DANCE CONNECTION

Dancers show respect for themselves by:

• Being prompt for class;

• Being dressed properly for class;

• Always working hard and trying during class.

 

Dancers show respect for others by:

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

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

• Not talking to other dancers during exercises;

• Clapping for other dancers after performing in small groups.

 

Dancers show respect for their teacher and for their dance class by:

• Being properly dressed and ready for class on time;

• Listening when the teacher speaks;

• Never sitting down unless given permission by the teacher;

• Being prepared for their turn;

• Always asking before leaving the room and then returning to their place quietly and through the back of the room, never walking through the dancers who are dancing;

• Always finishing every exercise, even if it is difficult or challenging;

• Acknowledging the end of class and thanking their teacher by clapping.

 

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

• Leaving gum, food, or drinks outside;

• Never hanging or leaning on the Barre;

• Never running or doing gymnastics in the studio or lobby;

• Putting trash in its proper place;

• Keeping all belongings inside their dance bag and storing their bag neatly on a shelf.

 

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

• Knocking before entering the classroom if class is in progress;

• Standing away from the viewing window if it becomes obvious that students are being distracted;

• Not letting children stand and hit the viewing window;

• Making sure their child has had the opportunity to go to the restroom before entering class;

• Having students dressed and ready for class before entering the classroom;

• Having students at class on time and picking them up promptly after class;

• Letting us know in advance if possible if a student will be absent;

• Making arrangements with the teacher to make up missed classes;

• Clearly marking all of their child’s items with the child’s name and leaving toys at home;

• Teaching children to sit quietly while waiting, remembering that the lobby is also a homework area for many dancers;

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