Classes begin September 11
Class Levels
All classes are sorted by age, in order to keep material developmentally appropriate. Age groups are color-coded as follows:
RED/PINK: Ages 4-6
BLUE: Ages 7-9
PURPLE: Ages 9-13
BURGUNDY: Ages 13+
Additional levels will be added as need arises. It is preferred to remain in one level across all genres taken.
RED/PINK: Ages 4-6
BLUE: Ages 7-9
PURPLE: Ages 9-13
BURGUNDY: Ages 13+
Additional levels will be added as need arises. It is preferred to remain in one level across all genres taken.
Dress Code
All students are expected to dress appropriately for class.
Girls: Black or level color leotard. Solid colors only, please. Pink tights in ballet; other styles may wear black pants. No pants or shorts may be worn in ballet classes. Hair must be secured away from the face in all classes. Ballet students 11 and older are expected to wear their hair in a bun if it is long enough (if you don’t think it’s long enough, see Kara!). They are also expected to put their hair into said bun independently - without adult help. We will spend some class time learning how to do so.
Boys: Boys should wear a plain tshirt (level color or white) with black bottoms (pants, shorts, or tights) and black shoes.
Adults: Adult students may choose to wear fitted exercise attire in lieu of leotard and tights if desired. Color is your choice.
All students are required to cover up their dance attire when outside the studio. This is for both physical health and personal safety. The bottom half of the body MUST be covered appropriately in public.
Please do not wear dance shoes outside. They will pick up dirt, grit, rocks, and even slivers of glass, and all of this debris ends up on our dance floor, where students sit to stretch and some classes dance barefoot. Also for this reason, please do not wear regular shoes on the dance floor.
For your convenience, we have an online store set up with appropriate class attire for each level. You may purchase dance attire anywhere you like, as long as it adheres to our dress code and standards. There are sizing kits at the studio for the ballet shoe styles listed. The only items NOT found on the CC4C site are hip hop and tap shoes, and those can be purchased at Discount Dance Supply.
When accessing CC4C, enter the following:
studio name: Etudes Ballet School
pass phrase: Recital is May 17
Girls: Black or level color leotard. Solid colors only, please. Pink tights in ballet; other styles may wear black pants. No pants or shorts may be worn in ballet classes. Hair must be secured away from the face in all classes. Ballet students 11 and older are expected to wear their hair in a bun if it is long enough (if you don’t think it’s long enough, see Kara!). They are also expected to put their hair into said bun independently - without adult help. We will spend some class time learning how to do so.
Boys: Boys should wear a plain tshirt (level color or white) with black bottoms (pants, shorts, or tights) and black shoes.
Adults: Adult students may choose to wear fitted exercise attire in lieu of leotard and tights if desired. Color is your choice.
All students are required to cover up their dance attire when outside the studio. This is for both physical health and personal safety. The bottom half of the body MUST be covered appropriately in public.
Please do not wear dance shoes outside. They will pick up dirt, grit, rocks, and even slivers of glass, and all of this debris ends up on our dance floor, where students sit to stretch and some classes dance barefoot. Also for this reason, please do not wear regular shoes on the dance floor.
For your convenience, we have an online store set up with appropriate class attire for each level. You may purchase dance attire anywhere you like, as long as it adheres to our dress code and standards. There are sizing kits at the studio for the ballet shoe styles listed. The only items NOT found on the CC4C site are hip hop and tap shoes, and those can be purchased at Discount Dance Supply.
When accessing CC4C, enter the following:
studio name: Etudes Ballet School
pass phrase: Recital is May 17
Blue level girls need a Velcro Mary Jane style tap shoe. Boys should have the Oxford shoe below.
Purple level (and Blue boys) needs an Oxford-style tap shoe. The button will take you to a child’s size; the corresponding adult shoe can be found from the bottom of the page under “You May also Like”.
