Studio Policies

West Point Ballet Students are expected to:

  • Be prepared for class by arriving on time and adhering to the studio dress code 

    • Dress code for female students includes a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a neat ballet bun. 

    • Dress code for male students includes a white compression-style shirt, black shorts, and black ballet shoes 

  • Come to class with a good attitude and ready to work hard

  • Do their best to retain class material from one week to the next

  • Learn choreography for performances

  • Attend special rehearsals (as applicable), attend dress rehearsals, and participate in studio performances

  • Be respectful to teachers and fellow students; West Point Ballet has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying 

  • Commit to classes for the entire school year unless extenuating circumstances (such as moving or job loss) arise. Those who withdraw early from classes will be subject to a $50 withdrawal fee.

  • Help maintain the cleanliness of the studio by cleaning up after themselves.

  • All Academy and Utah Theatre Ballet dancers are required to attend either the June or July summer session AND the August Bootcamp.

West Point Ballet parents and guests are expected to:

  • Read studio communications sent via email text, Shout messages, and/ or in the Google Drive folder in a timely manner to stay informed

  • Join our Parent Community on Shout and read studio announcements

  • Review recent studio communications and website before asking questions 

  • Be familiar with and agree to West Point Ballet’s Studio Policies 

  • Be familiar with important dates as evident on the Studio Calendar 

  • Enroll in autopay, keep payment information up to date, and pay any additional fees or outstanding balances on time 

  • Attend any applicable Zoom parent meetings and beginning of the year Open House

  • Alert the studio to any medical needs your dancer may have that we need to be aware of

  • Alert the studio to any issues or concerns you may have (i.e. bullying)

  • Avoid interrupting classes and rehearsals. Please do not:

    • watch or wave through the windows in the studios

    • record class time or rehearsals 

    • talk loudly in the waiting area

    • walk into the studios while rehearsals or classes are in progress. 

  • Keep young children entertained so they do not become a distraction to the dancers while classes are in progress.

West Point Ballet parents and guests are encouraged to:

  • Volunteer during performances

  • Get to know other parents and build relationships

  • Join our Parents of West Point Ballet Facebook group

  • Follow West Point Ballet on Instagram and Facebook

Studio Policies

  • We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying. If you see or suspect bullying, please notify us immediately.

  • Dancers at West Point Ballet Academy should dress in classical ballet attire. For female dancers, this includes a black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Please no skirts, tutu dresses, or warm-ups. For male dancers, this includes plain black shorts (like basketball shorts), a plain white compression shirt, black ballet shoes with black socks. Undergarments should not be seen. Girl's hair should be slicked back in a ballet bun, with no hair hanging in the face.

    Female dancers
    -Leotard

    Leotards should be black and should not have an attached skirt. You can choose a style that your dancer would prefer: tank top, spaghetti strap, cap sleeve, or long sleeve. Academy dancers will receive one Academy leotard which should be worn to class on specified days.

    -Tights

    Tights should be pink. We recommend selecting a shade of pink that matches one's ballet shoes. Tights should be footed. Convertible tights are preferred for pointe students. Tights with a seam down the back are preferred.

    -Ballet shoes

    Ballet shoes should be pink and ideally will match the shade of pink of one's tights. We recommend canvas ballet shoes with pre-sewn elastics (instead of leather) and we prefer shoes without drawstrings. 

    Dancers who are not on pointe should not wear pointe shoes until they have passed their pointe shoe test AND have been given approval by the studio owner. Dancers are not permitted to purchase pointe shoes without the studio owner's approval, even if it's just to play dress up at home. Dancers can seriously injure themselves if they have not learned the correct technique or possess the needed strength. Dancers who aren't on pointe should wear ballet slippers. You can find our full dress code on our website.

    Male dancers
    -Shirt

    Male dancers should wear a plain white compression-style shirt. 

    -Shorts

    Shorts should be like soccer or basketball shorts and plain black. Male dancers are encouraged to wear black compression ballet tights if they wish. 

    -Ballet shoes

    Ballet shoes should be black. We recommend canvas ballet shoes with pre-sewn elastics (instead of leather) and we prefer shoes without drawstrings. Socks can be worn if desired and should be plain white or black. 

    Dancewear can be purchased at local dance stores or online: 

    Dancewear Inc. 
    8922 S 700 E
    Sandy, UT 84070

    Note: If you purchase items at Dancewear Inc., mention that your dancer is from West Point Ballet to receive a 10% discount. 

