Rules of Conduct
• Dancers are expected to be in class on time and appropriately dressed (see Students/ dress code)
• Dancers are required to be on time and prepared for class.
• Parents, guardians, and visitors are welcome to observe classes through viewing windows only
• If an instructor feels a student is being distracted, intentionally or not, by a parent, guardian, or visitor, the parent, guardian, or visitor may be asked to move out of the sight line of the student (i.e. move to a different location in the lobby.
• The Studio is a place of learning - please refrain from running around in the hallways or disrupting classes
• Please do not enter the studio spaces unless attending a class in that space
• In an effort to preserve the Studio floors, no food or drink (except water) is permitted inside the studio spaces
• No chewing gum in class
General Behavior Policy
At CCDE, we aim to provide a positive, creative working and learning environment for all of our students and faculty. Students and parents are asked to behave in a professional and responsible manner. We do not tolerate the following:
• Physical intimidation or injury
• Theft
• Verbal abuse or sexual harassment
• Unacceptable public displays of affection
• Possession of drugs and/or alcohol: Any student found using/possessing/under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be taken before the board with the possibility of expulsion.
• Smoking
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Self-destructive behavior
• Intentional destruction or misuse of CCDE's (or another person's) property
• Filming or photographing in the Dressing Rooms or bathrooms
• Inappropriate use of the internet
• Improper use of cell phones
• Slanderous or defaming comments about other students or faculty
Please promptly report any of these behaviors to the Studio Office.
*Legal action may be pursued if necessary. Discipline for any of these actions will be considered case by case.
Registration Fee
Automatic $35 registration fee per family, once per year.
Dress Code
· All students must wear a skirt or shorts over their leotard when entering and leaving the building.
· Ballet shoes should not be worn outside.
*Hair should be pulled back into a neat bun with all wisps pinned back out of face*
-Pre-Dance, Beginner, Intermediate:
Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes, and waistband (elastic headband worn around the waist) *Skirts are not permitted during class.
Boys: Black tights or dance pants, black or white fitted shirt, black ballet shoes
-Advanced:
Ladies: Black or colored leotard, pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes.
Men: Black tights or dance pants, Black or white fitted shirt, black ballet shoes.
Outer-wear During Class: (during winter months): wrap sweater, dance pants, and/or leg warmers-can be worn during warm-up only.
Incliment Weather/ Holiday/ Illness/ School Closings
· CCDE follows the EVSC calendar for holiday and snow day closings.
· Visit http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/EVSC/School_Calendars for the EVSC calendar.
· If EVSC closes or dismisses early, classes at CCDE will be closed for the day.
· Check Facebook or our Google calendar for closing notifications.
· Always use your discretion for class attendance when inclement weather is present.
· Tornado Watch (conditions are favorable for tornado development) classes will be held as scheduled. Parents may use their discretion for class attendance when a tornado watch as been announced.
· Active Tornado Warning. The instructor will follow the tornado drill procedure; taking the attendance book, all students, any parents or visitors in the lobby, and a flashlight into the hallway where everyone will face the wall with their hands over their heads.
**A tornado drill will be practiced early in the semester.
· Instructors are to take the lead in gathering the students in an orderly manner to leave class room and should remain calm and collected while doing so.
· Call or email the studio to report communicable conditions, such as strep throat, unexplained rash, head ache, pink eye, vomiting, and diarrhea. (admin@childdance.org)
Young Dancer Expectations/Requirements
• Dancers must be 3 years old or must have taken a summer session to determine readiness.
• A dancer must be potty-trained to take dance class. If a dancer has not developed this control, it is hard to expect them to be disciplined enough to follow directions in a dance class.
In addition, a dancer needs to be able to:
• Say their name when asked by the teacher. If your child cannot say both first and last name or is difficult to understand, please introduce your child personally to the teacher the first day.
• Separate from the adult bringing them to class. We certainly understand that many children have separation anxiety, but dancers typically overcome their fear quickly and enjoy their dance classes immensely. This will also require some trust on the part of the parents, so that the children know they are safe with us.
• Understand and follow studio rules. These are mainly safety rules, such as no running in the studio, or courtesy rules, such as using an inside voice, listening to teachers, or not pushing in lines, etc.
If your dancer is (socially) ready to dance, YOU can help them get (physically) ready to begin classes by:
• Making sure your dancer has the appropriate dancewear and supplies. Make sure their name is in all shoes.
• Practicing putting on dance shoes at home. Never allow your dancer to wear dance shoes outdoors.
• Arriving to the studio in a timely manner (not more than 10 minutes early or 10 min late).
Once your child is in the classroom, and is properly dressed for class, we ask that parents leave the dance room. For your child's benefit, it is best that a parent isn't visible to allow the teacher and dancer to be acquainted with one another.
Level Advancement
Advancement from one class level to the next is done through an evaluation process and is determined by our instructors. Progression is determined by the student's physical and mental preparedness for the challenges of the next level. Our curriculum is based on students spending an average of two years (or four semesters) in each level.
Typically when beginning at the Studio, you will be assigned a class by age, then after a period of evaluation, be moved to the most appropriate level for your ability.
Payment schedule policy
Parent will choose to pay tuition MONTHLY or pay in full with a 10% discount.
If the family decides to pay in full, we ask that they do so with check so it can be documented properly.
Payment Policy
Payments should be made online to CCDE by the 10th of each month. A $10 tuition late fee will be attached to account if tuition is not paid by the 10th of the month.
Credit card must be on file for registration and tuition fees. Cash and Check payments are allowed in Studio and must be paid by the 10th of the month.
If tuition becomes delinquent more than thirty (30) days, student will not be allowed to return to class until payment or arrangements have been made with our finance director.
Any payment that is made that is returned as non-sufficient funds (NSF) from our banking institution will be assessed a $30 NSF fee.
Photo Consent
I agree that I or my child can be photographed for media use and website coverage for CCDE only. Only CCDE approved photographers may take photos or video in studios or at performances.
Liability Release
I agree that I will not hold the Children's Center for Dance Education (CCDE), its faculty, staff, volunteers, or designees liable for any illness contracted by me or my child(ren) or injury sustained by me or my child(ren) while being present at CCDE studios or performance locations or in the parking lots thereof, for reasons other than taking part as a student or performer, to observe classes, whether or not enrolled as students.
Discontinuing Policy
To avoid being charged for future tuition, I agree that I will notify CCDE if my child(ren) discontinues classes by the first of the month.
