Studio Policies

At Adagio Dance Company, each and every dancer is an important member of our studio. We believe dancers should be taught in a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. Below you will find important information regarding our studio and policies and procedures. Please take a moment to carefully review the information with your dancer.


Class Etiquette

•  No food or drink in the dance room/on the marley, besides water.

•  No snacking during class time. If your dancer is at the studio for several hours, a break will be given for snacks in between classes.

•  Cell phones are not to be used in class and should be turned off or on mute.

•  Profanity, unsportsmanlike conduct, and or gossip will not be tolerated. Positive energy only!

•  Keep hands off the mirrors.

•  Do not hang on the ballet barres.

•  Do not wear street shoes on marley floors. Hip-Hop classes require tennis-shoes, and each dancer taking hip-hop should have a pair of clean shoes only to be worn at the studio indoors.

•  Students and parents will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner while at Adagio Dance Company and at all performances and events in which Adagio is being represented. Proper respect for instructors is expected of all students, parents/guardians and siblings.

•  Bring a positive attitude to class. Attitudes that are disrespectful, uncooperative, or aggressive do not have a place at Adagio.

•  Students will not speak negatively about one another or the teachers.

•  Any parent/guardian or student who disrupts class or approaches a teacher, another student or parent with the intent to cause dissent or contravene the policies and procedures of Adagio Dance Company will be dismissed immediately.

•  Any inappropriate or slanderous remarks about Adagio Dance Company on any social media site will be cause for immediate dismissal from the studio.

•  Always use strong arms, stretched feet, proper body alignment and 100% of your energies during class.

• Always take corrections with a positive attitude and strive to do your best.

•  And remember to smile, learn, and have fun in each class!

 

Attendance/Absences

•  Students are expected to be in class each and every week. Absences or tardiness can have a negative effect on the entire class.

•  Make sure you notify the teacher in case of an absence.

•  If a student is absent from class they are responsible for learning the steps taught in the lesson missed.

•  If attendance becomes a problem the student's participation in the show will be discussed with a possibility of not being able to perform.

Competition Attendance:

Regular and on time attendance is required and extremely important for the duration of the entire season. We understand things come up and are understanding to each situation if it is not done in an excessive manner. We have a yearly calendar that maps the year out for everyone, which will have scheduled time off during the year for holidays and vacations.

More than 2 absences a month on a consistent basis may result in removal from competition program. Excused Absence are absences for illness; medical, dental, or optometric appointments, attendance at a funeral service for a family member. It is the instructors discretion on when excused absences will be granted, illness does not guarantee absences will be excused; especially if dancers have missed more than two times in that month. Unexcused absences are absences for any reason other than those listed as an excused absence. Other special occasions or school performances may be excused at Marlee’s discretion, and are not considered excused by simply letting the front desk know that your dancer will be absent.

Tardiness

Later than 15 mins for a one-hour class will be considered a half absence.

Later than 5 mins for a half-hour class will be considered a half absence.

Later than 10 mins for a 45-min class will be considered a half absence.

We ask that dancers do not come to class sick. We also ask that competition dancers stay safe and healthy during the season and practice healthy habits to ensure they will remain healthy. The occasional cold or flu is inevitable, but sickness every month will not be excused if we notice there is a pattern of absences due to illness.



Enrollment & Dropped Classes

•  Enrollment can be done online through Dance Studio Pro or at our front desk with Heather.

•  Enrollment for Fall opens July 1st and closes September 1st.

•  Enrollment for Spring opens December 1st and closes February 1st.

•  Drops must be notified to our front desk in writing 30 days in advance. Please email frontdesk@adagiodance.org to drop any classes. If notice is not given in advance you will be charged for the month, and classes will not be pro-rated or refunded.




Dress Code

 ALL STYLES:

Hair: Students should wear their hair tightly secured and styled away from the face – ponytails, buns, braids, etc.

Clothes: Dancers need to wear clothing they can move comfortably in that fits properly. Clothing should not be too small, or too oversized.

Shoes: Dancers should never wear their dance shoes outside, not only does this wear out their shoes faster, it also brings excess dirt into the studio which damages the marley floors and is unsanitary.

