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Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Handbook Gwinnett Ballet Theatre 1800 Macleod Drive, Suite A Lawrenceville, GA 30043 770-237-0046 gwinnettballet.org Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is a non-profit Center of Dance for the region surrounding a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Gwinnett County. GBT offers an extensive performing season, comprehensive excellence in training, and an enhanced outreach program. Mission Statement Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has a two-fold mission. The organization offers the best dance education possible in a professional environment while instilling knowledge and love for dance. In regards to the community, Gwinnett Ballet Theatre educates and inspires audiences, collaborates with other organizations, and provides scholarship and outreach programs. The Pre-Academic Division Creative Movement is designed as an introduction to dance for the youngest dancer. Creative Movement (Age 3-4) - One 45 minute class per week *focus on rhythmic skills Pre-Primary Ballet (Age 5) - One1 hour per week *introduction to musicality and structure Primary Ballet (Age 6) - One1 hour per week. *introduction to ballet skills The Academic Division The Academic Division (beginning at age 7) provides continued dance training in a rigorously structured environment. All students are placed in appropriate levels at the discretion of the faculty and the artistic director. Level I - Two 1-hour ballet classes per week – 1 hour of jazz is optional Level II - Two 1 1/2-hour ballet classes per week – 1 hour of jazz is optional Level III - Three 2-hour ballet classes per week and one jazz class. One Hip Hop class and one modern is optional. Level IV - Four 2 hour ballet classes, one modern, one jazz class per week. One Hip Hop class is optional. Level V - Five 2-hour ballet classes, one jazz class and one modern class per week. One Hip Hop class is optional. Apprentice Level - Six 2-hour ballet classes, one jazz class and one modern class per week. One Hip Hop class is optional. The Apprentice Level is preparation for the Performance Division. Performance Division Six 2-hour ballet classes, one jazz class and one modern class per week. One Hip Hop class is optional. Concentrates on theatrical performance. Dancers must be 14 years or older. Rehearsal hours are included in the program. Entrance is by invitation only. The Open Division The Open Division is for students who do not wish to enroll in the full Academic Program. Classes included in the Open Division are Jazz, Hip Hip, Modern and Teen/Adult Ballet. Gwinnet Ballet Theatre Ballet Program Dress Code Dress Code for Girls: Class Leotard Motionwear Skirted Leotard Style #4311 in Cotton Cr. Movement Pink o Pre-Primary Pink o Primary Pink Motionwear Leotard Style # 2515 o I Coral o II Rasberry Motionwear Leotard Style # 2516 (or 2504 – has removable bra) o III Royal Blue o IV Teal o V Ultra Violet o App. Turquoise o PD White Black Leotard for performances, photo shoots, special occasions, etc. (Levels IV – PD) Motionwear Style # 2516 (or 2504) Mirella Chiffon Wrap Skirt #S12 #MS12, Black Tights - Body Wrappers Convertible (All Levels) Child C45 in Ballet Pink Adult A45 in Ballet Pink Pink ballet slippers (All Levels) Dress Code for Boys: White short sleeve T-shirt (No designs or logos) Black tights or shorts White ankle sox White Ballet slippers Open Program Dress Code o Jazz I through VIII Bloch #495 tan slip on jazz shoe Any color leotard Black Sophie style shorts Tights optional with Sophie shorts Hair pulled back off the face o Hip Hop Black Jazz/Hip Hop Sneaker Solid color t-shirt or tank top Sweat pants or long dance pants Hair pulled back off the face o Modern Any color leotard Solid color t-shirt (bring it with you) Black Sophie style shorts or jazz pants Tights optional with Sophie shorts Hair pulled back off the face o Dress Code for Teen/Adult Ballet Any Black Leotard Pink Tights Pink Ballet Slippers School Policies Students of Gwinnett Ballet Theatre are expected to maintain the highest standard of discipline and to follow the school regulations. Poor conduct will not be tolerated. Consistent student misconduct may result in removal from class or program, and forfeiture of tuition and fees. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Dancers should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class time in order to be ready to begin class at the scheduled time. Only appropriate attire is to be worn in class. Additional garments are not to be worn unless authorized by the teacher. There will be no talking in class. Dancers will conduct themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner during class. There will be no gum allowed in the facility. There will be no misusage of the barres at any time. There will be no food or beverages other than water allowed in the carpeted areas. Students may eat in the lobby or in the kitchen. All students are expected to pick up after themselves. Action will be taken with students abusing the facility The teacher will be treated with the utmost respect at all times. The faculty will be properly thanked after each class. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES If Gwinnett County Schools are closed due to severe weather, we will also be closed. MAKE-UP CLASSES There are no makeup classes. If a class is altered by GBT, the class will be rescheduled. CLASS PLACEMENT The school is divided into three categories: Pre-Academic, Academic and Open Division. In the Pre-Academic Division, students are placed according to age so that they are learning in a developmentally appropriate environment. Each student must be the required age by September 1st of that year to enroll in a class. Academic students are placed according to individual potential, strength, and technical proficiency. Level advancement is decided by evaluation and is considered on an individual basis. Considerations often include a student’s physical development with regard to injury prevention. Children experience progression at their own rates and should be rewarded for their own personal achievements without making comparisons to classmates. Placement within a level is subject to change solely at the discretion of the administration. ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOR Regular attendance of classes is essential in order to advance through the levels of study. Courtesy is required at all times. CLASS OBSERVATION We respectfully request that parents and visitors who wish to stay during their child’s class time remain in the lobby area. Parents will not be permitted in the halls or studio areas. We will have designated “parent observation days” twice during the year so that you can observe your child’s progress. