Dancers show respect for themselves by:

1. Being prompt for class;

2. Being dressed properly for class in studio leotard, without underwear under leotard, without jewelry other than small earrings, and with shoe strings either tucked in or tied in a knot & cut off;

3. Having their hair up off the neck.  No hair in the face.

 

Dancers show respect for others by:

1. Keeping their hands to themselves during class;

2. Waiting quietly for others to have a turn and for instructions from the teacher;

3. Waiting until the music is finished before entering the classroom if they are late to class;

4. Talking with one another only during Share Time;

5. Supporting other students’ efforts, never laughing, pointing or whispering.

 

Dancers show respect for their teacher and dance by:

1. Being properly dressed and ready for class on time;

2. Listening when the teacher speaks;

3. Always standing in a “proper dance stance” while listening to the teacher give combinations or corrections;

4. Being prepared for their turn;

5. Always asking before leaving the room for any reason and upon returning enter quietly, never going through the dancers who are dancing;

6. Always finishing every exercise, never walking off noisily or showing anger or aggravation.

 

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

1. Leaving gum, food, or drinks outside;

2. Never hanging or leaning on the barres;

3. Never running or doing gymnastics in the studio or lobby;

4. Putting trash in its proper place;

5. Turning off cell phones;

6. Always keeping belongings inside their dance bags.

 

Parents show respect for the dance class, teacher and studio by:

1. Coming inside the waiting room to drop off and pick up dancers.  It is unsafe to allow small children to walk through the parking lot alone;

2. Never leaving siblings in the waiting room unattended by a parent;

3. Bringing dancers to class on time and picking them up promptly after class;

4. Having students ready for class before entering the classroom;

5. Making sure the dancer has had the opportunity to go to the restroom before entering class;

6. Knocking before entering the classroom if a class is in progress, and waiting until the music has stopped;

7. Not letting children hit the viewing window;

8. Letting us know in advance if possible, if a student will be absent;

9. Making arrangements for make-up classes;

10. Clearly marking all of their child’s items with the child’s name or initials, and leaving toys at home;

11. Teaching dancers and siblings to sit quietly and read while waiting, remembering that the waiting area is also homework space for some older dancers;

12. Teaching children to never run or scream in the studio, waiting areas, or parking lot;

13. Talking only briefly to the teacher in between classes knowing she has another class to teach.  You may contact the office to schedule meeting time.