Enrollment:

To enroll in classes, please create an account on RCB’s Studio Pro parent portal located here: https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/reddingcityballet

For Leveled, Syllabus Classes: The school year at Redding City Ballet begins in August and ends the last week of May. Redding City Ballet works on a full-year syllabus within each of its classes, making it imperative for students (and parents) to commit to enrollment for an entire school year. Leveled classes are based on progress and ability, not strictly on age.

Open Classes and Teen/Adult Classes: These classes can be more flexible allowing monthly enrollment or drop-in per class option.

It is our policy to offer appropriate opportunities and class placement to every student. Each student’s class placement is highly individualized each year. Our decisions regarding each dancer are carefully examined and made with expertise from having years of training and experience. Proper placement ensures the dancer’s safety and will enrich the dancer’s training experience. Final decisions in regards to your child’s dance training and placement will be made by your child’s teacher(s) and the Director. Any questions in regards to your child’s training and placement should be directed to the Director.

Teen/Adult classes are open classes at the level indicated in the class description.

As a student progresses, they may be required to enroll in multiple classes in the same genre of dance per week. (example: Ballet 2 meets 2 times a week.) This is imperative for the dancer’s training and well-being. Multiple classes a week of the same genre help reiterate the movement and techniques within the body so that it becomes part of their muscle memory. Dancers not enrolled and participating in the required number of classes for their level tend to progress at a different pace than dancers enrolled in the correct number of classes. Students not able to commit to the amount of required classes for their level are encouraged to speak to the Director regarding their class placement. Dancers in Ballet 2 and above are encouraged to also take one or more classes of another genre each week to further their training, 

The Director can help guide you in which classes would be best to fully round out your dancer’s training. 

Students are generally not considered ready for pointe work until they are at least 12 years old and have been studying classical ballet for three or more years, with a frequency of two or more classes per week. All of this requires careful evaluation on the part of the teacher and Director. Once a dancer is ready, a recommendation letter will be given to each student. No one will be allowed to register for a pointe or pre-pointe class without this letter.

Students who have been recommended for pointe or pre-pointe work should not purchase pointe shoes until notified by their teacher.

Our dress code is designed to encourage unity and discipline among our students. All students in our Leveled programs are required to wear the appropriate uniform for their level placement.

Ballet
Female:
Pink tights (footed, no shiny/Lycra tights, no holes in tights), pink ballet slippers in good condition.

Intro to Ballet and Pre-Ballet- Pink Leotard.

All other leveled ballet classes- Black leotard. 

Skirt, color based on level placement, available to purchase in our lobby. Level 2 and up skirts are made to order.

Skirts:
Pre-Ballet- Light pink skirt with bow
Intro to Ballet- Light purple skirt with bow
Ballet Level 1- Light blue skirt with bow
Ballet Level 2- Light Pink
Ballet Level 3- Lavender
Ballet Level 4- Light Blue
Ballet Level 5- Royal Blue
Ballet Level 6- Burgundy

Male:
White shirt, black footless leggings/tights, or black workout shorts, thin white crew-length dance socks, black shoes.

Adult Ballet
Form-fitting athletic wear is an acceptable alternative. Ballet slippers, either pink, black, or matching skin tone.

Contemporary Ballet
Female:
Solid color Leo, black footless tights or pink tights (footed or footless) ballet slippers in pink or matching skin tone (dance socks or bare feet also acceptable) black shorts (optional) ballet skirt (optional)

Male:
Black tights/leggings or shorts, solid color shirt, ballet shoes in black or matching skin tone (dance socks, or bare feet also acceptable) 

All genres
Mid-length to long hair is required to be pulled back, into a bun if possible, and fastened securely using pins and a hair net. Short or textured hair needs to be fastened away from the face. Students/parents are responsible for the necessary supplies to have hair done before class time.

As a reminder, all statements, confirmations, and class information will be emailed to the registered email address. Please update your email address and contacts as needed.

We request that absences be reported to the office prior to class time. If an absence is not reported, it will be considered unexcused. The dancer’s presence at all classes is imperative. The spirit of teamwork and the lesson of dedication are a large part of our school’s educational process. 

Good attendance is critical to consistent progress and advancement. Students missing an excessive amount of classes during the year will not be allowed to advance. We encourage each child to make up for any missed classes. No student is permitted to take a make-up class more advanced than their registered class.

Students entering the classroom more than ten minutes late will be asked to observe class for that day. Injuries can result when a student has not had a proper warm up.

