Ballet Hawaii Classes

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Students at Ballet Hawaii are promoted to a new level after careful consideration of technical ability, physical development, age, talent, work ethic, self-discipline and maturity, commitment (attendance and adherence to dress code and classroom etiquette), and desire. Any student may be promoted with their teacher’s permission at any time, within any session throughout the year. Final approval is determined by the School and Artistic Directors.

Student Promotion System at Ballet Hawaii

Creative Movement
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 3-5. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.

Creative Dance
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 4-6. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.

Pre-Ballet
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 5-6. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.

Ballet 1
Entry-level ballet class for students aged 6-8. Students at this level are placed in the appropriate class using a combination of their age, coordination, maturity, attention span, and ability to follow directions.

Ballet 2
Requires a minimal amount of previous ballet training – typically, students who have up to one year of previous ballet training and are at least age 7 may place in this class.

Ballet 3
Typically requires at least 1-2 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least age 8 or have had at least one year of ballet training at least 2x/week.

Ballet 4
Typically requires 2-3 years of previous ballet training with at least one year of attending classes 3x/week. Students at this level should be at least age 9.

Ballet 5
Typically requires 3-4 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least age 12. Students will be preparing for pointe in this level or are at the beginning pointe level.

Ballet 6
Typically requires 4-5 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level should be at least age 13 and have at least one year of formal pointe training.

Ballet 7
Typically requires 5-6 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level are of the intermediate pointe level.

Ballet 8
Typically requires 6-7 years of previous ballet training. Students at this level are of the advanced pointe level.

Hula

Entry-level hula class for students aged 5+.

Dropping off and Picking Up Students

We want all students to be safe. Please use the cross walks and do not run across the street. Please wait inside the building for your parent.

• Ballet Hawaii West: please park in the appropriate stalls and walk your child inside.
• Honolulu: please park on the 3rd floor and take the elevator down to the 2nd floor and walk your child to our entrance and make sure they check in at the Front Desk. There is also a drop off area in Honolulu in front of the movie theatre. We recommend only using the drop off area for drop off/pick up if your child is in B5 or higher. If you would like to give your child permission to leave the BH premises unaccompanied (such as for pick up), please fill out this form.

Using the Bathroom

Please be sure your younger students use the bathroom prior to the start of class. The need to go in the middle of class can be contagious at the younger levels and become quite disruptive to instruction! For our Honolulu location only (this includes BHW dancers who may be rehearsing in Honolulu), the bathroom is in a common area outside off BH premises. Students in B2 and below will be accompanied by a front desk staff member if they must go to the bathroom and have no parent present. For students in B3 and B4, you may choose whether or not to allow them to go on their own. B3 and B4 parents, please fill out this form.

Sick Policy

Please review our FULL PROTOCOL for more specific details.

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Lateness

Please review our School Pickup Late Fee policy.

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Absence

If a student will be absent from class, Ballet Hawaii requires a parent/guardian to report the absence via the Jackrabbit Parent Portal PRIOR TO the start of the missed class for the absence to be recorded as “excused”.  If an absence notification is received during or after a student’s class, it will be recorded as simply an absence. Only excused absences are eligible for make-ups. (Please refer to “Class ‘Make-up’ Policy” below).

What is an “Excused Absence”?
An absence is considered “excused” in the event of:
• Student is ill/injured
• Graded school activity/event
• Family emergencies
• Family vacations
• Natural disasters
and the BH front desk staff was notified of the absence prior to the start of the class.

*Ballet Hawaii takes ALL absences into consideration when casting major productions like The Nutcracker. Attending ballet class is necessary for a student’s progression and maintenance as a dancer. As excused absences are allowed to be made up, it is important that a valid excuse is provided.

Honolulu Studio:  (808) 521-8600

Ballet Hawaii West Studio:  (808) 469-4392

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Class “Make-up” Policy

All classes need to be made up during the session in which they were missed and at the location in which your student is enrolled. Please note that for productions (Nutcracker, Performing Ensemble) we may ask a BHW student to take class in Honolulu to facilitate our rehearsal needs. Classes may be made up in a level lower than the student’s current enrollment. Students who attend class on one or two days per week may make-up a maximum of 2 classes per session. Students who attend class 3 days per week may make-up 4 classes per session. Students who attend class 4 days per week may make-up 6 classes per session. Please email hnlfrontdesk@ballethawaii.org or bhwfrontdesk@ballethawaii.org to schedule your make-up classes.

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Cancellation of Classes

Ballet Hawaii School will be closed in case of severe weather conditions according to the Hawaii DOE School Systems closings.

Photographing and Videos

Please respect Ballet Hawaii and our dancers and teachers with no taking of photos and videos during classes, rehearsals or performances.  Only Ballet Hawaii has the rights to photo or video the students for use in promotional purposes. 

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones are not to be seen in class. Please review our Cell Phone policy.

Withdrawal Form

If you choose to withdraw your child from Ballet Hawaii classes for any reason, please fill out Ballet Hawaii’s Withdrawal Form prior to the tuition due date of the session. If you are on autopay and do not fill out the withdrawal form, there will be a $25.00 admin fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As a representative of the School of Ballet Hawaii, each student is encouraged to achieve the highest standards of etiquette and professionalism.

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Classroom Etiquette

• Student belongings should be labeled with their names.
• No gum or candy allowed in class.
• No talking during instruction.
• No hanging on the barres at any time.
• No food or beverages (except water) allowed in the studios.
• Cellphones should be turned off and put away during class.
• Mirrors should not be touched at any time.
• Do not play or place any objects on the pianos.
• The teacher should be treated with the utmost respect at all times.
• The faculty and accompanists should be properly thanked after each class.
• Studios should be clean and tidy upon departure.
• If this general etiquette is not followed, the teacher has the right to dismiss the dancer from class.
• Students should be neat and clean with their food.  Please dispose of trash in the appropriate receptacle.

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Dress Code and Appearance

Each student is expected to secure their hair in a neat and secure bun, hair off the face at all times. For the student’s own safety, there will be no jewelry worn in class. (including watches, necklaces, and dangling earrings.) All students must be in proper ballet attire for class.

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All dancers are responsible for adhering to the correct dress code for their class level. If the dancer does not have the correct attire, the student may be asked to watch the class.

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Evaluations/Advancement

It is typical to spend more than one year at each level. Your child may not be promoted every year. The changing of levels in the School is always decided with your child’s best interest and advancement in mind. If a child is promoted too soon, then he or she will miss some very valuable training. These children also struggle in the next level, which is unnecessary and even dangerous. The dancers in the School will be placed with care and consideration at all levels of training. For further details: Promotion System at BH

Raven Matsushita-Garcia – School Administrative Coordinator:

raven@ballethawaii.org

Ballet Hawaii Honolulu Front Desk:

hnlfrontdesk@ballethawaii.org

(808) 521-8600

Ballet Hawaii West Front Desk:

bhwfrontdesk@ballethawaii.org

(808) 469-4392