 BALLET/LYRICAL Age 7+

Ballet Pink, black or flesh tone leotards. Black, flesh tone or ballet pink transition style tights. MUST BE TRANSITION TIGHTS (hole on bottom to get foot out)

  • Ballet Shoes: Pink or Flesh tone, split or full sole (will remove shoes and tights from feet only for lyrical)

  • Boys: White tee. Black ballet shoes, black socks optional.


JAZZ

Any color or style tights, dance shorts, capris or leggings.

Leotard/sports bra/tank any color or style. (boys in any solid color tee)

  • Jazz Shoes: Black, tan or flesh tone slip on Neo-Flex by BLOCH.



 HIP-HOP

Any clothes you can move in, and clean sneakers (dancers should have clean indoor shoes only to be worn at the studio). Baggy clothes OK.



TAP:

Any clothes you can move in. Ex: Leggings, joggers and leotard/tee shirt.

  • Tap Shoes: BLOCH TapFlex shoes



PROHIBITED CLASS ATTRIE:

  • Pajama Pants/very baggy lounge pants.

  • Extremely oversized clothing. Oversized clothing hides dancers alignment making corrections impossible/enables poor technique. This will not be allowed in any class EXCEPT hip-hop.

  • Incorrect shoe type for a given style. Example: jazz or lyrical shoes may not be worn in ballet class and tennis-shoes may not be worn for tap.

  • Jeans.

  • Hooded sweatshirts (except hip-hop).

  • Necklaces or other dangling jewelry.



Class Observation

We appreciate our dance families and their support, but we ask parents to view their student’s progress from the lobby only during parent observation week, which will be the first week of the month, every month. Sometimes students feel additional pressure and stress when trying to please a parent. It is important for all students to remain focused while in the classroom.

•  No visitors are permitted in the dance room during class time.

 

Lost and Found

Please mark all dancewear, shoes, and personal items with your child’s name. We will make every effort to locate and return lost items; however, we cannot be responsible for any items that your child brings to class.

 

Student and Parent Use of Social Media

The use of Instagram, Tik-Tok, Facebook, Twitter, blogging and other social media outlets is commonplace. This policy is intended to provide parents and students with guidelines for the use of social media regarding Adagio Dance Company.

•  Please use common sense and discretion when posting on these sites.

•  Never post anything that could compromise the self-esteem of students who attend Adagio Dance Company.

•  Never post any negative comments about Adagio Dance Company, our teachers, our performances, or any events attended.

•  If you post videos of class or rehearsals, do not post any choreography in its entirety.

•  If it is brought to our attention that there has been improper use of social media, you will be asked to remove the content and if not done so or if this continues to be a problem, it may result in dismissal of the student.

 Privacy Policy

At Adagio Dance Company, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, or events.

  1. Information We Collect:

    • Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you register for classes, events, auditions, or competitions.

    • Payment Information: If you make a purchase or payment through our website, we may collect payment information such as credit card details and billing address.

    • Usage Information: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages visited, the duration of your visit, and your IP address.

  2. How We Use Your Information:

    • To provide and personalize our services to you.

    • To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, registrations, or purchases.

    • To process payments and fulfill orders.

    • To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or updates about our events and offerings, with your consent.

    • To improve our website, services, and user experience.

  3. Information Sharing:

    • We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing services to you, such as payment processors, email service providers, or IT support.

    • We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

  4. Data Security:

    • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

    • However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  5. Your Choices:

    • You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to access certain features or services.

    • You may opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.

  6. Children's Privacy:

    • Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

  7. Changes to This Privacy Policy:

    • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website.

  8. Contact Us:

    • If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact email/phone number].

No Solicitation Policy

Solicitation/Recruitment is unprofessional and unethical and will not be tolerated. Out of respect for Adagio Dance Company and what we have created, we ask that no student or parents of students currently taking classes at Adagio and recently thereafter solicit/recruit, or attempt to solicit/recruit, Adagio Dance Company students and/or parents for other instruction relating to dance.

 

Photos
Every now and then we like to post some photos of our classes, performances, and general "studio life." These photos are used for advertising, Facebook, Instagram, and our website.