2014-2015
Student Policies and Procedures
General Information
CLASS PLACEMENT: All class placement decisions are made by CAPA’s Director based on age, ability
and previous classroom performance. (see eligibility table on page) Placements are reviewed for
accuracy, and adjustments will be made after classes begin if necessary.
MAKE-UP CLASSES: Missed classes may be made up within 30 days of the initial absence. All makeup classes must be pre-arranged through the front desk in advance in order to avoid class overcrowding. Make-up classes may be used only for the type and level of class a student is enrolled in.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Perfect attendance awards will be given at the year-end recital. If a
student becomes ill and is unable to attend, they can still be eligible for perfect attendance if a) a
doctor’s note is presented and b) the class is made up within 14 days. Students will not be eligible
for perfect attendance if they have absences for any other reason – no exceptions.
DANCE CLASS ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS: Students are expected to arrive at least ten minutes
prior to class time in order to be dressed and prepared for class. Students arriving five minutes or
more after their class has begun may not be permitted to participate in the class due to risk of
injury, but they may observe. Students must regularly attend class in order to progress. Any
student who misses more than five classes after January 1, 2015 will be unable to participate in the
year-end recital.
CLASS OBSERVATION: CAPA encourages parents to observe their child's progress in their dance
class(es). While parents can view every class on a television monitor in the lobby, the first week of
the month (October-May) is "Watch Week." Blinds are opened so that parents can look directly
into their child's classroom.
CARE OF STUDENTS: The school is not responsible for providing before or after class care for
students. Please drop off and pick up children in a timely manner. If an emergency arises and you
are unable to do so, please inform the front desk.
UNEXPECTED INTERUPTION OF CLASSES: If classes must be cancelled due to extreme weather or
events beyond our control, any missed classes can be made up. No refunds will be given.
LOST AND FOUND: CAPA is not responsible for any items left behind, lost or stolen on CAPA
property. All dancers are encouraged to keep dance bags in view at all times, and to refrain from
bringing valuables to the school. Items found will be placed in the lost and found. The lost and
found will be disposed of at the end of each month.
CLASSROOM AND FACILITY ETIQUETTE: CAPA expects students to treat each other, their teachers
and the staff with respect. This includes treating fellow students and their belongings with courtesy
and kindness, maintaining a polite, attentive and hardworking attitude with teachers, and avoiding
gossip and/or negativity.
EVALUATION: Students are evaluated three times throughout the year--in September, for correct
level placement, in January, for proper progress, and in late April, for placement in the following
school year. If at any time, you wish to check on your child's progress, please schedule an
appointment with the school's director through the reception desk or via email to
Lauren@camarilloacademy.com.
ANNUAL RECITAL PERFORMANCES: All CAPA recitals are held at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts
Plaza in July 2015. All CAPA students are expected to perform in their assigned show. Recital fees
and pre-paid costume fees are due in the beginning of 2015.
COMMUNICATION: CAPA is dedicated to open communication with parents and students alike.
Parents and students should feel free to talk to teachers and staff members about any questions or
concerns; however, please schedule an appointment to do so rather than speaking before or after
class in order to keep classes running on time.
RESPECT FOR FACILITY/SAFETY REMINDERS: Respect must also be shown to all CAPA property.
Food and drinks are allowed in the lobby and common areas, however only water is allowed in the
dance/music rooms. Absolutely no gum chewing inside the classrooms. Please be courteous and
pick up trash after you have finished eating.
All hallways and doorways must remain unobstructed at all times in order to adhere to the fire
code. Students should bring their belongings/dance bags with them into the classroom.
Children who are visiting CAPA, both students and siblings or friends of students, must be properly
supervised while on CAPA property.
