WMBA POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Inclement Weather-In case of bad weather conditions, please call the studio after 2 p.m. for cancellation information.

Missed Classes- Classes missed due to illness or studio closing due to inclement weather can be made up the following week in the class level or the class level below the student is currently enrolled in. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN EXCEPT IN A PROLONGED MEDICAL CIRCUMSTANCE WITH A DOCTOR’S MEDICAL CERTIFICATE provided that the doctor’s note is received within 2 weeks of discontinuing the class.

Parent Observation- Parents may observe class only with prior consent of the instructor. Parents are encouraged to participate in the designated class observation week listed on the WMBA Calendar of Events.

Waiting Room- ALL CONSUMPTION OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE SHOULD BE DONE AT ONE OF THE LONG TABLES PROVIDED FOR EATING AND HOMEWORK. Children under the age of 9 years should not be unsupervised in the Academy under any circumstances. The teacher is in the studio and can not be responsible for a child in the lobby. We stress this for your child’s safety. Parents of 3 & 4 year olds, please remain in the waiting area throughout your child’s class in the event that they need you. 

Tuition Payment- Tuition is based on the full session and may be paid in full at registration or paid in installments.  A 5% discount is offered for payment of tuition in-full at the time of registration.  Installments for students taking 1-3 classes are due as follows:  1st installment at registration; 2nd installment by November 25; and the 3rd installment by February 25.  For students taking 4 or more classes, payments are due as follows:  1st installment at registration; 2nd installment by November 25; 3rd installment by January 25; 4th installment by March 25; and the 5th installment by April 25.  Late tuition payments will be charged a late fee of 10% of the installment amount past due. Returned checks will be subject to a $25 service fee.

Placement- It is important that students are placed at the correct level to help them learn at their own individual rate. Ages listed on the class schedule are guidelines. Students are placed according to their ability. It is recommended that all students participate in ballet technique. Dancers in Ballet level II/IIA/IIB are required to take at least two ballet technique classes per week. Dancers in Ballet level III/IIIA are required to take a minimum of three ballet technique classes per week.

Promotion- At the beginning of each session students will be evaluated and permitted to stay in that level only by consent of the instructor. Students should remain in that level until a promotion letter is given. Pointe technique is based on age, strength, body placement, and ability. A ballet technique class must precede all Pointe classes. Students must be approved by the Directors to participate in a Pointe class.

Parent/Faculty Conferences- If a student is incorrectly placed, a conference may be requested by the instructor to discuss other class options. A conference may be requested by the parents with the directors as well as the teacher of the class, to discuss a child’s progress or concerns.

Evaluations – Written evaluations will be provided by the instructors to keep parents informed of their child’s individual progress.  Evaluations will be distributed at the end of our fall session.