    For your reference, we have included several online options below: 

  • We expect that dancers will participate in classes for the entirety of the school year. However, we understand that extenuating circumstances (such as job loss or moving) occur and withdrawals need to happen. To withdraw a dancer from a class or enrollment altogether, an email request must be sent to info@wpballet.com by the 25th of the month in order for tuition to not be charged the following month. There will be a $50 withdrawal fee if canceled after August 1, 2024, or at any point during the school year. Tuition refunds will not be given after tuition is paid. Please keep in mind that studio fees (registration, academy fee, costume, performance, and video recording) are non-refundable once paid. If you choose to withdraw your dancer after those fees have been paid, they will still be non-refundable. 

  • Parents are not typically allowed to watch classes unless it is a designated parent observation day. However, we want you to get a feel of how we teach, and if you decide to enroll, we want you to be comfortable leaving your dancer with us. If your dancer is in one of our main studios with a small window, you are welcome to take one quick peek through the window to see how your dancer is doing. We kindly ask that you do not enter the studio or remain at the window for the entire class as it can be distracting for all of the students.

  • Every dancer is required to have a signed waiver on file with WPB which is standard among dance studios. This waiver includes a photo release that will allow us to take videos and photos of your dancer. These videos and photos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media and advertising. The release also allows us to film performances and take class photos. Each family will receive a link to the performance recording. 

    Without this signed release for all dancers, it would not be possible to record our end-of-year performances. As such, dancers who do not have a signed waiver on file will be withdrawn from ballet class and be subject to our early withdrawal fee of $50. To get an idea of the type of content we post on social media please visit our Facebook and Instagram accounts. We do not share any identifying information and most of our content is of our academy classes.

    • Please see Tuition & Fees for an explanation and breakdown of our tuition and fees.

    • Tuition is automatically charged on the 5th of each month for dancers at the Bluffdale studio. You are required to pay via autopay. Tuition is based on a 9-month session, averaging 4 weeks per month. Equal payments are made each month from September to May. Tuition for August 2024 will be half tuition and charged on August 5. Tuition is calculated by class length. If tuition is more than 5 days late, a $10 fee will apply. Tuition is non-refundable. ​

    • Tuition for rec center dancers is paid to the rec center. Other fees will be paid via autopay directly to West Point Ballet through the parent portal.

Drop off & pick up at the Bluffdale Studio:

To register for ballet classes at West Point Ballet:

  • Dancers must be at least 3 years old and potty trained. Dancers who wish to attend the Adult Ballet class must be at least 18+ years old.

  • Rec center dancers must register with West Point Ballet AND at the rec center.

  • If you would like to try a class BEFORE you register, we would love to have you stop by for a FREE trial class.

Important Information Rec Center Dancers

  • Registration at the rec center is a two-step process. You will need to register with us AND with the rec center.

  • The rec center does not share information with us. If we do not have an email address or phone number on file, you will not receive communications from us.

  • Monthly tuition is due the 5th of each month, but we encourage parents to pay tuition and sign up at the rec center by the 15th of the current month to hold their spot for the next month.

  • Tuition is paid to the rec center.

  • Other fees are paid directly to West Point Ballet. Autopay is required and can be set up in your parent portal.

    • There is a $25 annual registration fee due upon registration.

    • Performance fees. To see a list of performance fees, please visit our website.

  • Most of our communication is done in our parent communities but we also communicate through email and text messages.

  • Waivers must be signed and returned to West Point Ballet within one week of registration to participate in ballet classes. These waivers include a liability waiver, text/email marketing opt-in (so we can contact you), and a photo release. All three waivers MUST be signed.

We consider our classes and students at the J.L. Sorenson Rec Center to be just as much a part of our studio as those students and classes in Riverton. Because the classes in Herriman are held at a facility that is not ours, there are some important points we would like to highlight to best prepare you and your dancer for participating at this location:

  1. Dancers at the J.L. Sorenson Rec Center must register through the Rec Center as well as West Point Ballet. 

  2. The rec center's enrollment system is organized on a monthly basis meaning you will have to confirm that your dancer is continuing the next month by the 15th of the current month in order to hold their spot. 

  3. Tuition is paid directly through J.L. Sorenson Rec Center; you must authorize each month's payment as the Rec Center does not currently offer an autopay option.

  4. Tuition must be paid by the 15th of the current month for the next month.

  5. Non-Academy dancers at the Rec Center and in Riverton will only participate in the Spring Story Ballet. As such, there will be additional performance-related fees that will be payable directly to West Point Ballet via the payment information you included in your Parent Portal. View more information about our fees on our website.