Teen Collective ⋆ Scripps Performing Arts Academy

Teen Collective

Ages 12-17

Teen Collective

Ages 12-17

Dancers do More and the Teen Collective Supports their Pursuits.

Designed with dancers ages 12-17 in mind, the Teen Collective program offers quality dance instruction without the attendance requirements. These dancers are also athletes, musicians and serious academics and the Teen Collective schedule options allow them to pursue all of their interests.

Class Schedule

2024-25 Fall Schedules

Dress Code

Listed below is the Preferred and Recommended Dress Code. If a student would be more comfortable with black tank top or T-Shirt over their leotard, they are welcome to do so.

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Ballet:
Option 1- Base Solid Black Leotard any style, no criss cross backs or asymmetrical styles, Ballet Ballet Pink or Flesh Toned Convertible Tights UNDER leotard, Pink or Flesh Toned Ballet Shoes. Shoes and Tights MUST match
Option 2- Black Fitted Dance t-shirt, Black Opaque Boys Dance Tights, Bike Shorts or Athletic Pants, Nude Dance Belt Required
Optional: Any Black Ballet Skirt or solid black leggings Any color Ballet Shoe with coordinated socks or tights
Black Shoes recommended

Contemporary:
Any brand Black leggings or dance shorts over a leotard or with a full length t-shirt or tank top

Modern/Jazz:
Any brand Black leggings or dance shorts over a leotard or with a fitted tank or shirt, Skintone/Tan Jazz Shoes Skintone Jazz Shoes
Modern is danced barefoot

Hip Hop:
Hip Hop students should wear dark soled tennis shoes and comfortable clothing they can move in. Baggy clothing is acceptable for Hip Hop only. Hair should be secured in a ponytail unless otherwise instructed by the teaching artist.

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Tuition

1. There is a $50.00 annual registration fee per individual due at the time of enrollment.
2. Our school year begins mid-August and continues through to the end of May. Tuition is calculated as an annual amount, taking into account holidays and studio closures.
3. We thank you in advance for making timely payments utilizing our automatic payment system. If your family chooses not to be on auto pay, there is an additional $35 administrative fee per month.
4. *9% of the annual tuition is due at the time of registration. The remaining tuition installments are due on the first of each month, August through May.
5. Students registering mid-year are welcome to Make-Up any missed classes at Registration.
6. There are no refunds or adjustments for missed classes or studio closures. As a courtesy, we offer you the option of making up any missed classes in a comparable class. SPAA allows for one week’s worth of class hours to be made up per calendar month. Make-ups for studio break and classes missed due to Academy productions are not permitted.
7. The studio office must be notified via email on or before the day of the absence to ensure class credit. The make-up class must be taken within the same calendar month as the missed class and you must be a currently registered student to make up missed classes.
8. Make-Up classes cannot be used to forgo tuition the following month.
9. Tuition, Production and Camp fees are NOT transferable or refundable and there are no refunds for unused Tuition. Thank you for thoughtfully considering your commitment prior to completing your registration.
10. Checks or Credit Card payments returned for any reason incur a $35.00 transaction fee.
11. Students are obligated for a full semesters’ tuition even if they withdraw before the end of the session.
12. If you decide to withdraw, written notice must be delivered via email to academy@scrippsballet.com by December 15. You may withdraw effective February 1 with the understanding that there will be no refunds for any unused tuition. Withdrawals can only be processed at the end of the Semester.

Calendar

Studio Closures, School Year Start and Finish Dates

2024
August 17                                         First Day of Classes
August 31-September2                    Labor Day
October 31                                       Halloween
November 11                                   Veteran’s Day*
November 25-30                             Thanksgiving*
December 16 – December 3           Winter Break

2025

January 1-3              Winter Break
January 20                                       Martin Luther King Day
February 17                                      President’s Holiday*
March 29- April 4                              Spring Break
April 18-20                                        Easter Holiday
May 23-26                                        Memorial Day*

*= Lower & Upper (LU)/SBT Rehearsals will still occur.
May 30 Last Day of Classes for the 24-25 School Year

Important Policy Overview

Make Up Policy

All Tuition is Calculated Annually and Divided Evenly into Monthly or Quarterly Payments Regardless of the Number
of Weeks in a Month, Taking into Account all Scheduled Academy Closures.

Make-Up Classes are offered as a courtesy, ONLY when the office is notified of the absence on or before the day of the missed class. This includes holidays, illness and Academy closures.

Students are allowed to schedule ONE make-up class, per class, per month to be completed within the calendar month of the missed class.

There are no make-up classes for Thanksgiving week, winter, and spring breaks.

Water

Dancers should bring their own bottled water. Clearly labeled with their name.

Summer Dance Classes 2025

2024 Lower and Upper Division Summer Session June 17-July 11 has ended. Dates for 2025 will be available in January.

Testimonials

These young people are so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a disciplined environment with such talented instructors.

I am so impressed with the improvements I see each year. You are doing a wonderful service with the young people not only teaching them to dance, but teaching them how to discipline their lives. These are things they will benefit from throughout their lives. These young people are so blessed to have the opportunity to work in a disciplined environment with such talented instructors.

Sylvia Danner Grandmother of a former Pre-Professional Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre Student

They are a tight-knit group, passionate about sharing their craft and educating young people through performance art.

We were in search of a dance program for our son and, after contacting several schools across the county, Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) stood above the rest in both vision and approach. Our son has always loved to dance and we knew he would need structure and guidance as well as the flexibility to still be a kid. From the moment we first walked through their doors and still today, we have always felt warmly welcomed. SPAA provides quality education in all forms of dance as well as musical theatre and delivers it all in a way that supports whole-person growth.

Rindi C. Parent of a Current Ballet II Student

we looked at another dance studio down the street from us. It did not compare to Scripps.

My sister bought me a Groupon to take my daughter to a mommy and me class and we ended up moving my daughter into the next age group she loved it so much! I can't say enough about the owner Angela who teaches my daughters class. She is so good with the kids and so sweet! Definitely recommend if you are looking to start your little one in ballet/tap! We loved sending our daughter here, but since we don't live in the area, we looked at another dance studio down the street from us. It did not compare to Scripps. There is such a warm family environment feeling when you walk into the studio, and all the teachers are amazing! Can't wait for her to be in the Nutcracker this year!

Jessica B.

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