Please take a moment to read through all of the class information and dress codes. Thank you
Documents and Forms
-One Liability and Photo release is needed for every student each session
Liability Waiver and Photo Release
Classes are drop- off classes intended for little dancers that are ready for an independent learning experience.
Please wait on the sidewalk until the teacher comes to invite the students into the theater. The students will be dismissed back on the sidewalk at the end of our class time.
Please bring to every class:
-For the Nutcracker series please bring a wood nutcracker with to each class. 8-10 inches in length.
-A tight fitting warm layer, like a wrap sweater, warm leggings, leg warmers, in case your child gets cold
-Easy clothing and shoes to wear over their class attire that they can remove themselves and redress easily after class.
-Water bottle
-Recommended ballet class attire listed below
-Dance Bag :
Having a designated ballet bag stocked and ready is very helpful for not forgetting ballet items and it might make getting to ballet a little bit less stressful :) You can include packing extra hair supplies (Brush,hairspray,rubber bands,lots of pins,clips,hairnets), extra dance clothing for the little ones in case of accidents, ballet slippers, their dance outfit,, warm ups, and water.
Recommended Class Attire: Dress Code
Please choose the option that best suits your child regardless of gender. I have gently used dance clothing available for a small donation prior to the first class.
Please do not mix and match but choose one option. Tights and shoes must match in color.
Option 1 : Pink or flesh colored tights and a solid color leotard. Optional thin single layer ballet skirt for Creative Ballet, and Pre-Ballet. No tutus or tiaras. Primary class students please no skirt. Leather soled pink or flesh colored ballet slippers no elastic draw strings. Please no shoes from Target but leather soled ballet shoes from a dance store.
Option 2: Black tights or leggings with a black or white shirt and black ballet slippers no drawstrings.
All Classes: Long hair secured back in a bun (preferred) or ponytail. For short hair use headband and clips. Please clip all bangs back to avoid any hair on the face. How to make a bun tutorial links below.
Variety of hair types in one video https://youtu.be/zUC3WzQrT6s
For long hair https://youtu.be/yAWwHl4OE3Q https://youtu.be/Vgbj6xugNCg
For short hair https://youtu.be/dBS-DfU-LFU https://youtu.be/8cBBmJy16fI https://youtu.be/Y9Bo50ylcqk
No jewelry besides pierced studs. Wrap knit ballet sweaters and leg warmers are allowed to keep them warm if needed. ‘The Leotard' has everything you might need.
Nutcracker 2025 Performance Information:
Tickets and Guest:
All classes will have their performance on their scheduled last class December 16th and 17th. Participation in the performance is not mandatory but encouraged. Each student is allowed to purchase 4 tickets and any extra tickets will be released closer to the show date. Tickets are $10 for our live performances and the proceeds go to supporting all dancers having access to ballet classes. Ticket order form links below.
Performance Schedule and Location: The Dekum Street Theater
-Dress Rehearsal: Your child's last class prior to the performance will be their dress rehearsal. December 9th and 10th. They will need to wear their performance dress and hair! This will be a chance to make sure everyone has on the right attire and secured hair to help our performances run smoothly.
-Performance: Please arrive at the Dekum Theater with your child ready to perform in costume and hair 15 minutes prior to your child’s show time. Please be right on time to help the students feel calm!!
Tickets $10 available for purchase. Please fill out the order form for your child’s class.
December 16th for the Tuesday classes
Creative Ballet 1 Tuesdays (4:15-5:00 PM class) 4:30-5:00 PM show time Ticket Order Form
Primary Ballet Tuesdays (5:00-6:00 PM class) 5:15-5:45 pm show time Ticket Order Form
December 17th for the Wednesday classes
Creative Ballet 2 Wednesdays (4:00-4:45 PM class) 4:15-4:45 PM show time Ticket Order Form
Pre-Ballet 1 Wednesdays (4:45-5:30 PM class) 5:00-5:30 PM show time Ticket Order Form
Pre-Ballet 2 Wednesdays (5:30-6:15 PM class) 5:45-6:15 pm show time Ticket Order Form
Oregon Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker!