TUITION POLICIES:
Tuition must be paid by automatic bank account debit or automatic credit card payment. Tuition
will be debited from your bank account on the 1st day of each month from September-June. The
month of September is non-refundable. Credit card or bank debit payments are not accepted for
in-person payments on a monthly basis. Payment must be made by preauthorized automatic
monthly payment. An additional option is payment of the year’s tuition in advance by cash, check
or credit card. Invoices are sent ONLY to delinquent accounts with the $15.00 fee already added.
Incidental fees such as costumes, merchandise, etc. can be paid by check, cash or credit card
payments.
Tuition will be charged monthly whether a student is present or not. Failure to pay tuition within 30
days will result in classes being suspended. There will be no discounts or refunds given for missed
classes; however make-up classes are available.
All tuition payments, costume charges, registration and recital fees are non-refundable and nontransferable.
There is a $25 fee for all returned checks and returned/declined debit and credit card payments.
RELOCATION: Recital fees may be refunded upon relocation of more than 50 miles distance.
Costumes are non-refundable, but will be shipped to forwarding address. Appropriate paperwork
must be submitted.
SEVERE INJURY OR ILLNESS: Tuition may be frozen temporarily according to doctor's instructions.
CAPA is unable to guarantee availability of the same class time upon return. If illness or injury
prevents participation in recital, the recital fee may be applied to the following season's recital but
not refunded. Costumes may be picked up at CAPA after July 1st. Appropriate paperwork must be
submitted in advance.
To drop a class, student must do the following:
1. Obtain a drop form from the front desk pr under "forms and downloads" under the
classes heading on www.camarilloacademy.com.
2. Return the drop form to the front desk in person or via email by the 15th day of the
student’s final month of attendance. If a drop form is turned in on or after the 16th, the
entire month’s tuition will be due. Drop forms must be turned in to the front deskphone calls will not be accepted.
3. Dropping a class will result in forfeiture of all tuition payments, make-up classes,
registration and recital fees. Any previously ordered costumes can be picked up
between July 1 and September 1 of the same calendar year. As of September 1, all
unclaimed costumes will be disposed of.
Dress Code
OVERVIEW
One of the main goals at CAPA is to develop a sense of discipline and pride in our students. For this
reason, all students are expected to maintain a neat appearance and to abide by the specified dress
code for their level and/or class. Each dress code is designed to suit the style of dance or discipline
being learned. All Pre-Academy, Academy and Intensive Academy ballet students must wear the
appropriate color of leotard according to the CAPA dress code for each of their ballet classes. This
not only creates a disciplined learning environment free from distractions but also provides
students with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment as they progress through each level of
classical ballet. Students have tangible evidence of their achievement.
PROPER CARE OF DANCE SHOES
Please note that all dance shoes, whether ballet slippers, jazz shoes or hip-hop sneakers, should
never be worn outside the building as dirt can become embedded in the soles and damage the
dance floors.
All ballet slippers should fit snugly with the drawstrings tied in a knot and the excess cut off and
tucked in. Elastics must be properly sewn in. Elastics that have been tied under the foot are
unacceptable. This can cut off the circulation of blood as well as cause the line of the foot to
become distorted.
A ballet slipper that fits correctly is essential to the proper development of the foot. Therefore,
buying ballet slippers, or any dance shoes that are too big to allow for growth, is not beneficial. If
you are unsure about the fit, your child’s teacher will be glad to guide you in the process.
HAIR
For all dance classes, hair must be pulled back off the face and securely fastened as specified for
each class. It is advisable to keep a supple of extra hair pins, bun accessories and hair spray in
student’s dance bag at all times.
CAPA Prep Dress Code
Girls:
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Appropriate colored leotard (see color guidelines below)
Primary 1 and 2 students only: Appropriate color elastic-waist circle skirt.
