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Caledonia Studio of Dance Policies
1. We request that students carefully observe our dress code outlined in this webpage.
2. Any student arriving more than 20 minutes late will not be admitted to class. For your safety and to receive full benefit from your class, please arrange for a make-up class if you expect to be very late.
3. All students are encouraged not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate washroom use prior to class. Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues. Please do not leave the waiting room when very young children are in class without informing the office or having another parent responsible during your absence. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment.
4. School age children and teens: please practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a disruptive manner during the class with other students. Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting area. Please honour your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation. You will be advised if we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom environment for any reason over time.
5. During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office were the parents will be notified, if not on the premises.
6. Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class.
7. Out of town guests may request to visit at any time throughout the year. No one else is allowed to sit and watch during regular class time.
8. In order to take full advantage of the instruction offered, regular attendance is necessary. There are no refunds for missed lessons. Be certain to notify the studio if there is to be an extended series of absences. Irregular attendance impedes the progress of the child and their class because instructors must go back and re-teach what the other dancers learned the week before.
9. Students should be quiet and courteous at all times. Students should be prompt for class, and should treat the teacher with respect. No running! Hanging on the ballet barres is prohibited. Stay off and away from studio equipment unless directed to do so. Gossip, foul language, bullying or violence is strictly prohibited at the Caledonia Studio of Dance. Any student or parent found in violation will be asked to leave the studio.
10. Home practice plays a vital role in class advancement. Nothing can be accomplished just by thinking about it! Each student must take the responsibility to learn techniques properly and thoroughly by: attending classes regularly, allowing time for personal practice; and practicing faithfully and sincerely.
11. We feel it is important to watch your child grow and develop, that is why there is a video camera in the dance room and you are welcome to relax in our waiting room and watch your child’s class.
12. Patience and understanding are essential. No child wishes to be inferior to the rest of the class and all children learn at a different rate. Please, do not berate your child in front of others. There is a certain strain on all of us when parents are observing, and at times children just try too hard.
13. In case of a lack of interest, or if you have any cause for complaint about a child or teacher, please do not barge in during class time, or discuss it before your child or another child or parent. Please, ask for a time for a private interview, and you will receive full attention, respect and gratitude. Call the Studio at (905) 765-8885.
14. Please notify the studio if you have a change of address, telephone number or e-mail. The Caledonia Studio of Dance is not responsible for accidents or injuries sustained while in the studio or on the premises. All students must remain inside the studio while waiting to be picked up after a lesson. Gossip is prohibited; please refrain from gossip while in the studio. It leaves a bad feel in the air and sets a bad example for the other dancers. If you have a problem, please set up an interview. We want your dancer to have the best experience possible at the Caledonia Studio of Dance.
15. E-mail reminders are sent frequently to all dance families who provided the Caledonia Studio of Dance with an e-mail address. The notices are simply reminders of information you should already have from newsletters. If you receive an e-mail, and are unsure about what it pertains to, please call the studio for more information. If you signed up for notices and have not received any, or you would like to start receiving them, please e-mail us at caledoniadance@hotmail.com or let our office staff know. Make sure you check with your dancer and ask about newsletters. Sometimes they end up in their dance bags.
16. There is parking available beside the studio. Please do not park in the lane way. Please do not litter, help to keep the grounds clean. If the parking lot is full, there is parking available at the back of the building.
17. There is no smoking permitted anywhere on the premises.
18. Be careful not to leave your belongings at the Studio. The Studio is locked at the end of the day and will not be opened until the next evening for classes. Check the lost and found box regularly. It is a good idea to put your child’s name on all of their dance belongings. The Caledonia Studio of Dance is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave all valuables at home. Any items left over in the lost and found, after the dance season ends, will be donated to charity.
19. We will schedule group pictures in dance costumes to be taken by a professional photographer near recital. Please participate in the group pictures even if you do not intend to buy. Individual pictures are also taken for those who are interested. All costs for pictures are through the photographer directly. Any concerns about pictures or their cost should be discussed with the photographer at an appropriate time. Each student and his or her legal guardians releases the rights to all photography, web and or video (including television coverage) that may be taken at the Caledonia Studio of Dance during class, and/or at performances or competitions for use of advertising and promotion.
Dance class is educational and fun, however, an important part of class work is developing an attitude of discipline and respect for teachers and fellow students. We trust that following our classroom etiquette will provide an environment whereby classes at CSOD will be a pleasure for all involved.
