What to Bring:
- Appropriate foot attire
- Leotard (per dress code)
- Water bottle (bring into studio)
What not to Bring:
- No food, gum, or non-water drinks
- No cell phones (ask teacher to use hallway)
- No drinks with straws that may spill
Dress Code:
- Wear the correct leotard color for your level.
- Hair must be pulled back. Accepted styles: ponytails, braids, or buns.
- Appropriate layers: Leg warmers, shorts/pants, shirts, and sweatshirts are allowed. If anything is deemed unsafe to move in, teachers will ask you to remove it.
- If tights are worn, they must be worn over feet in shoes — not rolled up around the ankles.
- Purchase new shoes in a timely mann
Attendance:
- Aim to arrive 5–10 minutes early if possible. Use the bathroom and change/do hair ahead of time.
- More than 15 minutes late: students will be asked to sit and observe the rest of class.
- Frequent absences and/or sitting out may impact a dancer's participation in choreography.
Communication:
- Email or text SESD about absences as soon as possible — do not miss class without communicating.
- Let the teacher know about any accommodations before class (injuries, aches and pains, external stressors, etc.).
- If you pull a muscle or feel pain, let the teacher know. Ask for ice if needed.
- If you feel sick, let the teacher know whether you need to go home, sit out, or take a break.
Class Conduct
Entering Class
- Do not enter the studio when the teacher is not present — wait to be invited in. Say hello, put your water bottle on the shelves, and quietly wait for instructions.
- If re-entering the studio, do so quietly and softly close the door.
Behavior
- Make eye contact with the teacher and show presence and attentiveness.
- Unless the teacher encourages discussion, raise your hand before asking or answering a question.
- Do not talk while the teacher is talking. Small talk is for the hallways only.
- If observing due to pain/injury, mindfully observe the remainder of class. You are welcome to take notes.
- Cover your yawns.
Corrections & Feedback
- Treat corrections as a learning opportunity — approach them with a positive attitude.
- Pay attention to and apply corrections given to other students.
- Take initiative — you get out of class what you put into it.
- When the teacher works with another student, stay focused on your own dancing and previous corrections.
Please Avoid
- Leaning or slouching on the walls.
- Sitting down unless given permission.
- Asking what time it is or when class ends.
- Chatting with classmates during class.
- Correcting other students — that is the teacher's job. Focus on your own corrections.
- Correcting the teacher. Politely ask for clarification, but respect that everyone makes mistakes.
- Playing with smart watches — if it becomes a distraction, you will be asked to remove it.
Thank you for helping us create a focused, safe, and welcoming space for every dancer! ๐
