Policies

Early Dance:

School-Year – Tuition listed is for each 8-class session plus a non-refundable registration fee up to $25. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required for each session. Tuition is payable in full at the time of registration. If not paid in full, automatic installment payments must be set-up with a credit/debit card. Installment payments cannot be canceled. If your balance due is more than 10 days late, you risk your child being automatically withdrawn from the enrolled session(s). Accounts 7 days late will incur a $45 late fee.

Summer – Tuition is payable in full at the time of registration with credit card.

Introductory:

School-Year – The tuition is for the full school-year plus a non-refundable registration fee ($35). Tuition is payable in full at the time of registration with a credit/debit card. If not paid in full at registration, automatic installment payments must be set-up with a credit/debit card. Installment payments cannot be canceled after the first three (3) weeks of your child’s enrollment. Installment payments can be made through the Parent Portal at any time prior to the scheduled automatic payment date. Accounts 7 days late will incur a $45 late fee.

Summer – Tuition is payable in full at the time of registration. If not paid in full at registration, automatic installment payments must be set-up with with a credit/debit card. All balances must be paid in full by June 20, in order to secure enrollment in the selected classes. You are responsible for the full tuition for the program(s) and/or weeks for which you are registering whether or not your child continues to attend MYB during any remaining portion of their enrollment. All installment payments must be made on time, as scheduled. Any payment not received within seven (7) days of the initial payment due date will be subject to a $45 late fee.

Early Dance:

School-Year – You are responsible for the full tuition for the session(s) for which you register your child, unless withdrawn 48 hours prior to the start of the enrolled session(s). Withdrawals must be made through email or in writing in order to be processed. Note: Deposit(s) and fees (including Registration Fee, late fees and returned check fees) are non-refundable.

Summer –Withdrawal requests must be made in writing (or via email). Full refunds, less the non-refundable deposit and any fees (including the registration fee, late fees and returned check fees), will be available until June 1.

Introductory:

School-Year –You are responsible for the full tuition for the entire year in which you register your child, unless withdrawn before the start of classes OR within the first three (3) weeks of your child’s enrollment. A second grace period is offered January 1-15. Withdrawals must be made in writing and emailed to the Registrar. NOTE: Any refunds made will only be for tuition paid and will be prorated if your child attends any classes before withdrawal. The deposit, registration fee, and any penalty fees are non-refundable.

Summer – Withdrawal requests must be made in writing (or via email). Full refunds, less the non-refundable deposit and any fees (including the registration fee, late fees and returned check fees), will be available until June 1 for all programs beginning in June and July; July 1 for all programs beginning in August. A 50% refund, less all fees, will be available if the withdrawal request is received by June 15 or July 15 respectively. Any withdrawal requests made after that date will not be eligible for a refund and your payments will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.

We truly expect your child to attend each and every scheduled class. Because we limit the number of children in a class we are hopeful that everyone will honor their commitment and complete the entire year. We ask that you call if you are going to be late or absent. Please be aware that if your child is more than 10 minutes late to class, the teacher will use their discretion to have your child observe class for safety reasons.

For both Little Dancer and Creative Movement, parents and caregivers will wait in the hallway outside of the studio. If your dancer requires assistance to use the restroom, please do not leave the building without arranging for another parent to help, as we cannot leave the class unattended to assist a child.

Students are expected to take their scheduled class on a regular basis. However, lessons that are missed due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances can be made up at a later date in another class of the same or lower level according to the following policy:

Early Dance Classes – a maximum of two (2) make-up classes per session. Make-up classes must be taken in the same session (no carryovers). To schedule, email: edd@marylandyouthballet.org.

Introductory Classes – up to a maximum of nine (9) make-up classes per year (School-Year) or two (2) make-up classes for Storytime Dancer (Summer). To schedule, email: intro@marylandyouthballet.org.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled make-up, you must call or email to cancel, otherwise it will count towards your total number of make-ups for the session or year. 

IF THERE IS NO ANNOUNCEMENT POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE, MYB WILL OPERATE AS SCHEDULED.

WEEKDAYS (Monday-Friday):

• If the Federal Government closes, MYB will also close.
• When MCPS closes, ALL CHILDREN’S classes will be cancelled.
• When MCPS closes, ADULT classes may be held depending on the circumstance. This decision will be made on a daily basis and students must check the website and Facebook for specific class information.

WEEKDAYS (Monday-Friday) Delayed Openings or Early Closings:
Any changes to our regular schedule will be posted on the website and Facebook no later than 2 hours prior to the start of the affected classes.

WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday):
Any changes to our regular schedule will be posted on the MYB website and Facebook no later than 2 hours prior to the start of the affected classes.

OTHER EMERGENCY CLOSURES:
MYB will follow recommendations from Montgomery County Police and Fire Department.

We have several students and staff with life-threatening allergies. Please do not bring any peanut products to the studios.

MYB does not permit taking photos or videotaping through the doorways during class time.

Respect is MYB’s guiding principle. MYB is committed to providing a healthy and supportive environment that reflects this guiding principle and promotes inclusion. This policy applies to everyone at MYB, including our students and their families, MYB employees, and other guests and visitors. It applies throughout the entire MYB space, lobbies, hallways, bathrooms, studios, dressing rooms, and at MYB events.

We expect everyone, at all times, to treat each other in a respectful manner and MYB prohibits any and all inappropriate and offensive conduct, including without limitation: name calling, making malicious, false, or derogatory comments, harassment, spreading rumors and lies, gossiping, mocking or making fun of others, fighting or instigating a fight, threatening behavior, using profane, obscene or abusive language, vandalism, destruction of property, and any other conduct, whether verbal or physical, that violates MYB’s principle. This also applies to any social media postings that identify or involve MYB students or their families.

Additionally, MYB has a zero tolerance policy for all weapons, illegal drugs, and underage use of cigarettes and vaping items. This applies to students who bring a weapon or banned substance to MYB, regardless of its intended use, or arrives at MYB under the influence of alcohol or an illegal drug. While we are not responsible for the behavior of students away from MYB, we enforce this policy in our facilities and at MYB events.

MYB reserves the right to remove or dismiss anyone who MYB determines in its discretion, has engaged in any conduct in violation of any part of this policy. No refund of tuition will be given.