Junior High Ballroom Standards

Please read the following criteria for participation in the Junior High Ballroom program

Ballroom students are required to participate during class with a positive attitude. They need to try their best to concentrate and focus on what is being taught. This includes dancing in dance position with every partner, holding hands with their partner when dancing, listening to and following the directions of the teacher. Students should respect the teacher and the other students in the class, and avoid too much talking.

It is important that every Ballroom student is present and on time to every class. The students have a lot of material to learn. Classes start on time and 10 min after the school bell rings. This gives the students enough time to use the restroom and get a drink so that they are prepared to practice. Continued tardiness and absences may result in a dismissal from Ballroom class. Considerations will be made for students traveling from other schools.

If a class is missed, the student needs to ask the teacher or another student what they missed before the next class. Content will also be added to Google Classroom to assist students in learning material. A parent should contact the teacher before class to excuse each absence.

Students must be at the rehearsals prior to the performances. If a student misses too many practices, they may not to perform in the shows or compete with the team, and may be removed from the team.

Ballroom fees are $200 per person for each school year and are mandatory for each student participating in the program. Students may not participate in Ballroom if their fee is not paid. In extreme cases, please check with the teacher to set up payments if necessary. These fees help pay for teachers, music, Team Match admission, concert materials, costumes, and other related expenses. As with other district programs, Ballroom abides by fee waiver policies.

***IMPORTANT: Refunds are not available after the program has been running for 2 weeks.

Students may participate in at least 2 team match events at the discretion of the teacher. Students are not guaranteed a position in team  match unless they earn it with good classroom behavior, attend class on a regular basis, learn the curriculum, and demonstrate a desire to do their best for the good of the team.

Acceptance in the Ballroom program is based on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE policy for new team members. Filling out an application does not guarantee any student a place in a Ballroom class. We wish that everyone could participate, but we can only accept a few more girls than boys in each class. If more girls than boys sign up, then the girl’s name will be placed on a waiting list. The girl will be notified if a space becomes available in the class.

***IMPORTANT: If a lady recruits a man (who commits to the entire year), she is guaranteed a spot on the team.

***IMPORTANT: Students who did not exemplify Ballroom standards in previous Ballroom classes may not be accepted into the program.