For families
Frequently asked questions
Most questions come up around a dancer’s first class. Here are the answers families ask for most. Still unsure? Email me and I’ll help.
Enrollment & payment
How do I sign up?
Choose a class and email me to enroll. I will reply to confirm there is a spot and share my Venmo, and your payment secures your dancer’s place.
What happens after I pay?
Once the class is full I send an enrollment email with what to wear and bring, plus the liability and media release forms to complete.
Is there a waitlist?
Yes. You can join the waitlist, and you are welcome to include a friend you would like placed in the same class. When registration opens, I will be in touch.
Do returning families get priority?
Yes. Current families get the first invitation to register before a session opens to everyone.
Can siblings or friends join together?
Yes. Mention siblings or a friend in your enrollment email and I will do my best to place them in the same class.
Classes & programs
What do you offer?
Weekly Ballet in eight-week sessions, Tutus and Teacups events a few times a year, and private lessons by appointment.
How are the weekly groups divided?
By age. Ages 3 to young 4 meet for 45 minutes, and ages 4 (turning 5) to 6 meet for an hour. Four-year-olds are welcome in either group.
What is Tutus and Teacups?
A 45-minute themed ballet class, a craft to match the theme, and a tea party with china and fancy treats. It runs three times a year.
Who are private lessons for?
Dancers ages 6 to 13 and adults. They are great for catching up, working through a tricky step, starting ballet as an adult, conditioning and PBT work, and beginning to advanced pointe.
Your first class
What should my dancer wear?
A leotard, tights, and pink ballet shoes, with hair in a ponytail or bun.
Where do we meet for drop-off and pickup?
Meet me at the ballet gate for the themed bow of the day. I bring your dancer back to the gate at pickup.
Is it a drop-off class?
Yes. You are always welcome to schedule a watch class if your dancer needs a little more comfort.
My child feels shy at the door. What happens?
I will give them a special job or a little help getting started. Dancers almost always settle happily once a parent is out of sight.
Can I watch class?
Classes are drop-off, but you can arrange a watch class, and weekly sessions include a parent-watch celebration.
Policies
What if we miss a class?
Draft: add your make-up policy here.
What happens in bad weather?
Draft: add your weather and cancellation policy here.
What is your refund policy?
Draft: add your refund and transfer policy here.
Does my dancer need to be fully potty-trained?
Draft: add your guidance here.