From the 2007 Spring Gala production of Alice in Wonderland.

NORTH STAR BALLET SCHOOL REGULATIONS

PLACEMENT  Students will be placed in classes that are appropriate for their level of physical and mental development.  The North Star Ballet School believes strongly in the need for children to work in a challenging learning environment with others of their own age and skill.

ATTENDANCE  Classes will begin and end promptly as scheduled. It is important to be on time.  Parents are requested to pick up students promptly so that waiting will not inconvenience the staff.  Only classes missed due to illness or extenuating circumstances may be made up.  Make-up classes should be scheduled with the instructor.

DRESS CODE  Females: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.  Students below the C1 Level may not were camisole leotards.  Males:  white tee shirt, black tights, black ballet shoes.  Hair must be securely fastened away from face and bangs must be pinned back.  Skirts, jewelry and watches may not be worn.  Students improperly attired may be denied entrance to class.

PARENTS’ WEEK  We have found from experience that students make better progress without the distraction of observers.  Parents and friends are invited to observe classes during Parents’ Week (see calendar for dates).  Special arrangements to observe classes for family members who are visiting Fairbanks may be made with the instructor.

The Junior Company in Cakewalk.

CLASS DEMONSTRATION  As part of the course of instruction, students are expected to participate in the Class Demonstration at the end of the year.  The demonstration is an opportunity for students to share their progress with others and to build stage presence and performance skills.

CONFERENCES  The North Star Ballet School encourages parents to schedule individual conferences with the School Director or individual teachers whenever necessary.  Any problem should be brought to the attention of the Director promptly to insure that each student's needs are addressed immediately and appropriately.

CANCELLATIONS  Any class without an enrollment of at least five students may be cancelled.  The North Star Ballet School will be closed if the temperature is 50 degrees below zero or colder as verified by calling 844.  Parents should use discretion in determining when other weather conditions influence safe travel.  Classes cancelled because of bad weather will be rescheduled.  Students who miss class because of inclement weather may schedule a make-up class. 

From the 2009 Spring Gala abbreviated presentation from Les Sylphides. Photo © Paul McCarthy

LIABILITY   Every precaution is taken to insure the safety of each student in the classroom.  The North Star Ballet School does not assume responsibility for injuries that may result from participation in classes or other activities associated with the School.  Parents or students of legal age must sign a release of liability before registration will be
accepted.

The North Star Ballet School is maintained by the North Star Dance Foundation, a non-profit, educational organization established to promote the art of dance in Interior Alaska in the belief that dance is a vital part of our cultural, education and recreational experience.

The North Star Ballet School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the School.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other school administered programs.