Policies
Students are expected to:
- Arrive in classroom ON TIME, fully dressed and ready to dance. If over 15 minutes late the child will watch their class.
- Attend all classes
- Show respect for instructor and assistant
- Proper attire for ballet
Payment Policy
- Payment with Checks (made out to Studio of Ballet Arts) and all major Credit Cards are accepted. Please notify the studio if you want to automatically charge your credit card the amount due of each payment date.
- $35 registration fee for new families.
- NO refunds or credit for missed classes. Make-up classes are available by notifying the studio.
Payment Options:
- Three months in advance or by the month.
- MONTHLY ACCOUNTS: Payment due on or before the first class of each month.
Delinquent Payments:
- Account must be current for class participation.
- If first class of month is missed, checks should be mailed to insure continued class participation.
- $25.00 late fee will be added to accounts 15 days overdue
- Return Check Fee: $30.00
Holiday and Weather Policy
The studio does NOT follow all MCPS closings.
No classes on the following dates:
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23-26
- Winter Break: December 26-January 1 (return Jan. 2)
- Spring Break: April 2 - April 8 (return Apr. 9)
- Memorial Day: May 28
Weather Emergency Policies:
- When MCPS are closed OR dismissed early, due to weather, NO classes will be held.
- Classes WILL be held when MCPS open late, due to weather.
Check this website for updates on closings, check your e-mails, or call the studio at (301) 260-2626 for the recorded message. Check the web site and e-mails frequently for the latest happenings at the studio.
