Placement: Students will be placed in classes that are appropriate for their level of physical and mental development. If at any time the director feels that the placement is incorrect, the student will be changed to the appropriate level. Conferences should be scheduled by appointment by emailing northeastschoolofballet@gmail.com. 

Attendance: Students are required to take ALL classes offered at their level so that they may continue to advance technically. If they cannot participate due to illness or injury, we advise them to watch if possible. Students should try their best to be on time for class. Classes are not transferable, and there are no refunds for classes missed for any reason. In the case of absence, please contact us at northeastschoolofballet@gmail.com or call 781-944-9100 and leave a reason for absence before class time. Makeup classes must be scheduled in the same semester as the missed class. If NSB is forced to follow a “Stay-at-Home” order, students are required to take their virtual classes at the same time as scheduled. Login info will be sent for Zoom classes, and attendance will be taken. 

Tuition & Costume Fees: Enrollment in the school consists of two 18-week sessions. Tuition is payable upon registration. The first session tuition is due no later than August 15, 2025. Second session tuition is due no later than January 15, 2026. Students with outstanding accounts will not be admitted to class. Tuition is neither transferable nor refundable. If a pandemic forces NSB to provide classes virtually through Zoom, tuition will remain the same. Tuition includes registration fees. There are no additional performance fees for the Ballet-Lecture Demonstration over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24, 2026. In the event that performances are canceled, NSB will welcome parents to observe class either in-house or on Zoom at the end of the semester to see their child’s progress.

Drop-off and pick-up procedures: Because of limited parking and school policy, NSB strongly urges parents to drop off and pick up their children. Only registered students will be allowed in the building during school hours. Students should be dropped off on Sanborn Street and walk to the side entrance of the building next to the driveway. Do not drop your child off on Lowell Street and have them cross. After class, students will wait in the lobby area for their parents or guardians to pick them up on Sanborn Street. Students will not be permitted to wait outside of the studio or cross Lowell Street. We strongly urge parents/guardians to be punctual when dropping off and picking up their child(ren). If your child's class is scheduled at the ANNEX, you will enter at the Creative Arts entrance on Sanborn Street. The studio space in the ANNEX is in the First Congregational Church, adjacent to NSB Studios. There is NO parking on the right side of Sanborn Street or in the circular driveway; those spaces are reserved. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, please park in the municipal lot next to the building between NSB and the town hall.

Notices & Cancellations: Important school notices will be sent electronically through email. Families should not opt out of emails. Hard copies may also be distributed. Invoices will be sent via email on the first and fifteenth of each month. Notices and schedules, including changes, will also be posted on the NSB school bulletin board. If we have a snow day, NSB will follow Reading Public Schools. Dancers can enjoy the day off, drinking hot chocolate, or building a snowman! Students may make up their classes during the semester. Please email northeastschoolofballet@gmail.com to schedule your class. The cancellation message will be posted to NSB’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. If there is a Stay-at-Home order, NSB classes will automatically be scheduled on Zoom, and login info will be emailed to you. 
 

Vacations & Holidays: NSB does observe Monday holidays. Hours missed may be made up during the term if wished. Regular school vacations will be observed. Please look at our Holiday & Vacation page for updates. If your child’s class falls on a religious holiday (except for Dec/Feb/April breaks), you are entitled to make up the class hours anytime within the semester. 

Our 2025/2026 School Year begins on Monday, September 8, 2025, and concludes on Saturday, June 20, 2026. 
Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2025
Nutcracker performance week: December 7-14, 2025
Holiday Break: December 24, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Winter break: February 16-21, 2026
Spring break: April 20-25, 2026
Memorial Day Closure: May 22-25, 2026

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Dress Code: All students must follow the required dress code detailed on the dress code page of our website.

Parent Observation: Mid-Year Peek-Week is scheduled for the week of January 25-31, 2026. Only parents are invited to observe. Peek-Weeks will be virtual through Zoom. Final Peek-Week is scheduled for June 15-20, 2026.

