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 Student Ballet 1 PLUS! 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: • Student Ballet 1 PLUS information • 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 • Links to 2016 Summer Programs (located at the end of class schedules) • Preliminary NUTCRACKER audition information 2016 –2017 Schedule of Classes Student Ballet 1 PLUS Leotard color: MAROON. For more information see the handbook. Student Ballet 1 PLUS students must register for 3 classes from this list. STUDENT BALLET 1 PLUS: (choose three) LOCATION DAY TIME ROOM TEACHER CODE Cranbury Monday 4:15–5:45 p.m A Bellis CG+ 1 Princeton Tuesday 5:30–7:00 p.m. Orphanides (C) Levy PG+ 1 Wednesday 4:30–6:00 p.m. Orphanides (C) Mero PG+ 2 Friday 5:30–7:00 p.m. Orphanides (C) Bellis PG+ 3 -------------------------------------- INTERMEDIATE BALLET FOR BOYS: This class may be substituted for one of your three Student Ballet 1 PLUS classes, or taken as a fourth class at no additional charge. LOCATION DAY TIME ROOM TEACHER CODE Princeton (Boys only) Monday 4:30–5:30 p.m. Lescroart (B) Pallozzi PX2 Tuition: $2,590 + $60 registration fee = $2,650 (if paid in full at registration) Initial payment Amount Due: 10/1, 11/14, 1/15/17, 3/16/17 Payment Plan Total Payment Plan: $60 registration fee $556 $2,840 + $556 In order to claim the spot reserved for your child in the PLUS program the registration deadline is JULY 15th. Please list all classes by code when filling in the registration form. --------------------- Information on Summer 2016 Courses for Children and Summer Intensive Juniors can be found on our website at http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/PBS/Summer-Childrens-Classes and http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/PBS/Summer-Intensive-Juniors Princeton Ballet School Main Office: 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, N.J. 08540 • (609)921-7758 • www.arballet.org updated June 2016 2016 –2017 Schedule of Classes STUDENT BALLET 1 STUDENT BALLET 1: by evaluation only. Suggested two classes weekly of 75 minutes each. During this year, the transition is made to a more formal study of classical ballet. Emphasis is on polishing previous knowledge and beginning the study of new vocabulary. Leotard color: MAROON. See Handbook for more information. STUDIO LOCATION DAY TIME ROOM TEACHER CODE Cranbury Wednesday 6:15–7:30 p.m. B Gullace CG1 Saturday 10:15 –11:30 a.m. A Gullace / Day CG2 New Brunswick Wednesday 5:30 –6:45 p.m. A Smith NG1 Sunday 5:00–6:15 p.m. A Smith NG2 Princeton Monday 5:45–7:00 p.m. Orphanides (C) Byrne PG1 Thursday 6:15–7:30 p.m. D Byrne PG2 Friday 6:15–7:30 p.m. Lescroart (B) Whitney PG3 Saturday 12:30–1:45 p.m. D Megules PG4 Princeton Wednesday 5:15–6:30 p.m. DS Gladney AG1 Downtown* *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 and Summer Intensive Juniors can be found on our website at http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/PBS/Summer-Childrens-Classes and http://www.americanrepertoryballet.org/PBS/Summer-Intensive-Juniors 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. The Princeton Ballet School is an equal opportunity employer. updated 6/2016 REGISTRATION FORM FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 2016-2017 Date/Time __________ Rec by ________ Are you new to us this year? Yes ___ No ___ Student’s First Name _______________________________________________ Last Name _______________________________________________________ Street Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________________________________ State_________ Zip _______________________________________________ Home Telephone ___________________________________________________ Birthdate _____/_____/______ Male Female Height __________ month day year Academic School______________________________________________________________________ Academic Grade (year 2016-2017) ________________ Student Email __________________________________________________________ Student Cell Phone ____________________________________________