1. San Gorgonio Ballet School is dedicated to the instruction and inspiration of serious dancers. It is essential that directors, instructors, parents, and students work together to support these goals. We encourage you to bring us your concerns and questions, however,  never interrupt instructors during class or discuss these issues in reception areas. We will gladly schedule a meeting with the instructor through the office. Matters that require further attention will be referred to the artistic director.

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2.  Please show respect and good manners to teachers, staff, parents, volunteers, and each other at all times. Bring any complaints or issues to the office. NO Bad language or unruly behavior will be tolerated. Gossip is cruel and not tolerated, so please avoid it. Leave egos outside. We are all special and important here.

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3.  The Artistic Director must approve students for class level. Promotions will be given on the recommendation by the instructor with the approval of the Artistic Director. Yearly evaluations and parent meetings will be scheduled.

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4.  Instructors reserve the right to dismiss a student found to be disruptive to the class.

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5.   Parents may view classes in the first week of every month only.

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6.  Always call if you are going to be late or absent. Students who are 15 minutes late are required to watch the class and take notes.

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7.  Students are expected to be ready to attend classes on time. Please arrive early enough (10-15 minutes) to be on the dance floor when the class begins.

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8.   NO walking through studios when a class is in session. Dancers and staff are only allowed on the dance floor.

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9.   No Food, Or Drinks in the studios other than in the student lounge.  No Gum Allowed In The Studio!

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10.  Photography and videography are strictly prohibited. 

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11.  Students must wear street clothes over their dancewear and street shoes when entering and leaving the building. Do Not have your student wear only their leotard, tights, and dance shoes outside of the building. Have a skirt, shorts or pants & top to wear over dancewear. For safety purposes, students must be picked up and dropped off inside the building. Parents, please be on time for pickups. Never honk, call out, or wave for a student from the parking areas. Students will be released only to the responsible party(s) listed on the enrollment sheet unless otherwise approved by the responsible party. We recommend a “Code” word pick-up-system for you and your student. Choose a word that only you and your student know. The student will be instructed not to leave with anyone who does not know the code word or phrase.

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12. Classes attended by three or fewer students may be subject to shorter class times or cancellations. Makeup classes will be available for canceled classes.

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13. Every student/parent must join the group chat app ((GroupMe) for updates and communication between students/parents and SGB.

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14. The SGB training season runs from September 1st to June 30th. Students are obligated to complete the entire training season. The student agreement renews annually on August 15th, and an updated form must be submitted by this date each season.

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Dress Code

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15. All students are required to wear SGB labeled dance wear in which are available for purchase through our website or in studio.

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16. Each level has a specific color dress code and must be worn to every class. See Dress Code page. 

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17. Rehearsal dress code color is Black Leotard/Skirt and  Pink Tights/Shoes for Ladies.  White Shirt, Black Tights and White Socks/Shoes for Gentlemen. 

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18. Students who attend class without the proper shoes and dance wear will be asked to sit and observe class. 

 

Tuition

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19. Tuition is due on the 1st day of each month and can be paid via Cash, Check or Zelle. Tuition not paid by the 5th will be charged by SGB with the provided debit/credit card on file.

 

20. No refunds, credits or adjustments will be made for missed or unused classes. This includes holidays, studio closures, voluntary student withdrawal, missed or unused classes., illness or expulsion. No exceptions.

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21. Makeup classes are available for missed classes and should be taken in the month of the absence unless otherwise arranged with the office. Should a student need to miss a class please notify the office as soon as possible. Make-up classes will be allowed only if prior notice of absence is given. 

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22.  Classes attended by three or fewer students may be subject to shorter class times or cancellations. Makeup classes will be available for canceled classes.

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23. Classes will not be held on Federal Holidays that coincide with school closures, Thanksgiving Week starting Wednesday, Winter Holiday of two weeks in December (Dates are posted), and Summer Holiday, of one week in June and two weeks in August (Dates are posted). 

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Fees

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24. Students are obligated to complete the entire training season (September 1st - June 30th). If a student discontinues their training with SGB within the season dates, a $100 drop-out fee will be automatically charged to the debit/credit card on file. 

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25. During the summer months of July and August, a $25 monthly holding fee will be charged for students who do not participate in summer workshops, intensives, or regular classes but wish to hold their place. This fee also applies during the regular season if a student needs to take a month off.

* For our Trainee and Elite students, long periods of time off are strongly discouraged due to potential loss of technique and muscle strength, as repetitive training is crucial for a dancer's development.

 

Scholarships

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Financial scholarships are available to qualified students depending on fund availability. Merit Scholarships can be awarded to students who have shown focus, dedication, talent, and the ability for a professional career in dance. They will be hand selected by the Artistic Director. Financial Need Scholarships and financial assistance plans are available for families in need. These scholarships and plans are discussed and given at the discretion and approval of the Artistic Director.

 

All scholarships are sponsored by San Gorgonio Ballet Company, a 501 3 c nonprofit professional company and subject to approval by the Artistic Director. If a student/family is requesting a scholarship, the scholarship application must be filled out an submitted for evaluation. Student's awarded scholarships along with their responsible party must sign an agreement of terms and responsibilities to which every scholarship student must comply. Failing to comply with the terms/agreement can result in loss of scholarship. Please ask the office for a copy of the agreement and the application for your review, if you are interested in applying for a scholarship. Scholarships are re-evaluated periodically / yearly or at the Artistic Directors' discretion.