General Studio Policies

Sanitizer is available upon entry into the lobby. Disposable masks are available upon request. Masks are not required, but are welcome for those that wish to wear them. All props and equipment will be cleaned regularly. ***Parents are welcome in the lobby at this time but not in the dance studios unless it is a scheduled Parent Observation Week.

Attendance and Tardiness

Good attendance is imperative to the growth and success of your student. If more than 20% of classes are missed, your student may not be eligible to be promoted into a new level for the next year. Please make every effort to attend every class. Missed classes may not be deducted from tuition payments. Make-Up classes will not be offered for missed classes.

Holidays

Labor Day: Monday 9/4/23
Halloween: Tues 10/31/23 Thanksgiving Break: Wed 11/22 - Fri 11/24/23
Winter Break: Sun 12/17- Sun 12/31/23
Spring Break: Mon 3/25-Sun 3/31/24 Memorial Day Weekend: Mon 5/27/24

Inclement Weather Procedures

Captivation Dance will update families regarding closings for snow and other inclement weather via email that is on file as well as a post on our social media accounts. Captivation Dance reserves the right to close classes at our discretion. We will not put any student or family in danger due to weather. Any classes cancelled or missed may be made up based on schedule availability. No refunds will be given for classes missed for any inclement weather.

Lobby Area/ Dance Bags

The Lobby Area is a shared by all families and patrons of Captivation Dance. Please be courteous and mindful of conversation topics in the lobby area. Parents are asked to remain in the lobby or outside during class time. All dance bags and personal items are to be left in the storage area designated for each class when a student goes in to take class. Captivation Dance is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please keep any valuable items at home and do not bring the to the studio. Please have your dancer bring water to class. This is a physical activity.

Dress Code

Proper uniform is required for all classes. The students are expected to provide, at their own expense, proper attire and footwear for all classes. This includes but is not limited to, leotard, tights, dance shoes, dance pants, and hair accessories. Students must abide by the designated hair requirements for the class they will be attending. See a full list of proper dance attire here.

Classroom Expectation

Dancers are expected to following the classroom guidelines set by their instructor. These include class structure and transitional times in class as well as respect for teacher/others/property. It is important that these guidelines be followed to avoid distraction, classroom disruption, and injury to self or others. When these guidelines are not followed, our instructors have the right to follow these warning and dismissal procedures:

• Step 1 - The student will be given a verbal warning to adjust their improper behavior (this may include not participating in class instruction, disrespect to others, or distracting behavior).

• Step 2 - If the student does not correct their behavior after the verbal warning, the student will be asked to sit and observe class. The student will be given the opportunity to rejoin participation if they can correct their behavior. A student may given this line of correction over three classes before the instructor may move on to step 3.

• Step 3 - After 3 infractions up to step 2, the student will be sent home with a Behavioral Write Up to inform their guardian of their improper behavior. The student may receive 2 write up’s before they are at risk for removal from the class.

• Step 4 - When the student receives a 3rd Behavioral Write Up, the student will be asked to leave the class for the remainder of the dance session.