Dancer Code of Conduct
DANCER CODE OF CONDUCT
- Dancers are expected to attend classes regularly. Dancers who miss classes are encouraged to meet with a fellow dancer to discuss and go through any missed material. If you will be missing a class it is important to communicate this with your instructor(s).
- Dancers are expected to be punctual. Warm-up is conducted at the start of every class and it is imperative that all dancers participate in warm-up to ensure that their body is ready for physical activity.
- Dancers are expected to wear the MDE Dress Code to each and every class in order to positively influence the rhythm and structure of our classes.
- Dancers are expected to demonstrate respect for all MDE Staff at all times; within the studio and at performances/competitions.
- Dancers are encouraged to establish new friendships with dancers in their classes. We enforce teamwork and fairness and dancers are expected to treat each other with respect.
- Dancers observing a dance class for any reason are expected to be quiet and courteous to the dancers, Dance Teachers, and Assistants and should not disrupt a dance class for any reason.
- Dancers are expected to focus and pay attention to the Dance Teacher’s instructions and keep talking to a minimum.
- Dancers understand that there is a zero tolerance behavior policy at MDE. Dancers behaving inappropriately will be removed from the dance class and parents will be involved.
- Dancers must treat the studios, the premises, and the possessions of all other dancers with respect , care, and consideration.
- Dancers are expected to clean up after themselves and any mess that they create while at the studio.
- Dancers understand that there is a zero tolerance behavior policy at MDE. Dancers behaving inappropriately will be removed from the dance class and parents will be involved.
- MDE strongly advises dancers against leaving the premises between classes or after classes without adult supervision. MDE encourages all dancers to use the studio’s designated waiting areas or vending machines at these times.
- Dancers are expected to stay up to date on studio happenings/performances and competitions. Notices are always available on the website or in paper form @ the studio.
- Students should review material and practice at home on a consistent basis.
