9334 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 | (228) 822-0490

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  • 15 Aug

    First Full Day of Classes

    15 Aug 2011 to 16 Aug 2011

  • 05 Sep

    Studio Closed - Labor Day

    05 Sep 2011 to 06 Sep 2011

  • 14 Oct

    Costume Payments Due (NEW DEADLINE)

    14 Oct 2011 to 15 Oct 2011

  • 23 Nov

    STUDIO CLOSED - Thanksgiving

    23 Nov 2011 to 26 Nov 2011

  • 16 Dec

    Last Full Day of Classes in 2011

    16 Dec 2011 to 17 Dec 2011

  • 19 Dec

    STUDIO CLOSED - Christmas

    19 Dec 2011 to 03 Jan 2012

  • 03 Jan

    Classes Resume

    03 Jan 2012 to 04 Jan 2012

  • 16 Jan

    STUDIO CLOSED - MLK Day

    16 Jan 2012 to 17 Jan 2012

  • 20 Mar

    STUDIO CLOSED - Mardi Gras

    20 Mar 2012 to 22 Mar 2012

  • 05 Apr

    STUDIO CLOSED - Easter

    05 Apr 2012 to 09 Apr 2012

  • 30 Apr

    Recital Fees Due

    30 Apr 2012 to 01 May 2012

  • 07 May

    Studio Rehearsals for Recital

    07 May 2012 to 12 May 2012

  • 16 May

    Saenger Theatre Rehearsals

    16 May 2012 to 19 May 2012

15 Aug - 15 Oct
23 Nov - 03 Jan
03 Jan - 22 Mar
05 Apr - 12 May
16 May - 19 May
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Tuition

Tuition Fees

$40 /
month
$380 per year
1 Class Per Week
$60 /
month
$570 per year
2 Classes Per Week
$75 /
month
$712 per year
3 Classes Per Week
$90 /
month
$855 per month
4 Classes Per Week
$110 /
month
$1045 per month
Unlimited Classes

Tuition Information

New Students pay a $20.00 registration fee, which is due at registration.  A new student in anyone who did not dance at BTS the previous year.

The dance year consists of 9 1/2 months of classes.  Tuition is due by the 15th of each month.  Tuition is based on a yearly total which is broken down into monthly installments for your convenience.  Therefore, tuition payments remain the same amount each month and are NOT pro-rated according to your attendance or holidays.  All students have the option of making up ay class that is missed for any reason.  Your teacher can advise you on the best class to take in order to "make-up" classes.

Failure to pay the full amount due for any month will result in your child losing their place in class.  A registration fee PLUS any unpaid tuition will be required in order to return to class.

Tuition Policies

The following policies will be strictly enforced this year:

  • A $5.00 late fee is added to any payment received after the 1st of the following month for which it is due.
  • A $15.00 fee is due for any checks returned to BTS marked NSF or account closed.
  • Full tuition is due for the months of September through May.
  • Half tuition is due for the month of August.
  • Recital fees are $30.00 for one child or $50.00 if you have more than one child enrolled in classes.
  • Students with outstanding balances WILL NOT be permitted to participate in either the dress rehearsal or the recital at the end of the year.
  • Visa, Mastercard and AmEx are accepted at BTS.
If an account becomes two months delinquent, class may be denied to your child until payment is made.
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Recital Information

Recital Information

the-giving-treeThe students of BTS participate in a recital at the end of the school year.  The 2012 recital will be held in May at the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi.  We tentatively have two shows scheduled.

Two weeks prior to the recital, rehearsals will be scheduled both at the studio and at the theatre.  It is imperative that your child attend these rehearsals  Students missing several classes or rehearsals during the months of April and May may be removed from the recital at the discretion of the director.  Continual absence cause unnecessary stress on both the teachers and the students.

This year's Recital will be "The Giving Tree"

Souvenir Programs

In order to help offset the cost of the recitals, advertisements are sold for a souvenir program which is available for purchase at the theatre the day of the recital.  Students purchase space to display their photos with sentiments from friends and family members.  These books sell for $10.00 each.  They are not sold before the day of the recital.

Recital Tickets

Each family receives four (4) complimentary tickets to the recital of your choice.  Any extra tickets which are needed by the family or friends will be sold for $7.00 each.  We use a reserved seating system for ticketing. During our photo days, we will begin distributing the recital tickets.  Although we use a first come, first served system, no one will be allowed to purchase more than six (6) extra tickets (not including the four complimentary tickets) until every student has received at least their four (4) comp tickets.  This is to ensure that everyone has a seat in the theatre.

