Cornerstone Ballet

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you"

 -Matthew 7:12a

Cornerstone Ballet is a Christian based professional performing arts academy.

A student registration form must be completed before the student will be allowed to participate in class. A new registration/liability sheet must be filled out each school year. 

Cornerstone’s curriculum is designed as a full-year learning program with two consecutive sessions: Fall and Spring.( We do offer separate Summer classes and camps) Therefore, students are encouraged to stay in the same class each session based upon placement. When registering, you register for a semester session.

Payment: Payments are made by session (Fall, Spring, Summer). A monthly plan can also be worked out. Each monthly payment is due before the first class that month.

Currently, payment is accepted as cash and check only. Please make checks payable to Cornerstone Ballet LLC. Scholarships are available so please contact us if payment is an issue.

Because classes are based on enrollment, we do not offer refunds.

Trial classes: Students are welcome to participate in trial classes the first week of the session to determine their best fit. There is no limit to the number of classes that can be trialed as long as the student registers and pays for one class at the end of the trial period. 

Make Up Classes: There is no refund for missed classes but make up classes are available! A student may take a class of any genre offered to their age/skill level as a make up class. Make up classes can be scheduled at any point throughout the session other than observation days and recital prep days. In some cases, a specific class will have a scheduled make up day if no other classes are appropriate.

Inclement weather: For snow days and school closings due to weather we generally follow a combination of both Fairfax County Public School and Loudon County School guidelines. Make up classes will be provided for the first snow day and holiday. For early closings and cancelled activities, we will do our best to remain open. Please refer to the home page of our website and Facebook page for emergency closings. We will send out a make up class schedule for these events. For additional missed classes please refer to the "Make Up Classes" section above.

Bullying: Cornerstone's goal is to provide a positive and enriching learning environment where students feel safe. Therefore we cannot tolerate bullying of any kind. If there is an occurrence, the instructor will contact you. If there is no change in behavior it may result in dismissal.

Other Behavioral Problems: The instructor will contact you in the case of behavior problems. In the situation that these issues make it difficult for other students to learn, dismissal is possible. We are willing to work with parents and do the best we can to prevent this situation without taking away from other students in the class.

It is very important to arrive on time for class. Repetitive tardiness and/or absence may result in probation from performances. Please arrive and be ready 5 minutes before your class starts.

Audience: No parents are permitted inside the classroom except on the allotted Observation and Recital Days and for the beginning of the first class of each session. This allows the students to recognize and adjust to classroom etiquette with limited distraction. Parents may watch/ listen through the door windows.

Parents of small children: Please make sure your child uses the bathroom BEFORE class. Children under 7 must be accompanied by the whole class to the restroom which is a disruption to the class. 

Please make sure your child's ballet shoes are tied and tap shoes have elastics.

Please show up promptly for class release. You must be present for a child under 12 to be released. 

Thank you!