Children ages 3 and up can gain valuable skills as a part of PRB’s Children’s Division. From our Creative Movement through Ballet IA, students learn large motor skills, ballet terminology and barre work as they progress through these classes. All Children’s Division students perform in the Summer Concert. (Please note that ages are approximate.)

Children’s Division Schedule 2011/2012

Dress Code

Females - Pink tights, black leotards (single strap, short or long sleeved), pink footed tights, pink leather ballet slippers with an elastic strap, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes. Hair must be in a bun, pulled away from face. All bangs must be neatly pinned or sprayed back. Only one pair of small earrings may be worn for all classes and rehearsals. No skirts or warm-ups allowed during class. Dancers are required to wear a cover up into the building and when leaving the building after class.

Males - Black tights, white t-shirt, white socks, black leather ballet shoes, black tap & black jazz shoes.  Hair neatly combed out of face.

All items available through AKA Dance.

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 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.

Summer Program

PRB encourages all of our childrens’ division students to participate in its Summer Class Schedule, with classes offered on Saturdays for 5 weeks in July and August.

Children's Division Summer Program 2011:  Saturday, July 16th through Saturday, August 13th

Tiimes and Tution:
Creative Movement        10:00 to 10:45 AM                                       $65
PreBallet 1                     11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon                              $70
PreBallet 2                     12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM                                $75
Ballet IA                         1:00 to 2:30 PM                                           $90
Beginner Ballet              Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM                             $90

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.

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

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, posted on our website & Facebook page, and as a message on the studio telephone.