AcADeMic HAnDbook - Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Performance Policiesperformance companyIn order to qualify as a member of the CPYB performingcompany, students must comply with the following:• Maintain regular attendance and meet all requirements oftheir assigned level;• Attend all appropriate rehearsals;• Maintain an appropriate weight level.The Artistic Director may invite students at any level to perform.Usually this privilege is available to those who maintain therecommended number of classes for their level. To be eligibleto perform in the season-end June Series, students are requiredto take the minimum recommended number of hours for theirlevels. (Exception: Students in Level 1A should regularly take aminimum of three hours a week in order to be eligible toperform.)Students cast for a role in a ballet must attend all scheduledrehearsals and be able to take part in all performances ofthat ballet throughout the academic year. Please note thatbecause CPYB choreographers usually work elsewhere duringthe week, performing often involves Saturday and sometimesSunday choreographic sessions and rehearsals. If a studentknows beforehand that he or she will not be available for allperformances and rehearsals, the student should not accept therole. No Excused Absence Forms will be accepted once CPYB isin rehearsal for a performance. If unforeseen circumstances arisethat prevent a student from keeping a rehearsal or performancecommitment, the Artistic Director and the CPYB Office should beinformed immediately.costuming• Costumes are provided by CPYB, however, dancers areresponsible for the costumes while they are wearing them.• Tights and shoes: Female dancers must provide their own pinktights without seams, and shoes (ballet, pointe and character).Male dancers must provide their own white or black tights andwhite and black shoes.• Female students must provide flesh-toned body suits of anapproved style. (Consult the Costume Director.)• Dancers should attend all rehearsals and performanceswearing their regular dancewear.• Students should not sit in costumes or eat or drink while in acostume. If necessary, water can be consumed.• If something is wrong with a costume or if it is damaged,tell the Costume Director immediately.• The Costume Director may draft and implement other rulesas she sees fit to protect the costumes and dancers as wellas to ensure that the backstage area runs smoothly andsafely.Students are responsible for knowing the rehearsal schedule,which is posted on the studio bulletin boards. Students may alsocheck the Web Calendar at www.cpyb.org under “Calendar.”Observers to rehearsals may be limited, depending upon thechoreographer and the studio in which the rehearsal is takingplace. Theatre rehearsals are open to parents only from the thirdfloor balcony of Whitaker or the second floor balcony of theHershey Theatre.Parents who wish to see their children in performance shouldpurchase tickets to all of the shows they wish to see. Sincecasting decisions are often made close to the performance dates,parents are encouraged to become CPYB season subscriberswho may exchange tickets.Ticket sales and tuition are the two main sources of CPYBincome. Since tuition alone does not cover the cost of CPYBschool expenses, CPYB depends on ticket sales to help fill thatgap. CPYB needs and appreciates your support.2013-2014 Academic Handbook & Student Policies | Updated 9.30.1314home