Uniforms
SCBVM Pre- Primary, Primary and SCBVM Level 1
Girls
Pink tank or cap sleeve leotard
Pink Ballet tights
Pink full-sole leather ballet slippers
Hair is a neat classical bun
In Classical Ballet, female students don’t wear undergarments underneath their tights. This is for both aesthetic and health reasons. It isn’t usually an issue when students start their training at a young age, however, as they get older infection and discomfort do often become an issue. In order to prepare your child for later training, we recommend that they don’t wear undergarments at the start of their training so they don’t need to make the socially awkward uncomfortable transition to being undergarment-free at a later time. Ballet tights are an undergarment, and therefore they must be washed accordingly.
Boys
White or Red T-shirt (no logo)
Black tights
Dance belt
Black full-sole leather ballet shoes
For SCBVM Level 2 through Level 7
Girls
Red leotard (limited stock available through the school)
Pink Ballet tights
Pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes sewn with ribbons Level 6 and up
Upon recommendation and assessment, pointe shoes
Hair in a neat classical bun
In Classical Ballet, female students don’t wear undergarments underneath their tights. This is for both aesthetic and health reasons. It isn’t usually an issue when students start their training at a young age, however, as they get older infection and discomfort do often become an issue. In order to prepare your child for later training, we recommend that they don’t wear undergarments at the start of their training so they don’t need to make the socially awkward uncomfortable transition to being undergarment-free at a later time. Ballet tights are an undergarment, and therefore they must be washed accordingly.
Boys
Red T-shirt (no logo, available for purchase through the school)
Black tights
Dance belt
Black canvas split-sole ballet shoes
Attendance
Attendance for each class for the full class time is mandatory. Please notify the Artistic Director and administration of any absences as soon as possible.
Late Arrival of Student
Knock and enter once the music has stopped - please DO NOT INTERRUPT exercises in progress;
Upon entering the class, please do a solo reverence and offer an apology before taking your place at the barre;
If you arrive after the completion of the plié portion of the exercise sequences, you will not be able to participate in the remainder of that class.
3. Class Time
Students must do their own warm-up before the start of class on their own time. Class times on the schedule are for instructional lessons and may run over time.
4. In-Class Behaviour
Students must extend courtesy and respect to each other, instructors and staff at all times. Distracting and disruptive behaviour, bullying, disregard for privacy and personal property, and all other thoughtless or irresponsible behaviour will be dealt with immediately.
5. Communications
We kindly request that questions or concerns are addressed in a respectful manner and preferably in private. Please set up an appointment via email. Please do not delay instructors before, in between, or after class unless it is an emergency.
6. School Property
Please ask permission before using ANY school property. While we hope that students and parents enjoy a positive time at the school, it is a place of learning and business, and as such, school property should not be treated as common property. In particular, please do not use the school kitchen and its facilities unless permission is granted. The kitchen is private and only for school personnel.
7. Copyright ©
All class exercises, choreography, photography/video, printed and other forms of media are the rightful property of the Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet. We ask that students and parents do not divulge detailed information related to these matters to families outside the school. We strongly encourage our families to talk about our school and its unique program to the general community, but for the purpose of accuracy and privacy infringement, we ask that specifics of the program be reserved for discussion by the Artistic Director.
8. Food and Drink
Students are asked to bring enough snacks and water each day. Except for water, no other drink or food is permitted inside the dance studios.
Nuts will be permitted at the school unless the school is given notice of any food allergies of a student by the parents.
9. Uniforms and Grooming
Appropriate uniform is expected to be worn by all students; proper grooming and personal hygiene are equally important at all times. For safety reasons, please do not use body lotion or fragrance, and only short fingernails are permitted. Jewelry cannot be worn on any parts of the body in the studio. Small hoops or studs in the ears are permitted.
The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen property