Studio Policies

 

General Policies

• We require proper respect and discipline at all times. Parents will be contacted in extreme cases.

• Zero tolerance of any substance abuse on studio premises and any other studio related activity. 

• Students are not permitted to chew gum or candy during class. 

• It is the parent’s responsibility to bring to and pick up at our door students under the age of 12. These students will not be allowed to leave unless we have a note from the parents. This is for the child’s protection.

• Smoking is not permitted in the studio at any time.

• We are not responsible for any injuries sustained while in the classroom or the premises.

• Please notify us if your phone number or address changes. 

• If you wish to withdraw, you must COME IN and sign a withdrawal form, otherwise you will still be charged for classes.

 

Attendance

• Students are expected to attend every class. Progress in class depends upon regular and consistent participation. Regular attendance is a must for progress and development.

• If a class is missed, please CALL to inform us and schedule a make up lesson.

• Parents and/or older students are responsible for scheduling their own make up lessons within 6 weeks of missed lesson.

 

Dance Attire

• All students must be neat & clean, long hair is to be pulled back away from the face in a bun or ponytail.

• All students must wear required dance attire to all classes including proper shoes.

• Cover-ups are required outside the dance studio over leotards and dancewear.

• Please label all shoes and dancewear with student’s name so they can be identified. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Dance shoes & dancewear can be purchased at dancewear stores and they are not to be worn outside.

• Jazz shoes are obtained through the studio.

• Dance N Things in Englewood is the closest dancewear shop to Greenville.

• Unacceptable attire includes jeans, sweatpants, long pants, baggy shirts, school or play clothes, shorts and street shoes.

 

Required Dance Shoes

• Ballet Class: pink leather ballet shoes.

• Tap Class: tan buckle mary jane tap shoes preferably with screw on taps.

• Jazz Class: ballet shoes for younger dancers and tan jazz shoes for intermediate on up.

• Acrobat Class: white leather soft shoes with rubber pads on the bottom.

**Jazz and Acrobat shoes can be ordered thru studio.

 

Required Dancewear

• All Classes: leotard or unitard in any color (tights & dance skirts are optional.)

• For Junior High and High School Classes: leotards are recommended but you may opt for lycra dance shorts, lycra dance pants or leggings with a close fitted shirt.

• During the winter months, tights, leg warmers, leggings, sweaters and sweatshirts are suggested.

• Boys: Basketball shorts and T Shirt. Sweatpants may be worn in the winter months.

 

Observers

• Reasonable quiet is required in the waiting room to maintain a good learning situation.

• Parents are encouraged to watch class through our window, but please use discretion.

• If possible, try to leave younger children at home.

• Once revue dances are finished, parents are encouraged to video the dance for home practice.