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DRESS CODE
Our dress code is designed to foster focus, inclusiveness, and equality among all dancers. By adhering to a uniform dress-wear, we create an environment where teachers can assess technique, alignment, and other crucial aspects of dance training effectively. Let's embrace the dress code with confidence and unity.
Note: Young dancers who are just trying it out may wear anything comfortable and borrow shoes from our front desk for the first few weeks prior to parents investing in the dress code items.
there's a correct way to do everything
how to wear the hair
HAIR is to be neatly secured in a pony tail (away from the face) for classes in the School of Early
Childhood and the School of Commercial Dance.
The School of Ballet requires hair to be in classical style, ballet bun with no bangs.
HOW TO DO A BALLET BUN Tutorial Link
Male students should have the hair brushed away from the face.
WHY HAVE A DRESS CODE?
Having a dress code:
- Helps a dancer understand they are going to a structured class (compared to unstructured playtime). When dancers put on their uniform, they get into a specific mindset before dance class.
- Ensures that the clothing is not a distraction during class.
- Faculty needs to be able to see the dancers’ bodies to make necessary corrections.
- Ensures that each dancer has the same brand, style and color of shoes and tights for on stage performances.
- Uniformity on stage during a performance starts with dress
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
Students are required to carry their dance-wear, shoes, and belongings in a designated dance bag.
Please remember to label your child's bag and all its contents with their name.
Let's keep our dance-wear in excellent condition by regularly laundering and maintaining it.
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- During classes, we kindly request that students avoid wearing watches, jewelry, and safety pins, as they can be distracting.
- Dance shoes should never be worn outside to preserve their quality and cleanliness.
- Female students are encouraged to secure their hair tightly and neatly away from their faces, preferably in a tidy bun.
- Maintaining good personal hygiene habits, including the use of deodorant for students starting at the age of 8-10 aged is expected from all dancers.
understanding dance education
As a parent, your support is invaluable to your child's dance journey. Encourage them to be the best version of themselves, focusing on their own accomplishments rather than comparing themselves to others. Dance is an individual art form, and each student progresses at their own
pace. Through dance, students learn commitment, teamwork, and the rewards of hard work. Our goal is to educate their minds, bodies, and souls, providing them with skills that will serve them well in all aspects of life.
It's natural for parents and students to draw inspiration from others, but let's focus on personal growth rather than making negative comparisons. Encourage your child to celebrate their achievements and avoid speaking negatively about teachers, fellow students, or other parents.
Our faculty takes their role as mentors seriously, guiding students to act respectfully towards their peers, adults, and themselves. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out directly to us. Misinformation can be avoided by seeking accurate information from the right sources.
WHAT IS AN ARTISTIC DECISION?
Artistic Decisions are related to vision, staff, repertoire, sets, choreography, costuming, music, casting, technical training, dancers’ rules and regulations and production.
There are three essential elements to the success of any performing art: an idea, an artist and the audience.
WE ARE ARTISTS.
VISION IS NOT STATIC.
Art is something that changes and evolves over time, and we allow our artistic leaders these freedoms.
Matters regarding artistic decisions are a closed subject. The dynamics created by parental pressures to cast, level or line-up are unhealthy for everyone, and the directors have set this boundary. They will gladly share their input as to areas of accomplishment or improvement
when feedback is requested.
general policies
Respectful Class Atmosphere
To ensure a productive learning environment, we kindly ask parents and students not to interrupt a class in session. Your cooperation helps us maintain a seamless experience for everyone. The studios have viewing windows that faculty will have open whenever possible and it is not a distraction to the quality of the class.
Hydration and Nourishment
Water is the only permissible beverage in our studios. We kindly request that you refrain from bringing food, drinks, or gum into the studios. Let's keep our dance spaces clean and enjoyable for all.
Safety and Supervision
We cherish the opportunity to meet our students' siblings and appreciate your understanding that the safety of every child on our premises is our top priority. To ensure their well-being, please supervise children at all times.
Focused Learning
During class time, we kindly request that all students refrain from using mobile phones/electronic devices.
Communication
To streamline communication, we ask students and parents to direct all inquiries, messages, or concerns through the Dance It Forward office.
Promoting Positivity
It is important that we create a supportive and encouraging atmosphere within our dance community. We kindly request that you refrain from speaking negatively about teachers, students, or parents from other studios. We celebrate the talent and efforts of all.
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