Dress Code for Graded Program Girls ... Pink tights Pink shoes with elastics sewn and secure, laces tucked in Pink leotard (no tutus, no ruffles), Pre-ballet, Ballet A, Ballet B Black camisole leotard, Levels 1 - 8 Pink pointe shoes, Levels 3 - 8 Hip alignment belt (color specified for each level) Please see the Detailed Dress Code Document 2009/2010 for exact specifications   Boys ... Black bike shorts (younger boys) Black tights and male dance belt (older boys) Fitted white T-shirt White socks and white ballet shoes, elastics sewn and secure, laces tucked in Warm-up clothing must be removed at the start of class. Warm-ups interfere with the instructor’s ability to check alignment. No jewelry or watches except for studded earrings. No body oils, lotions, or powders should be used in the studios, hallways, or restrooms. These substances are easily transferred to the dance floor and will cause slippery spots. Hair must be in a neat bun or French twist, and must be securely held away from the face. Pins that fly out of the hair are dangerous to all dancers. Attendance Students are expected to be ready to start class at its scheduled time. This will require arriving sufficiently early to fully prepare for class. Students must wear proper attire and hair must be fixed prior to entering the classroom. The class room is not the place to finish dressing or to complete hair arrangement. If a student arrives late he or she must not enter the classroom while the music is playing. The students must wait until the music stops, then must step inside the doorway and must wait until acknowledged by the teacher. Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the start of class may not be allowed to participate in class, but may be allowed to observe at the discretion of the instructor. The observer must not act in ways which will distract the other students, or she/he will be asked to leave the classroom. Students are expected to take all classes assigned to their given level. Students in Pre-Ballet, Ballet A, and Ballet B may make up a class in their level. Students in Levels 1 - 7 should make up a class in a level below where they are enrolled. Please contact the office to arrange for a make up class. Make Up Forms are available in the office and web site. Notification of a planned absence must be submitted via email prior to the absence. In the event of unplanned absences or if email is not accessible, phone notification will be accepted. Office Policy Students will respect that the School lobby and office area are work places and students will conduct themselves appropriately, talking quietly and keeping the lobby area clean. Tuition Payment Policy Western Ballet Tuition Payment Policy Observation Onlookers are not allowed to stand in the doorway of the classrooms or to peer through windows. This disrupts the class by distracting the students and the instructor. Permission to observe graded classes other than those specifically designated for observation may be obtained by special arrangement with the office and should be scheduled in advance. Observation Week dates are listed in the School Calendar. Parents, family and guests are allowed in the lobby only.