2024-2025 Policies
Dec 21, 2024 10:50 AM
PLEASE REFER TO OUR FULL LIST OF STUDIO POLICIES ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER THE "ENROLL NOW" PAGE
**ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UPS**
-Any missed classes may be made up in any class of equal or lower level.
-Your dancer will have until the end of the season to make up any missed classes.
-Please do not drop your child off more than 10 min before class & please be on time picking up your child.
**CLASS CHANGES & WITHDRAWALS**
-Classes with fewer than 6 students will be subject to possible cancellation.
-If you wish to drop a class, it is recommended you drop your student from their classes through your Online Parent Portal.
-Changing into a different level class can be done only through the joint authorization of the teacher whose class you are leaving and the teacher of the class you would like to join.
-Should there be any cancellation or changes to your regularly scheduled class time, we will do everything possible to notify you via phone and email contact information that you have provided to us.
**PHYSICAL SAFETY**
-Dancing is physical exercise you participate at your own risk and it is your responsibility to consult your physician to confirm your fitness capabilities before beginning any dance lessons. A doctors note may be required to begin a class if you have special physical concerns, or to return to activity after an absence from class due to injury, illness, or during pregnancy. Always make your instructor aware of any physical limitations or concerns that you may have.
-No Acrobatics or tricks should be performed at any time without the supervision of our Acro teachers!
**ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT**
-Cell phones are not allowed on the dance floor. Please make sure cell phones are turned to a non-disruptive ringing mode during class.
-If for any reason you need to leave the premises during a class, please notify your instructor before class starts.
-Videotaping of classes is not permitted unless cleared with the instructor beforehand.
-We are thrilled to meet the many diverse personalities that join our studio and truly believe that every individual’s personality should be allowed to shine. That said, anyone who is expressing a difficult, overly negative, inappropriate or disruptive attitude will be dismissed from any class at any time at the teachers sole discretion. This includes parents.
**DRESS CODE**
-Hair must be worn up for ALL classes!
-Intro to Dance: These young dancers are welcome to wear the traditional leotard, skirt and tights. Dancers may also wear any outfit of their choice as long as they are able to move freely without distractions.
-Jazz/Musical Theatre: Comfortable form fitting dance wear. Tank tops, form fitting leotards, spandex dance pants, shorts etc. Black or Tan Jazz shoes must be worn. Hair must be pulled back off the face in a ponytail. If hair is too short for a pony then it may be worn half up, half down.
-Acro: Comfortable form fitting dance wear. Tank tops, form fitting tops, leotards, spandex dance pants, shorts. Hair must be worn up.
-Tap: Comfortable activewear. No jeans allowed. Black or tan tap shoes must be worn.
-Ballet: Black leotard, Pink tights, Ballet slippers. Hair must be worn in a bun.
-Hip Hop: Comfortable, loose clothing you can move in. Hip Hop Sneakers or tennis shoes must be worn.
-Contemporary/Modern/Lyrical: Comfortable form fitting dance wear. Tank tops, form fitting tops, leotards, leggings, shorts etc. Half Soles are recommended. Hair must be pulled back off the face. If hair is too short for a ponytail then it may be worn half up, half down.
**I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at MRDS. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless MRDS, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of MRDS, its employees, agents, and representatives, before, during, or after participation in any MRDS program or class.**