Question 1

Class Levels

Accepted Answer

Students enrolling in the DANCE BRIGHT, DREAM, or BEYOND ACTING programs should enroll in the class level that suits their age group & technique level. To enroll in our pre-professional EDGE ballet program, contact us for a placement audition. Students enrolled in the EDGE program are required to enroll in at least 2 ballet classes per week. During the first few weeks of classes, instructors may recommend a different level. Depending on enrollment, it may be necessary that dance technique levels are combined. Instructors are subject to change.

Question 2

Pointe & Pre-Pointe

Accepted Answer

For the safety of our students, admission into pointe & pre-pointe classes requires a readiness exam. Contact us to schedule your exam. Pointe students are also required to enroll in a ballet class.

Question 3

Drop-in Classes

Accepted Answer

Drop-in classes are paid per class, and must be paid in advance. Drop-in dance students should also take note of the academy dress code. Drop-in class payments may not be used to credit class tuition.

Question 4

Class Cancelations

Accepted Answer

Tuition for group classes accounts for 2 emergency cancelations during the school year season.  Cancelations beyond 2 per school year will be made up during BCS break weeks.

Question 5

Parent Viewing

Accepted Answer

Studio doors remain closed during all classes. Parents may view classes on the TV monitors in the waiting area. With the exception of the Dance Buddies class, it is not recommended that parents accompany their child into class, as it may cause the student or class to become distracted.

Question 6

Dress Code

Accepted Answer

Students will not be allowed to participate in group classes without proper attire, no exceptions (see dress code). Students who arrive to class out of dress code will be sent to the BCS Boutique to purchase proper attire for class. Dance students should be prepared to purchase several pairs of shoes throughout the season. View our Dress Code & Dance Apparel Fit Guide for more info on what to expect regarding your purchase of dance apparel.

Question 7

Class Procedures

Accepted Answer

Students check in and out at the front desk kiosk. Dance Bright students should bring their items into the dance studio. All other students should store their items in the locker rooms or hallway cubbies.  BCS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  Once the studio door is opened, students should enter for class. All students should use the restroom prior to the start of class to avoid class disturbance. Dance classes that incorporate multiple genres will allow time for students to change shoes during class. Dance instructors may dismiss students up to 3 minutes early to allow students to change for back-to-back classes.

Question 8

Physical Correction

Accepted Answer

Dance classes at BCS involve hands-on corrections from instructors. Parents should inform the front desk if their child has a sensory need, or is not comfortable being touched in a class.

Question 9

Absences & Tardies

Accepted Answer

All absences must be reported to the BCS office, or in the customer portal. For the students’ safety, a student who arrives more than 10 minutes late to a group class may be asked to observe the class only. Students are not permitted to miss more than 3 classes per semester. Students who miss 3 classes will be required to purchase a private lesson to catch up on materials and technique. Students who accrue four absences in a row will be dropped from classes.

Question 10

Make Ups

Accepted Answer

Students may make up any of their missed classes within 30 days, in a class of the same level or lower. To schedule a make up class, visit the BCS website. Not all class levels may allow for makeups.

Question 11

Injuries

Accepted Answer

If a student is injured and not able to continue in a class, the student may withdraw without penalty by submitting a doctor’s note via email or at the front desk.  Withdraws are not processed until BCS receives a doctor’s note and the withdraw form is submitted.  Refunds are not issued for costumes that have already been ordered. For short-term injuries (3 weeks or less), students should continue to attend, and watch class.  The student should provide a doctor’s note when they are ready to begin participating.  Credits are not provided for short-term injuries.

Question 12

In-Class Injury or Illness

Accepted Answer

Students who are injured or ill during class and need to sit out will be required to call a parent. Students who request an ice pack during a class will need to sign one out from the front desk.

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