If a dancer misses a class, they may attend a make-up class of any style in their respective age/skill level. Make-up classes need to be taken within a month of the missed class. Please call the office or speak to the teacher at least 24 hours before the class to inform the staff of your planned attendance as a make-up class.

Your physical signature or digital acceptance of the waivers on the registration form is verification that the student is physically able to participate in class, and that you agree to inform instructors of any health concerns or physical limitations the student may have whether ongoing or if they arise throughout the year.

Students who are injured and unable to participate are asked to come and observe class. Observing class is important to the development of the student’s dance education. Students must be fever free for at least 24 hours before they are allowed to return to their scheduled class.

Due to the number of nut allergies in our students, Redding City Ballet is a nut-free zone. Students are encouraged to bring healthy snacks and water to drink between multiple classes. As a reminder, there is no eating in the dance studios.

We are closed for Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Week, Nutcracker Break, Christmas Break, Martin Luther King, Jr Day, February Presidents Week, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. Please see the website for specific dates.

Students and Parents, please silence all cell phones when entering Redding City Ballet’s studio. If you need to take a phone call, please step outside. All waiting areas must be kept quiet so as not to cause disruption to classes being held. No running in the hallways please.

• No street shoes in the dance studios.

• No gum or food in the dance studios, only water bottles.

• Arrive early, classes start on time so you must enter the room ready to dance: shoes on, hair back/up, and following appropriate dress code.

• Use the restroom before class.

• No watches, bracelets, or large/hanging jewelry.

• Please store your dance bags in the appropriate cubbies. If unsure where these are located please ask your teacher.

• No cell phones out during class.

• No sitting for any reason unless instructed to do so by the teacher.

• Do not touch the mirrors or hang on the barres.

• All warmups shall be removed after the first 10 minutes of class time.

• Inform your teacher in advance if you have an injury.

• Attend the entire class. The teacher needs to be informed prior to class if you will need to leave early.

• Be respectful to your teacher by maintaining eye contact and do not talk while the teacher is talking

• Show respect for others by keeping your hands to yourself, waiting quietly during others' turn, and talking only when speaking to a teacher. Talk between students should be kept to a minimum during class time, so please refrain from talking if another group is dancing; watch, learn, or practice quietly.

• Apply corrections immediately and try the step again. Remember they are for your improvement.

• Ask questions if you don’t understand something: your teacher wants to help.

• At the end of class, praise fellow students and thank the teacher with applause.

We will make every effort to work with our students to encourage personal responsibility and accountability for their actions. We understand the importance of the learning process, and we expect studio rules to be followed. In the event a behavior is disrupting a class, it may result in the following: (a) 3 verbal warnings to the dancer, (b) consultation with the student and/or parents (depending on the situation), and (c) program dismissal. In the event of a student dismissal, the studio reserves the right to cancel enrollment for the following reasons: (a) non-payment or excessive late payment of fees, (b) lack of observance of rules or policies of the studio, (c) student has needs we cannot adequately meet with our current program, (d) physical and/or verbal abuse of staff or children, by parent or child, which includes any and all forms of bullying, on site or through digital media

All students in Pre-Ballet, Intro to Ballet, and Ballet 1, must be checked into and out of class by a parent or guardian. Parents are asked to respect our policy of not entering the classroom while class is in session. Please don't arrive more than 10 minutes prior to a class and please don't arrive more than 10 minutes late without prior permission from your instructor. 

Please call the office if you are running late. After an initial warning, parents that are repeatedly late will be charged a fee of $15.00 per 15 minutes late.

Children under the age of 6 need to be accompanied to the bathroom by the parent or caregiver who brought them. Children over 6 should be dressed in a manner that does not require assistance to use the bathroom. For example, a leotard with difficult snaps or hooks should be avoided so the child doesn't require help.

For our main dance season August-June, the monthly tuition is billed by class. Tuition is paid in a flat, monthly fee. Monthly tuition accounts for long months, short months, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. The exception to this rule is that August and December are billed at 50% of the usual monthly tuition. Pro-rating is not available for missed classes. Tuition is due by the 5th of each month. A 10 day grace period is allowed after which a $5 late fee will apply on the 16th of the month, and continue every 7 days until paid. To enroll in classes, the balance on the account must be $0. Sign up for AutoPay and get a discounted rate of $2 off per enrolled class monthly.

Discounts:
10% off each additional family member.
A Family Package is offered. Please inquire at the front desk.

