policies 2025 - Salt Creek Ballet

School Registration and Tuition Policy

Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is for the full academic year, from August 24, 2026, through May 29, 2027.

The school year is divided into four (4) tuition sessions (Sessions 1–4) for payment purposes only. By registering, you are reserving your student’s place for the entire school year.

If your student needs to withdraw before the end of the school year, you must notify the Salt Creek Ballet office in writing. Tuition already paid is non-refundable, and refunds are not issued for missed classes or for withdrawing during a current tuition session.

Registration remains open throughout the school year, subject to class availability. New students who enroll three (3) or more weeks after the start of a tuition session may be eligible for prorated tuition. All proration requests are subject to approval by the Salt Creek Ballet office.

Session 5 (Summer Intensive) begins in June 2027 and is a separate program. Enrollment in the 2026–2027 school year does not automatically register students for the Summer Intensive.

By signing electronically, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Agreement and Waiver. I certify that I am either the student (at least 18 years of age) or the parent or legal guardian of the participant and have the authority to enter into this agreement on the participant’s behalf. I consent to the use of an electronic signature and understand that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my handwritten signature and is binding upon me.

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General School Policies

By registering for or participating in any class, program, or activity, the student and/or parent/ guardian agrees to:

Students must adhere to the SCB Dress Code. Any SCB dancer that causes loss or damage to an SCB owned costume will be charged the cost of repair or replacement.
Keep hair neatly and securely up and off the face.
Arrive on time, ready to begin class. Be respectful and disciplined in all classes.
Notify the office, via email, of any medical condition which may impede your full participation in a class/activity.
Notify instructors, before class, if you have any medical conditions which may impede your full participation.
Call the office in advance of any absence, citing specific reason for absence. Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory.
Strive for perfect attendance, with the knowledge that any absences may prevent you from participation in performances/recitals/workshops/competitions.
Strive to make up absences assigned in current level, or a lower level. Keep in mind much can be achieved from taking a lower level class. Students are to communicate to the instructors when taking a make-up class.
Keep all food and beverages (clear beverages only) in the assigned eating area only. No food or drinks are allowed in the dressing rooms. SCB is a nut-free zone; nut products are not permitted.
No wrist watches, cell phones, pens or any type of electronic device that records or accepts calls is permitted in ballet classrooms. We kindly ask dancers to remove and leave in their ballet bag.
Show respect to faculty, staff, and fellow dancers. Any bullying or unkindness will not be tolerated and will be immediately reported to the dancers’ parents.
Strive to dance to the best of your ability everyday.

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Release of Liability

Indemnify and hold harmless Salt Creek Ballet (SCB) and its officers, directors, employees,

independent contractors, instructors, agents, and volunteers, and all other persons associated

officially or unofficially with SCB from any and all claims for physical or property loss, damage,

injury or death from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected to any SCB

program, performance, instructions or any use of the SCB facility or any facility operated or

controlled by SCB, whether in whole or part.

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Tuition and Billing

Please be aware that you are registering for the full school year (August 2026-May 2027).

A 5% late fee will be applied if payment is not received after the first week of a session.

Accounts set up as Auto-Pay will have their payment processed on the first few days of

each session, unless other arrangements have been made. A registration fee per

student will be applied during the first session the student is enrolled. Salt Creek Ballet (SCB)

requires six (6) students to run a class. No refunds or credits will be given for missed

classes. Classes must be made up in the session paid for. Families with two (2) or more

students enrolled (Pre-Ballet IV and above) are entitled to a family discount. The oldest student

enrolled in the full program pays full tuition and each additional student receives 10% off their

tuition.

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Medical Notice and Waiver

Notify Salt Creek Ballet (SCB), in writing, of any specific health concerns as they relate to

student participation in dancing, receiving dance instruction, or in any way engaged with dance

or dance instruction at SCB. Student and/or parent/guardian assume all risks of personal injury

to the student while dancing, receiving dance instruction, or in any way engaged with dance or

dance instruction at SCB. Student and/or parent/guardian acknowledge the hazards in an

exercise program, accept the risks involved, and realize it is a hands on activity. Student and/or

parent/guardian has discussed any special problems with their (or their child’s) physician.

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Photography, Videography and Social Media

Photography and Videography

While it is impossible to regulate the use of all digital images, photography and video/audio recordings, this policy provides guidelines for safe and proper use by Salt Creek Ballet.

Salt Creek Ballet will use photographs and videos of all registered minor and adult dancers for public and studio use, including, but not limited to, advertising, marketing, education, and similar uses. Such use will be in line with SCB’s Code of Conduct and Social Media Guidelines.

All public events are eligible for recording through digital photography and audio/video recordings. Registered students may opt out from external and public representation in photographs or videos for the above uses if prior written request is received by Salt Creek Ballet prior to the start of Session I annually.

We are concerned for protection of minors and vulnerable members of the community to ensure privacy as far as we are able, all the while also enabling the use of digital images, photography and videography as a desirable medium to promote Salt Creek Ballet and share the stories of our community.

Salt Creek Ballet reserves the right to take general group or crowd photographs or videos at performances, rehearsals or events in which individuals are not prominently featured and no identifying information is presented. Salt Creek Ballet reserves the right to use these photos or videos for promotional purposes without seeking or requiring consent of each individual represented.

Individuals observing classes, rehearsals, or performances may not take personal photographs or videos for public use, including social media, unless the Social Media Guidelines are strictly adhered to.

Social Media

All Salt Creek Ballet dancers, faculty, and staff must comply with the Social Media Guidelines below whenever posting about Salt Creek Ballet.

Anonymity on social media is never guaranteed; exercise extreme caution when posts, images, or videos identify minor children.
Any and all behavior on social media should remain consistent with SCB’s Code of Conduct when posting about SCB.
Any comments or posts perceived to be obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, discriminatory or hateful towards any SCB staff, students, faculty, or families may subject the owner to disciplinary or legal action.
Should you wish to engage on social media while identifying as a SCB dancer parent, volunteer, or employee, you may only do so with integrity and respect, and adhere to SCB’s privacy and confidentiality policies, as applicable.
Any content revealing or referring to sensitive studio information is strictly prohibited to be shared online.
Intellectual property laws (for example, costume design and choreography), must be observed by all studio patrons when posting online. This includes, but is not limited to, manuals, forms, handbooks, and syllabus, etc.
While affiliated with our studio (for example, images of you or your child in SCB clothing) we will not tolerate any posts that are racially, sexually, physically or religiously offensive and shall be in accordance with SCB’s Code of Conduct.  
All matters pertaining directly to SCB – whether it be fees, scheduling, placements or performance opportunities – may not be communicated via social media. SCB has an open door policy and encourages all communication, complaints, and feedback to be communicated to the Executive Director and/or the Artistic Director directly.  
We discourage parents/students and faculty from becoming ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ on social media, unless there is a previously existing relationship. We consider all studio members to be family and as such feel the obligation to respect and monitor personal boundaries.
Photographs or videos taken from performances or rehearsals may NOT be posted online without permission from SCB, unless @saltcreekballet is tagged on Instagram, Facebook, or any other social media platform.
Photographs or videos taken from professional photographers or videographers of SCB content may NOT be posted online without permission from such photographer or videographer, unless such photographer or videographer is tagged on Instagram, Facebook, or any other social media platform.
You may not post photographs or videos that feature SCB minor dancers other than your own online without the prior consent of their parent/guardian.
Identifying information of any featured minor dancers – including names, ages or location – must be removed when posting on social media.

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