PSB Information

Attendance/Promotions

Class placement through Pre-Threshold is based on age and takes place in August, January and June. Ballet Division promotions (Level 1 and up) are based on teacher recommendations. Absences and/or failure to attend each assigned class may retard promotion. Please discuss attendance problems promptly with the office. Private lessons are only offered to students once they have attained Level 5.

Required Classes per Level (Minimums)
Beg Ballet, & Threshold B	1 to 2 classes per week (We highly recommend two classes per week)
Threshold A & Level 1	2 classes per week
Beg Teen Ballet	2 classes per week
Level 2	2 to 3 classes per week
Level 3	3 technique classes + 1 pre-pointe
Level 3A	3-4 technique classes + 2 pointe
Level 4	4 technique classes + 2 pointe classes
Level 5-6	4 technique classes + 3 pointe classes

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

Performing Opportunities

Student Open House & Showcase

An annual Open House is held the last week of the Fall semester and our Student Showcase is held the last week of the Spring semester. Rhythm N 4s - Level 6 perform in our end of year Showcase. Rhythm N 2s will perform during their last class, and Rhythm N 3s classes will perform during the last week of the spring semester. Costume custs range from $25.00 to $70.00, dancers keep their costumes,and fees will be due in January.

Nutcracker

To participate in the school's annual Nutcracker, a student must be 6 years old by 7/15/10, have taken the Spring and Fall semesters and the required summer dance classes for their assigned levels prior the production, take the required number of classes for their assigned level.  All tuition must be current.  Auditionwill be held on September 11.  Watch for the times.  Mandatory Parent Meeting: September 13 at 6:45 p.m.

Petaluma City Ballet Company

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 Ann Derby and Zoura O’Neill.

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.  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, pink tights & pink full-soled leather ballet slippers (no attached skirts) Black patent leather tap shoes for R&3's & 4's.
Pre-Ballet & Pre-Threshold:  Blue, short-sleeved leotard, pink tights & pink full-soled leather ballet slippers
Beginning & Threshold:  Lavender, short-sleeved leotard, pink tights, & pink, full-soled leather ballet slippers.
Level 1:  White tank leotard, pink tights & pink full-soled leather ballet slippers
Level 2:  Buttercup yellow tank leotard, pink tights & pink, full-soled leather ballet slippers.
Level 3:  Royal Blue tank leotard, pink leather, full-soled leather ballet slippers, Capezio #9 tights or Theatrical Pink Body Wrappers #A45 or C31.
Level 4:  Burgundy tank leotard, pink leather, full-soled leather ballet slippers, Capezio #9 tights or Theatrical Pink Body Wrappers #A45.
Level 5 to 6:  Black Leotard; canvas pink split-soled ballet slippers, Capezio #9 tights or Theatrical Pink Body Wrappers #A45.
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 jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Tap:  Dress code for dancer's level and black patent leather tap shoes. jazz pants, black jazz shoes.

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