MSB Policies
Attendance- Dance is a structured discipline that requires regular attendance. This responsibility is up to the individual. Students should arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before their scheduled class and depart promptly afterwards. Parents of students 10 years old and younger are required to come to the front doors of the studio to pick up their child.
Hair- Hair needs to be off of the neck and face, in a bun with hairpins and a hairnet; flowers and ribbons optional. Any hair longer than eye-level must be clipped back and off of the face.
Attire - All dancers must be neat in appearance and adhere to the dress code described with each class description. Absolutely no gum chewing or jewelry may be worn. No food should be brought into the studio. All students should wear a cover up to and from the studio. Ballet slippers should never be worn outside. Tights and ballet slippers may be pink or skin-colored. If you are in doubt that particular dance wear is permissible, ask first before purchasing.
Inclement Weather
In the event of a school cancellation due to inclement weather, we do not automatically follow the Fairfax County School System's closing schedule. If we decide to cancel, notification will be given either on this website, on our Instagram and Facebook pages, and by email at least one hour prior to the start of class times.
Make-Up Classes
If we cancel a class for any reason, make-up classes will generally be offered within two weeks of the cancellation. If the student cannot attend their regularly scheduled class, they may contact Hannah on an individual basis to attend another class. Students will be allowed two make-up classes per semester. The best time to schedule a make-up lesson is when we are not preparing for performances.
Attendance- Dance is a structured discipline that requires regular attendance. This responsibility is up to the individual. Students should arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before their scheduled class and depart promptly afterwards. Parents of students 10 years old and younger are required to come to the front doors of the studio to pick up their child.
Hair- Hair needs to be off of the neck and face, in a bun with hairpins and a hairnet; flowers and ribbons optional. Any hair longer than eye-level must be clipped back and off of the face.
Attire - All dancers must be neat in appearance and adhere to the dress code described with each class description. Absolutely no gum chewing or jewelry may be worn. No food should be brought into the studio. All students should wear a cover up to and from the studio. Ballet slippers should never be worn outside. Tights and ballet slippers may be pink or skin-colored. If you are in doubt that particular dance wear is permissible, ask first before purchasing.
- Beginner I: Light pink leotard, pink or skin-colored tights, and full-sole leather ballet slippers with one elastic.
- Hair must be neatly secured and out of the eyes.
- In extremely warm weather, students may wear thin socks instead of tights.
- Only short, sheer, elastic-waist skirts are permissible; no attached skirts. No shorts please.
- Beginner II: Light blue leotard, pink or skin-colored tights, and full-sole leather ballet slippers with one elastic.
- Hair must be neatly secured and out of the eyes.
- In extremely warm weather, students may wear thin socks instead of tights.
- Only short, sheer, elastic-waist skirts are permissible; no attached skirts. No shorts please.
- Intermediate I: Navy blue leotard, pink or skin-colored tights, and split-sole leather ballet slippers.
- Hair must be neatly secured in a bun.
- Leg warmers, solid black dance shorts, ballet sweaters, short cardigans are permitted in cold weather. Bulky sweatshirts, T-Shirts, etc. are not allowed.
- Intermediate II: Black leotard, pink or skin-colored convertible tights, and pink split-sole leather ballet slippers.
- Hair must be neatly secured in a bun.
- This level will require seamed tights for performances.
- Leg warmers, solid black dance shorts, ballet sweaters, short cardigans are permitted in cold weather. Bulky sweatshirts, T-Shirts, etc. are not allowed.
- Advanced: Any color leotard, pink or skin-colored convertible tights, and pink or skin-colored split-sole leather or canvas ballet slippers.
- Hair must be neatly secured in a bun.
- This level will require seamed tights for performances.
- Leg warmers, solid black dance shorts, ballet sweaters, short cardigans are permitted in cold weather. Bulky sweatshirts, T-Shirts, etc. are not allowed.
- Turns & Leaps: Any color leotard, dance shorts/leggings, jazz or ballet slippers.
- Hair must be arranged up and neat.
