Any concerns throughout the year must be addressed by appointment to Ms. Raelynn or Ms. Amber. Any rumors or damaging comments made by students or family members about Tip Toes and Taps, LLC, Tip Toes and Taps, LLC Staff, other parents, students, instructors, or Tip Toes and Taps, LLC performances in general may result in the student's immediate removal from the applicable function or performance (without refund). This would also include disrespectful behavior and actions that may be detrimental to Tip Toes and Taps, LLC, in and out of the studio. Tip Toes and Taps, LLC reserves the right to remove any student from class for failure to observe these rules of conduct without recourse. Parents AND students who do not adhere to our conduct policies will be expelled. Instructors reserve the right to meet with parents and students to discuss proper studio behavior.
* Students and their families are expected to behave respectfully and courteously at all times toward TT&T staff, volunteers and other students/families, as well as each other.
* Students and their families must show respect for the property of others and for the facilities. This includes all facilities where we have classes and performances. We expect everyone to help keep the studio and outdoor area clean. This includes placing trash in the proper waste cans and putting all other items where they belong after use.
* Tip Toes and Taps, LLC has a zero tolerance policy for theft, harassment, bullying, or vandalism to property. Whether personal or otherwise will not be tolerated.
* Tip Toes and Taps, LLC is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment. Use of such substances will not be tolerated at or around our studio.
* No student is allowed to dictate placement at the barre, order of class exercises, choice of music, or attire under any circumstances.
* Every Tip Toes and Taps, LLC student is to be welcoming and friendly to new students, guest artists, and others who visit our studio. We expect the same behavior when visiting other facilities where you represent our studio.
* Cell phones may not be brought into the studio. Students’ cell phones brought to the studio must be left with Ms. Raelynn at the front desk and should be set on silent. No one may leave class to check a cell phone.
* Students must follow proper hair/dress code for all classes and rehearsals. STUDENTS MAY BE ASKED TO SIT OUT OF CLASS IF NOT IN PROPER HAIR/DRESS, WITHOUT REFUND. We require a dress code to maintain professional appearance in class, to allow proper freedom for movement without restriction, to promote an environment where all students feel equal, to prevent younger children from losing focus on classes and focusing on their outfits, and to allow instructors to properly see student body positions and alignment to make corrections.
* Tip Toes and Taps, LLC is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Students are strongly discouraged from bringing valuables to class or Tip Toes and Taps, LLC events.
* Students should not wear heavy perfumes or other strong body fragrances to class or rehearsal, as this can trigger those with fragrance allergies. DO wear deodorant. All students must practice good hygiene.
* If glasses are worn, please have them secure.
* Please DO NOT wear your dance shoes outdoors. Please change at the studio as street grime ruins the studio flooring and ruins the dance shoes.
* Please do not leave your children unattended in our facility, unless you have made prior arrangements with Ms. Raelynn or Ms. Amber. Students must be picked up promptly when their class is over.
* Please refrain from the use of bad language while in our studio, there are many young children in our facility.
* No cell phones or other electronics, food, drinks (other than water), gum, dangly/distracting jewelry or street shoes allowed in the dance studio.
* All students must supply their own tape, scissors, band aids, etc. The studio has an emergency first-aid kit however, we cannot supply these contents for use on a daily basis to students.
* No dangly/distracting jewelry or accessories may be worn by dancers or tumblers in class or during performances.
* Proper dance/tumbling instruction generally includes physical contact between instructor and student for purposes of addressing proper alignment, body position, etc. Parents or students with concerns regarding this matter should discuss those concerns with Ms. Amber or Ms. Raelynn prior to the start of classes. Any concerns over inappropriate physical contact should be immediately reported to Ms. Raelynn or Ms. Amber.
