International Ballet Academy of Norwell, Inc. Policies
International Ballet Academy of Norwell (IBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In administering any and all of its programs and activities, IBA does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, or religion. In addition, and in no way in limitation of the above, to the extent that IBA at any time operates a school as part of its charitable activities, IBA’s school shall admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, if any, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
At IBA, we believe it is important to provide safe, high-quality instruction. All staff and instructors have been properly CORI checked.
For safety and security purposes, we ask that all parents and visitors remain in the lobby and designated observation area. If your child needs to change for class, there are dressing rooms available; these spaces are for students, parents, and caregivers only.
General Class Policies
General Information
Class Cancellation
Dress Code
Making Up a Class
At IBA, we believe it is important to provide safe, high-quality instruction. All staff and instructors have been properly CORI checked.
For safety and security purposes, we ask that all parents and visitors remain in the lobby and designated observation area. If your child needs to change for class, there are dressing rooms available; these spaces are for students, parents, and caregivers only.
General Class Policies
- All students are expected to arrive on time for class, fully dressed and prepared.
- Attendance is taken every class.
- No food or drink is allowed in studios or dressing rooms.
General Information
- IBA will have one parents' observation week, and three Bring a Buddy weeks, each school year. Dates for parent observation, Bring a Buddy, and performance dates/rehearsal schedules will be posted in the lobby.
- Each year, IBA produces the Nutcracker Ballet in December, as well as a Spring performance. Audition dates will be posted in the lobby.
Class Cancellation
- IBA's schedule mirrors that of the Norwell Public Schools' calendar.
- Youth classes will be cancelled when Norwell schools cancel classes due to holiday or weather conditions. Adult classes will be held unless otherwise stated on our website.
- IBA may also cancel classes due to the surrounding towns' weather conditions.
- All class cancellations will be posted on our website.
Dress Code
- Students must adhere to the dress code for their particular class. Please visit our dress code page for more information.
- Jewelry is not permitted in class.
Making Up a Class
- The student/parent must notify IBA prior to an absence via phone or email in order for it to be excused; excused absences may be made up within three weeks of the absence.
- The student may take any other class in his/her level in which he/she is not currently enrolled with prior approval of the instructor.