Kinder Classes (Ages 3-6)

September 2026 – June 2027

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• Class Descriptions

Kinder Class Information

• All new students must be registered before attending classes.
• Registration: New students can register and create a new account using our online Registration Form.
• Enrollment: New and returning students can enroll in classes via our Parent Portal, the schedule on our website, or the Sebastopol Ballet app.
• Sessions: Kinder Classes are offered in 4- to 6-week sessions throughout the year. Enrollment in one session does not automatically roll over to the next session – you must re-enroll in each session.
• Tuition: Class tuition is posted at the beginning of each Kinder session and is due the 1st week of the session. We will charge your card/bank account on file at the start of the 2nd week. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please bring it to class the 1st week, labeled with your child's name.
  • Deposit: Effective Oct 1, 2026, we require a $35 non-refundable deposit, due when enrolling in a class. The deposit will be applied to the tuition fee when the Kinder session begins.
• Cancellation: Written notice of cancellation is due no later than 3 days after the 1st class of the session. If notice is received after that and we cannot fill your child's spot, you will be charged for a full session and no refunds will be issued.
• Class Observation is only allowed during the 1st class of each session. Please bear in mind it can be disruptive to have parents / siblings observing classes. We understand the desire to watch your child in class, but it's important for teachers to have the full focus of the students.
• Dress Code
  • Clothes: Dancers are encouraged to wear proper dance clothing that they can move freely in. Shirts & dresses should not be too baggy or longer than knee-length. Pants or leggings should be close fitting and no longer than ankle-legth to prevent tripping.
    • For Ballet, a leotard, tights and optional skirt will help them get into the ballet mood, but it is not required at this age. Leggings and a t-shirt are also acceptable.
    • For Hip Hop, leggings or shorts and a t-shirt.
    • For Tap/Jazz, a leotard and tights, or leggings and a t-shirt.
  • Shoes: Dancers must wear clean dance shoes in the dance rooms. Please bring your dancer to class in "street shoes" and have them change into their dance shoes once inside the building. One option is to slide clogs (like Crocs) over the dance shoes, to wear to/from our building.
    • For Ballet, dancers need to wear proper ballet slippers, made of leather or canvas, in pink, black or white.
      We have some shoes to borrow, just come early enough to find a pair that fits. Please re-pair and return the shoes after class.
    • For Hip Hop, a clean pair of sneakers is recommended. The shoes do not need to be new, but a pair other than every day street shoes should be worn to help keep our dance floors clean.
    • For Tap/Jazz, ballet slippers or jazz shoes should be worn for the Jazz portion of class.
      We have some loaner tap shoes available, but be sure to allow time before class to find a pair that fits, and possibly bring extra socks so that slightly too large tap shoes are more comfortable.
  • Hair: Long hair must be worn in a pony-tail, braid or bun; short hair and bangs should be pinned back off of the face.
• Additional Information about Enrollment, Tuition, Payments, Dress Code and more may be found on our Studio Policy page.