STUDIO RULES & GUIDELINES
... TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR DANCERS, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. PLEASE LABEL ALL DANCE SHOES WITH THE STUDENT’S LAST NAME!
2. We want to express the importance of not letting your child run across the parking lot to meet you. Do not wait behind parked cars for your child; this creates a very dangerous situation. No one is allowed to walk behind the building. For safety reasons,
dancers and parents should use the sidewalk in front of the building.
3. BE PROMPT!!! Anyone arriving ten (10) minutes late for a class might not be allowed to participate and may only be allowed to
audit class. We suggest that all intermediate and advanced dancers arrive 15 minutes early to warm themselves up.
4. A “SAFETY HAZARD” exists if the dance floors get wet. Please remove wet, muddy or snow covered shoes at the door and carry
them to the cubicle area.
5. No food, beverages or GUM are allowed in the studio’s dance rooms. There is a designated area for those students whose schedules run through dinnertime. Those dancers with breaks between classes must confine their eating and activities to the "Study Area" located in the Parent Waiting Room.
6. Students’ personal items should be stored in the cubicle area. Cell phones should be turned off or switched to “silent mode”. We are not responsible for personal belongings.
7. A “Lost & Found” box will be maintained. Check with the office manager for its location. Unclaimed items will be donated to
charity on a monthly basis.
8. Manners and common courtesy are expected and required of all students. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Fellow
dancers, teachers and all staff members are to be treated with respect.
9. YOUNGER STUDENTS: The studio is not a playground! Absolutely no running. Hanging on the ballet bars is not allowed.
10. There is no talking in class, unless directed to the teacher and as it relates to dance.
11. Tap shoes must be checked on a regular basis to insure that there are no protruding nails or screws that will gouge and damage the dance floor.
12. Hair must be up and contained. Buns are required for ballet. In all classes, hair must be worn away from the face, up and flat to the head.
13. Use your time during water breaks wisely. Checking cell phones during a break is not appropriate.
14. Students may not walk to Subway or other “snack” areas off the block without a partner and written permission from their parents. No food runs after dark, unless driving. We request that students wait inside or on the front sidewalk of the studio.
15. Know and observe the dress code. It will be strictly enforced!
2. We want to express the importance of not letting your child run across the parking lot to meet you. Do not wait behind parked cars for your child; this creates a very dangerous situation. No one is allowed to walk behind the building. For safety reasons,
dancers and parents should use the sidewalk in front of the building.
3. BE PROMPT!!! Anyone arriving ten (10) minutes late for a class might not be allowed to participate and may only be allowed to
audit class. We suggest that all intermediate and advanced dancers arrive 15 minutes early to warm themselves up.
4. A “SAFETY HAZARD” exists if the dance floors get wet. Please remove wet, muddy or snow covered shoes at the door and carry
them to the cubicle area.
5. No food, beverages or GUM are allowed in the studio’s dance rooms. There is a designated area for those students whose schedules run through dinnertime. Those dancers with breaks between classes must confine their eating and activities to the "Study Area" located in the Parent Waiting Room.
6. Students’ personal items should be stored in the cubicle area. Cell phones should be turned off or switched to “silent mode”. We are not responsible for personal belongings.
7. A “Lost & Found” box will be maintained. Check with the office manager for its location. Unclaimed items will be donated to
charity on a monthly basis.
8. Manners and common courtesy are expected and required of all students. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Fellow
dancers, teachers and all staff members are to be treated with respect.
9. YOUNGER STUDENTS: The studio is not a playground! Absolutely no running. Hanging on the ballet bars is not allowed.
10. There is no talking in class, unless directed to the teacher and as it relates to dance.
11. Tap shoes must be checked on a regular basis to insure that there are no protruding nails or screws that will gouge and damage the dance floor.
12. Hair must be up and contained. Buns are required for ballet. In all classes, hair must be worn away from the face, up and flat to the head.
13. Use your time during water breaks wisely. Checking cell phones during a break is not appropriate.
14. Students may not walk to Subway or other “snack” areas off the block without a partner and written permission from their parents. No food runs after dark, unless driving. We request that students wait inside or on the front sidewalk of the studio.
15. Know and observe the dress code. It will be strictly enforced!
BULLETIN BOARD
A dance bulletin board is maintained on the wall across from the water cooler. Check this frequently for upcoming events in the dance world. When space allows, you may display used shoe ads, with the office manager’s permission. Please print all relevant information on a 3 x 5-index card. If you are a buyer call the number on the card, do not involve staff. Sellers, please remove your card when your advertised item sells.
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CLASS CO-REQUISITES
COMPANY MEMBERS required classes must be taken at Talent Forum. Entrance into a company is by audition or invitation.
