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CLASS PROGRESS:
Another unique feature at our dance
studio is the way we set up our classes. Students are grouped according
to age, skill, practicing habits and attendance. If we feel a student
isn’t keeping up, or could progress faster, we will move them to another
class. We are always re-evaluating our classes and making improvements.
We ask that you try a class for at least a month before consulting your
teacher about moving to another.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance records are kept each year. Regular attendance is a must if
you are to benefit the most from your training. Each student is
important to the progress of the whole class. Interest is kept when
there is progress and development. Irregular attendance slows both. If
your child is going to be absent, please call the office or inform your
teacher the week prior. If you are absent from a dance lesson, you are
responsible at the next lesson for knowing the steps taught in the class
you missed. Consult a friend, or come early to find someone to help you.
New steps cannot be taught again and again, this would not be fair to
the faithful attendees.
DANCE
MUSIC:
It is so important to practice dance with the music. The music is the
rhythm, timing and interpretation of dance. Music and dance go hand in
hand like: reading – book, writing – pencil, dance – music.
Because we feel so strongly about this issue, a CD of your child’s dance
music will be given to you for home- practice. We will put two speeds on
the master so as your child progresses, speed will come as well. There
will be a $2.00 charge automatically added to your account when the CDs
are passed out, (several times a year, depending on the age and level
of the student). Music makes practice fun!
DRESS CODE:
Required dancewear and dance shoes must
be worn to all classes.
Female dancers, (5th grade
and up):
* Leotard, unitard, or
solid color, tight-fitting, cami or
tank top, are required.
* Black jazz/dance pants are
required.
(age 3 to 4th grade):
* Any dance attire. No gym shorts, sweat pants, pajama
pants, or t-shirts.
* Hair must be off the face and
secured.
Female gymnasts:
* Leotard or biketard
required. Bike shorts or Soffee shorts
(over the top) optional.
* Tights, (footless or stirrup) optional.
* No basketball shorts, sweat pants, pajama pants, jazz pants,
or t-shirts.
* Hair must be off the face and
secured.
Male dancers or gymnasts:
* Any well-fitting athletic
wear. Tees or tanks should be
tucked in.
* No jeans, jean shorts, or
oversized basketball shorts.
All shorts must be
above the knee and of stretch material.
Footwear – Tap: Black tap
shoes.
Jazz: Black jazz
shoes.
Ballet: Pink
ballet slippers.
Lyrical:
Tan
jazz shoes or foot undies.
Gymnastics:
Barefoot, no socks.
Leggings – All
tights must be stir-up or footless, as
the students slip on the carpet or mats
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Policies
BAD WEATHER:
When bad weather develops,
all cancellations will be posted on our website, (www.sherriandjulie.com).
Denison Radio Station – KDSN (107.1) may announce Studio closings. If
you are unsure, please call before coming. Sometimes we are unaware of
road conditions outside of the Denison area. If you feel driving is
unsafe, please call to advise us of the weather in your area. Any
classes cancelled due to bad weather will be rescheduled and made up. If
school has been cancelled or let out early, do not assume there will not
be classes.
CARE OF STUDENTS:
The Studio is not responsible for providing before or after class care
for students. Students are not to be left at the studio for
excessive amounts of time.
INJURIES:
Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult students waive the
right to any legal action for any injury sustained on Studio property
resulting from normal dance or gymnastics activity or any other activity
conducted by the students before, during, or after class time.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Parents are welcome and
encouraged to attend classes to observe their child’s progress,
especially children under the age of seven. Taking notes or use of a
video camera is highly recommended in the dance room. We expect your
courtesy to keep talking at a minimum. The outer lobby, with large
viewing windows, is provided for those of you with small children so
classes are not interrupted.
Our studio is unique in this program of
parental participation. We feel it greatly
benefits your child’s dance
or gymnastics education. Consider the following:
a.
You, as a parent, know what is being taught.
b.
You can help her/him practice at home.
c.
You can observe if your child is keeping up with the class.
d.
You can monitor your child’s behavior in class. |
