PRB’s pre-professional division continues the work of learning ballet technique. This division consists of Ballet I through IV, where students continue to perfect the basic ballet positions, progression of a standard ballet barre, the French vocabulary that is used in ballet class and move into centre work away from the support of the barre. Students move through these levels as their mind and body are able to assimilate the requirements, some staying in a level 2 years or more and some moving through much more quickly. They are moved to the next level at the discretion of the Artistic Director, the School Director and all faculty. Students in PRB’s pre-professional division are eligible to audition for The Nutcracker and are included in The Summer Concert.

Pre-professional Division Schedule 2011/2012

New student placement is by audition only.

Adult Ballet/Open Classes

Adult/Open Ballet is a class designed for adults with some previous ballet training.  The class combines barre, center, and across the floor exercises to provde adults with a stree-free challenging ballet workout.  One and one-quarter horus per week - currently Thursday evening (7:30 to 8:45 PM).  Cost per class $15.00

Professional Class
Designed for professional students who are interested in improving their technique and skills.  Monday through Friday 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon  - Ballet; 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM - Pointe.  Cost per class $25 for both classes; $15 for one.  Monthly cost $300.

Dress Code

Females - Pink tights, black leotards (single straps only), pink leather ballet slippers, black tap shoes, jazz shoes. No jewelry is to be worn and hair must be in a classical bun. No skirts or warm- ups allowed during class.

Males - Black tights, white t-shirt, white socks, black or white leather ballet shoes, tap & jazz shoes.

Please see full rules & regulations.

All items available through AKA Dance or Dance Distributors.

Class Tuition

includes registration fee, all costume fees applicable to your student and Nutcracker dinner fees (if applicable).  RDA Festival costs will be billed separately.

Tuition Policies
Enrollment in Pennsylvania Regional Ballet is on a semester basis only.  By enrolling at the beginning of a semester it is understood that tuition for the entire semester is owed.  No tuition deduction or allowance will be made due to the absence, withdrawal, or dismissal of the student.  Tuition is not transferable and is non-refundable unless withdrawal is due to prolonged illness or injury verified by a doctor’s note.  Missed classes due to illness or holidays must be made up in a lower level class other than the student’s regular class during the same semester in which the class was missed.  First time students may withdraw up to the eighth lesson for a full refund of services not used (excluding registration fee).  After the eighth lesson, the semester tuition for first time students is fully owed and non-refundable.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
The school year is divided into 2 semesters with 20 weeks of dance instruction in each. Tuition for the entire semester is due at the beginning of each semester; however a payment plan is available.  PRE-REGISTRATION:  If you pre-register before August 31 and pay the full fall semester tuition your child’s $25 registration fee will be waived. 

Tuition may also be paid in 5 equal installments per semester.  We encourage the use of a credit or debit card; however, payment may also be made by check.  The first installment payments, if chosen, are due no later than August 31 and January 31 and the remainder are due the last day of September, October, November and December for the first semester; and last day of February, March, April, and May for the second semester.  The waiving of the registration fee does not apply if installment payments are chosen at time of registration.  In order to use electronic media for installment payments, a registration form for automatic withdrawals must be filled out and signed in the office.  Tuition will be prorated for students who enroll after the semester has begun based upon the amount of weeks remaining in the semester.

LATE FEE POLICY
Payment is considered late after the 1st of the month and will be charged a $25.00 late fee.

For those who have elected to use the installment plan, payments are due either by credit or debit card by the last day of the prior month.  The $25.00 late fee will be applied for declined credit cards. Admission to class may be denied to students with past due accounts.

REGISTRATION FEE
A registration fee of $25 per student is required at time of enrollment & annually thereafter and is included in the fall semester tuition invoice.  The fee is non-refundable but is waived if the full semester payment is made prior to August 31.

CLASS CANCELLATION
Classes may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment at the discretion of the artistic staff.

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES - NO REFUNDS
A student is considered “enrolled” and semester tuition is due and expected accordingly unless a withdrawal form is completed in the studio office.  Students who simply stop attending are still responsible for tuition until a withdrawal form is filled out.  NO refunds are given.  If you need to make special arrangements due to extreme illness or injury, please communicate with the front office.  Tuition will be charged, whether you’re attending or not, until a withdrawal form is completed.  Accounts more than 90 days past due will be sent to a collection agency.

Family tuition rates are available.

Master Classes

Master Classes will be held periodically throughout the year. Cost for these classes, for all levels, will be $20.00. Notification will be included in your monthly invoices.

Summer Program Requirements

All Ballet I, II, III, VI and Company members are required to take a minimum of five (5) weeks in PRB’s Summer Program, unless otherwise recommended by the Artistic Director. Attendance in PRB’s Summer Program is mandatory to be eligible to audition for The Nutcracker.

• Summer Program 2011 - July 11 through August 12th

Costume Fee

There will be a costume fee, which is included in your semester invoice, of $75.00 for each production in which your dancer takes part.

Summer Program & RDA Festival Payments

Payment options are available for next summer’s intensive workshop and RDA/NE Festival. PRB can accept payments on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis for either of these programs. PRB’s Summer Intensive averages $1,600 and RDA Festival costs this year will be approximately $700. Summer program payments MUST be completed before the Summer Concert in June. Ballet IV students may be invited to attend the RDA Festival.

For more information about the rules and regulations and for a registration form for year round training, please call 717-732-2172.

Inclement Weather

In the event of inclement weather, please be advised that if East Pennsboro School District cancels classes or has an early dismissal, classes will not be held. Also, announcements for cancellations will be broadcast on WGAL, ABC27, on our webpage, Facebook page and as a message on the studio telephone.