Studio Etiquette

What is Classroom Etiquette?
Classical ballet technique and its vocabulary have been established for hundreds of years and, as such, the traditions of classical ballet are very solid. These traditions extend not only to movement, but to the discipline and etiquette of class work as well. A good dance class by nature must command respect for the instructor and for the art and for others. This implies such courtesies as not slouching at the barre or in center as the instructor sets a combination, not speaking out of turn, beginning and ending a classroom exercise in a sustained, poised position of readiness, and curtsying or bowing to the instructor at the end of class. Attention to these disciplines carries over and adds precision and clarity to a student’s class work.


Student Guidelines
Preparation for Class
  1. Students should wait quietly for their class to begin.
     
  2. Students should go to the bathroom before class.
     
  3. Students 15 or more minutes late may be asked to observe class to physically protect them to avoid injury.
     
  4. Students late for class should wait at the door for the instructor to acknowledge and invite them to join the class.
     
  5. Students are not allowed in the classroom unless a faculty member is present.
     
  6. No food or drink (except water) in the classrooms.
     
  7. No chewing gum in the classrooms.
     
  8. No hanging on the barres.
     
  9. No jewelry, watches, etc. in class.
     
  10. Proper hair and dress code should be observed at all times.
     
  11. Students and their siblings are not permitted to run, play, or make excessive noise in the lobby.
     
  12. Students are expected to keep the facilities clean by picking up after themselves and throwing away all trash.
     
  13. Dancers in pointe shoes are required to dispose of all Band-Aids, wrappers, tape, and lamb’s wool.
  14. Absololutely no street shoes allowed on dance studio floors - Thank you!

    Parent Guidelines
    Please review the Student Guidelines with your child and support and endorse their importance.
  1. We expect our students to be prompt for class. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
     
  2. In the event you are late, please do not interrupt the class to give an explanation. The instructor will request an excuse if one is deemed necessary.
     
  3. Please call ahead of time if you know your child is going to be absent from class.
  4.  Please encourage students to go to the bathroom before class.
     
  5. Good nutrition is essential for a dancer’s physical and mental health. Please keep this in mind when planning snacks and meals.