DRESS CODE: Strictly enforced. (Adult classes exempt) Preschool and General Classes: Black Leotards, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and white tap shoes (General 1 & 2), black tap shoes (General 3&4). Hair must be pulled back off face.Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, Capezio ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled back in a bun.Jazz and Tap: Black Leotard/Jazz pants with black Jazz or Tap shoes. No crop tops please! Hair must be pulled back off face. Hip Hop: All black attire with Jazz shoes or Hip Hop sneakers. Hair must be pulled back off face. ABSOLUTELY NO T-SHIRTS, SWEATS OR STREET CLOTHES WILL BE ALLOWED IN ANY CLASS. PLEASE, NO PANTIES UNDER LEOTARDS AND TIGHTS.
BALLET SLIPPERS, JAZZ AND TAP SHOES, LEOTARDS, TIGHTS AND JAZZ PANTS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DANCE STUDIO. (capezio ballet slippers are not available at the studio)
CLASS OBSERVATION: Sept., Nov., and Dec. are class observation months. Classes may be observed on the first lesson of these months. Seating is in the rear of the dance studio. While observing class, please refrain from talking and please keep siblings quiet. SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: Class cancellations, due to inclement weather, will be posted on our website. www.carverdance.com
DANCE RECITALS: A dance performance will be presented in May. Two costume deposits will be required (Nov., Feb.). A notice with more specific information will be sent home with the students in October. Students are not required to participate in the performances. However, parents must notify instructors if you do not want your child to perform. Classes for non-participating students will conclude in January. Please check bulletin board (located on first floor in the waiting area) every month for updated information concerning recital information.
INSURANCE WAIVER: Insurance companies require that all students participating in dance class must have a signed insurance waiver. Please fill out the waiver that is included in the registration form, and mail it as soon as possible. If your child has a severe learning disability or has any physical or emotional problems, please consult with us before the first lesson. It is important that the instructors are aware of any difficulties so they will be prepared to give your child the extra understanding and assistance he/she will need to advance in the structured environment of a dance class.
Please do not let your child bring dolls, toys, food or drink to class. GUM CHEWING IS NEVER PERMITTED IN CLASS and smoking is prohibited in the studio.
We would appreciate your cooperation in delivering and picking up students on time. If you cannot be there on time, please let us know. Young children become anxious when Mom is late. If your child’s class in is STUDIO 2 (located on second floor), please go upstairs to collect child after class.
If you have any questions or problems during the season, please don’t hesitate to call 866-2505.