Class Uniforms
Pre ballet- Ages 3-4 White leotard, pink tights to the ankle, shoes are optional. Please no skirts. No attached skirts. Hair must be pulled up in a pony tail, or a bun.
Ballet 1- Ages 5-6 pink leotard, pink tights to the ankle, shoes are optional. Please no skirts. No attached skirts. Hair must be pulled up in a pony tail, or a bun.
Ballet 2- Ages 6-7 light blue leotard, pink tights to the ankle shoes are optional. Please no skirts. No attached skirts. Hair must be pulled up in a pony tail, or a bun.
Ballet 3- Ages 7-8- royal blue leotard, pink tights that cover the foot, pink ballet slippers. Please no skirts. No attached skirts. Hair must be pulled up in a bun.
Ballet 4-
Ballet 5- - Black leotard, pink tights, Alignment belt, Black or Pink Skirt, tight-fitting knits during cooler weather, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, Skirts are only allowed in centre and with instructor's permission.
Ballet 6- Black leotard, pink tights, Alignment belt, Black or Pink Skirt, tight-fitting knits during cooler weather, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, Skirts are only allowed in centre and with instructor's permission.
Advanced Ballet & Pointe- with permission- any plain colored leotard, pink tights, Ballet skirts, tight-fitting knits during cooler weather, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, Skirts are only allowed in centre and with instructor's permission.
Boys- White or blacks t-shirts, black tights or shorts. Black ballet shoes.
TYB Company- Is open to students 7 and older with audition.
Taos Youth Ballet
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Watch Days
We encourage parents to follow their dancer's progress throughout the year. Two watch days per semester allow parents to actually "sit in" on classes. We will notify you of the dates in advance, so you may place this rewarding event on your calendar.
Skirt Days
The last week of every month is Skirt Week. Students may wear a dance skirt to class. Skirts are provided for those students who do not have their own.
Annual Performance
This end-of-year concert allows students a chance to display their accomplishments and experience performing on stage or with their class in the studio. This is an integral part of their dance training and it's a lot of fun! It is not mandatory to be in the Annual Performance, but it is a rewarding experience which I highly recommend, the young dancer builds confidence and gains skills working together with other dancers.
Other Performances
Taos Youth Ballet Company will perform several times outside of the annual performance. The older dancers of TYB (ages 7 and up) are invited to audition and perform.
Holidays
TYB observes the same vacation schedule as Taos Public Schools, with the exception of some one-day holidays and teacher in-service days. A listing of holidays will be provided in September.
Some months have more weeks than others. These "free" classes will be considered make-ups for holidays. A full calendar will be available on the first day of classes.
"Footnotes"
A regular newsletter is sent home, or can b received by email, to keep you up to date. And of course, the dreaded deadlines for fees and tuition will be included.
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Tuition
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month, including the months that begin with an observed holiday. After the 5th, a 10% late fee will be charged. A $20.00 fee will apply for any returned checks. Absences should be made up within 4 weeks. WE DO NOT PRORATE FOR MISSED CLASSES DUE TO ILLNESS / FAMILY VACATIONS. There will be no refunds for missed or dropped classes.
- A 5% discount is available when paying for an entire semester. If classes are added within the semester, regular fee applies. If classes are dropped, there are no refunds.
- A 5% discount is available for additional family members.
- Boys tuition is always 40% off
