How do I register for an Adult Class?
Registration is available exclusively through Mind Body. All students must create a free account through the Houston Ballet Academy MindBody Website in order to view class schedules and book class sessions. Students with existing Mind Body accounts must still register through the HBA MindBody website.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Walk-up registration is not available.
What should I wear for class?
Adult students should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in, such as tights, t-shirts, and leggings. Leotards are acceptable but not required. Flat Ballet shoes must be worn in all classes.
For the Adult Pointe series, dancers will need pointe shoes. These can be found at Dance Trends, 14520 Memorial Drive, Suite 106, Houston TX 77079, or any other Dancewear store. Please wait to sew your elastics/ribbons until you have your shoe evaluation the first week of class.
Hair should be pulled away from your face and jewelry should not be worn in class. Please refrain from applying any lotions/oils before class as it can create slick spots on the studio floor. Students may bring a small bag and a water bottle with a secure lid into class.
What if I am running late for class?
If a student arrives within 15 minutes after class has begun, it is at the teacher’s discretion whether they will be allowed to participate. Students arriving more than 15 minutes late for class will not be allowed to enter the studio.
What if I need to cancel after registering?
Classes can be cancelled before a class’s start time. To cancel a class, please log into Mind Body and see your class schedule.
Classes that are cancelled before the class start time will be credited back to your MindBody account.
Please note that our MindBody Cancel Policy does not apply to any Multi-Week Session Classes, including The Introduction to Ballet Series. If you feel you need to cancel the entire multiweek session, you may do so by emailing hbacademy@houstonballet.org before the first class’s start time. You would only receive a MindBody credit for our next Multi-week Session. There is no partial credit given for withdrawals after the first class in the current session.
What is the refund policy for Adult Program classes?
Refunds or transfers of registration are not available for adult classes.
Class credits will not be issued for classes that are missed without notice or cancelled after the start of class time.
What do I do when I arrive?
Upon arriving at the Center for Dance, all adult students must check in with a class monitor before entering any studio or going upstairs for class. Students will not be invited to enter studios or upstairs until their instructed to do so by HB Staff.
Where can I park?
Parking is available at the Lyric Center Garage (located across the street from the Center for Dance). Our receptionist can validate your ticket for a discount off your first hour of parking.
More information on parking options is available here.
How do I use my Promo Code?
Promo codes can only be used on the full HB Academy Mind Body website, at checkout once you have added your class. Promo codes cannot be entered in the Mind Body Application.
If you have a class card or a previous credit attached to your HB Academy Mind Body account, the system will first use those credits before applying the promo code toward your enrollment. Please email hbacademy@houstonballet.org for further assistance.
What are Houston Ballet Academy Studio Policies?
Photos and video recording is prohibited inside any Center for Dance studio.
Students cannot enter studios until invited in by HB Academy Staff. All are welcome to warm up in the lobby.
While in the studios, the use of the piano or studio electronics is strictly prohibited.
Please let your instructor know if a studio item needs to be replenished. The Academy Staff on duty can also assist with this.
Once your class is over, please make sure to promptly exit the studio and make your way downstairs.
Wandering to other studios, floors, and locker rooms is strictly prohibited. You are free to change and use the restrooms in the lobby once your class is over.
Please note that class schedules are set at the discretion of the Houston Ballet Academy and are subject to teacher availability
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