•Dancers are expected to attend class and be punctual.
•Dancers who miss class are encouraged to attend make-up classes.
•Competition dancers who miss more than 3 classes per month will not be allowed to participate in competing. (Doctors notes will be taken into consideration per case)
•Respect for teachers, parents and peers will be expected at all times. Cliques or bullying will not be tolerated. Dancers behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave the class, and parents will be contacted.
If this behavior happens, you will get 3 warnings, after the 3rd warning, you will be asked to leave the academy permanently.
•Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your class to warm-up and be prepared for class.
•Any student arriving late must check in at the front desk, at which point they will be escorted to their class. They will wait until the exercise is finished before entering the class. Please enter the studio quickly and quietly so as not to disrupt the class.
•No outdoor shoes in the Dancer Zone (this includes the student lounge area and change rooms). Please store all shoes in the cubbies provided and not on the floor as this is a tripping hazard. Clean indoor shoes are required for all Hip Hop classes.
•No running in the studios, touching mirrors or hanging off the barres.
•Dancers must be dressed in proper attire for every class. Hair must be in a bun for all Ballet classes and pulled back off the face for all other classes.
•Dancers must treat the studio as if it was their home. This meaning, clean up all messes and throw out any food or garbage in the bins provided.
No food is allowed in either of the studios. Water bottles are allowed and encouraged.
•Theft of any kind at the dance studio will result in immediate dismissal.
•No swearing or foul language.
•No gum is allowed in the studio at any time.
•No cell phones allowed in the Dance Studios.
•Dancers are advised to not leave the premises between classes without adult supervision. Students are encouraged to use our student lounge area/homework area at these times.
•Label all belongings and leave all valuables at home. Inspire Dance Academy cannot be held responsible for any lost or missing belongings. Please check the lost and found box regularly as all items will be donated to Goodwill after a certain length of time.
•We encourage all of our students to work hard and try hard, and be the best dancer that they can be!
Parent: •Communicate regularly with the academy
•Ensure that the student attends class regularly, in dance attire and on time.
•Inform the academy promptly about absences or late arrivals.
•Ensure to pick up students no more than 15 minutes after class ends.
•Encourage and help child to follow the student code of conduct.
•Help academy staff deal with disciplinary issues involving their child.
•Do not interrupt classes while in progress. Please make an appointment at the front desk if you wish to book a meeting with a teacher.
•Inspire Dance Academy is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave all valuables at home.
•For the safety of the students, no outdoor shoes or boots can be worn in either of the studios.
•No harsh or foul language or bullying of any kind towards staff, dancers, or other dance parents is ever allowed. If this happens, you will get 3 warnings before you will be asked to remove you and your dancer permanently from our studio.