All levels will need a dance sneaker for hip hop. The button will take you to a child’s size; the corresponding adult shoe can be found from the bottom of the page under “You May Also Like”.
Attendance and Missed Classes
It is the student's responsibility to attend classes on a regular basis in order to advance technique. Students who are injured or ill but not contagious are invited and encouraged to observe their regular classes. They may be asked to take notes or offer feedback to their peers. This is a good way to remain engaged and continue learning. Students who are ill and contagious or fevered are asked to remain at home to avoid spreading sickness. Advance notice of inability to attend and/or participate is greatly appreciated. If a prolonged leave of absence is required, please contact the director.
If classes must be canceled due to inclement weather or other circumstances, missed classes can be made up by attending other classes of the same level or one higher or lower (closest to the student's current age). The decision to close will be made at the director's discretion, taking into consideration the the weather forecast, the actions of Lancaster County Public Schools and local businesses, and any other factors deemed appropriate. Regardless of the studio's decision, please use your best discretion based on the weather conditions along your route when deciding whether or not to come to class in these circumstances. An official announcement will be sent via Remind and posted to the studio’s social media accounts. ONLY closures will be announced. If there is no announcement, classes will be held as usual. Individual inquiries about whether classes will be held will not be answered.
If classes must be canceled due to inclement weather or other circumstances, missed classes can be made up by attending other classes of the same level or one higher or lower (closest to the student's current age). The decision to close will be made at the director's discretion, taking into consideration the the weather forecast, the actions of Lancaster County Public Schools and local businesses, and any other factors deemed appropriate. Regardless of the studio's decision, please use your best discretion based on the weather conditions along your route when deciding whether or not to come to class in these circumstances. An official announcement will be sent via Remind and posted to the studio’s social media accounts. ONLY closures will be announced. If there is no announcement, classes will be held as usual. Individual inquiries about whether classes will be held will not be answered.
Dropoff and Pickup
The studio door will be unlocked 15 minutes before the start of the first class. Students are strongly encouraged to arrive a few minutes early for their classes, in order to be fully prepared mentally and physically to do their best. Children under the age of seven may NOT be left unattended at the studio outside of their class time. Children seven and older may wait alone if a sibling is attending class.
Our parking lot serves several other businesses and can be a very busy place. After dark it is not very well lit. For your children's safety, please come into the building to collect them. Older students who have their parents' permission to leave the studio on foot must inform their instructor when they leave and where they are going.
Our parking lot serves several other businesses and can be a very busy place. After dark it is not very well lit. For your children's safety, please come into the building to collect them. Older students who have their parents' permission to leave the studio on foot must inform their instructor when they leave and where they are going.
Social Media Policies
In an effort to keep our relationships professional and cordial, we feel that some degree of privacy is required. Faculty members do not accept Facebook friend requests or follows on personal Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or other social media, from students under age 18 or from their parents. Please feel free to follow the official studio Instagram @etudesballetschool, like the studio’s business Facebook page, and interact with us on our closed, private Facebook group. (Links to our official, public SM profiles appear below in the footer.) The url to our closed parents’ group is posted at the studio and is sent out periodically in our email newsletters. If you don’t see it, ask! Fee free to add other studio parents you may be friends with.) Minor students may join this group. ONLY instructors, students, and their parents/legal guardians will be approved to join. Announcements and discussions are are often posted to this private page.
Our Promises To You
The faculty of Etudes Ballet School strives to provide your dancer with a safe, healthy, and enjoyable dance experience. All classes are taught by qualified instructors and content is appropriate to age, development, and ability. Feedback, corrections, criticism, and discipline will be offered with compassion and with the intent of helping the student realize his or her potential. Conflict between students will be addressed only if it is apparent that the dynamic of the class is being disrupted. All music selections for classes and performances are carefully vetted for language and content. All costuming decisions will be made with age, modesty, and functionality in mind. There will be NO bare midriffs either in class or onstage. Families with questions and concerns are always welcome to initiate a discussion with the director.