Studio Policies & Procedures
Apr 26, 2024 03:16 PM
1.You agree to use and monitor our BAND pages, our communication/community tool for our
Full Dance Season Families. It is similar to social media groups but it is private for our studio.
Join our DPAC BAND Page(s) here:
https://band.us/nc/b0o3Eace0eTcS
You can customize to set up notifications, synch calendar settings and lots more!
Contact Miss Heather if you need any help with setting up or using BAND
There are also great BAND User Guides within the app/online
• You are responsible for keeping up and responding to information provided on BAND
• Dancer(s) may join under their own profile with parental permission or if suggested by studio
• All content on BAND should not be shared without the written permission from the studio
• Studio/Class Closings/Breaks and related info will be posted on BAND
• Be sure to join your dancer(s) related class(es) on BAND in addition to DPAC Families page
2. Our teachers are there to focus on teaching and to provide the best dance experience.
Please address any questions to Miss Heather or Miss Amanda via email or on BAND.
We put all our communications on BAND so that is your best resource to check first.
3. For safety, students are not permitted to wait outside the building to be picked up from class.
Please notify us immediately if there is an issue with pick up. You may incur a late fee if staff must wait with your child after pick up time. If there are concerns with class gaps times or related, reach out in advance.
4. DPAC Dress Code/Dance Attire - https://bit.ly/3fGOTJT
• Non full dance season dancers we will suggest dance attire for your classes and activities
• Please arrive in full dress code including proper ballet bun and dance shoes as applicable
• No outside street shoes are permitted on dance flooring
• Hip-hop students must bring (carry separately) dance sneakers for class. Buns not required for HH only
• Shoe Exchange, we welcome usable donations and trades for our shoe exchange
5. Beverages/Food
Dancers should fuel their bodies with healthy foods and stay hydrated prior and/or during activities.
• Only bottled/resealable containers are allowed
• Please bring bottled water with you every time
Although the studio sometimes has water, it is not always available
except for tap water from our bathroom
• Light snacks/foods should be NUT FREE
No sharing of food unless otherwise agreed to by DPAC
Please label all items you bring with you! We do have a small microwave for use.
6. For safety, please limit jewelry. No loose jewelry should be worn.
We are not responsible for any lost, broken or stolen items.
7. No cell phones or electronics to be used during any class times/activities.
This includes during bathroom and water breaks.
If your child has an extenuating circumstance, please contact Miss Heather or Miss Amanda
8. Please limit chap stick/lip balm, gum and mints as this becomes a distraction with younger ones
9. Only Dance Dreamworks/DPAC staff are permitted to enter the staff-only areas and go behind the
desk areas
10. Incident Reports
All incidents (accident, injury, damage, etc.) must be reported to a teacher and management.
• This must be documented as quickly as possible for major incidents
• Call/text 774-205-9200 or Dreamworkspac@gmail.com
11. Lost & Found
• We are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items
• Please keep valuable and sentimental items home
• We have a lost & found bin. Please check regularly for any missing items
• Lost & found items not claimed will be donated or become studio property at end of season
12. Class Cancellations/Weather
DPAC generally follows the Silver Lake Schools closure policies in regards to inclement weather. However, due to most classes being held in the evening and some on the weekends, we make our own final decisions. On days where it is a difficult decision as to whether or not to close, we generally make a final decision by 2:30pm. This is posted on BAND and our social media pages.
13. Make Ups/Absences
All studio closures, regardless of the reason, do not have automatic makeups.
• Students who miss class due to their own reasons are responsible for learning missed lessons.
Please check with your teacher for any make up lessons or videos
• Students who cannot participate in class due to an injury or otherwise, should still attend class to observe if possible
A Doctor's note maybe required to return to dance following an inquiry or illness.
During the months of Sept-Jan, dancers may take a class one level up or down from their own (if there isn’t an equivalent) as a make up. This is not required. Make ups are generally not possible Mid January-June as it is focused on choreography. Please contact us if you wish to schedule a make up to coordinate with their teacher(s).
Our dance season is divided into trimesters. After a trimester has hit three closures for the same class, a makeup will be determined for the entire class at that time. In some cases, a makeup class may be on a different day/time if needed.
We reserve the right to adjust class times & locations as necessary to best continue our dance education.
14. All policies listed on these forms are non-negotiable and must be adhered to at all times.
15. Any issues or concerns should be addressed to Miss Amanda and/or Miss Heather - Dreamworkspac@gmail.com