TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
II. MISSION GOALS & OBJECTIVES 4
Mission Statement
Goals of School of Canton Ballet
Canton Ballet’s Ballet Technique
Pointe Shoe Policy
III. GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 6
Board of Trustees
IV. FACULTY, ARTISTIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 6
V. WHO’S IN CHARGE? - A Guide for Parents 7
VI. WHOM DO YOU CALL? – A quick reference for Parents 8
VII. DIVISIONS OF THE SCHOOL 9
Chart
Explanations, Definitions, Information
Early Childhood through Elementary
Intermediate
Advanced Placement, Company, Teen/ Adult
Pointe Work
Guidelines for Advancement
Regional Dance America / Festival
VIII. ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES 15
Attendance
Arrival
Tardiness
Weather Policy
Makeup Classes
Security
Parking
Picking up Your Dancer
IX. HEALTH 16
Injury Procedure
Infectious Diseases
Medical Absences
X. CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIORAL MATTERS 17
Progress Reports
Home / School Communications
Conferences
Problems
Discipline
Teaching Method
Corrections
Ballet Etiquette
Class Observation
Waiting Areas During Class Time
Visitors
Exams
Citizenship
Code of Ethics
Statement Against Discrimination
Statement Against Sexual Harassment
XI. INFORMATION / REGISTRATION 21
Calendar
Registration
Classroom Attire
Hair
Valuables
Class Assignments
Nutcracker
School Performance
Casting
Videos and Photographs of Performances
Electronic Devises
Email Notices
Lockers
Costume Dress-Up Week
Parent Participation Week
Bring a Friend to Class Week
Parties – Class and Private
Summer School
Dance Camp
Intensive Workshops
Work Study Program
XII. SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 25
Nutcracker Participation
School Student Showcase Performance
XIII. COMMUNITY OUTREACH 30
Theatre Performances
In-School Lecture Demonstrations
In-School and After School Dance Classes
Joy of Movement
Backstage Tours
Educators’ Night at the Ballet
XIV. BUSINESS MATTERS 31
Paying Tuition
Billing
Returned Checks
Discounts and Savings
Financial Assistance
Boy’s Scholarships
Late Fees
Refunds / Tuition Credits
Withdrawal
XV. TUITION & FEES 32
XVI. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 32
Membership
Performance Patrons
Corporate Sponsorships
Nutcracker Ball
Endowments
XVII. CANTON BALLET BARRE ASSOCIATION 34
Special thanks to Canton Country Day
Pamela Shaw Head of School
Canton Ballet School Handbook 2011-2012
(Acrobat PDF)
