School of Madison Ballet Attendance Policies

Children’s Division

  • All absences should be reported to the School of Madison Ballet in advance.

  • Missed classes are non-refundable.

  • Classes may be made up within the week of the class missed.

  • Students who are injured should observe class.

  • Students who are ill should be resting and are not permitted to observe class.

  • A student who has missed three consecutive classes without advance notification may be withdrawn from the program or assigned to a lower class level. Those students will be responsible for the full tuition.

School Division

  • All absences should be reported to the School of Madison Ballet in advance.

  • Students who miss two (2) consecutive weeks of consecutive classes may be withdrawn
    from the program. Those students will be responsible for the full tuition.

  • Students who are injured should observe class.

  • Students who are ill should be resting and are not permitted to observe class.

  • Students who arrive late may be asked to observe class at the teacher’s discretion.

  • Excused absences for personal reasons are granted on a case-by-case basis. Students must notify the School of Madison Ballet at least one week in advance, whenever possible, and have it approved by the School Director.

  • Rehearsals for Nutcracker, SMB Showcase and any additional productions requiring SMB students are mandatory. Students who have excessive absences may be withdrawn from the performance or asked to understudy.