Studio Policies
At Anna Finan Ballet Atelier, our goal is to provide a positive, professional, and supportive environment where every dancer can develop strong technique, confidence, and a lifelong love of dance.
Tuition & Payment
Tuition for the Morning Ballet Atelier and Young Artist Program reflects enrollment in the full training year and is not calculated according to the number of classes occurring in an individual month.
Morning Ballet Atelier:
Annual tuition is divided into 10 equal monthly installments, August through May. Payments are due on the 15th of each month, beginning August 15.
Young Artist Program:
Annual tuition is divided into 9 equal monthly installments, September through May, according to the tuition schedule provided at enrollment.
Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of holidays or scheduled studio closures, as annual tuition is evenly distributed across the applicable training year.
The student's individual tuition amount and any applicable studio rental fees are outlined in the training proposal provided prior to enrollment. Studio rental fees are calculated separately from coaching tuition and, when applicable, are shared among participating dancers.
Private Coaching:
Payment is due at the time of booking. Private coaching fees are non-refundable and are subject to the Private Coaching Policy.
Payment Options:
Tuition may be paid by ACH bank transfer, check, or credit card. There is no additional processing fee for payments made by ACH bank transfer or check. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.
ACH payment instructions and applicable credit card payment links will be provided privately upon enrollment.
Attendance
Consistent attendance is encouraged to support each dancer's technical development, confidence, and long-term progress.
Please notify the studio as soon as possible if your dancer will be absent.
Tuition reserves your dancer's place in the program and is not prorated for missed classes.
Missed Classes & Cancellations
There are no make-up classes for student absences.
If a class is cancelled due to inclement weather, one make-up class will be provided during the training year. Additional weather-related cancellations are not guaranteed a make-up class.
If Anna Finan Ballet Atelier cancels a class for any reason other than weather, a make-up class will always be provided.
Families will be notified by email as soon as possible regarding any cancellations or schedule changes.
Withdrawal
Morning Ballet Atelier & Young Artist Program:
If you wish to withdraw from the program, please provide 30 days' written notice by email.
Tuition payments already made are non-refundable. Tuition remains due during the required notice period.
Private Coaching:
Payment for private coaching is due at the time of booking.
Private coaching fees are non-refundable.
Private lessons may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability.
Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice or missed without notice are considered forfeited and are not eligible for rescheduling or refund. Students who arrive late will receive the remaining scheduled lesson time; lessons will not be extended due to late arrival.
If Anna Finan Ballet Atelier needs to cancel a private lesson, it will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time.
Dress Code
To maintain a neat and professional classroom environment, dancers should wear:
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Black leotard
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Pink ballet tights
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Pink ballet slippers
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Hair neatly secured in a ballet bun
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Pointe shoes when requested or when pointe work is part of the dancer's training plan
Arrival & Pick-Up
Please arrive 5–10 minutes before class so dancers are ready to begin on time.
To minimize disruptions, dancers who arrive significantly late may be asked to observe part of class before joining at the instructor's discretion.
Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring their dancer arrives on time and is picked up promptly at the end of class.
Health & Safety
The health and well-being of all dancers is our priority. To help maintain a healthy studio environment, please keep your dancer home if they:
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Have had a fever within the past 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication)
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Have experienced vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
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Have a contagious illness or condition that may place others at risk
If your dancer has an injury or medical condition that may affect participation, please notify the instructor prior to class so appropriate accommodations can be made when possible.
Communication
Studio announcements, schedule updates, and important information will be communicated by email.
Questions are always welcome. Please contact: hello@annafinanballetatelier.com
Photography
Families will be asked to indicate their photography preference during the enrollment process. Families may update their photography preference at any time by contacting the studio in writing.
Respect
Anna Finan Ballet Atelier is committed to fostering a respectful, encouraging, and inclusive environment. Dancers, parents, and instructors are expected to treat one another with kindness, professionalism, and respect. Concerns regarding behavior will be addressed with the dancer and/or parent or guardian as appropriate. Repeated or serious disruptive, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior may result in dismissal from the program at the discretion of Anna Finan Ballet Atelier.