All registered Nutcracker students receive discounted tickets to see Oregon Ballet Theatre’s performance of the Nutcracker. The shows run from December 5th-24th at the Keller Auditorium. Please use this code to order your discounted tickets:
Enter code: coming soon!
Costumes for our Nutcracker Performance and Dress Rehearsal :
Option 1: light pastel pink plain leotard-no attached skirt or extra details, light pink or flesh toned footed ballet tights, matching pink or flesh toned leather soled ballet shoes, no draw strings, purchased at a dance store-Must match the tights, special ordered red skirts from The Leotard (please call or go in-person, not available online) and special ordered red bows from Katarina worn on the right side of the head. A reminder to please purchase the specific Red Skirts needed at 'The Leotard' in person at their shop. Located 2432 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. 97212 503-284-9244. Prior to November 1st.
Option 2: black footed tights, or black leggings and black socks, white fitted shirt and special ordered red vest https://a.co/d/etHvtsp. Optional special ordered red bows from Katarina worn on the right side of the head.
Bow Order Form due November 1st: https://forms.gle/YWjsF1KJ4Mqpa8ZJA
Hair: neatly secured in a bun, no bangs, no hair accessories from home including bun holders. Links for bun tutorials are listed on my website in the class dress code section and on the students portal home page.
(The Leotard located on MLK blvd. has everything you need for your little dancer except for the bows from Katarina and the Red Vests ordered through this Link. .
All students who are participating in our in-person Nutcracker performances need to wear the performance costumes to dress rehearsal and the performance. Please bring your Nutcrackers too!!
-I will meet your dancers on Dekum street on the sidewalk. Just the students enter the theater with the instructor. If you have a child that might need extra care and need you during class please stay close by and I will text you if your child need support. Please email me if your child needs caregiver support during class.
-Please have your children wear their ballet dress code under their jackets and warm ups and do not plan to change in the theater prior to class.
- Your child will need to use the bathroom without assistance for their own privacy. Please have your children use the bathroom prior to class to lessen use during class.
-At the end of our class time please wait for your children on Dekum Street. The instructor will dismiss them and escort them out. It will be important to have you there on-time.
Enter and Exit Protocols
Class expectations
To maintain an uninterrupted and creative learning environment we ask that students and parents adhere to the following guidelines:
Arrive to class on time ready to dance in recommended class attire and secured hair.
Remain in class for the full duration without a parent/guardian. Your child cannot be brought to class crying, please remain with your child and comfort them until they are ready to enter the class independently.
Able to follow simple instructions, listen to and apply direction. Example: stay around your dancing dot to dance, Do not leave the room without asking, sit for stretching and story time, please sit quietly during role call etc…
Use the restroom independently without adult help. Please practice with your child as getting dance wear on and off is challenging.
Class Observation
After many years of teaching experience, I find it is best for students if their parents/guardians are not observing class. Their focus and creative freedom improves in a quiet setting comprised of only the students and the teacher. Parents may observe or assist their child during class in special circumstances only and with prior teacher approval. We invite the parents to observe during scheduled class demonstrations. That being said, I welcome the opportunity to ease your child into an independent class experience with parent+teacher collaboration and support. If the child is crying and resisting joining class it is best to try at a later time. I do not encourage pushing a child when they need comfort from a parent and are not emotionally ready to be in an independent dance class environment.
Refund and Rescheduling policy
Refund Policy : all classes offered by Katarina Svetlova
A full refund will be given if requested 5 days prior to the start of the first class. Credit towards another class series will be given if a refund is requested within the 5 day period prior to the start of the first class. Once a series has begun I cannot offer any credits or refunds.
If class is cancelled due to weather, teacher illness, Theater scheduling conflict, or Covid safety restrictions, a make up class will be offered. Either in-person or via Zoom in place of any refunds. I cannot offer make up classes if a child misses classes due to travel or illness.
There is a chance we will have to reschedule a class at The Dekum street Theater due to an event. A make up class will be offered with ample notice at least 2 weeks.