Each dancer is placed in the level where Caleb Leitch and the faculty believe they will benefit most from the WABA curriculum. Levels are determined solely by ability, not by age or years of training. Level placement considers many factors including, age, maturity, ability, attendance, safety, and overall studio cohesiveness. Once made by staff and faculty, level placement is not negotiable, but we are open to discussing questions and concerns. Please contact us if a meeting is necessary.

PRE BALLET
Pay Monthly: $60
Pay in Full: $160

LEVEL 1
Pay Monthly $140
Pay in Full $375

LEVEL 2
Pay Monthly: $240
Pay in Full: $645

LEVEL 3
Pay Monthly: $300
Pay in Full: $800

LEVEL 4
Pay Monthly: $375
Pay in Full: $1,000

Pre Ballet

• Students are required to wear form-fitting, movable clothing, and their hair should be tied up and away from their face (in a bun, ponytail, etc.). While there are no specific uniforms or hairstyles required at this level, they will be required to follow the dress code beginning in Level 1.

  Ballet 1/2/3/4

  Ladies

• Pink or flesh-tone tights are required. Convertible tights are acceptable, but ankles and feet must be fully covered. Tights must be in presentable condition (no rips).

• Ballet slippers and pointe shoes must be pink or flesh-tone. Please consider matching your shoes to your tights.

• Hair must be in a neat bun. If your dancer has bangs above the eyebrow they may left loose, otherwise, all hair must be pinned back.

• Small Hair accessories are permitted (I.e. flowers, headbands, bows, scrunchies, etc.).

• No jewelry or watches of any kind, except small stud earrings.

• In Level 2 undergarments are not to be worn under tights.

• Level 2 may wear any shade of Blue Leotard on designated days.

• Level 3 may wear any color leotard on designated days.

  Gentleman

• Socks must be worn with footless tights or bike shorts. Convertible tights/ankle-length tights are acceptable, but ankles and feet must be fully covered.

• Dance belts must be worn under all tights and shorts starting at Level 2.

• Levels 1 and 2 requires black ballet slippers with white socks.

• Level 3 may wear black or white ballet slippers, with corresponding sock color.

• Level 1 and 2 wear white t-shirts. Level 3 and up may wear white or black t-shirts.

• Level 3 may wear gray or colored tights or shirts on designated days.

• T-shirts must be tucked into tights. T-shirts with logos are not permitted. T-shirts are to be form-fitting, with no baggy or excess material.

• No facial hair.

• No jewelry or watches of any kind.

• Gentleman’s hair should be away from the face. Gentlemen with long hair are permitted to leave their hair down if it is away from their face (I.e. with a headband, bandana, half up half down, etc.).

All enrolled students Level 1 and up will have the chance to perform on stage with us. An attendance of 80% per month is mandatory for students to perform on stage. Any students ages eight and up (sometimes six depending on the show's needs) interested in additional featured or solo roles must audition to be considered. A rehearsal fee for soloists and featured rolls will be required to cover additional staff, rental, and rehearsal costs. Audition information will be presented at the top of each term. More information about featured and rehearsal fees will be presented in a rehearsal packet.

Tuition is non-refundable. Credits toward future enrollment can be issued provided notification in writing and must be made during the first three weeks of the program. Credit requests should be submitted via e-mail to admin@washingtonballetacademy.org.

• We kindly ask that you wait outside until your designated arrival time as the doors will open 15 minutes prior to class.

• When you enter, please check in at the front desk.

• Only registered students taking a Drop-In Class may enter the building. No friends, family, or children of a student may enter the building and/or watch class from within the studio or hallway. All guests need to remain outside.

• No video recording or photography is allowed during class. Photos may be taken with the instructor or friends after class.

• Proper attire is required. Examples of proper attire can be read on the FAQ tab. Students who do not wear proper dance attire may be asked to leave.

• Students’ safety is our top priority and those who arrive late risk getting injured due to lack of proper warm-up. Therefore, students who arrive more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to take class.

• If a student is a disturbance to class, they may be requested to leave at the sole discretion of the instructor or other MCBS staff. Refunds are not guaranteed.

• No gum, food, or drink other than water is allowed inside the studio.

Adherence to the dress code allows dancers to focus on their studies and shows formal respect to the faculty, fellow students, and the long-held traditions of ballet. All students must adhere to every aspect of the dress code.

All Students

• Generally speaking, eyeglasses are not permitted in Level 2 and up for safety reasons. However, if your dancer requires eyewear please contact WABA staff to find a solution.

• Warmups are not permitted in class.

• Students taking modern/contemporary may wear ballet slippers, jazz shoes, and socks, but footed tights without slippers are not permitted. • Any “out of the face” hairstyle is acceptable in modern, stretch, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop classes.

• Leotards cannot have crisscross straps, zippers, halters, velvet, lace, cut-out backs, or any other adornments (i.e. skirts, rhinestones, bows, etc.).

• Favorite Color Leotard Week and Birthdays: dancers may wear their favorite solid color leotard. The rest of the dress code requirements still stand. Gentlemen may wear any solid color tee shirt or tights (no neon tights).