Our Policies
Norwell Studios
IBA Norwell
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
International Ballet Academy of Norwell
COVID-19 Protocols
• Class numbers will be limited to allow for distancing based on MA guidelines.
• Masks will be worn when entering the studios and in public areas. We ask that the youngest students (Creative Dance – Level I) wear masks in the studios until they become more familiar with distancing.
• We will be taking students’ temperatures before they enter the studios.
• Students will be asked to maintain proper social distance. Barres and floor will be marked to indicate distance.
• Hand sanitizers will be available throughout the studios.
• All areas and surfaces in the studios will be cleaned and sanitized between each class.
• Students will store personal items in the same place and stand at the barre and center in their designated spot each class.
• Students should have hand sanitizer and/or wipes packed with them along with the other essential supplies that they normally have.
• Students should be dressed in ballet attire under outer garments and have hair done in a bun already from home.
• Only students will be allowed in the studios. We are asking parent to wait outside to limit the number of people in the building.
• It is imperative that each student be picked up on time to limit contact with the next class, and for our staff to remain free to clean the studio.
• If a student has a fever, sore throat, or is feeling unwell in any other way, we ask they they be kept home until symptoms disappear.