| In the dance world, there are certain rules of etiquette | | | | ability. Hair should be out of the face in a pony tail or |
| that should be followed to show respect in the dance | | | | bun. |
| studio. Dancers show respect for themselves by | | | | 3. Always enter class quietly and find a spot on the |
| showing respect to others. Dance lessons offers | | | | floor or at the Ballet barre and begin preparing for |
| discipline, self improvement, and work ethic in a | | | | class. DO NOT enter talking a giggling with your |
| structured environment. The structure of dance is | | | | friends!:) |
| something that helps encourage children to work hard | | | | 4. Always show respect for the teacher by saying |
| through positive reinforcement and goals. Below is a list | | | | thank you to corrections. Even if you think the dance |
| of rules that need to be followed when attending a | | | | teacher is "picking" on you, it is most likely because |
| dance studio beginning to professional. | | | | they see potential in you and wants to help you get |
| 1. To be on time, is to be late! If the dance class starts | | | | better! |
| at 5:00 and you show up at 5:00, you are now | | | | 5. Show respect for others and be aware of your |
| considered late. Dancers should always arrive to class | | | | dance space. |
| no later than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class. | | | | 6. If you do not know what you are doing, get out of |
| This is very important so the dancer can start to | | | | the front of the room, you always want to show that |
| warm up the body and prepare the mind for class. | | | | you are working hard, however if you are unsure |
| 2. Always wear appropriate attire. Dancers should | | | | move to the side so you can see who does know it |
| always wear tights and a leotard regardless of the | | | | and try to learn from them. |
| style of class. You may bring cover-ups to warm up in | | | | 7. Never judge anyone you are dancing with. The |
| however, it is important to wear tights and leotard so | | | | dance studio is a non-judgmental grounds!;) |
| that the teacher can see the body alignment to help | | | | 8. Last but not least, after class you should always |
| the dancer use their placement to the best of their | | | | clap for the teacher and say thank you!!! |
