Question 1

What do I need to bring to each class?

Accepted Answer

For Classical Ballet Classes, you will require a bodysuit, ballet tights, and ballet shoes.
 
For Pointe Classes, you will require pointe shoes unless you are unable to dance en pointe. You are welcome to wear regular ballet shoes in pointe classes if you are unable to dance en pointe. 
 
For Contemporary Classes, you will require form fitting dancewear. 
 
For TBL Tactics, Yoga, Pilates, and Conditioning Style Classes, you will require a Yoga Mat, a thera-band, and a circle workout band. We provide suggested substitute options for these props if you do not own them.

Question 2

What do I need to bring to each class?

Accepted Answer

For all our classses the only must have is a yoga mat!
 
We recommend you have small weights and resistance bands for our functional training classes along with some Pilates & Goals classes, but these are not mandatory! 
 
For our ballet & barre classes you will also need a stable chair to hold on to.

Question 3

What are your Covid-19 Protocols?

Accepted Answer

Students will be screened daily, this includes a temperature check and a health screening questionnaire. 
Increased sanitary measures will be taking place throughout the program.
Studios will be disinfected top to bottom prior to the start of everyday and at the end of everyday.
 
Students and teachers will be required to sanitize their hands upon entry and exit of the studio and regularly throughout classes.
 
Ballet Barres will be disinfected after every use. 
In order to maintain safe distance (minimum 6ft apart) every dancer will have their individual dance space marked out on the floor and barre. This will be their spot for the entirety of the week.
 
Dancers will remain in the same studio for the entire program. 
There will be no physical contact throughout the program, this includes no hands on corrections. 
There will be no dressing room access.  
 
Students are to eat lunch in their studio or outdoors in the courtyard.
 
Lunch will be supervised to ensure proper physical distance is maintained. 
Bathrooms will be monitored and sanitized regularly. 
Parents will not be allowed into the studios or common areas to avoid larger group gatherings.
 
Drop Off/ Pick Up must occur outside of the building. 
Masks are required at all times, including while dancing.

Question 4

How does the 7 Day Free Trial Work?

Accepted Answer

Join our membership for the first time and automatically gain access to our 7-day free trial. You will be able to join our Virtual Live Classes and our entire Video On Demand Library for 7 days. After 7 days, your paid subscription will begin and your membership will automatically renew. You can cancel any time before the 7 days is up and you will not be charged.

Question 5

Do I need props and do you have suggested alternatives if I don't have any?

Accepted Answer

For TBL Tactics, Yoga, Pilates, and Conditioning Style Classes, you will require a Yoga Mat, a thera-band, and a circle workout band. We provide suggested substitute options for these props if you do not own them. 
 
Here are some suggested alternatives:
 
As an alternative for circle workout bands, you can use a theraband tied into a circle. 
 
As an alternative for a yoga mat, you can bring a beach towel.

Question 6

Do I need props and do you have suggested alternatives if I don't have any?

Accepted Answer

Props are not required for all of our classes, only for classes that specify.
 
We recommend all members have a yoga mat, 2 small weights and circle resistance bands. If you don't have these props at home, here are some suggested alternatives:
 
As a subsitutues for weights you can use soup cans or water bottles.
 
As an alternative for circle workout bands you can use a theraband tied into a circle. 
 
As an alternative for Sliders you can use a small hand towel.

Question 7

Does my subscription automatically renew and can I cancel at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your subscription does automatically renew.
 
Yes, you can cancel before the next billing date on your membership platform to stop the automatic charges! Simply go to your membership settings and adjust your subscription before your next billing date.

Question 8

What if I do not have pointe shoes or if I have never danced on pointe?

Accepted Answer

If you do not have pointe shoes and would still like to try out the pointe classes, we suggest our pre-pointe classes, as these are a safe introduction to pointe work.
 
If you prefer to dance the pointe class on demi-pointe/ without pointe shoes, this is still an incredibly beneficial class for your overall technique, as well as increasing ankle & calf strength.

Question 9

What if I have no experience, can I still join?"

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! All of our classes are open level classes and safe for everyone! We will offer suggested alternatives to cater to different experience and fitness levels in the class.

Question 10

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we are not offering refunds. If you would like to discuss your subscription or account with us personally, please e-mail our team at thebodylabmethod@gmail.com

Question 11

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

We will be offering a 100% refund in the event that we need to cancel our Ballet Lab due to Government restrictions related to the Pandemic. At this time, we are not offering refunds for any other reason. If you would like to discuss your registration with us personally, please e-mail our team at theballetlab@gmail.com

Question 12

Is there a weekly schedule I can follow?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We will always e-mail our members the weekly schedule. The weekly schedule is also pre-organized in our Video on Demand Library so you can easily find the classes for the week.

Question 13

What is the daily schedule?

Accepted Answer

We have included a sample schedule on our Summer 2021 page on our website. We will be sending out a more detailed schedule and welcome package closer to the start of the intensive.

Question 14

How much does it cost to join your challenges?

Accepted Answer

The challenge is absolutely FREE for all TBLM members!

Question 15

When can I use my Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

We are excited to be applying all scholarships to our 2022 Ballet Labs. With the very limiting restrictions due to Covid-19, we have unfortunately had to pause our scholarship applications for this season to accomodate the significantly reduced class sizes.

Question 16

How can I join the Junior ACES?

Accepted Answer

Great question!

In order to become a part of the Junior ACES company you will have to attend The Ballet Lab. At The Ballet Lab we look for dancers who stand out based on their technique, work ethic, attitude, artistry and passion for dance! After all of our programs are done for the summer, invites to the Junior ACES are emailed out in early Septmeber.

Question 17

What does it mean to be a "Junior ACE"?"

Accepted Answer

As a member of the Junior ACES you will have a first hand experience of life as a professional dancer! Company members train and perform alongside our professional dance company, ACE Dance Theatre, and are actively involved in our promotional campaigns, film shoots, community performance events and international tours.

Junior ACES train and rehearse with us once per week ( usually on Saturday evenings or sunday mornings) for approx 4-5months. Additional training and rehearsals are added to our program if we are preparing for a tour, festival performance or film shoot.

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