Pink ballet tights
Pink leather ballet slippers
Tan tyette tap shoes, all ribbons must be replaced with tan elastic
Hair secured off neck in ponytail(s), braids or ballet bun
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White, short sleeve T-shirt (no graphics or logos on t-shirt)
Black shorts
White socks
Black or white leather ballet slippers
Black lace-up tap shoes
Boys:
CAPA Prep Leotard Color Guidelines
P1: Pink
P2: Lavender
Primary 1: Black
Primary 2: White
CAPA, Intensive and Open Ballet Dress Code
Girls:
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Appropriate Colored Leotard (see color guidelines below)
Solid color, no attached skirt
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Level 1 students only: Appropriate color elastic-waist circle skirt.
Ballet pink footed or convertible tights (no back seams)
Pink leather split-sole ballet slippers
For Pointe students only: Pink satin pointe shoes with ribbons and elastic
Hair secured in a ballet bun, No cover-ups or jewelry permitted
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White, short sleeve T-shirt (no graphics or logos on T-shirt)
Black shorts (above the knee), bike shorts or tights
White socks
Black or white leather ballet slippers
Boys:
CAPA, Intensive and Open Color Guidelines
Level 1:
Theatrical Pink Leotard and Theatrical Pink Skirt
Level 2:
Light Blue Leotard
Level 3:
Red Leotard
Level 4:
Royal Blue Leotard
Level 5:
Burgundy Leotard
Level 6:
Dark Purple
Intensive 1,2,Pre-Pro: Black Leotard
Open:
Any Solid-Colored Leotard
CAPA, Intensive and Open: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary and
Acrobatics Dress Code
Girls:
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Solid color leotard
Ballet pink, tan or black convertible tights, leggings, or boy shorts
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Shoes:
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Black shorts, sweatpants or jazz pants
White short sleeve T-shirt
White socks
Jazz: Tan (girls) Black (boys) split-sole lace-up or slip-on jazz shoes
Tap: Tan (girls) Black (boys) lace-up Oxford style full-soled tap shoes
Lyrical: Choice of foot “undeez” foot thong, dance paws, pirouette half socks
Contemporary: Bare feet
Acrobatics: Black acrobatic shoes or bare feet
CAPA Prep, Academy and Open Academy Hip Hop Dress Code
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Comfortable form-fitting dancewear—no buttons or zippers
Any skirts must have leggings or shorts underneath
Sneakers—must be worn ONLY inside classroom—no street shoes on dance floor
See proper care of dance shoes on page four
Hair secured off neck in ponytail
No half tops or bare midriffs
Aerial Dress Code
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Solid color leotard or tight fitting tank top
Any color tights or leggings
Bare feet
No loose T-shirts or cover-ups
DRESS CODE: Required dancewear, hairstyle and footwear must be followed in all classes. Failure
to follow requirements outlined in dress code will result in student being asked to observe class.
Repeated failure to follow requirements could result in suspension from class.
INJURY PREVENTION
There are several steps dancers can take to help prevent injuries:
1. Arrive in time to warm up with light stretching exercises. If recovering from an injury,
the injured area should be specifically warmed up.
2. Pay attention to nutrition. Students of the Intensive Academy and /or Young Dance
Artists Performing Arts Company are especially in need of eating well. It is important to
keep muscles and bones strong in order to deal effectively with rigorous class and
rehearsal schedules.
3. See your doctor if you believe you may be injured. Don’t take chances. If you have a pain
at one site which continues or increases as you are participating in classes, please see
your doctor and inform your teacher. Early detection is the key to preventing serious
injury.
4. Ice and Massage. If you suspect an injury, the best home treatment is to massage the
affected area with ice. Eight minutes of ice massage followed by a five minute break,
then eight more minutes of ice massage, 3-4 times per day is usually adequate. Always
use a thin cloth or towel between the ice and your skin, or be sure to keep the ice
moving.
5. Students unable to participate in class due to sickness or injury must provide their
teacher with a written note from their parents and/or doctor in order to be given
permission to sit out of class. Students should come prepared with a notebook to take
proper notes.
CAMARILLO ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
2520-A Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, Ca 93010
805-383-6446www.camarilloacademy.com