2010/2011

Make Up Schedule

Any student who must miss classes for any reason must call the main office at (302) 653-6276 to report their absence.  Please try to arrange your activities so that they do not conflict with your dance commitment.  Three (3) unexcused absences from class or rehearsal may (at the discretion of the teacher or choreographer) result in being removed from choreography.  If there is a conflict, please discuss it as much in advance as possible and in person with the faculty.  Notes need to be delivered in person.  Please report to a faculty member with your note so that it can be put on the calendar.  Missed classes should be made up during a class at the same level or one level below the dancer’s assigned class level.  Please make every effort to attend all rehearsals and classes. 

Following is a list of times for each Make up class:

Preschool: Monday 3:45-4:45

Pre Ballet 1A: Monday 4:45-5:30

Pre Ballet 1: Monday 3:45-4:45

Pre Ballet 2: Monday 5:30-7:00

Pre Ballet 3: Wednesday 6:45-8:15

Ballet 1: Monday 7:00-8:00 and Wednesday 6:15-6:45

Ballet 2: Wednesday 4:45-6:15 (2A) and Friday 3:45-5:15 (2B)

Ballet 3: Tuesday 3:45-5:15 and 5:15-6:00, Thursday 7:15-7:45

There is a two week black out period prior to each PCABT performance.  Every effort MUST be made to attend all rehearsals.  These could be scheduled on days other than regular class days.  Students may not be granted absences during this period.

All students must furnish their own attire and shoes for classes and shoes and tights for performances unless otherwise specified by the staff.  PCABT provides costumes for the Winter Concert and the spring storybook ballet for the pre professional division.  The costumes for the Spring Performance are ordered in January, paid for by the family, and may be taken home when the performance is finished. 

Dress Code

Children’s Division

Females

• Black leotards (single strap, short or long sleeved).  Long sleeved leotards are appropriate in cold weather.  No leotards with attached skirts
  
  
• Pink footed tights
  
  
• Pink leather ballet slippers (full sole) with an elastic strap
  
  
• Black oxford tap shoes (full sole, with laces)
  
  
• Hair must be in a bun, if possible, secured with bobby pins.  Short hair secured with barrettes.  All bangs neatly pinned or sprayed back.  If you would like a “bun lesson,” please ask a member of the faculty or an experienced dance parent.
  
  
• Only one pair of small earrings may be worn for all classes and rehearsals.  Any other jewelry interferes with the movement of the dancers or could cause injury.
  
  
• No skirts or warm ups allowed during class.
  
  
• The proper way to wear your dance clothing is without underwear.  The tights have a hygienic cotton crotch and the leotard is similar to wearing a bathing suit.

Males

• White t-shirt tucked into tights.
  
  
• Black footed tights.
  
  
• Black leather ballet shoes with elastic strap.
  
  
• Black tap shoes (oxford style).
  
  
• Hair neatly combed out of face.

 

Pre-Professional Division

Females

• Black leotards (single strap, no halters, high cut legs, or strap designs).
  
  
• Pink footed/convertible tights.
  
  
• Pink leather split sole ballet slippers with a single elastic strap.
  
  
• Black oxford style tap shoes (with laces).
  
  
• Black jazz shoes (ties, not slip on, no jazz sneakers).
  
  
• Hair must be in a classical bun.  All bangs neatly pinned or sprayed back.  No hair-bands or large distracting hair ornaments.
  
  
• Only one pair of small earrings may be worn for all classes and rehearsals.  No extra body piercings or tattoos (even temporary ones) may be displayed at any time.
  
  
• No skirts or warm ups during class.
  
  
• Pointe Shoes:  Usually the second year of Ballet II, age 10 or older, appropriate weight, strong enough back, legs, and feet – upon faculty recommendation.
  
  
• Tap & Jazz:  Black leotard, jazz pants optional

Males

• White t-shirt tucked into tights.
  
  
• Black footed tights.
  
  
• Black leather ballet shoes with elastic strap.
  
  
• Black tap shoes (oxford style).
  
  
• Black jazz shoes (ties, not slip on, no jazz sneakers).
  
  
• Hair neatly combed out of face.

Additional Dress Code Notes

• All clothing and shoes MUST be marked neatly with the student’s name.
  
  
• Only natural looking finger nail polish may be worn in class.  No colored fingernail polish or excessive long nails.  You may wear a light pink or clear color.
  
  
• No jewelry (except small earrings) may be worn in class.
  
  
• No leg warmers or extra clothing of any kind may be worn in class.
  
  
• Holes that appear in leotards or tights should be mended immediately.
  
  
• Eyeglasses are not permitted for performances.
  
  
• Students will not be permitted to dance in shoes with holes for more than one week.

PCABT asks all of our students to dress appropriately when arriving and departing class and during rehearsals.  Dancewear is not appropriate attire for the street and students should wear street clothing over their leotards and or tights.  Dance shoes should never be worn outside.  All items are available through The Dance Collection located on DuPont Highway in Dover near Super Wal-Mart, (302) 697-6026