational institution to thrive, Portland School of Ballet expects that students and their families conduct themselves in a manner that respects each and every member of the community.

Respect for Community PSB requires that all students conduct themselves with the respect required of an artistic and educational institution. Upholding the reputation of PSB within the community is essential to maintain the artistic and educational reputation of the institution, which is vital in preserving the standing of the PSB within the local, national, and global community.

Harassment It is the policy of the Portland School of Ballet to promote a learning work environment that is free of all forms of harassment. Harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status undermines the basic principles of community. It is not acceptable behavior at the School and will not be tolerated.

11 Social Media The overarching policy of PSB is to exercise freedom of speech with responsibility. In response to concerns, complaints, or information provided by individuals, School staff may look up profles on social networking sites and may use the information in informal or formal proceedings. Moreover, the School has no control over how other employers, organizations, or individuals may use information they fnd on social networking websites.

Alcohol and Other Drugs PSB seeks to maintain a healthy, safe, and productive learning environment for students and all its members. PSB therefore strongly encourages responsible decision-making regarding the use of legal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs. PSB students, faculty, and staff are responsible for observing and abiding by federal, commonwealth, city, and PSB regulations regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs while they are at the school or participating in School sponsored events or performances on tour.

Smoke/Tobacco Portland School of Ballet is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Recognizing the health risks of smokers and the hazards associated with involuntary smoking, the School has adopted a smoke-free facility. The smoke-free policy applies to all PSB facilities, owned or leased. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of all exits, to ensure that environmental tobacco smoke does not enter the area through entrances, windows, ventilation systems, or any other means. Smoking is also prohibited in all PSB’s leased or rented transportation vehicles, including buses, vans, and shuttles. Funding, donations, giveaways, and other remuneration of PSB events and activities by the manufacturers, distributors or sellers of tobacco and tobacco products are prohibited.

Disruptive Conduct Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: ● Disruption or obstruction of teaching, practice, rehearsal or performance, administration disciplinary proceedings, or other School-sponsored activities, events or performances ● Failure to comply with the direction of School offcials, including directors, faculty, and other staff acting in the performance of their duties.

Fire Safety Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: ● Engaging in any behavior that creates a fre hazard and/or inhibits or impedes another person who is responding to a fre hazard ● Unauthorized use of candles or open fames in the PSB facilities ● Tampering with, misusing, or damaging fre or safety equipment ● Blocking or otherwise preventing the use of a fre exit, including hallways, windows, doors, and stairwells ● Failing to immediately exit any School facility or building when a fre alarm has been activated, or hindering or impairing the orderly evacuation of any School building or facility

Violations of Local, State, or Federal Law A violation of any local, state, or federal civil or criminal law is a violation, even if the specifc conduct prohibited by the law is not listed within the Rules and Regulations or the offense is not prosecuted in a court of law.

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