PSB Information

Attendance/Promotions

Class placement through Threshold is based on age and takes place in August, January and June. Promotions for Level 1 and up are based on teacher recommendations. Absences and/or failure to attend each assigned class in a student's level may retard promotion. Please discuss attendance issues due to illness or injury promptly with the office.

Required Classes per Level (Minimums)
Beg Threshold & Threshold	Spring semester: 1 class per week.
Beg Teen Ballet	1 class per week
Threshold A, B & Level 1	2 classes per week
Level 2	2 classes per week
Level 3	3 technique classes + 1 pre-pointe or pointe
Level 3A	3-4 technique classes + 2-3 pointe
Level 4	4 technique classes + 3 pointe
Level 5-6	5 technique classes + 4 pointe

We encourage students to take classes in other styles of dance as time allows, in order to enhance and fine tune their technique.

Performing Opportunities

Student Open House & Showcase

Our annual Open House is held the last week of the fall semester and our Student Showcase will be held June 10 and 11. Rhythm N 4s thru Level 6 perform in our End of Year Showcase. Rhythm N 3s perform during the last week of the spring semester. Costume fees are due January 16- February 25. A late fee will be applied after February 25. Students enrolling after March 15 are not eligible to perform. Costume costs range from $30.00 to $75.00 and dancers keep their costumes. Last day for performance commitment and costume fees is March 3, 2012.

Nutcracker 2012

To participate in the school's annual Nutcracker, a student must be 6 years old by 7/15/12, have taken the spring and fall semesters and the required summer dance classes for their assigned level prior the production.  Tuition must be current.  Auditions will be held September 8, 2012, levels and times TBA.  

Mandatory Parent Meeting: September 10, 2012.

Petaluma City Ballet

The school is the official home of Petaluma City Ballet, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corp., and a member of Regional Dance America/Pacific.  Dancers are chosen through an annual audition or may be invited to join by the Artistic Directors.

Communications

Please check your dancer's mail folder (located by our office window) and the bulletin boards in the main entrance each time you come to the studio.  We also send out information by email. Please be sure to update your email address with the office.  Our office staff is available to answer questions during business hours.

Required Dress Code

Rhythm N' 2's, 3's and 4's:  pink short-sleeved leotard (no attached skirt), pink tights, pink full-soled ballet slippers, black patent tap shoes for R&3's and 4's.
Pre-Ballet:  Blue short-sleeved leotard, pink tights, pink full-soled ballet shoes and black patent tap shoes
Beginning & All Threshold:  Lavender short-sleeved leotard, pink tights, and pink, full-soled leather ballet shoes.
Level 1:  White tank leotard, pink tights and pink full-soled leather ballet shoes.
Level 2:  Capezio #202 light blue tank leotard, pink tights & pink, full-soled leather ballet shoes.
Level 3:  Capezio #202 royal blue tank leotard, pink, full-soled leather ballet shoes, Body Wrappers tights #45 in Theatrical Pink.
Level 4:  Capezio #202 burgundy tank leotard, pink canvas, split-soled ballet shoes, Body Wrappers tights #45 in Theatrical Pink.
Level 5 to 6:  Black Leotard; pink canvas split-soled ballet shoes, Body Wrappers tights #45 or #46, in Theatrical Pink.
Boys:  White crew neck T-shirt, black bike shorts or full-footed tights, white socks, black or white ballet shoes.
Jazz:  White camisole or tank top, black bike shorts or jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Tap:  Dress code for dancer's level and black patent  tap shoes.

Please label all dance clothing and shoes with an indelible laundry marker.