Policies and Procedures

Class Etiquette

• No food or drink in the classroom, besides water.

• No chewing gum or snacking during class.

• No interrupting the teacher during class.

• Cell phones are not to be used during class and should be turned off or on mute.

• Profanity, unsportsmanlike conduct, and gossip will not be tolerated during class. 

• No hands on the mirror.

• No hanging on the barres.

• No jewelry or accessories are to be worn in class.

• Always remember to smile, learn, and have fun in each class

Attendance

• Students are expected to be in class each and every week. Absences or tardiness can have a negative effect on the entire class.

• Make sure you notify the teacher in case of an absence.

• If a student is absent from class they are responsible for learning the steps taught in the lesson missed.

• If attendance becomes a problem the student's participation in the show will be discussed with a possibility of not being able to perform.

Class Observation

• We appreciate our dance families and their support, but we ask parents remain in their vehicles or observe from the outside while their students are in class as there is very little space in the studio *exception for pre-school and young aged classes

• If you must be in the studio during your child's class, please refrain from side conversations and have your cell phones on silent

• It is important for all students to remain focused while in the classroom and if your presence is a distraction to the students, you will be asked to leave.

• Please do not communicate with your dancer or the instructors during class time, this is very distracting and will cause us to have to refocus the class.

Class Attire

We ask that all students please wear appropriate attire to class. All students should arrive dressed in proper attire and ready to dance. No jeans are permitted in any class, except Line Dancing. Hair must always be pulled up away from the face and tightly secured. No jewelry or accessories are permitted as they can cause a distraction in class.

Ballet: Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Ballet skirts are optional.

Lyrical: Leotard or form fitting t-shirt/tank top, leggings or jazz shorts, tan jazz shoes or ballet shoes. No baggy clothing.

Hip Hop/Jazz: Leotard or t-shirt/tank top, leggings or jazz shorts, black jazz shoes or clean INDOOR ONLY tennis shoes. No baggy clothing.

Tap: Leotard or t-shirt/tank top, leggings or jazz shorts, tap shoes. No baggy clothing.
 

Acro Dance: Tight fitting leotard, camisole, or sports bra and tights or tight fitting leggings/shorts.

Fitness Classes: Leotard or form fitting t-shirt/tank top, leggings or jazz shorts, clean INDOOR ONLY tennis shoes.

BOYS: For ballet and acro: Tight fitting shirt and pants. All other classes: Athletic shirt and athletic pants or shorts. NO JEANS

Recital

Winter Showcase: In December/January we will have a Winter Showcase as a halfway point of our dance season to show off what we have been working on. This is also a chance for our competition team to perform their dances on a stage and in front of friends and family before their first competition. There will be no need to purchase tickets for the showcase, though we will be accepting donations.
 

Recital Fee: There will be no recital fee for the showcase.
 

Costumes: For the showcase we will be saving costs by reusing former costumes, if available. If not enough costumes are available we will use simple class wear in coordinating colors.
 

Rehearsal: We will have one dress rehearsal at the venue during the week of the performance.
 

Recital: The end of year recital is the highlight of the season for our dancers. This is their chance to show off all their hard work to their family and friends. Be aware now that a recital involves a lot of hard work, time, and of course expense. We hope by explaining our recital procedures now, that we will enable you to budget for the recital at the end of the school year. As soon as the recital date is finalized, we will post a notice in the studio, on the parent portal, and send out an email. Performing in the recital is strictly optional. However, we assume that your child will perform unless you notify us otherwise, in advance. Tickets will be available to purchase a month before the recital at a lower price than they will be at the door.
 

Recital Fee: There will be no recital fee.
 

Costumes: There will be a $50 costume deposit PER CLASS due in January to ensure that we can order costumes in a timely manner. All costumes vary in price and any additional charges will be applied to your account when costumes arrive. If a costume needs to be sent back, additional shipping fees will be applied.

Rehearsal: As we get closer to our performance dates, a rehearsal schedule will be sent out. Rehearsals will be held the week of the show. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals as it is their last chance to clean up, make changes, and polish their dances. One missing person can upset the balance of the spacing. If you are not present at rehearsal, there is a possibility that you will not be in certain parts of the dance.