301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, N.J. 08540 phone: (609)921-7758 fax: (609)921-3249 Photo: Horst Frankenberger Horst Photo: From the Director’s Desk Welcome to Children’s Ballet 1! This link contains all of the information you need to register for 2016–2017 at Princeton Ballet School. Please be sure to read through each of these elements as you prepare to register; there is new information you will want to be aware of. Table of contents: • Class schedule • Fees and registration information • Registration form • Student uniform order form (Giselle of Princeton) » Orders received after July 15 may not be available in time for the start of classes (more detailed information can be found on the order form) • Princeton Ballet School Handbook » Includes uniform requirements » Includes school calendar • Directions to our studios • Link to 2016 Summer Courses for Children brochure (located at the end of class schedules) 2016 –2017 Schedule of Classes CHILDREN’S BALLET 1 CHILDREN’S BALLET 1 begins the study of classical ballet, combining its teacher-directed basics with lots of imaginative dancing. Dancers work on basic body alignment from the very beginning, to build safe habits for future work. Dancers must be 5 as of October 1, 2016. Classes are 45 minutes long. Leotard color: PINK. For more information see the handbook. STUDIO LOCATION DAY TIME ROOM TEACHER CODE Cranbury Thursday 4:15–5:00 p.m. B Mero CB1 Saturday 10:30–11:15 a.m. B Mero CB2 New Brunswick Saturday 9:45–10:30 a.m. A Vallery NB1 Sunday 1:15–2:00 p.m. A Smith NB2 Princeton Tuesday 4:30–5:15 p.m. D Vaccaro PB1 Thursday 4:30–5:15 p.m. D Vallery PB2 Saturday 9:45–10:30 a.m. D Megules PB3 Princeton/Downtown* Saturday 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ST Wolf AB1 *Princeton/Downtown Studio is located at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, Home of the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton (DS = Dance Studio, ST = Solley Theater) --------------------- Information on Summer 2016 Courses for Children can be found on our website at http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/PBS/Summer-Childrens-Classes Princeton Ballet School Main Office: 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, N.J. 08540 • (609)921-7758 • www.arballet.org updated June 2016 PLACEMENT CLASS SCHEDULE New students are asked to take a placement class to determine level. This is not necessary for beginners of any age and dancers age 5 and under. A placement class costs $20. To register for a placement class call (609)921-7758. Cranbury • New Brunswick • Princeton PAYMENT OPTIONS www.arballet.org • (609)921-7758 You may pay in full at the beginning of the year, or choose to enroll in our payment plan, outlined below. The payment plan includes a finance charge. Please call our finance office (Sean Keeley at (732)249-1254, ext.14) if you have any questions. REGISTRATION INFORMATION • Remember, tuition payments are non-refundable Registration may be conducted in person, by mail or by fax and MUST be accompanied by payment. INITIAL PAYMENT - DUE WITH REGISTRATION All registrations by mail should be sent to: • Please make checks payable to: Princeton Ballet School Princeton Ballet School We cannot accept cash for security reasons. 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton, N.J. 08540 • MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Fax registrations with credit card information to: (609)921-3249 • Payments are non-refundable. Fax registrations are not accepted without credit card information • Subsequent tuition payments will be billed, or you may choose section filled out. to set up automatic credit card payments by the due date. • Priority registration for returning students ends July 15th. (See Registration Form) • All new students in 1st grade or above who have previous dance CLASS CHANGE FEE: There will be a fee of $30 assessed for training need to attend a placement class. Please see below for class changes made after Monday, September 26. This fee will be procedure. applicable per each change made. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REGISTERING: • By filling out a registration form, you are registeringfor the entire LATE FEE: A late fee of $25 will be charged each time your school year. Division into payments is made only for the family’s account is more than 15 days past due date. Accounts more than 45 convenience. A processing fee will be charged. If you wish to days past due may result in classroom suspension until satisfactory withdraw during the school year for any reason, please contact arrangements have been made with Sean Keeley. the Dean of Students, Lisa de Ravel, ext. 11, to discuss. INSUFFICIENT FUNDS: Please note effective June 1st all returned A drop fee of $30 will be charged. checks will be charged a $30 service fee per account. • You may subtract $25 for each additional sibling registering for the full year. Discount will be applied to child’s last tuition payment. • Those registering af ter the star t of classes will be charged based 2016–2017 CALENDAR on a monthly pro-rate of the 34 week season. School year ..........................................Sat., Sept. 10–Sun., June 4 • Please contact Sean Keeley at 732.249.1254, ext. 14, if an Thanksgiving ........................ Closed Tues., Nov. 22–Sun., Nov. 27 alternative payment schedule is needed. Winter Break .............................Closed Mon., Dec. 19–Sun., Jan. 1 • Financial Aid is available based on need. Applications are Spring Break .......................... Closed Mon., April 10–Sun., April 16 available on request. Deadline is June 30, 2016. School Show, The Sleeping Beauty (no classes) ....... Sat., May 20 • Any class with insufficient registration may be cancelled at the Memorial Day Break ................ Closed Sat., May 27–Mon., May 29 discretion of the School Director. Last day of classes ...................................................... Sun., June 4 TUITION SCHEDULE 2016–2017 SCHOOL YEAR Classes per week Tuition Registration 1st Payment Installment Payment Fee due with registration due 11/15 Plan Total 1 (45 min.) $820 $60 $435 + $60 = $495 $435 $930 1 (60 or 75 min.) $995 $60 $528 + $60 = $588 $528 $1,116 Classes per week Tuition Registration 1st Payment Installments (4) Due Payment Fee due with registration 10/1, 11/14, 1/15/17, 3/16/17 Plan Total 1 (45 min.) $820 $60 $176 + $60 = $236 $176 $940 1 (60 or 75 min.) $995 $60 $214 + $60 = $274 $214 $1,130 2 $1,850 $60 PLANPAYMENT SCHEDULE $397 + $60 = $457 $397 $2,045 2 + 2pte. St. 4 only $2,550 $60 $547 + $60 = $607 $547 $2,795 Please note: Student 3 does not pay pointe fee. Princeton Ballet School is not responsible for items lost or stolen. Princeton Ballet School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or creed in the administration of All of our studios are wheelchair accessible. its admission or financial aid programs. 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