CLASS BEHAVIOR
We want all of our students to have an enjoyable and educational dance experience. We will treat you and your children with courtesy and respect. We expect our students to show the same attitude toward their teachers and fellow dancers. We request that your children observe the following simple rules:
1. Pay attention to your teacher. Don't talk with your friends during class! It disrupts the whole class and makes it difficult for the teacher to communicate with the students.
2.Food in the dance studio or chewing gum while dancing is not permitted.
3.Do not pull up on or hang from the Ballet Barres. They can be pulled from the wall or you can get stuck in them. Barres are for balance and support.
4. Respect the belongings of your friends and the teacher. No fiddling with laptops or sound equipment is allowed.
5. Come prepared to dance - attire, grooming, attitude, ambition, energy!
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Reasonable rules and standards are provided to promote self-discipline. Students should not arrive late for classes unless there is extenuating circumstances. Students may not leave the classroom without first receiving permission from the teacher. As teacher, I have the responsibility to see that the class is under control, and have the authority to dismiss any student who will not cooperate and is a disruption to the rest of the class. Inappropriate dress or behaviour will not be allowed. It is important for parents and students to understand that dance class is not the same as your grade in school. Dancing one class a week will not be enough to prepare you for exams or competitions. Attend the double classes and practice practice practice at home. Parents are welcome to record classes/certain dances to use as aids at home. Every child will be challenged in each class to compete against themselves not others.
EXAM/CONCERT RULES
-The time posted is the time you are scheduled to go on stage - please be at the location half an hour before you need to go up in your costume and warmed up to perform.
-No fingernail polish or toenail polish
-No chewing (food or gum)
-No jewelry
-We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles - please label all of your belongings.
-Please have your hair done and your make applied (no make up for grade exams) for your first number upon arrival.
-No underwear should be worn with a leotard or tutu. Mature dancers must wear a bra and/or correct support undergarments this however are not allowed to be seen.
-Shoes should be cleaned or pancake make up applied.
-No food or beverages are allowed on or back stage.
-No smoking is allowed anywhere on school or church grounds.
-No parents on stage or backstage at any time.
- Have fun! Learn something! Break a leg!
THEATRE ETIQUETTE:
Please encourage our friends, relatives, neighbours, classmates and anyone you know who has a child who loves to dance to attend our dance concerts! Your children are wonderful performers they deserve the applause!
Please inform them of the following proper theatre etiquette:
-Use restrooms before you take your seat.
-No food or drink in the theatre. Unwrap any throat lozenges before the show.
-Turn off all cell phones and pagers.
-No smoking on school property
-Dress appropriately.
-Hats must be removed.
-Do not chew gum
-Do not carry on conversations after the lights go down.
-Please do not critique the dancers on stage...their parents may be in front of you
-Do not yell out to dancers on stage or make any verbal outbursts during the show. Applause is always welcome and a standing ovation is the ultimate goal. Bravo is the appropriate word.