School Polices & Guidelines
Students Currently Enrolled in Other Programs
At Three Rivers Ballet, we believe that dance is collaborative in nature. We welcome students from all backgrounds and situations, including those currently enrolled in programs elsewhere.
Out of respect for our fellow dance educators, we ask that these students honor their commitment to their primary studio; if your school has a policy that limits or restricts students from training with outside instructors, please obtain permission before training with us. When in doubt, ask your teacher. If they would like to discuss an arrangement with us, we welcome a conversation about our pedagogy and approach. We want to be a part of your team, which requires open communication with your existing teachers to provide the safest and highest quality education plan for you.
Collaboration is built on trust and respect, and we are committed to these values for both our community and our students. As such, if a school contacts us about one of their students attending our classes without their knowledge or consent, we will ask the student to discontinue with TRB until they receive permission from their other school.
Payment Policies
All payments are due on or before the 5th of the month for which they are made. There is a 5% discount if the year is paid in full with cash or check.
All monies paid for tuition and other fees are non-refundable.
A $25 Service Charge will be assessed for any Returned Checks.
Payments not received within 10 days of the date due will be subject to a $15 Late Fee.
Dress Code
All students enrolled in the Children’s and Student Divisions must arrive for class in the following dress code, without exception.
Please contact with any questions, or to request assistance in sourcing required items.
All Students
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1. Please do not wear any jewelry other than small stud earrings to class.
2. Please do not wear any watches or bracelets to class.
These items are easily lost and can present a danger to students in some cases. Put jewelry in your dance bag or leave it at home to avoid losing it.
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Chin length must be secured into a neat ponytail. Longer hair must be secured in a neat ballet bun. Braids are accepted, but the thickness of the braid should allow for a safe, secure, and appropriately sized ballet bun that does not move.
Shorter hair must be secured neatly off the face.
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1. SoDanca Girl’s Basic Leotard in black -or- SoDanca Women’s Basic Leotard in black.
2. Children’s Division girls may wear any solid black leotard.
3. Pink or true-to-flesh tone convertible or full-footed ballet tights (to be worn under the leotard.)
4. Pink or true-to-flesh tone ballet slippers with elastics are required.
5. A skirt is optional.
Please note that undergarments are not to be worn under tights.
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1. Short-sleeved solid white or black t-shirt or tank leotard (t-shirt to be tucked in).
2. Black full-footed or convertible ballet tights with black ballet slippers -or- black convertible or ankle length tight with white socks and white ballet slippers.
3. Children’s Division boys may wear black sweatpants or shorts instead of tights.
4. A dance belt is to be worn under tights.
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Traditional ballet attire is highly recommended. Form-fitting athletic apparel is also acceptable, so long as it allows TRB faculty to clearly observe body alignment and technique.
Student Handbook
Please review the Student Handbook for questions regarding Three Rivers Ballet policies and procedures. Additional questions should be directed to the Ballet Master or your instructor.