2. Any student arriving more than 20 minutes late will not be admitted to class. For your safety and to receive full benefit from your class, please arrange for a make-up class if you expect to be very late.
3. All students are encouraged not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate washroom use prior to class. Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Preschool children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues. Please do not leave the waiting room when very young children are in class without informing the office or having another parent responsible during your absence. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment.
4. School age children and teens: please practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a disruptive manner during the class with other students. Please come early or stay late to enjoy friends in the waiting area. Please honour your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation. You will be advised if we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom environment for any reason over time.
5. During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office were the parents will be notified, if not on the premises.
6. Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class.
7. Out of town guests may request to visit at any time throughout the year. No one else is allowed to sit and watch during regular class time.
8. In order to take full advantage of the instruction offered, regular attendance is necessary. There are no refunds for missed lessons. Be certain to notify the studio if there is to be an extended series of absences. Irregular attendance impedes the progress of the child and their class because instructors must go back and re-teach what the other dancers learned the week before.
9. Students should be quiet and courteous at all times. Students should be prompt for class, and should treat the teacher with respect. No running! Hanging on the ballet barres is prohibited. Stay off and away from studio equipment unless directed to do so. Gossip, foul language, bullying or violence is strictly prohibited at the Caledonia Studio of Dance. Any student or parent found in violation will be asked to leave the studio.
10. Home practice plays a vital role in class advancement. Nothing can be accomplished just by thinking about it! Each student must take the responsibility to learn techniques properly and thoroughly by: attending classes regularly, allowing time for personal practice; and practicing faithfully and sincerely.
11. We feel it is important to watch your child grow and develop, that is why there is a video camera in the dance room and you are welcome to relax in our waiting room and watch your child’s class.
12. Patience and understanding are essential. No child wishes to be inferior to the rest of the class and all children learn at a different rate. Please, do not berate your child in front of others. There is a certain strain on all of us when parents are observing, and at times children just try too hard.
13. In case of a lack of interest, or if you have any cause for complaint about a child or teacher, please do not barge in during class time, or discuss it before your child or another child or parent. Please, ask for a time for a private interview, and you will receive full attention, respect and gratitude. Call the Studio at (905) 765-8885.
14. Please notify the studio if you have a change of address, telephone number or e-mail. The Caledonia Studio of Dance is not responsible for accidents or injuries sustained while in the studio or on the premises. All students must remain inside the studio while waiting to be picked up after a lesson. Gossip is prohibited; please refrain from gossip while in the studio. It leaves a bad feel in the air and sets a bad example for the other dancers. If you have a problem, please set up an interview. We want your dancer to have the best experience possible at the Caledonia Studio of Dance.
15. E-mail reminders are sent frequently to all dance families who provided the Caledonia Studio of Dance with an e-mail address. The notices are simply reminders of information you should already have from newsletters. If you receive an e-mail, and are unsure about what it pertains to, please call the studio for more information. If you signed up for notices and have not received any, or you would like to start receiving them, please e-mail us at caledoniadance@hotmail.com or let our office staff know. Make sure you check with your dancer and ask about newsletters. Sometimes they end up in their dance bags.
16. There is parking available beside the studio. Please do not park in the lane way. Please do not litter, help to keep the grounds clean. If the parking lot is full, there is parking available at the back of the building.
17. There is no smoking permitted anywhere on the premises.
18. Be careful not to leave your belongings at the Studio. The Studio is locked at the end of the day and will not be opened until the next evening for classes. Check the lost and found box regularly. It is a good idea to put your child’s name on all of their dance belongings. The Caledonia Studio of Dance is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave all valuables at home. Any items left over in the lost and found, after the dance season ends, will be donated to charity.
19. We will schedule group pictures in dance costumes to be taken by a professional photographer near recital. Please participate in the group pictures even if you do not intend to buy. Individual pictures are also taken for those who are interested. All costs for pictures are through the photographer directly. Any concerns about pictures or their cost should be discussed with the photographer at an appropriate time. Each student and his or her legal guardians releases the rights to all photography, web and or video (including television coverage) that may be taken at the Caledonia Studio of Dance during class, and/or at performances or competitions for use of advertising and promotion.
Dance class is educational and fun, however, an important part of class work is developing an attitude of discipline and respect for teachers and fellow students. We trust that following our classroom etiquette will provide an environment whereby classes at CSOD will be a pleasure for all involved.
