Welcome to Island Dance Studio

Welcome everyone to a brand new year at Island Dance Studio. I wish to start by saying that I feel very passionate about the World of dance and what it offers our children and young adults. I am proud to offer you and your families very educated and caring dance teachers who are certified in their dance field.

The early years are so important and ground breaking for specifically our little ones therefore we hope that you will read the following studio expectations and help in assisting your child to make good habits that they will carry with them in their future years.

A happy environment is achieved through a consistent, familiar and structured one. As parents we love the dedication, discipline and etiquette that dance teaches our children. Here is what we ask of you:

• Dancers arrive 10-15 minutes before class, in uniform with required shoes and hair up (no bangs and no buns that fall out)
  Students who arrive late or not in their proper uniform will be asked to watch class.

• All dancers must use the washroom before class has started, not during class.

• Dancers should line up quietly to the right side of the hallway and wait to be asked to enter the room by their teacher. This relates directly to exams. Whether students take exams or not, it is a good practice and sets a sense of importance once students enter into their dance room.

• Parents of small children - we must insist that you do not open the studio doors to enter in and play, as this makes the room less artistic and more like a playroom or gymnasium. We have created a special environment which needs to be enjoyed by all who enter for Dancing.
  Our dance studio should feel precious to each dancer who enters, a place where the World disappears and the artistry begins. All ages can experience this, obviously to different degrees.

• Each teacher must also prepare prior to class so please leave them a note in their mailbox (located in the reception office) if a discussion needs to take place or questions need to be answered.

• Company A,B and C dancers who compete may be asked to remove themselves from competing (not from class) if their attendance is poor. Concerning attendance would be more than 3 absences in the dance season from September to June. This is important to stay consistent and fair to other company dancers and their families who show a strong commitment. Your co-operation is appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read this important information and thank you for discussing it with your talented dancer.

*Classes begin on September 14th, 2009.
Your class time will vary depending on which program you enroll in.
** All classes are subject to a minimum enrollment of 4 and a maximum of 16, these numbers do not apply to competition dances.

Sincerely,

Miss Richelle
Artistic Director, A.I.S.T.D, A.D.A.P.T.
Island Dance Studio