Class and company Placements:

Dancers at The Latin Ballet are assigned to classes based on their ability to effectively perform and learn material. Our priority is to support each student's growth and development by placing them in classes that match their current abilities. If a dancer, despite falling into a specific age group, demonstrates skills more suited to a different level, we are flexible and will adjust their schedule accordingly.

Casting:

Casting is at the discretion of the Artistic Director as in all professional companies. Several factors are taken into consideration when casting for performances. They include but are not limited to:

• Who best fits the physical features of the part

• Dancer's skill level

• Dancers ability to learn the material

• Dancers maturity level

• Dancer's attendance record

• Dancer's commitment to class and rehearsals demonstrated through their effort.

• Dancer's availability for classes and rehearsals

Though not every company member will perform every piece, we encourage junior company members to learn every piece. This is how dance companies operate generally.

General Classroom Rules:

• Respect teachers/faculty and take corrections as an opportunity to improve your art.

• Stay engaged while in class. This means do not talk or sit down. If you are not running a combination at that time, mark it on the side.

• Use of cell phones during class or rehearsals is strictly prohibited.

• No chewing gum is allowed during classes, rehearsals, or performances.

• No eating inside the studio or while in costume.

• Clean up after yourself in the classroom, halls and backstage.

• During performances, only clear or light pink polish on toes and fingers is allowed.

Photography:

In agreeing to participate in the Latin Ballet's Junior Company, you grant the Latin Ballet perpetual right and permission to use, publish and reproduce in any form, any photograph, film, video or any other form of representation in which the Junior Company member is included.

Community Performances:

Junior Company dancers are expected to participate in performances of the Latin Ballet within the community. This may include attendance and/or performance at festivals, schools, or other special events.

Volunteer Service:

Junior Company families are expected to support the Latin Ballet in several ways. These include promoting LBV classes, productions and special events; by volunteering during productions and special events, and seeking sponsors or advertisers.