Our Policies

Registration and Tuition

Registration: $55 for the first student, $25 each additional student. Registration fees are due yearly at the time of registration with the exception of our Summer Session.

Tuition payments paid by bank draft, cash, or check will receive a 2% discount. Tuition is only prorated for the first month of registration and will not vary due to shorter/longer months in the calendar year (for example months that incorporate winter break, spring break, etc). Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. Accounts with a balance after the 5th of the month will accrue a $25 late fee, including failed bank drafts. Accounts more than two months late will be withdrawn from all classes.

-Drop Form- To drop classes, you must complete the 30-Day Notice Form. Please notify the office by email or submit the Drop Notice in person at least 30 days in advance of your intended drop date. If you inform us after the middle of the month, you will still be responsible for payments through the end of the 30-day period. Please note that all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Military Families: Contact office for tuition discount (must have valid id).

Trial Classes and Level Placement Evaluation

Trial classes are $10. One trial class per student per session is allowed. Any additional classes will be at our drop in rate of $27 for all classes.

An evaluation of student's technique is required for Ballet 2 and up. Contact the office to schedule your trial class and/or ballet evaluations.

Absences, Make-Ups, Tardiness, and Late Pick Up

Commitment is key to our student's long-term success. We encourage students to attend all classes so that they do not get behind when learning new material or preparing for recital. Students who exhibit excessive absences from class, especially in the 60 days prior to recital, may be removed from the performance at the Director's and/or Instructor's discretion.

All make-up classes must be scheduled through the office. We allow 1 makeup per class, per month. Missed classes may be made up within thirty days and during the same session. Dancer must be still enrolled to take a makeup class. Refunds or credits will NOT be issued for missed classes. We cannot allow any make-up classes in April as we approach our recital.

Students are expected to arrive to class on time in proper dress code. (See dress code for each class). Students arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will not be permitted to attend that class. We take this very seriously in order to protect students from potential injury and to limit distractions for other students.

Please pick up students within 10 minutes following the end of class. If a parent is more than 10 minutes late following the last class of the night, a late pick-up fee of $10 will be added to your bill to cover the instructor's time and $1 per minute there after.

Drop Off and Pick Up:

To help maintain a smooth and safe flow of traffic, please follow the established drop-off and pick-up procedure in front of the studio:

  • The drive in front of the lobby doors is ONE WAY for drop-off and pick-up. Follow the signs.

  • Dancers should exit the vehicle on the passenger side, closest to the curb.

  • Do not park at the sidewalk or stop unless your dancer is actively getting in or out of the vehicle. Drivers should remain with their vehicles at all times.

Following these guidelines will help keep traffic moving efficiently while ensuring dancers do not need to cross through two-way traffic in the parking lot.

Thank you for continuing to support a safe environment for all dancers!

Recital 2026

Recital Fees are $120 for the first student and $90 for each additional. Families will receive 2 tickets each show they have a dancer in. Recital is tentatively set for April 11 & 12, 2026, at Deer Park High School, South Campus. Costumes are ordered in mid-November therefore, dancers must be enrolled by November 1st to participate in the recital. If a student transfers to a different class after November 1st, they will no longer be able to participate in the recital. Each class has a separate dance and costume. Costumes are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

For the 2025-2026 Session: Costume fees will be $90 for all Tiny Tots and Creative Dance classes. All other classes are $110 except for Ballet 4 and up. Tutus for Ballet 4 and up will be approximately $160.

Communication

We will do our best to keep you informed by e-mails and updating our website and Facebook page often. However, it is your responsibility to keep up-to-date by reading e-mails and checking the information board and website. If you have a question or concern, please do not ask instructors during or in-between classes.  Please visit the office instead, where we will be more than happy to help you. The instructors have a very tight schedule and are not able to meet with parents during class because it can use up valuable class time.  If you need to meet personally with an instructor, please schedule an appointment with the instructor through the office so that the instructors can give you their full attention.  Any studio-related issues should be dealt with through the office and not directly with the instructors.

Injury

Coomer Ballet Conservatory takes great care and consideration for each student's safety. However, like any other form of physical activity, the risk of injury in dance is an unfortunate possibility. We do not carry medical insurance for our students. It is required that all students be covered by their own family insurance policies. If a student is injured during class, a parent will be notified by our office.

In case of serious injury, a doctor’s note will be required for dancer’s safety to return to class. Tuition may be prorated on a case-by-case basis, according to injury with doctor’s recommendation.

Inclement Weather

The studio will usually follow Alvin ISD's decision on class cancellation due to inclement weather and scheduled holidays. Whenever possible, we will send out an email the night before if classes are cancelled. You may also check our website and Facebook page for this information. We reserve the right to cancel classes at our discretion. Any classes that are missed or canceled due to weather can be made-up by scheduling a make-up class with the office.

Studio Etiquette and General Information

Dress Code & Class Preparation

  • All dancers must adhere to the studio dress code.

  • Ballet 1 and lower levels must wear their hair in a bun or ponytail, while Ballet 2 and higher levels must wear their hair in a securely fastened bun. If a dancer arrives without proper hairstyling, a $5 bun kit must be purchased from the office.

  • Dance shoes must not be worn outside, and appropriate cover-ups and shoes should be worn when arriving and leaving class.

Studio Etiquette & Safety

  • The studio must remain clean. Parents and students are responsible for maintaining order in the lobby and dressing rooms.

  • Food & Drink Policy: No food, drink, or gum is allowed in the studios. Only bottled water is permitted.

  • Parents may not enter the studio unless invited by the instructor.

  • Dancers must use the restroom before class.

  • Cell phones must be silenced before entering, and no phone use is permitted during class. Parents needing to contact their dancer should go through the front office.

  • Chairs are not permitted in hallways per Fire Marshal regulations.

Lost & Found & Purchases

  • The Lost and Found is located in the dressing rooms, and unclaimed items will be donated monthly.

  • Snacks, water, and soda are available for purchase in the office, with the option to add charges to a monthly bill with prior parental approval.

Choreography & Class Restrictions

  • All choreography learned in class belongs to Coomer Ballet Conservatory and may not be used externally without permission.

  • Adults may not take children's classes, except for Open Ballet. Dedicated adult classes are available.

Code of Conduct

Zero-Tolerance Policy for Bullying

Coomer Ballet Conservatory enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on bullying. Any form of aggressive, harmful, or demeaning behavior toward instructors, dancers, parents, choreographers, or staff will not be tolerated and may result in immediate dismissal.

Respect & Professionalism

Dancers and parents must maintain high standards of conduct toward instructors, staff, and fellow dancers. Disrespectful behavior, confrontations, or negative remarks are strictly prohibited.

Conflict Resolution & Behavior Expectations

Concerns should be addressed directly with the Directors via director@coomerballet.com.

Positive Environment

Coomer Ballet Conservatory is committed to a supportive and respectful atmosphere. Gossip, rumors, negativity, and profanity are not tolerated.

*The policies of Coomer Ballet Conservatory were designed to promote an organized, professional studio and to create a positive learning environment for all students. These policies will help create the best dance experience possible for everyone. Our instructors are professionals and take dance very seriously. By following these policies, we can help every student excel at the fine art of dance.