Studio Policies
DRESS REQUIREMENTS | ATTENDANCE | PROMPTNESS | STUDIO BEHAVIOR
DEPARTURE | CONFERENCES | DANCER BEHAVIOR | SHOWS
2011-2012 Class Leotard Requirements:
for Northern Dance Theatre
Pre-Ballet: short sleeve leo in light pink
Ballet I: short sleeve leo in lavendar
Ballet II: short sleeve leo in light blue
Intermediate Ballet: any style in spruce
Ballet V: any style in burgundy
Ballet VI: any style in black
Girls:
1. Pink dance tights and pink ballet flats. Class leotards for Levels PreBallet-B6 will be selected. For Beg. Ballet and Creative Dance, a solid color leotard of your choice. Dance tights are required. Canvas or leather shoes required. Split-sole recommended.
2. Hair must be neatly up, secured away from face and off neck, in a bun. No jewelry. Look professional, dance professional.
3. Modern class is free day for clothing.Boys:
Wear white t-shirt and black pants or black shorts. They can have white or black shoes.- The Lost & Found gets quite full with unmarked items. All dance shoes and clothes look the same. Please mark dance items with your name.
ATTENDANCE
1. Please call me if you are going to be absent from class. Tuition adjustment will be given only in the event of prolonged illness or injury.
2. Please make up any absences in another class that is a lower level than yours.PROMPTNESS
It is essential that all students arrive at the studio in time to prepare for class. In order to change clothes, fix hair, and warm-up properly, one should allow at least 15 minutes. As students get more advanced, their bodies require more warm-up time. Injury is a common result of lack of a proper warm-up. Come early and BE READY TO GO!Please do not bring children to the studio more than 30 minutes before class.
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STUDIO BEHAVIOR
1. Students are asked to be quiet and courteous upon entering the lobby.
2. Please don’t leave the dressing room a mess. It is not your bedroom.
3. Respect our art and be friendly to other dancers, guests, and newcomers.
4. During class the studio atmosphere should be a studious and working one. This allows the students to focus.
5. Parents can observe with special request or on certain days set by the teachers.
6. Dancers can stop by and lounge, in the Club Room, if they have free time!
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DEPARTURE
Please allow your child time to change clothes and gather their things after class. Often I have handouts to give out. It usually takes about 10 minutes for the dancers to be ready to go so schedule pick-up accordingly. I have so many students coming and going that I cannot monitor everyone. Please make it clear to your little one where they should wait for their ride. They are free to sit in the waiting area and watch as the next class starts or wait in the Clubroom.CONFERENCES
I am available for parent/student conferences. Please feel free to discuss with me concerns or questions you have that come up during the year. Often, I am not aware of a problem and will gladly deal with it when brought to light. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity between classes to talk, but do call me to set up an appointment. I feel it is important to have the student there as well.
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DANCER BEHAVIOR
1. Students must be obedient and respectful to be teachable.
2. Infractions will be met by a parent phone call &/or conference.
3. Three occurrences of disrespect or disobedience and the dancer will be dismissed from dance for that year.
4. Tuition for the month in which the dismissal occurs will not be refunded.SHOWS
We have a big show once a year and various opportunities in the community for smaller shows. I buy the costumes and keep them for the studio. There is a yearly rental fee for the costumes. Long personal garment bags are required for all dancers. Due October 1st and may be hand decorated. You must have a 4-6 tier clip hanger. Attendance at rehearsals is MANDATORY & vital to other dancers and teachers.