2026 Lecture-Demonstration and Showcase Policy: Our 2026 Ballet Lecture-Demonstration and Showcase (featuring performances in contemporary, modern, ballroom, tap, jazz, and hip hop) is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend (May 22-24, 2026). Below we have listed the required ballet classes students are to register for to participate in both shows. This class is required as it is the class where dancers will learn choreography for the 2025-2026 season. If you have a conflict with the assigned day and time during the Fall/Winter Semester, we suggest that you register for a ballet class that works with your schedule for the first 18 weeks and then to please consider registering your child for the required class during the Winter/Spring Semester (starting mid-January, when choreography begins). Performance opportunities are an integral part of their training and a rewarding experience for the individual student and the class together. All students must perform in NSB’s 2026 Ballet Lecture-Demonstration to participate in the Showcase. If you choose not to have your child participate in the Memorial Day performances, you do not have to register for the required class. For families that cannot commit to the required class and or the performances, you will have a chance to watch your child virtually in class during our end-of-the-semester Peek Weeks. We would also like to remind our students registered in creative movement that their end-of-year showcase will be held in-studio during their last week of classes. 

Required Ballet Classes to participate in NSB’s 2026 Lecture-Demonstration Performance: 

• Pre-Ballet I & II: Saturday Ballet Class

• Beginner I & II: Tuesday Ballet Class

• Intermediate I & II: Wednesday Ballet Class

• Intermediate III: Monday Ballet Class * Dancers placed in this level must attend at least two ballet technique classes at NSB to then add a pointe class to their weekly schedule. 

• Intermediate/Advanced I & II: Monday Ballet & Pointe Class * Dancers placed in this level must attend at least two ballet technique classes at NSB in addition to the Monday night class that will perform choreography en pointe in the 2026 Lecture-demonstration. 

• Boys Class: Saturday Boys Class

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Rules & Regulations​​​
As an arts educational organization that prepares students for professional and personal development, Northeast School of Ballet (NSB) preserves the rights of individuals to follow the Rules and Regulations below. 

All members of Northeast School of Ballet’s community are responsible for preserving an environment conducive to the pursuit of NSB’s mission and programs. 

As with any community, rules and regulations are necessary to maintain order, protect the rights of individuals and the institution, and assure a healthy atmosphere for education and personal growth. NSB also exists in a larger society, and therefore, local, commonwealth, and federal laws will be upheld. While NSB Directors and representatives do not view their roles as law enforcement officers, they may inform the appropriate authorities if they learn of or observe violations of NSB policies. 

Applicability: The policies in this section apply to all students enrolled in Northeast School of Ballet. NSB includes owned and NSB-sponsored events or performances held outside NSB Studios. In addition, NSB strives to be a good neighbor and recognizes the importance of maintaining amicable relations with residents and businesses. Therefore, students should be aware that the jurisdiction of NSB extends beyond the physical boundaries of the school. Activities that harm the reputation of Northeast School of Ballet, cause problems for members of the greater community, or suggest that an individual may pose a threat to others, will result in judicial action. 

Respect for Individuals: As mutual respect is essential for an artistic and educational institution to thrive, Northeast School of Ballet expects that students conduct themselves in a manner that respects every member of the community. 
 

Harassment: It is the policy of Northeast School of Ballet to promote a learning work environment that is free of all forms of harassment. Harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, and military or veteran status undermines the basic principles of community. It is not acceptable behavior at the school and will not be tolerated. 

Improper Personal Conduct: Examples of unacceptable behavior include but are not limited to: Physical assault, which encompasses any action where physical contact is made resulting in harm or with the intent to cause harm; Verbal abuse, threats, and/or intimidation; Stalking, harassment, coercion, and/or conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. 

Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault are forms of sex discrimination and are violations of Northeast School of Ballet as well as federal and Commonwealth statutes. NSB views with the utmost seriousness offenses against an individual, such as inappropriate sexual touching, sexual assault, and any other form of non-consensual sexual activity. 

Respect for Community: Northeast School of Ballet requires that all students conduct themselves with respect for the rights of others required of an artistic and educational institution. Upholding the reputation of the school within the community is essential in maintaining the artistic and educational reputation of the institution, which is vital in preserving the standing of Northeast School of Ballet within the local, national, and global community. 

