Sessions
OBA has three sessions per academic year in addition to summer programs. We require a commitment for the entirety of each session. Early drops are not refunded; any balance due for the remainder of the session must be paid in full.
Registration for fall and summer sessions are required. Winter and spring re-enrollment happens automatically. If your child is not returning for the next session, please contact the office prior to the onset of the session to ensure a cancellation of billing.
There is a one time registration fee for new students
of $30.00.
For more information about Registration contact us: info@oregonballetacademy.com or call 541-338-7800
Tuition
Payment options: Payment can be made by check, cash or credit card. Pay in full at registration or opt-in for a payment plan with a valid credit card on file.
Payment plans break tuition into 3 equal payments for the semester and is billed automatically at the beginning of the month (with the exception of December).
If your payment does not process successfully on the 1st day of the month, we will attempt to re-run your card on the 5th day of the month. If payment is not made by the 10th day of the month, a $15 late fee will be charged to your account.
There are NO TUITION REFUNDS (except in the case of physical impairment, requiring a doctor's note).
Absences & Make-Up Classes
Contact the office if your dancer will be absent from a scheduled class.
If your dancer is not feeling well enough to dance due to injury or non-contagious symptoms, they are encouraged to attend class to observe and take notes.
If your dancer is experiencing any contagious symptoms (fever, vomiting, sore throat, etc.) please keep them home. Dancers that come to the studio displaying any contagious symptoms will be sent home.
Students are encouraged to make-up missed classes. Make-up classes may be done in the same level or one level lower than the registered class. Discuss with the office to schedule.
Tuition is not pro-rated for missed classes.
Promotion
Each dancer progresses at an individual rate. The age requirements accompanying each level are guidelines only.
Students will be notified by their instructor when they are ready to move up to the next level of training. When invited moving to a higher level those classes will be billed accordingly
Drop off/Pick up
OBA is not responsible for students before and after their class time, and after they exit the studio.
Please drop your dancers off no more than 15 minutes prior to their scheduled class time.
Students should be picked up promptly after class.The studio will be closed and locked 15 minutes after the last class of the day. Oregon Ballet Academy is not responsible for dancers after this time. The instructors and the office staff are not available for childcare.
Any child under the age of 10 must be supervised when they are not in class. Please remind your children to wait inside our building and not to go outside without adult supervision.
OBA staff will not watch siblings of dancers before, during or after classes.
Scholarships
A limited number of merit and need-based scholarships are available to advanced level students. The number of awards available is dependent upon the amount of money which has been contributed to the Oregon Ballet Foundation scholarship fund in any given year. An application form is available through the office. Careful consideration will be given to all requests.
In accepting a scholarship, a student is:
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required to keep up a certain high level of attendance
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agrees not to study or perform at any other school or company in the surrounding area without the official approval of the OBA.
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not permitted to represent themselves independently, or represent any other dance studio at competitions or workshops.
Performances
We generally hold two performances per year.
We do a classic children's production such as Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, or Snow White at the end of the fall session and in partnership with Oregon Ballet Foundation. Our annual spring concert is held during spring session towards the end of the school year.
Participation in performances is contingent upon adequate attendance during class time and also during any extra required rehearsal time. Participation is not mandatory.
Participation fee is generally $100.
Performance costumes are the property of the Oregon Ballet Foundation so that they can be used in future productions.
Hair color must be a natural hair color for performances.
Class Observation
Parents are welcome (but not required) to stay and observe class. A viewing window is available. Please be discrete so as not to distract the dancers and be respectful by keeping conversation and children quiet in the lobby area while classes are in session.
School Closings
OBA will close for 4j Spring Break, Winter Break, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Thanksgiving weekend.
