"Ballet Manners for Dancers"

1. Being prompt for class;
2. Being dressed properly for class, WITHOUT UNDERWEAR UNDER LEOTARDS, WITHOUT JEWELRY, NECKLACES,BRACELETS ( OTHER  THAN SMALL EARRINGS). AND  WITH SHOE STRINGS EITHER TUCKED IN OR TIED IN A KNOT AND CUT OFF.
3. Having their hair up off the neck- for 7 year olds and up MUST be in a bun.

Dancers show respect for others by:

1. Keeping their hands to themselves during class;
2. Waiting quietly for others to have a turn.
3. WAITING UNTIL THE MUSIC IS FINISHED BEFORE ENTERING THE CLASSROOM
4. Talking only during share time, or when spoken to by the instructor.
5. Not playing with other students’ belongings in the dressing room

Dancers show respect for their teacher and the art form they are learning by;

1. Being properly dressed and ready for class on time;
2. Listening when the teacher speaks.
3. When sitting on the floor, sitting criss-cross style with backs up straight.                        
4. Always asking before leaving the room for any reason.
5. Applauding their teacher at the end of class.
6. Being prepared for their turn.

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

1. Leaving gum, food and drink outside the studio.
2. Never hanging on the barres;
3. Never running or doing gymnastics in the studio
4. Putting trash in can in the proper places.
5. Treating lobby with respect.
6. Always wearing something over their ballet clothes when entering and leaving the studio, and NEVER wearing their ballet shoes outside.

Parents show respect for the dance class, teacher and the studio by:

1. Knocking before entering the classroom if the class is in progress;
2. Standing away from the viewing window if it becomes obvious that students are being distracted;
3. Having students ready for class before entering the classroom;
4. Pick-up students promptly after class.
5. Watching over their children while waiting in the lobby.
6. Ensuring their children know and understand the school rules.