Policy and Standards
Oct 31, 2024 10:37 PM
1. PDC is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug free environment. Use of such substances will not be tolerated at our
facility or any event venue.
2. No foul language. Bad language and terminology will not be tolerated at PDC or any event/venue where you
are involved with PDC.
3. No dancer or parent is allowed to dictate placement at the barre, order of class exercises, choice of music, level
placement, beginning of pointe, or attire under any circumstances.
4. Your time and tuition are valuable, so students must arrive promptly for class. Disruptive and disrespectful
behavior in class not only interrupts the learning process, but does not reflect the character of our studio. Examples of inappropriate behavior such as, but not limited to, the following will result in a verbal warning and/or disciplinary action:
Talking excessively in class
Talking while the teacher is giving instructions
Entering a Faculty Only or Relevant Sound area without proper permission
Leaving the dance room and/or studio without permission
Talking back to the teacher or otherwise conversing with the teacher or others in an impolite or ill- mannered way
Refusal to do as the teacher has instructed
Bothering another student by touching them in an impolite or annoying way, as well as no public displays of affection of a romantic nature
Taunting others
Diva behavior
5. Students must follow the dress code for all classes and rehearsals. Students must arrive and depart from the studio/venue in their street clothes at all times. Please do not wear any distasteful or immodest clothing of any kind in or around PDC property or at any event venue.
6. All dancers are encouraged to come prepared with appropriate attire and supplies in their dance bag. Check that all shoes are properly fitting and have names in them. Dancers need to bring all their shoes into the studio with them.
7. All dancers must supply their own tape, scissors, bandages, water bottles (marked with student’s name).
8. Food and drink is ONLY allowed in the lobby. While in class, you may have a bottle of plain water (with a
secure lid) GUM IS NEVER PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES. Please put all trash in trashcans.
9. PDC is not responsible for stolen, damaged, or lost items. It is best to leave valuables at home. Theft or unauthorized use of other people’s belongings or that of PDC is not tolerated.
10. Dancers must use the restroom prior to dance class. As it takes too much learning time to go during class. We will make exceptions for emergencies.
11. Cell phones may be brought to PDC, but must be turned silent or off.
12. No one may video tape or photograph activities at PDC or any performance without prior permission from
PDC.
13. Hygiene is IMPORTANT! Students should not have strong body fragrances (odor, perfume, etc.) at class,
rehearsals, or performances. DO wear deodorant and practice good hygiene.
14. Please remember that instructing dance is a hands-on occupation. Teachers and assistants will need to touch
the student in an appropriate way when adjusting placement of hips, feet, arms, etc. Respect will always be
shown to the student.
15. We do not allow parents in the studio during class as this causes distraction to the students. If there is an issue
or problem the instructor will inform the parent either by stepping out or if necessary calling, but the PDC
staff have years of experience with children and know what will work for the class.
16. Younger dancers will only be released at the end of class to their parent or guardian. We will need you to come
in to get them, we will not let them go out into the parking lot alone. Please be on time to pick up your child as our dance schedule is pretty tight and we will need to focus our attention on the next class. If you need to talk to the teacher you can reach us through email or phone.
In order to protect our dance floors:
Do not use dryer sheets or fabric softener with any dance clothes as these products cause the floor to be slippery and thus dangerous for students.
Do not walk across the studio floors in street shoes, dirt particles will cause damage. Dance shoes should never be worn outside of class unless the student is practicing in a clean
environment.
Do not apply lotion with-in 2 hours of class, this can transfer to the flooring and create slick spots.