Disruptive Conduct: Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: 
1. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, practice, rehearsal, or performance, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other school-sponsored activities, events, or performances; 
2. Failure to comply with the direction of School officials, including directors, faculty, and other staff acting in the performance of their duties. 

Social Media: The overarching policy of Northeast School of Ballet is to exercise freedom of speech with responsibility. In response to concerns or complaints, or information provided by individuals, School administrators may look up profiles on social networking sites and may use the information in informal or formal proceedings. Moreover, the School has no control over how other employers, organizations, or individuals may use the information they find on social networking websites. 

Respect for Property: To ensure the collectively beneficial functionality of an artistic and educational community, Northeast School of Ballet requires the responsible use of all property, including rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, buildings, tangible goods, technology, and equipment. Respect for property also involves helping to foster a positive and supportive environment. As such, this expectation requires students to respect personal and institutional property, inside and outside the NSB community.

Fire Safety: Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: 
Engaging in any behavior that creates a fire hazard and/ or inhibits or impedes another person who is responding to a fire hazard; 
Unauthorized use of candles or open flames in NSB facilities; 
Tampering with, misusing, or damaging fire or safety equipment, such as fire alarms, heat sensors, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, or hoses; 
Blocking or otherwise preventing the use of a fire exit, including hallways, windows, doors, and stairwells; Failing to immediately exit any Conservatory facility or building when a fire alarm has been activated, or hindering or impairing the orderly evacuation of any Conservatory building or facility.

Smoke/Tobacco: Northeast School of Ballet is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, productive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Recognizing the health risks of smokers and the hazards associated with involuntary smoking, the School has adopted a smoke-free policy. 

The smoke-free policy applies to all NSB facilities, owned or leased. Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of all exits to ensure that environmental smoke does not enter the area through entrances, windows, ventilation systems, or any other means. Smoking is also prohibited in all of NSB’s leased or rented vehicles, including buses, vans, and shuttles. Funding, donations, giveaways, and other remuneration for NSB events and activities by the manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of tobacco and tobacco products are prohibited.

Violations of Local, State, or Federal Law: A violation of any local, state, or federal civil or criminal law is a violation, even if the specific conduct prohibited by the law is not listed within the Rules and Regulations or the offense is not prosecuted in a court of law.

Alcohol and Other Drugs: Northeast School of Ballet seeks to maintain a healthy, safe, and productive learning environment for students and all its members. NSB therefore, strongly encourages responsible decision-making regarding the use of legal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs. NSB students, faculty, and staff are responsible for observing and abiding by federal, commonwealth, city, and NSB regulations regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs while they are at the school or participating in School-sponsored events or performances on tour. 
 

Misuse of Materials, Services, and/or Property: Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: 
1. Vandalism, destruction, or defacement of NSB or individual property; 
2. Unauthorized use of NSB property, equipment, or keys; 
3. Forging, transferring, altering, or otherwise misusing a student any institutional document or record; 
4. Unauthorized use of the name, resources, or facilities of NSB without prior approval from the appropriate administrator. (Questions regarding this matter should be addressed to the Director); 
5. Unauthorized use of the name, logo, images, choreography, or video of Northeast School of Ballet by individuals or groups; 
6. Unauthorized presence or forcible entry into NSB-owned or -leased facility; 7. Theft or other abuse of computer files or equipment;
8. Attempted or actual theft of NSB or individual property.



Institutional Electronic Information Policy: Northeast School of Ballet provides Internet capabilities to students, faculty, and staff members at the School’s expense for their use on the School’s business and incidentally for personal purposes, as long as this use does not violate School policy or adversely affect others. The Internet is not to be used to cause harm, no matter how minor, to any individual or computer facility. Users are expected to protect NSB’s good name and reputation. 
*Cell phone and smart watch use are not permitted in NSB studios. If a student must use their phone or smartwatch for any reason, they are to ask their instructor to do so. NSB has a distraction-free environment conducive to learning. 
*NO photos, videos, or images of any kind taken on Northeast School of Ballet’s property or during performances should be posted on any social media accounts for any reason without the permission of NSB, Inc.