Costume Prices

  • Small/Medium Child: $60.00 each
  • Large/XLarge Child (S/M Adult): $75.00 each
  • Large Adult: $80.00

Costumes are made to order by the costume companies, there once the costumes are ordered, there will be NO REFUNDS given to anyone REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.  There will be no exceptions to this policy.  Tights and shoes are the responsibility of the student.

Costume Payments

Payments are due by October 15th!

The bulk of the costumes are ordered over Thanksgiving.  Because of this, you must permanently settle on the classes you wish to take by this time.  If you decide to change classes after the costumes are ordered, and you need another costume for a different class, you will be required to pay for the new costume, plus a fee of $10.00 to cover the shipping cost.  A $6.00 fee is also charged to any students who needs to exchange their costume for ANY reason.  Advanced students may have rental costumes from our supply. Keep in mind that failure to return these costumes and their accessories will result in your having to purchase these items.

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Thank you for choosing Ballet Theatre School for your child's dance education.  With so many students to choose from, we consider it an honor that you have decided to allow us the opportunity to teach your children.  We look forward to working with you during this school year.

Please remember that a very important part of your child's dance education involves the disciple that is required in all forms of dance.  We want the students to enjoy their dance experience, but, at the same time, they are expected to show respect for their teachers and the rules of the school.

You will receive a monthly newsletter to keep you up to date on events taking place at BTS.  If you ever have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call the studio and someone will be able to help you.

Thank you again for choosing Ballet Theatre School.

Faculty

Cheryl Black, Director • Heather Chennault • Parma Rishel • Sarah Schraeder • Anne Roybal

Dress Code

  • Ballet - solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers
  • Jazz - solid colored leotard, tights, black jazz shoes
  • Lyrical - solid colored leotard, tights, lyrical shoes
  • NO PANTS OR SHORTS OVER DANCE WEAR
  • NO SHIRTS OVER DANCE WEAR
  • Have hair fixed properly.  Ages 3 - 9: Hair should be secured away from the face.  Ponytail is acceptable.  Ages 10 and older: Hair should be secured away from the face and up in a bun.
  • Ballet ages 10 and older: Skirts can be worn for center work only!
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Expectations

Class Observations

Parents are never discouraged from observing classes at the studio.  However, the teachers request that you observe the classroom from the observation windows located in the lobby and not by entering dance studios.  Too many adults in the classroom during instruction is confusing to the students, especially at a young age.  If your child is not able to separate from you for their allotted class time, perhaps they need to wait awhile before enrolling in dance classes.

If you need to speak with one of the teachers, please set up a time apart from the regular class time for conferences.  The teachers are very limited in their time between classes and any discussions about a student are best done when the teacher is not rushed and there are no other students present.

Lobby Etiquette

  • Loud voices can be heard in the studios. Please do not tap or knock on the observation windows during class.
  • Siblings should remain in the lobby with waiting parents.
  • Do not open the studio doors when class is in session.
  • Please do not answer the telephone.
  • Clean up after yourself and your children.
  • Do not enter the office, sewing room, or storage room unless a studio representative is present.
  • Do not stand on furniture or window sills.
  • Do not swing on the glass doors.
  • Absolutely no gum or colored drinks are allowed in the building.

Safety

For the safety of your children, we DO NOT allow the students to stand outside the building waiting for parents to pick them up.  All students are required to remain in the lobby until their parents arrive in the parking lot.  The younger children will remain in the dance room when their class is finished if the parent is not present.  Please advise your teacher when a student will be riding home with someone other than the parent.  Students are not to be dropped off any sooner than 15 minutes prior to their first class.  The teachers are not responsible for baby sitting any students either before or after class time.  The front door remains locked until 30 minutes prior to the first class each day.

Please park your car in the parking spaces provided...do not park at the end of the sidewalk or parallel to the lot next door. This causes severe traffic jams.

Discipline

Classes can not be conducted properly when students misbehave or are disrespectful to either the teacher or their classmates.  Three warnings are given to a student for improper behavior.  After the third warning is issued and the improper activity continues, the child will be asked to sit down for a short period of time until they are ready to rejoin the group.  If the behavior persists, the parent will be contacted to see if the problem can be remedied.  The director has the final decision on whether a child will be permitted to rejoin class if improper behavior does not improve.  If, at any time, a parent feels the need for a conference with a teacher, please speak to the teacher outside the classroom.  Conferences will not take place in front of other students and/or parents.