Studio Policies & Expectations

ATTENDANCE

For the best dance education results, regular class attendance is important. If, however, a student does need to be absent, attendance at another class to make-up within 4 weeks is encouraged. Please call ahead to reserve a make-up time. Make-ups are available when space permits. We do not prorate, refund or credit forward for classes unattended.

ATTIRE

Proper dancewear is required in all classes. Unnecessary jewelry will not be permitted.

Ballet

Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair is to be worn up in a bun.

Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre

Any color dancewear. Hair secured neatly away from the face. Appropriate shoes must be worn.

Pre-dance and Combination

Any color of leotard, tights and shoes.

Latin Fusion

Any color dancewear. Any color, height, or style Latin/ballroom shoes

WITHDRAWAL

When a student enrolls, his/her place in class is reserved for the year. If the student wishes to withdraw for class, please notify the school so we can fill that place in class with someone on our waiting list.

HOLIDAYS

Because there are months during the year which have five weeks and no additional charge is made, full tuition is expected during months which include a holiday. As a courtesy, when a class is missed due to a holiday, we invite you to take advantage of our make-up policy.

Student Conduct

To ensure the best opportunity for each student to receive the greatest dance education benefits, we expect all Dance Academy students to adhere to Its rules and regulations and to behave throughout the school In a disciplined, responsible and courteous manner. Our students are expected to treat each other and the school faculty and staff with respect.

Please arrive on time as every minute of each class is of value. It is also disruptive to the class when students arrive late. if the student Is early, please be prepared to wait in the reception area and enter the classroom when invited by the teacher.
Please visit the restroom before class.
No food or drinks In the studio area. NO GUM ANYWHERE!
Cell phones are not to be used during class and must remain in the dancer's bag.
Come to class In appropriate dance attire -- including shoes. If you come to class in inappropriate clothing or street shoes, you will be asked to watch class Instead of participating. Put on dance shoes inside our building. Do not wear your dance shoes outside.
Be prepared to fully concentrate on the lesson during class time. Visit your friends before and after class, but not during.
Practice during the week so you will come to class prepared to briefly review and then move on to learning something new.
Do not compare yourself to others in class. However, watch carefully while your classmates are going across the floor or presenting a combination in the center. You will benefit from corrections given to them thereby improving your own technique.
If you are not in class (for whatever reason) you are not learning. Good attendance habits are vital not only in learning your recital dance, but also In preparing for promotion to the next level of your curriculum. If 3 classes in a row are missed or if the teacher feels your absences are otherwise excessive, you will not be allowed to perform that dance in the recital. If you feel you have unique circumstances, please discuss them in advance with your teacher. Perfect attendance Is expected during May and June.
Offensive language and/or behavior will not be tolerated and is cause for dismissal from our school.
Parents, as a courtesy to all waiting in the lobby, please supervise siblings of dancers while in the reception area. Children under 5 using the restroom need to be accompanied by a parent and not left unattended.

Recital

The annual student recital will be presented at the end of the dance year. Every effort is made to make this performance as professional as possible. Costumes must be ordered soon after the winter break to be assured of their arrival in time. We like to keep the cost of the costumes down as much as possible. Last year the costumes ran $65-80. Payment is prepaid with the order, so the costume fee will need to be made to the studio in early January.

Our students work very hard during the year developing their dance technique. The June production is an exciting and rewarding accumulation of a year of dedicated hard work. Achieving the best performance results requires an observance of certain responsibilities. Below is some important information to consider before committing to participation in the performance.

Attendance – All class members are required to attend all performances in which the class will be participating. Since the rehearsals are our only opportunity to rehearse on the stage, attendance is mandatory at rehearsals.
Food – No food or drinks are allowed in the theatre at any time.
DVDs – Professional DVDs will be available to purchase. Under no circumstances will personal taping be permitted at any of the performances or rehearsals.

Detailed performance information will follow at a later date.