2020-21 Handbook
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2020-21 Handbook New Albany Ballet Company 5161 Forest Drive | New Albany, OH 43054 www.newalbanyballet.com ew Albany Ballet Company was founded in 1999. For the past 21 years we have built a strong and respected dance program. Our Npre-professional dancers have gone on to study with the American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Chautauqua, Orlando Ballet, Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and the North Carolina School of the Arts. Several of our graduates have been accepted into the dance programs at The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, and Indiana University. We set our school apart from other schools by providing a higher caliber of training, a professional stage experience, personal attention to detail, and an atmosphere that is family friendly. New Albany Ballet Company is located in the heart of New Albany. Our studios are professionally designed for the dancer. Our faculty members are a collaboration of true professionals in the field of dance. Individuals that can meet the high expectations of the school and its director only teach our students. Please read our faculty’s biographies located on the school’s website www.newalbanyballet.com. 2 Mission Statement s young children enter NABC, they are invited to explore what it is to be a ballerina. NABC has developed a children’s program that is Afun and expressive, as well as disciplined and structured. We work very closely to nurture these young children and instill the idea of training in ballet, and learn the love for this art form. As they grow, they have the opportunity to audition into a more serious program of training in the “A” levels. Young dancers are surrounded by peers that share a common goal and commitment to ballet. Faculty work very closely with each student to not only push them to the next level, but to instill the passion for the ballet even at a young age. As students reach their teenage years, many make the decision to further their training in dance. NABC has developed two programs for these dancers. One of which is our pre-professional level. These individuals take several ballet classes a week as well as exploring both modern and jazz classes that are structured to support the ballet dancer. We encourage all ballet students to train in both the modern and jazz curriculum. Several of the pre-professional students choose to study tap. Another path advanced dancers take is one that will allow them to achieve successful auditions into the college dance departments. These dancers are placed into a program at NABC that consists of several ballet classes taught especially to the college requirements and advanced level, as well as the modern and jazz techniques the universities are looking for. On both levels, NABC guides these students to seek out auditions they can attend, summer programs that will enhance their training, as well as opportunities to learn repertoire and perform on the pre-professional level. As a faculty, we work one-on-one with each of these dancers in order to guide them toward their goal. NABC understands that not all of our students are seeking out such high levels of success and commitment. We are aware that a majority of students take a ballet, tap, jazz, or modern class for fun! We support this and encourage all children, teenagers, and adults to do so. Taking dance is a wonderful activity, and NABC has the resources for this activity to serve the community. NABC has hired teachers that will give proper training and a wonderful experience to these students. 3 2020-21 Season Important Dates Fall Quarter starts..................................Saturday, September 12, 2020 Fall Quarter Parent Watch Week . November 2-7, 2020 No classes after 3pm................................. New Albany Beggar’s Night Thanksgiving break — No classes .........................November 25-29, 2020 Nutcracker dress rehearsal ..................................................TBD Nutcracker performances .............................December 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 Holiday break — No classes..................December 21, 2020-January 3, 2021 Classes resume ..................................................January 4, 2021 No classes...........................................January 18, 2021 (MLK Day) Winter Quarter Parent Watch Week.......................... February 8-13, 2021 No classes....................................February 15, 2021 (President’s Day) Coppelia Dress Rehearsal (5A, 6A, 7A, PP only) ....................March 12, 2021 Coppelia ...................................................March 13, 2021 2pm No classes..................................March 29-April 3, 2020 (Spring Break) Classes resume .....................................................April 5, 2020 Recital Tickets on Sale at NABC............................April 11, 2021, 12-3pm Recital Picture Week ........................................................TBD Recital Dress Rehearsals . May 20-21, 2021 Spring Recitals .................................................May 22, 23, 2021 *some dates subject to change if necessary Please note that other than days off for inclement weather, these are the only days we are closed. We do not close for all the extra days NA schools closes. Some dates subject to change if necessary. Other important dates that parents need to be aware of will be posted on our quarterly newsletter and annual recital newsletter provided via email. Please read all newsletters thoroughly and call the office if you have any questions. Please make sure we have your current email address. 5161 Forest Drive New Albany, Ohio 43054 www.newalbanyballet.com 614-939-9058 4 School Policies NABC Parent Responsibilities Tuition Tuition for the children’s division and general division students is due quarterly. Tuition is made through auto pay only that is set up at registration. Any student with an outstanding tuition balance will not receive his/her recital costume and may not perform in the spring recital until balances have been paid in full. Tuition is made through our auto-pay system only. Progressive and Pre- Professional Tuition is due on the 1st of each month from September 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021 also through auto pay. There are nine equal payments in our season. Tuition will not be prorated for absences unless a doctor’s excused injury has occurred. Tuition will not be prorated for illness, non-excused injury, vacations, school functions, or non- excused absences. An excused absence is excused by the director of the school only. Monthly tuition that is received on the 6th of the month or later will be charged an additional $15.00 late fee. Tuition is non-refundable. Withdrawal A parent may decide to withdraw a child at any point in our season. Refunds will not be given for any withdrawal within a quarter or summer session. If a par- ent withdraws a child before December 1 then winter quarter tuition will not be billed. If a parent withdraws a child before March 1 then spring quarter tuition will not be billed. Costume fees will be due in full by October 31 and costumes will be ordered the following week. If a child withdraws after payment for the costume has been made there will be no refund. Costumes will be available for pick up in March. All costumes are ordered in November 2020 and cannot be returned or cancelled due to costume company regulations. All withdrawals must be made through e-mail directly to [email protected]. Withdrawals from the program can no longer be made by stopping into the office. An e-mail will be required for complete withdrawals. Tuition will be billed until a withdrawal e-mail has been received by the director. 5 Tuition Refunds/Credits No refunds or credits will be given unless the following: 1. A serious injury or illness results in the student being unable to continue. A doctor’s note will be required. 2. The student moves out of a 45 mile radius from NABC. 3. A drastic change in the finances of the family occurs. Please e-mail the director to explain. [email protected]. In the event that one of our Pre Ballet or Little Ballet students are resistant to attending classes a credit for the remainder tuition will be given and needs to be used within one year from the start of the current quarter. We understand and appreciate these situations and will try our best to find a comfortable and secure class for each of our youngest dancers. Dress Code Parents are asked to read the dress code policy under the student section carefully. It is the parent’s responsibility to follow the dress code set forth as well as the required hair code for each class. Communication All parents are required to give the office a current e-mail address at the beginning of the season. Quarterly newsletters, tuition reminders, recital 2021 information, and important date reminders will all be made by e-mail. Please also friend New Albany Ballet Company on Facebook to receive current information. If a parent does not have access to e-mail please let the office manager know before October 15, 2020. You may contact the faculty of NABC by e-mail: Tara Miller, Studio Owner [email protected] Ellen Selegue, Office Manager [email protected] Barbra Fograscher, Boutique Manager [email protected] Most teacher’s emails are on their bios on our website. If an email is not listed, please see the office manager for info. Parents are asked to use e-mail for communication with each teacher. Please do not try and speak with your child’s teacher before or after class. Voice Mail Our office phone number is (614) 939-9058. The office manager will check messages between 2:30–4:00pm Monday-Thursday and on Saturday mornings by 9am. If you need to notify the office of a child’s absence please note these times. Messages will be checked throughout the day on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 1:30pm as well. The office will only be open until 2:00pm on Friday.