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A limited amount of tuition assistance is available. Please check with the school office for more information. LOST & FOUND Please look for lost articles of clothing in the “Lost & Found” box. Any jewelry found will be kept in the office. The lost & found box will be emptied at the end of each month. TUITION REGISTRATION An annual, non-refundable fee of $65.00 per student ($85.00 per family) is required at the time of registration, which covers the school year from August through May. Monthly fees are calculated on ten (10) equal payments, not on the number of classes per month. Those who wish to pay tuition in advance will receive a 5% discount for annual payment (Aug – May) if paying with cash or check. For those with more than one child attending our school, a 10% discount will be given for each additional child enrolled. All monthly tuition is non-refundable and must be submitted by the 1st day of each month. After the 10th day of the month, a late fee of $15 will be assessed unless prior arrangements have been made with the front office. No refunds will be made for unattended classes. Payments can be made in cash, by check, or by credit card. A $45 fee will be charged for any returned checks. Students are eligible for pro-rated tuition refund only if they must withdraw from classes due to prolonged illness or severe injury, verified by a doctor’s certificate. All tuition must be paid in full in order for the student to participate in any GBT production, classes or recital. If a student’s account is over 45 days past due, we will respectfully remove your child from class until the account is current. WITHDRAWING STUDENTS Once classes have begun, tuition is NOT refundable. The school must be notified in writing when a student withdraws. Students who miss class or withdraw before the end of the month are still obligated for the full month’s tuition and the following month’s fees. Refunds or deductions are not permitted. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre reserves the right to make final decisions on all refunds. PERFORMANCE FEES– ($100.00 per student for each production/recital) This fee covers costs associated with GBT performances and is calculated per production. Fees include any additional rehearsal hours needed and must be paid in full prior to the performance in order for the student to participate in any GBT production. RECITAL All students may participate in a recital each spring which concludes the school year. The performances provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate the progress made throughout the year and to gain stage experience. Students of the School pay a Costume Fee of $80 per costume (paid in two installments). A late fee of $10 is assessed if the costume fee is not paid by the due date. Each dancer will receive two complimentary tickets for the spring recital. Additional tickets may be purchased at the Gwinnett Center Box Office prior to the show. The Guild Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Guild provides volunteer and financial support to GBT. The GBT Guild helps Gwinnett Ballet Theatre to be a vibrant member of the arts community. We invite our parents to join the Guild in support of our dancers and staff. Publicity Policy Any publicity materials or photographs pertaining to Gwinnett Ballet Theatre including social, print, or electronic methods must be coordinated through our Marketing Department. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre performances cannot be photographed or videoed by anyone other than official photographers/videographers assigned by GBT to cover these events. Costume Policy All costumes used for performance or promotion must come from the GBT costume shop. Photography Release Parents are asked to sign a photo release form as permission to be photographed during classes, rehearsals, and performances as GBT sees fit. How Dance Education Can Positively Affect Your Child’s Mental, Physical and Emotional Development. The majority of our GBT dancers receive excellent grades in school. Many of our graduates receive not only dance scholarships but scholastic scholarships and are at the top of their academic classes. Why is this? Numerous studies show how a dance education can benefit a child’s overall development in many areas. It has been proven that young dancers develop neural pathways through movement patterning that are essential to language acquisition, reading readiness, and mathematical ability. Research has shown that perceptual/motor ability is related to the acquisition of more complex skills. In other words, whether your child becomes a professional dancer or enjoys dance as an extracurricular activity, there are great benefits to many aspects of the child’s life. Here are just a few of the many physical and social benefits offered by dance education: Practice self-discipline and learn to cooperate with others. Develop strong, healthy bodies through physical exercise which also releases energy in a constructive way. Become more self-aware through by expressing feelings through movement. Increase self-esteem. Strengthen the ability to listen and follow directions. Discover the value of individual differences and appreciate diverse cultural expressions. Intellectually, there are many benefits. The information below was taken from Suite101.com: “In addition to the overlaps with other subjects, learning dance in school can lead to high grades through an overall increase in mental ability. In dance class, Carter (1) explains, students practice physical exercises that “‘stimulate mental alertness, modeling, sequencing, attention to detail, and memorization skills,’ thereby promoting the learning process." When kids learn to dance, they learn important skills, like how to pick up new ideas quickly, to pay attention to small details, and to focus on the task at hand. In a controlled study of high school students, there was a statistically significant difference in the grades of dancer and non-dancer groups. The dancers’ overall Grade Point Average was 3.22, while the non-dancer group averaged a 2.87. This equates to the difference between a B+ and a B-. Non-dancers average two grade scales below students who have dance lessons; these students, if they had access to dance in school, could do much better. Dancers' high grades suggest to Carter that “dancers are able to manage themselves better in a variety of academic situations, have higher levels of self-discipline, and have better coping skills thereby achieving higher academic success.” The positive effects of dance in school go beyond high GPA into standardized testing. According to Carter, “the College Board revealed that students who take arts courses tend to score higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) than those who do not,” and are more likely to be successful in college. (1) Carter, Carmen S. Effects of Formal Dance Training and Education on Student Performance, Perceived Wellness, and Self-concept in High School Students. Diss. University of Florida, 2004. Web.