Please take a moment to read through all of the class information and dress codes. Thank you
Documents and Forms
-One Liability and Photo release is needed for every student each session
Liability Waiver and Photo Release
Classes are drop- off classes intended for little dancers that are ready for an independent learning experience.
Please wait on the sidewalk until the teacher comes to invite the students into the theater. The students will be dismissed back on the sidewalk at the end of our class time.
Giselle Winter Session
January 6th 2025-March 18th 2025
During our last classes of the series on March 17th and 18th, the students will demonstrate what we have learned during our observation classes.
Jenna Johnson will be the lead teacher for this term. She will teach them with grace and patience while helping the students explore their creativity and confidence. Please go to the about page to read more about our experienced teachers.
Schedule information:
Mondays:
Creative Ballet 3-4 Years 4:15-5:00 PM and Pre-Ballet 5-6 years 5:00-5:45 PM
Tuesdays:
Creative Pre-Ballet 3-5 Years 4:15-5:00 PM and Primary Ballet 6-9 years 5:00-6:00 PM
All classes will run weekly from Jan 6th-March 18th with the exception of MLK and Presidents’ day. On January 20th and February 17th classes will be combined for Creative and Pre-ballet and take place from 4:15-5:00 PM for those wanting to attend classes on a holiday.
Sleeping Beauty Spring Session
April 1st-June 11th 2025
During our last classes of the series on June 10th and 11th, the students will demonstrate what we have learned during our observation classes.
Jenna Johnson will be the lead teacher for this term on Wednesdays and Jackie Genis for Tuesdays. The teachers are under the direction of Katarina Svetlova and will teach them with grace and patience while helping the students explore their creativity and confidence. Please go to the about page to read more about our experienced teachers.
Schedule information:
Tuesdays:
Creative Pre-Ballet 3-5 Years 4:15-5:00 PM and Primary Ballet 6-9 years 5:00-6:00 PM
Wednesdays:
Creative Ballet 3-4 Years 4:15-5:00 PM and Pre-Ballet 5-6 years 5:00-5:45 PM
All classes will run weekly from April 1st through June 11th with the exception of Wednesday May 14th. Classes will be combined for Wednesday Creative and Pre-ballet and take place from 4:15-5:00 on Tuesday May 13th from 4:15-5pm. The Theater has an event on that day.
Please bring to every class:
-For the Nutcracker series please bring a wood nutcracker with to each class. 8-10 inches in length.
-A tight fitting warm layer, like a wrap sweater, warm leggings, leg warmers, in case your child gets cold
-Easy clothing and shoes to wear over their class attire that they can remove themselves and redress easily after class.
-Water bottle
-Recommended ballet class attire listed below
-Dance Bag :
Having a designated ballet bag stocked and ready is very helpful for not forgetting ballet items and it might make getting to ballet a little bit less stressful :) You can include packing extra hair supplies (Brush,hairspray,rubber bands,lots of pins,clips,hairnets), extra dance clothing for the little ones in case of accidents, ballet slippers, their dance outfit,, warm ups, and water.
Recommended Class Attire: Dress Code
Please choose the option that best suits your child regardless of gender. I have gently used dance clothing available for a small donation prior to the first class.
Please do not mix and match but choose one option. Tights and shoes must match in color.
Option 1 : Pink or flesh colored tights and a solid color leotard. Optional thin ballet skirt for Creative Ballet, and Pre-Ballet. No tutus or tiaras. Primary class students please no skirt. Leather soled pink or flesh colored ballet slippers. Elastic drawstrings trimmed and tucked in, no bows. Please no shoes from Target or H&M but leather soled ballet shoes from a dance store.
Option 2: Black tights or leggings with a black or white shirt and black ballet slippers. Elastic drawstrings trimmed and tucked in, no bows.
All Classes: Long hair secured back in a bun (preferred) or ponytail. For short hair use headband and clips. Please clip all bangs back to avoid any hair on the face. How to make a bun tutorial links below.
Variety of hair types in one video https://youtu.be/zUC3WzQrT6s
For long hair https://youtu.be/yAWwHl4OE3Q https://youtu.be/Vgbj6xugNCg
For short hair https://youtu.be/dBS-DfU-LFU https://youtu.be/8cBBmJy16fI https://youtu.be/Y9Bo50ylcqk
No jewelry besides pierced studs. Wrap knit ballet sweaters and leg warmers are allowed to keep them warm if needed. ‘The Leotard' has everything you might need.
-I will meet your dancers on Dekum street on the sidewalk. Just the students enter the theater with the instructor. If you have a child that might need extra care and need you during class please stay close by and I will text you if your child need support. Please email me if your child needs caregiver support during class.
-Please have your children wear their ballet dress code under their jackets and warm ups and do not plan to change in the theater prior to class.
- Your child will need to use the bathroom without assistance for their own privacy. Please have your children use the bathroom prior to class to lessen use during class.
-At the end of our class time please wait for your children on Dekum Street. The instructor will dismiss them and escort them out. It will be important to have you there on-time.
Enter and Exit Protocols
Class expectations
To maintain an uninterrupted and creative learning environment we ask that students and parents adhere to the following guidelines:
Arrive to class on time ready to dance in recommended class attire and secured hair.
Remain in class for the full duration without a parent/guardian. Your child cannot be brought to class crying, please remain with your child and comfort them until they are ready to enter the class independently.
Able to follow simple instructions, listen to and apply direction. Example: stay around your dancing dot to dance, Do not leave the room without asking, sit for stretching and story time, please sit quietly during role call etc…
Use the restroom independently without adult help. Please practice with your child as getting dance wear on and off is challenging.
Class Observation
After many years of teaching experience, I find it is best for students if their parents/guardians are not observing class. Their focus and creative freedom improves in a quiet setting comprised of only the students and the teacher. Parents may observe or assist their child during class in special circumstances only and with prior teacher approval. We invite the parents to observe during scheduled class demonstrations. That being said, I welcome the opportunity to ease your child into an independent class experience with parent+teacher collaboration and support. If the child is crying and resisting joining class it is best to try at a later time. I do not encourage pushing a child when they need comfort from a parent and are not emotionally ready to be in an independent dance class environment.
Refund and Rescheduling policy
Refund Policy : all classes offered by Katarina Svetlova
A full refund will be given if requested 5 days prior to the start of the first class. Credit towards another class series will be given if a refund is requested within the 5 day period prior to the start of the first class. Once a series has begun I cannot offer any credits or refunds.
If class is cancelled due to weather, teacher illness, Theater scheduling conflict, or Covid safety restrictions, a make up class will be offered. Either in-person or via Zoom in place of any refunds. I cannot offer make up classes if a child misses classes due to travel or illness.
There is a chance we will have to reschedule a class at The Dekum street Theater due to an event. A make up class will be offered with ample notice at least 2 weeks.