Ballet School Etiquette

Dancers show respect for themselves by:

• Being prompt for class.
• Dressing properly for class, without underpants under leotards, leaving jewelry off (small earrings are allowed), and shoe strings are tied in a double knot then cut off.
• Elastics are sewn on ballet slippers.
• Dancewear is clean and tights are run-free.
• Hair is up in a classical bun. If too short for a bun, pinned back on both sides out of the eyes and off the neck.

Dancers show respect for others by:

• Keeping their hands to themselves in class.
• Waiting quietly for others to have their turn.
• Waiting until the music is finished before entering the studio.
• Talking only during share time, or when spoken to by the instructor.
• Raising their hand when they have a question.
• Refraining from touching any item that does not belong to them.

Dancers show respect for their teacher and the art form they are learning by:

• Being properly dressed and ready for class on time.
• Listening when the teacher speaks.
• When sitting on the floor, sitting with a tall back, legs crossed and hands in their lap.
• Being prepared for their turn.
• Always asking permission before leaving the classroom for any reason.
• Reversing combinations and being ready to do the other side after mastering the first side.
• Applauding their teacher at the end of class.

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

• Leaving gum, food, or drink outside.
• Never hanging on the bars.
• Never running or doing gymnastics in the studio or lobby.
• Putting trash in the trash can.
• Putting away books and magazines when they are finished with them.
• Treating the lobby with respect.
• Always wearing something over their ballet clothes when entering and leaving the building.
• Never wearing their dance shoes outside.

Parents show respect for dancers, teachers, and the studio by:

• Knocking before entering the classroom if a class is in progress.
• Standing away from the viewing door if it becomes obvious the students are becoming distracted.
• Having students ready for class on time.
• Picking up students promptly after class.
• Watching over their children while waiting in the lobby, not allowing them to hit the glass doors.
• Ensuring their children know and understand the school rules.

The studio shows respect for dancers and parents by:

• Maintaining a positive learning environment promoting achievement.
• Providing students with highly qualified instructors dedicated to their art.
• Starting and ending classes on time.
• Providing educational updates.
• Providing current school information.
• Providing state of the art sprung floors to prevent injuries.
• Keeping the studio neat and clean.
• Setting a professional standard enabling the student to achieve his/her best.
• Always treating parents and students with respect by listening to their questions and providing timely responses to their wants and needs.