Inclement Weather
In the event of a school cancellation due to inclement weather, we do not automatically follow the Fairfax County School System's closing schedule. If we decide to cancel, notification will be given either on this website, on our Instagram and Facebook pages, and by email at least one hour prior to the start of class times.
Make-Up Classes
If we cancel a class for any reason, make-up classes will generally be offered within two weeks of the cancellation. If the student cannot attend their regularly scheduled class, they may contact Hannah on an individual basis to attend another class. Students will be allowed two make-up classes per semester. The best time to schedule a make-up lesson is when we are not preparing for performances.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered on an individual basis. For students interested in receiving one-on-one instruction, please contact Hannah via email.
Performances
A nominal fee is due before each performance to help with production costs. Parents of dancers contribute their time and talent towards the large-scale benefit production of The Nutcracker. Two adult tickets are given to each family for the Nutcracker and the Spring recital. Costume information for the spring show is given out in January. These costumes are purchased by each family for their dancer(s). Dancers may keep the Spring costumes after the show.
Private lessons are offered on an individual basis. For students interested in receiving one-on-one instruction, please contact Hannah via email.
Performances
A nominal fee is due before each performance to help with production costs. Parents of dancers contribute their time and talent towards the large-scale benefit production of The Nutcracker. Two adult tickets are given to each family for the Nutcracker and the Spring recital. Costume information for the spring show is given out in January. These costumes are purchased by each family for their dancer(s). Dancers may keep the Spring costumes after the show.
Annual Registration $25 per family.
Dance is a discipline that takes time, dedication, and practice to master. In addition, performances are built upon the commitment of individual dancers. The individual has the ability to impact the group as a whole. For returning students a full school year commitment is expected at time of registration. All students must complete registration before participating in a class.
MSB will hold open "new student" registration in December for the Spring semester. New students must contact Hannah to discuss class placement.
For families who have already registered online, please visit the Parent Portal for class updates, to make a payment, or to change enrollment information.
Trial Class
Unsure if your child will want to join for one month or commit to the year? Please make prior arrangements with the Director to observe a class or take a single trial class!
Tuition
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. September tuition is due September 1st, October tuition is due October 1st, etc. Parents have the option to pay tuition monthly, by the semester or for the year in full. The Fall semester is August - December. The spring semester is January - May. There are no refunds for tuition. Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis. If there is ever a problem related to payments, please communicate with Taylor at taylor@miasaundersballet.com. Payments are accepted in cash or check or through the Parent Portal.
For checks, please make checks payable to Mia Saunders School of Ballet, and annotate each payment.
You can mail Tuition Payments to:
Hannah Gestwick
8 Nicholson Court
Sterling, VA 20165
Late Fees- Tuition not received by the first of the preceding month will incur a $10 late fee.
Questions? Please contact Hannah at hannah@miasaundersballet.com or Taylor at taylor@miasaundersballet.com.
Dance is a discipline that takes time, dedication, and practice to master. In addition, performances are built upon the commitment of individual dancers. The individual has the ability to impact the group as a whole. For returning students a full school year commitment is expected at time of registration. All students must complete registration before participating in a class.
MSB will hold open "new student" registration in December for the Spring semester. New students must contact Hannah to discuss class placement.
For families who have already registered online, please visit the Parent Portal for class updates, to make a payment, or to change enrollment information.
Trial Class
Unsure if your child will want to join for one month or commit to the year? Please make prior arrangements with the Director to observe a class or take a single trial class!
Tuition
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. September tuition is due September 1st, October tuition is due October 1st, etc. Parents have the option to pay tuition monthly, by the semester or for the year in full. The Fall semester is August - December. The spring semester is January - May. There are no refunds for tuition. Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis. If there is ever a problem related to payments, please communicate with Taylor at taylor@miasaundersballet.com. Payments are accepted in cash or check or through the Parent Portal.
For checks, please make checks payable to Mia Saunders School of Ballet, and annotate each payment.
You can mail Tuition Payments to:
Hannah Gestwick
8 Nicholson Court
Sterling, VA 20165
Late Fees- Tuition not received by the first of the preceding month will incur a $10 late fee.
Questions? Please contact Hannah at hannah@miasaundersballet.com or Taylor at taylor@miasaundersballet.com.