WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AS A DANCER?
    Daily Practice

It is important to stretch and practice at home. Progress is achieved and skills mastered if attention is given to our instruments ( our bodies) on a daily basis.   We encourage all students make ten minutes a day where they can stretch, even while doing homework or watching TV.


    Good Nutritional Habits

Proper nutrition is essential to building and maintaining a healthy and strong body. Nowhere is this more evident then in the training of the developing young body. If proper nutrition is not maintained, then the growing muscles and bones will surely be affected. Eat lots of vegetables, fruit and proteins. This does not mean "go on a diet"! It does mean limit "junk foods" and soda. Drink lots of water daily. Dancers sweat a lot and can easily become dehydrated.


    Adequate Rest

Growing bodies need lots of sleep.


    Proper Classroom Etiquette

Teachers and assistants shall be addressed appropriately inside and outside of the classroom. Dancers are expected to be courteous to everyone involved with the studio, including each other. Dancers shall not talk or distract other dancers or otherwise behave in a way that detracts from the learning experience on the whole. This includes waiting patiently while it is another dancer's "turn".

    Respect

Proper respect for the director, staff, studio, curriculum, fellow students and facility is EXPECTED of all students, parents and siblings, on or off-site. When participating in a studio event, performance, out-of-town excursion, or when wearing studio logo, general deportment and behavior is important as your ability to dance!


    Regular Attendance

Dancers entering a class more than 15 minutes late will be asked to observe the class.  Please come dressed and ready for class.  Try to pack your dance bag the night before class so that you will make certain to have all your required attire the next day.  If your class requires you to bring a folder to class, remember to have this in your dance bag as well.  We recommend each student, children and adults bring a water bottle to each class. 

Our classes follow a planned syllabus and new skills we be taught each week.  We understand that there will be times when you will be sick and may not be able to attend class.  We also understand that there are times when you will have other engagements and may have to miss class.  However, we ask that you do your best to attend class on a frequent and regular basis.  Please notify the studio if you will not be attending class.  Up to two missed classes may be made up by attending an equal level class.  Check with the front desk to find an appropriate make up class.  There are only two make up classes a year per student. 

LEARN, GROW AND HAVE FUN! Remember that although the study of dance should be taken seriously, our goal is to provide classes that are warm and inviting, nurturing and caring, where you can enjoy your hours spent becoming a dancer!