Dance studio rules are for the benefit of ALL students.
We emphasize the consistent practice of dance class and performance etiquette and dress code.

ATTENDANCE

  • Please inform the instructor in advance if you'd like your child to participate in the June recital of the upcoming year.
  • Please notify the studio if you will be missing class at least 12 hours in advance.
  • For all absences on the competition team, you will still be charged the full rate.  ​
  • If there are only 3 students in class for dance, the teacher will shorten the class from 60 mins. to 45 mins., therefore attendance and advanced sign up is key to having a successful dance class. 
  • Students must arrive 5-10 minutes before class to allow time to use the bathroom, dress, remove jewelry, and neatly put hair back.
  • All students must be READY TO DANCE at the start of each class. Late students may only enter with permission from the teacher and may be asked to sit and observe class.
  • If a health condition exists which will prevent full participation, please notify Hit the Barre Dance Company in writing as soon as possible.
  • Students who miss two classes will receive a verbal warning.
  • Students who miss three or more classes  may have a diminished role in performances -- if student is part of the competition team they may be suspended until further notice from the teacher.
  • Makeups for missed classes are offered when possible and handled on an individual basis.

STUDIO RULES

  • ALL young dancers (Ages 2-10) must be escorted to and from the building.
  • Please do not leave any children unattended in the studio.
  • We encourage all students to use the restroom before class. While they are allowed to use the restroom during class, we aim to minimize interruptions so that we can keep the focus on dancing.
  • No horseplay will be permitted in the waiting lounge or studio.
  • Please notify the front desk if you will be late picking up your dancer. (Please be aware there is a $10 fee for any dancer not picked up by the time the last teacher or front desk person needs to leave.​
  • Please bring a refillable water bottle with the student's name on it to every class
  • Please label all shoes with student's initials.
  • NO gum, food, or drinks other than water permitted in the studio.
  • NO parents/caregivers/siblings in the studio while class is in session.
  • NO loud noise allowed in the waiting area when class is in session.
  • NO child will be allowed to leave the studio with anyone other than a parent unless otherwise informed.

CLASS ETIQUETTE

  • Eyes and attention must always be on the teacher.
  • NO GUM CHEWING!
  • Be appreciative of corrections and apply them.
  • Be kind to your classmates. Rudeness is unacceptable.
  • No talking or leaning or hanging on the barres during class.
  • Leaving class before it is over is not acceptable - You must have notified the teacher prior to class.
  • Teachers reserve the right to dismiss any student from class who is continuously disruptive.
  • A parent/teacher conference must take place before a “dismissed student” may return to class.

DRESS CODE

  • ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE HAIR STYLED BACK AND AWAY FROM THE FACE FOR ALL CLASSES.
  • Ballet, Pointe & Pre-K Dance
    • Girls: leotard (solid color, no designs/embellishments) and tights.
    • Boys: studio t-shirt with leggings, dance pants, or sweatpants.
    • Ballet slippers or grip socks are permitted
    • Students in ballet must wear hair in a bun or have hair kept neatly away from face.
  • Tap, Jazz, Contemporary & Theatre Dance
    • Girls: leotard (solid color, no designs/embellishments) or studio t-shirt with tights, leggings, dance pants, or sweatpants.
    • Boys: studio t-shirt with leggings, dance pants, or sweatpants
    • Tappers wear synthetic/leather-free tap shoes. Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary dancers wear Capezio FootUndeez, ballet slippers, or grip socks.
  • Hip-Hop / B-Boy / Breakdancing
    • HTB Logo Studio t-shirt with leggings, dance pants, or sweatpants
    • Synthetic/leather-free clean bottom sneakers (that are only worn in class and not outdoors).
    • Note
      • Students who identify as gender non-conforming may choose the dress code they are most comfortable with.
For more information on dance wear, ask one of our teachers. We also offer dance apparel in the studio.