HAIR AND ATTIRE:  Hair must be tied back & out of the face for all classes.  No big shirts or street clothes will be allowed. Students will be asked to take them off if worn to class. Children must have proper dance attire and shoes for all classes. Please put names on all shoes, bags, etc.

CLEANLINESS:  Students must wash dance wear after each wearing. Be sure to check for need of deodorant. It is very offensive to dance next to someone with body odor.

PARENTS:  Persons visiting our studio must sit quietly. Parents are to control their children. Do not allow them to stand on chairs.   Persons visiting our studio must sit quietly. Only persons attending class or invited to watch are permitted in the studios during class time. No running up and down our hallways. This is a place of business not a playground.  Sorry, due to FIRE REGULATIONS, no baby carriages are allowed in the studio. Also, we do not have room for our students to move about when carriages are inside.  Please do not open classroom doors or adjust blinds when class is in session (this is very distracting to both students and teachers). Students should be dropped off a few minutes before class and picked up immediately after the class is over.

PARKING:  As parking is limited, some people park in front of the Studio. This is a safety hazard for the children and is not allowed. Traffic passing through the area cannot see someone crossing the driveway if a car blocks their vision. Please park in the parking spaces.   Do not double park in front of the studio or another business.   This can be a hazard for small children who can’t be seen if a car is double parked.

ATTENDANCE: Regular class attendance and participation is required by all students. A student's personal progress as well as class performance is a reflection of proper attendance. There are no refunds for missed lessons. You may make-up missed classes by attending another class suitable for you. Make-up classes must be made up within one month's time.   You must notify the front desk about any make up classes.

Please call or send a note if your dancer will be absent or late so we can inform the instructor.

Due to the nature of exercise and physical training, Dance Gallery will not be held accountable for any personal injury sustained during the course of class or in and around its premises. Pre-existing medical conditions or injuries, which may affect a dancer in class, should be brought to the teacher's attention, in writing, at the beginning of each season.

	AJ Russo from Tap Dogs

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NO SMOKING IN THE STUDIO

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DUE TO FIRE REGULATIONS - NO STROLLERS ALLOWED IN STUDIO

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DOUBLE PARKING AT FRONT DOOR IS NOT ALLOWED FOR

OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS

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RECITALS

RECITAL   For more than a decade, Dance Gallery has provided students with an exciting performance experience through its year end recital. This gives the students a chance to shine in front of family and friends that they anticipate with nervous excitement. The recital offers our students a professionally directed performance that allows them to present to their family and friends the results of a year's hard work and progress.

A big part of the dance training process includes learning through performance. This experience helps build self-esteem, self-assurance and contributes to a sense of confidence. The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps the children develop retention skills and by working with their classmates on a group performance, they learn the positive aspects of working as a team to create the best end result.

Dedication to recital commitments is the responsibility of both students and their parents.

RECITAL UPDATES:  As the season progresses, additional information or updates will be posted on the website, in monthly newsletters, and on the school bulletin board and emails.  Make it your responsibility to keep abreast of this important information. It is our goal to make the recital experience organized and exciting for all involved. It is a team effort: students, their parents, the teachers, office staff and director are all key players in the success of the show.

HOME STUDY:   We ask parents to encourage the students to practice at home on a regular basis. A copy of your child's music may be purchased at the studio. The cost is $3.00 for first song and $1.00 for each additional song. 

RECITAL FEE: There is a $40.00 recital fee per family. Each family will receive two tickets with their recital fee –they can only be used for one recital show. Other tickets may be purchased at a cost of $15.00 if purchased at Dance Gallery and $18.00 if purchased at the show.    ***This applies to our big recital years only (odd years).

COSTUMES:   We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class. They are always age appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Preschool students will need one costume: all other students will need one costume for each subject they train in. Costumes include accessories such as hats, gloves, etc. Shoes and tights are to be purchased separately.

COSTUME FEES: Any special orders (x-tra large costumes) may require an additional charge (determined by the company). Additional charges are the sole responsibility of the parent.

DEPOSITS: In an effort to ensure that costumes are delivered in time for school photographs and organized distribution to our students, costume orders are placed during the December holiday break. Costume manufacturers do not accept cancellations or offer refunds, therefore, Dance Gallery does not refund costume deposits.

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE: Your costume fee will be broken into four payments. The dates are listed on the calendar.

**NO COSTUME WILL BE ORDERED UNTIL PAID IN FULL. **

Parents accept full responsibility for all expenses, including surcharges and postage for costumes that are ordered late. Dance Gallery is not responsible if costumes are not received in time for the recital due to late payments.

SIZING: All children will be measured as according to the date on the calendar. Any changes will be posted and sent via email. During the first week of December you will be required to sign a confirmation form stating that you agree with the
size(s) to be ordered for your child. You can make changes on the form, however, your signature indicates that you take full responsibility for any costume alterations that may be needed for your child's costume(s).

DISTRIBUTION: Costumes will be distributed when all outstanding balances have been paid in full. (tuition, recital fees, costumes). The deadline for all balances is April 10th (this includes May tuition) All payments made after April 10th must be made in cash. Photos will be taken as scheduled on calendar (subject to change).

WITHDRAWAL: No refunds will be made if a student withdraws after costumes have been ordered. Parent may pick up costumes at the school at the time of distribution up to 15 days after the performance. Costumes not picked up will be donated to charity.

REHEARSAL: The rehearsal allows the students to become familiar with a big stage and feel comfortable with their performance and being on stage. Blocking, music cues and other logistics for an organized and professional performance are rehearsed at this time so that the students can make the best impression possible. Participation in the rehearsal is MANDATORY. We run an organized and timely rehearsal.  Your help with the process will guarantee a professional production. Please arrive on time!! Rehearsals are closed: no parents or spectators will be allowed in the auditorium. One parent per pre-schooler will be allowed in the auditorium, however, NO SIBLINGS allowed.

FINALE: All students are required to participate in the finale, which will be rehearsed during the last month of classes. A run-through of the finale will take place at the rehearsal. All students will remain in their last costume for the finale.

BACKSTAGE: Family and friends do not belong and are not allowed backstage. All students will remain backstage for the entire show--NO EXCEPTIONS. All students and Parents will be given pick-up instructions prior to the performance.

TICKET POLICY: All accounts must be paid in full in order to purchase tickets. All seats are reserved. Tickets are not returnable, so check them during  purchase. Only 10 tickets per person standing in line per show allowed.  Each family will receive two tickets with their recital fee –they can only be used for one recital show.   (Applies to Big Recital years).

XMAS EXTRAVAGANZA:   Our annual Xmas Extravaganza will be held in December. Dates and venue will be posted on the calendar. Auditions for the Nutcracker portion of the show will be held as per calendar.

All other show policies and procedures are the same as year end recital as listed above (or per calendar) and below.

Show Rules and

Regulations

     No food or drinks in the auditorium.     Doors will open ˝ hour prior to show time. All seats are assigned.

      *All children will remain backstage for the entire show, including the "babies".  No exceptions.*

      Absolutely no jewelry is to be worn by any child. Dance Gallery is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Our first and primary concern is for the safety and well being of all children. This can only be accomplished if the parents help us by following all the rules. All children will participate in the finale and will be released to one parent backstage after the show is over. If only one parent comes to the stage door, it will make the release process go much faster.

While my staff and I would like to see all the children participate in the recital, we ask that if you are not willing to abide by all the rules that you do not let your child participate. Thank you in advance for making this a fun and exciting experience for your child.