Policies and Procedures
Dress Code
Creative Movement: White leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Pre-Ballet I & II: Pale pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Beginner Ballet I: Lavender leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Beginner Ballet II: Royal blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Advanced Beginner: Burgundy leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Intermediate: Navy blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Boys: White t-shirts, black tights, black ballet slippers
Ballet shoes are only to be worn inside the studio. Wearing slippers outside leads to dirt and debris
being brought onto the studio floor, which can damage the flooring and be detrimental to the safety of
the students.
Girls in Pre-Ballet and higher must wear their hair neatly pulled back in a tight bun; short hair must be
away from the face with barrettes or in short pigtails. No headbands; no long ponytails.
Only stud earrings are permitted; no other jewelry or watches.
Uniforms may be purchased through Druid City School of Ballet. It is not necessary to purchase items if
the child already owns the appropriate uniform and it has been approved by Ms. Cole.
Arrival and Punctuality
Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet and Beginner Ballet I students must be escorted into and out of the
building. It is up to the parents’ discretion whether to allow older students (Beginner Ballet II and up) to
walk outside the facility unescorted.
Please be on time. Classes will begin promptly, and tardy students will need to wait to be invited into
class once it has begun. Excessive tardiness affects the class dynamic. Please be on time dropping off
and picking up students.
Studio Etiquette
All ballet students must wait for the teacher to open the door and invite them into the studio, Students
are expected to behave respectfully and courteously to their teacher, their classmates, and visitors at all
times.
Parents are welcome to wait on their child(ren) in the lobby. Please be considerate of others and take
extended cell phone calls outside of the building.
Absences
Consistent class attendance is necessary for each student to develop the requisite skills and progress
through the curriculum. Refunds cannot be given for missed classes. Refunds for absences due to
injuries or extended illnesses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Withdrawal
No refunds will be given for mid-semester withdrawals. A notice of withdrawal by email is required 30
days prior to the next billing period. If notice is received less than 30 days in advance, your account will
be billed for the next month.
Severe Weather
Druid City School of Ballet (DCSB) will follow the City of Tuscaloosa School System for severe weather
closures whenever possible. If city schools let out early, cancel after school programs, or close for the
entire day, DCSB will also be closed during those times. If the threat occurs outside of school activity
hours, a decision will be based on the weather report. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be issued for
cancellations due to severe weather.
Substitutes
In the event that a teacher is ill or unable to teach class, a qualified instructor will substitute. If necessary,
the class may be rescheduled. Any changes will be communicated in advance.
Registration
Class sizes are limited and are filled in order of registration.
Class Observation
Parent observation will take place by livestream for one week in the fall semester. One week of
livestream observation will be scheduled for the spring semester for Creative Movement classes only.
Performance
A Points of Progress (PoP) performance will take place at the end of the spring semester for Pre-Ballet
through Intermediate Ballet classes. Creative Movement students are encouraged to attend the
performance. PoP is a showcase of classwork; students will wear their class attire, and DSCB will provide
a skirt and hairpiece at no additional cost. The ballet skirt is property of DCSB and must be returned. A
$75 performance fee will be charged in January to cover the rental of the performance space. Families
with more than one child enrolled will be charged $75 for the first child and $50 for each additional
student.
Rehearsals for PoP will be held on the six Saturdays leading up the performance date. There will be no
additional cost for this instruction, and participants are expected to be present at all rehearsals.
Video/Photography
No personal video-recording or photography of any type is permitted at DCSB during class instruction or
performances. Any personal photographs taken on the premises may not be posted on any
social media network(s) without the consent of the families of all minors in the photograph.
Hands-on Teaching
Standard training for a dancer includes physical contact between teacher and student. Touch may be
used to facilitate improved alignment, identification and release of habitual holding patterns and areas of
tension, and increased flexibility, mobility and strength.
Policies Regarding COVID-19
- Due to the circulating and highly contagious Delta variant, DCSB will be following the CDC recommendation of universal indoor masking by all students (age 2 and older), staff, teachers, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status through September 30
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance to the lobby and in the studios
- Social distancing will be adhered to in the studios and the lobby to as much extent as possible
- Regular sanitizing and cleaning will be conducted by staff frequently of door handles and commonly used areas
- The water fountains will be closed
- In the interest of your child's health and safety and that of all students and staff, DCSB reserves the right to change the mode of instruction or schedule of instruction at any time, based upon prevailing public health and other guidance. While the method of delivery may change, educational instruction and opportunities will continue. As such, DCSB will not provide a refund of tuition, in whole or in-part, based on any such changes.
Release
Druid City School of Ballet, its agents or employees or volunteers, are not responsible for any injury,
damage, negligence, mistake, claim or demand to any student. Students of Druid City School of Ballet
agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Druid City School of Ballet from any such claim or liability.