Studio Policies

Mission Statement:

Delta Ballet Academy is dedicated to providing professional training in a positive and creative environment.

Dress Code:

Ballet Classes: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers with hair pulled back out of face into a bun. Boys: Black tights, fitted white t-shirt, black ballet shoes.

Jazz, lyrical, tap classes: Fitted dance attire including black jazz pants, capri, or shorts, dance shoes appropriate.

Classroom Etiquette:

Please arrive on time to receive a proper warm-up. Students who arrive past warm-up may be asked to observe. Younger students should be sure to visit the restroom prior to class. Jewelry, gum chewing, and talking is not acceptable. Parents are encouraged to refrain from distracting or disturbing the child or instructor during class time.

Every student of the school is expected to conform to its rules and regulations and to behave throughout the facility in a disciplined, responsible and courteous manner. The school reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose attitude, attendance or conduct is found unsatisfactory.

Placement and Audition Policy:

In order to maintain the mission and integrity of Delta Ballet Academy, all incoming and prospective students ages 3 to 6 must attend an audition for acceptance into the academy.

Prospective students over the age of 6 or with prior dance experience are not required to audition, however they must attend a placement class to be accepted to the academy.

Current students will be evaluated prior to each Fall Schedule for placement into the appropriate level. Placement is up to the discretion of the director and is non-negotiable. Please note a dancer does not necessarily move up a level each year, most likely dancers will remain in each level for two to three years.

For more information on the audition process or to set up an audition please contact the studio at (925) 754-9833 or email at info@deltaballetacademy.com

Tuition Policy:

Monthly tuition is to be prepaid and due the 15th of the month for the upcoming month (i.e. October tuition is due on or before September 15th) 
*September 2010 tuition is the only exception and will be due by September 10th and is late on Sept. 15th)          
Tuition is late after 20th of the month.  A $20.00 late fee will be assessed for tuition received after the 20th.   Payment plans are available for your convenience (please see below).
Tuition is based on 4 weeks per month.  No credits, refunds, or adjustments will be given for missed lessons, months with more or less than 4 weeks, or studio closure; however, students are encouraged to attend a makeup class in their current level or one level below their own in any dance form.  
Payment can be made either by check or credit card*.
*Credit card payments will be charged a 3% per transaction fee and will be administered through        invoicing only (not at the studio). An invoice will be emailed to you from             , follow the prompts to securely pay your tuition through their site.