Tuition Breakdown
Dance Class Tuition Rates
30 min class- $50/month
45 min class- $55/month
1 hour class- $60/month
1.25 hour class- $63/month
1.5 hour class- $66/month

Drop-in Rates
$20 per class

Any of our classes that are marked as open class are available as a regular monthly tuition class or as a drop-in class. To participate in a class as a drop-in student you must sign up online prior to the start of class and pay the drop-in fee of $20. If you are unable to attend your class, contact the front desk and we can credit your account for another class in the same month.

There is an annual registration fee of $20 for all students. This fee is collected at the time of enrollment and annually in August, at the start of the Fall Session. Each additional sibling receives a discounted rate of $10.

Redding City Ballet is an Enrichment Partner for Shasta View Academy and Phoenix Charter Academy. To be approved to receive classes through a homeschool, please bring in the vendor form to be signed by the office staff and return to the homeschool. The amount the homeschool will cover varies. Your account will be charged the full monthly tuition, then credited when the homeschool sends their payment. Any remaining balance each month is the responsibility of the family.

Each time your child attends class, please sign your name (or if they are 12+, they may sign) in the log book on the front desk. Registration, recital and costume fees are not covered by the homeschool as well as classes in June, July or August. See the homeschool calendar for exact dates as some finish mid-May. Missed classes cannot be billed and as such do not receive payment from the homeschool: make-up classes or the difference in tuition are the responsibility of the family. Due to the increased time it takes to invoice the homeschool, an administrative fee of $8 per month is added to each homeschooled student’s account. This fee will be distributed to each class billed on the invoice.

Shasta View Academy requires that their students be in good academic standing to participate in the Enrichment Partner program. Students that have their privileges revoked mid-semester will not be reinstated until the following semester and the family is responsible for any unpaid tuition.

To contract with a different school, please notify the office and we will make every effort to become a vendor for your school.

We encourage all of our students to complete the full season of dance; however, we understand mid-year withdrawals may be necessary. If you wish to remove your dancer from a class or withdraw from all enrollment you must submit this request via email or by calling the office. If you stop coming to dance class, we will never assume that you have withdrawn. You must communicate your notice of dropped class/es at least 10 days prior to billing day to avoid being billed the following month. We will not credit tuition or assume a student has withdrawn for lack of communication and/or excessive absences. In case of withdrawal from all classes you are still responsible for paying tuition/late fees, and your account will not be deactivated until it is at a zero balance.

Redding City Ballet reserves the right to cancel any program due to lack of enrollment. Students will be emailed no later than 1 week prior to the start of any class or 2 weeks prior to the start of camp/intensive. Full refunds will be given if Redding City Ballet cancels a class.

If any summer class or camp refunds are requested, it will only be issued up until 1 week before the start of said class, camp, or Intensive (minus a $50 fee).  After that, there are no refunds. Requests made due to medical problems or family relocations must be submitted in writing. Doctor’s notes are required for all medical problems. Summer class and camp/intensive fees are not pro-rated.

The June Recital is optional; it is the dancer and parent’s decision whether or not to participate. Classes with low participation may not be cast in the show. All accounts must be paid in full in order to participate in the June Recital. Any registrations received after the February cutoff date will not be guaranteed a costume or participation in the June Recital. No refunds or credits will be given if a student is asked not to participate due to lack of attendance or is unable to participate for any reason. Recital fees are kept as low as possible and will be determined by the venue. These fees are $50 per student.

Parent observation occurs at specific times throughout the year. The dates for parent observation will be posted on the website as well as emailed out at least 2 weeks prior. Please plan to stay for the entire class period. Classes on parent observation day will end at least 10 minutes early to allow for question time between parents and teacher following the class. No flash photography is permitted. All cell phones must be turned to silent or turned off. Show your dancer support by giving them your full attention and encouragement; show your dancer(s) what it is to be a good audience, as you set the best example.

Observation is only permitted at designated times. During regular classes, parents are expected to stay in the hallway or waiting areas of the studio. There are video feeds from each studio available to watch in the lobby and the den. Prospective students and special cases must be approved by the instructor and Director no later than 1 week prior. The training process is sensitive; your presence may distract or inhibit other students.

Items left in the studio, dressing room, bathrooms, or hallways will be collected and placed in the Lost and Found. We encourage all students to write their name or initials in all of their belongings. Redding City Ballet is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Students are encouraged not to leave valuable items unattended. Redding City Ballet does not tolerate theft in any way.

The front office staff are not allowed to give out student or teacher class information, phone numbers, email addresses, or home addresses. Therefore, we ask that phone numbers be exchanged on an individual basis.

Redding City Ballet has permission to use dancer's likeness in advertisements, social media, news releases, and/or on the website. If you are opposed to the use of your dancer's image, please let us know in writing, via email, and we will accommodate your request.