Enrollment Information

• Ballet Enrollment Requirements

*Grades 1 - 3: Two classes per week are recommended to maintain a firm technical standard. Students in two or more ballet classes enjoy learning at a quicker pace.

*Grades 4 - 8: Two or more classes per week are mandatory at this level. Serious students are encouraged to take additional classes.

Classical Ballet/Advanced & Pre-Professional:
Three or more classes per week are mandatory at this level to maintain a strong technical standard. Students are encouraged to take additional classes to strengthen technique and pointe work.

Pointe Work
Restricted to qualified students 12 years of age or older who have reached a strong technical standard. Grade 5 class includes an introduction to pointe work. Classical Ballet & Pointe levels incorporate strenuous pointe work.

*Royal Academy of Dance Presentations and Examinations:
Only students taking the recommended amount of classes will be eligible. Technique classes do not include graded syllabus work, but are mandatory classes for R.A.D. Candidates.

• Ready for Enrollment

Make - Up Classes & Cancellations
Every student is entitled to make-up lessons if absent or in the event classes are canceled for any reason other than scheduled holidays. Missed classes should be made-up in a similar level. No refunds, deductions or credits will be made for cancellations or absences. If enrolling for the full school year, you may withdraw from any or all classes at any time by giving written notice to the director in advance

Tuition Payments
The school year runs approximately 35 weeks, from mid September to mid June. There is an annual registration fee of $35.00 per student. Tuition for lessons is an annual fee, which may be paid in full or in 10 equal installments. The yearly tuition fee is based on the number of hours of weekly study. As the number of weekly hours increases, the hourly rate decreases. Rates for weekly hours refer to each student individually. There are no refunds of deposits, registration fees or start up tuition fees.

•Tuition for one class
Payment for the full year in advance due at registration or sign up for our automated monthly billing.

•Tuition for two or more classes
Any student enrolling in two or more classes may choose to finance payments monthly. Ten equal payments; first and last month due at registration and thereafter on the first day of each month from October through May or Payment for the full year in advance by September 11, 2006 – Cash, Credit or Debit. (Visa/MC/AMEX accepted)

•Family Payment Plans
Families with more than one person enrolled may choose to finance payments monthly. Ten equal payments; first and last month due at registration and thereafter on the first day of each month from October through May. You can also pay for the full year in advance by September 11, 2006.

Family Discounts!
A deduction of 5% is given to families with more than one person enrolled for the entire school year. Please ask for assistance before calculating your payments – Cash, Credit or Debit. (Visa/MC/AMEX accepted)

NOTE: Even though you enroll for the full school year, you may withdraw from any or all classes at any time by giving written notice to the office/director prior to the first day of the next month. If written notice is not received by the first of the month, you are obligated to pay the tuition payment for that month. Yearly paying students must give written notice to the director and may receive a partial refund, at the discretion of the director. There are no refunds for students dropping classes after December 31st of any school year.

Feel free to contact us:
director@shoreballet.com