STUDENTS ON POINTE must take two ballet classes at Talent Forum. Select ballet classes offer a Pointe class immediately after. These classes work in conjunction with one another. You must warm up in ballet to be ready for the Pointe class. INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED jazz, MTV, and/or lyrical students, that wish to advance a level or enroll in a specific teacher's class, may be required by that teacher to be currently enrolled in one of the fundamentals (ballet, lyrical or jazz technique) at Talent Forum. This requirement may affect an entire class or specific students and is intended to enhance the students' technique and dance development. Ballet is a requirement for all lyrical & contemporary classes and level 2/3 and up in jazz & MTV. |
DANCE ATTIRE
PROPER DANCE ATTIRE IS ESSENTIAL TO RECEIVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF YOUR DANCE CLASS!
Teachers and students must be able to see the full bodyline in order to apply corrections properly. Black leotards (or pink for younger students), either camisole, tank, cap or long sleeves and pink tights are required for all ballet classes. Black attire is required for all jazz, contemporary, MTV, and lyrical classes. If needed, all support bras must be black. Dance pants should be Capri length and form fitting to the knee. Tap requires pants to be Capri length to expose ankles and hip-hop attire is at the discretion of
the teacher. NO dance skirts, big shirts, baggy pants or shorts will be allowed in class, with the exception of hip hop. Body warmers are allowed if they conform to the body, and the teacher permits. The ankles of the dancer should be exposed for all dance disciplines!
MALE DANCERS: Proper dance clothes are recommended; however, a plain white or black tank, or tee shirt, and form fitting dance
pants or sweatpants are acceptable.
SHOES: Pink ballet and pink pointe shoes are required for all ballet classes. Black shoes are required for all tap, MTV and jazz, with the exception of Advanced & Int. 5 Jazz requires Tan shoes. A supportive sneaker is required for hip-hop. Occasionally, the instructor may request a color preference to compliment the costume.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Approved dance wear and shoes may be purchased at Talent Forum. Leotards, tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes and jazz shoes are available. If you do purchase dance shoes elsewhere, please have the director or your teacher check the fit before you sew on any elastic. It is especially important that the ballet teacher check pointe shoes.
Teachers and students must be able to see the full bodyline in order to apply corrections properly. Black leotards (or pink for younger students), either camisole, tank, cap or long sleeves and pink tights are required for all ballet classes. Black attire is required for all jazz, contemporary, MTV, and lyrical classes. If needed, all support bras must be black. Dance pants should be Capri length and form fitting to the knee. Tap requires pants to be Capri length to expose ankles and hip-hop attire is at the discretion of
the teacher. NO dance skirts, big shirts, baggy pants or shorts will be allowed in class, with the exception of hip hop. Body warmers are allowed if they conform to the body, and the teacher permits. The ankles of the dancer should be exposed for all dance disciplines!
MALE DANCERS: Proper dance clothes are recommended; however, a plain white or black tank, or tee shirt, and form fitting dance
pants or sweatpants are acceptable.
SHOES: Pink ballet and pink pointe shoes are required for all ballet classes. Black shoes are required for all tap, MTV and jazz, with the exception of Advanced & Int. 5 Jazz requires Tan shoes. A supportive sneaker is required for hip-hop. Occasionally, the instructor may request a color preference to compliment the costume.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Approved dance wear and shoes may be purchased at Talent Forum. Leotards, tights, ballet shoes, tap shoes and jazz shoes are available. If you do purchase dance shoes elsewhere, please have the director or your teacher check the fit before you sew on any elastic. It is especially important that the ballet teacher check pointe shoes.
OBSERVERS, VISITORS, & PARENT’S DAY
We invite parents to observe classes three times during the season. The dates for this years Parent’s Day are marked on the calendar
included in this handbook. Teachers and students look forward to these special days. Additional visits to the classrooms by parents, visitors or observers are by special permission from the teacher, and the director or office manager should be notified of these visits in advance.
A Parent Waiting Room is provided for those that need to stay at the studio while their child is in class. We ask that parents, siblings and other visitors confine their activities to this area so that classes are not disturbed. Additionally, we find that “split attention” occurs if parents, visitors or siblings hang outside the classroom doors.
included in this handbook. Teachers and students look forward to these special days. Additional visits to the classrooms by parents, visitors or observers are by special permission from the teacher, and the director or office manager should be notified of these visits in advance.
A Parent Waiting Room is provided for those that need to stay at the studio while their child is in class. We ask that parents, siblings and other visitors confine their activities to this area so that classes are not disturbed. Additionally, we find that “split attention” occurs if parents, visitors or siblings hang outside the classroom doors.
INCLEMENT WEATHER &
CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
Every effort will be made to notify you in advance of any closures due to weather or any other unforeseen reason. During inclement weather, please call the studio and the office manager or answering machine will inform you of any closures. If it becomes necessary to cancel a class, due to weather or any other reason, the class will be rescheduled, if possible, and students will be notified in advance.
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