Policies
Our instructors stress not only skills in dancing, but social development and eSective interaction between pupils and teachers. Our goal is to help students to strive for personal excellence, to be self-confident and self-disciplined. We believe the study of dance develops life skills which can be used in any professional or recreational endeavor.
Dress Code
Our dress code was adopted by our staff for the purpose of improving the quality of our students’ dance education. By making dancewear simple and uniform, instructors can more clearly see students’ bodies and therefore make more accurate corrections regarding positions and movements.
This policy will be strictly enforced. Knee pads are required in all Lyrical, Jazz & Hip Hop classes for ages 8 & up.
ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SOLID BLACK LEOTARD.
Ballet
Pink tights and pink ballet (or pointe) shoes. Black ballet skirts are required or students over the age of 4.
Lyrical
Pink, black or suntan convertible tights with tan lyrical shoes. Black eggings or black bike shorts are allowed.
Tap / Jazz
Pink, black or suntan tights as well as black leggings or black bike shorts are allowed. Black tap shoes and black jazz shoes are required.
Character
Black leotard with pink, black or suntan convertible tights and tan character shoes. Black boy shorts or "Soffe" style shorts are allowed.
Acro
Solid black leotard and Pink, black or tan convertible tights. Black bike shorts or leggings are allowed. No shoes!
Hip Hop
Pink, black or suntan tights as well as black leggings, bike shorts or jazz pants are allowed. Black hip hop shoes are required. Students under the age of 8 may wear black tennis shoes with black soles.
Male Students
Black tights or leggings, black athletic shorts, white or black t-shirt and black dance shoes.
ABSOLUTELY NO MIDRIFF TOPS WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY CLASS.
Leotards
ALL STUDENTS IN ALL CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SOLID BLACK LEOTARD.
Hair
Should be secured up and away from the face for all classes. Ponytail, french braids, buns, etc for long hair. Shorter hair also needs to be fastened away from the face. Loose hair inhibits the student’s movement and ability to spot. Please place extra hair bands in dance bags!
Parents of Pre-School students should have a change of clothes in dancer’s bag in case they are needed!
Cover Ups
We request that students wear some type of “cover up” over their dance uniform to and from classes. Remember that dance shoes are not to be worn outside. Also, remember to place names in all dance shoes, kneepads, toe pads, etc.!
Missed Days
Instructors are aware that many of are involved in sports activities at school and there are times when dance classes must be missed. However, irregular attendance causes students to struggle, a[ects their confidence and slows the progress of the entire class. Students are encouraged to make every possible e[ort to attend class.
Safety
Please always drive cautiously around the studio and be considerate of other businesses when parking. Remind your children to remain INSIDE the studio before class and until picked up. Students are not allowed to stand outside or to leave the studio for ANYTHING once they have been dropped off for class – including Taco Mama!
Prompt Pickup
Please make every effort to get your child to class on time and to pick up promptly from the last classes of the day as the instructors need to get home to their families when expected!
Questions?
Please call 251-343-9544 with your questions. Our teaching staff is always happy to answer any questions. Please try to reach us in the morning hours (before classes begin) or call the office with a message for us to return your call after class hours. We try to avoid being pulled out of class if at all possible!
"We shall be bound by the necessity of constant study. Knowing that dance is living art." – Dance Masters of America
