1.     Watching Class

a.      Friends and Family are not permitted in the dance spaces.  Having visitors during class is a distraction, especially to the little ones.  Parents may sit in the lobby quietly and observation is welcome during dress rehearsals

2.     Inclement Weather/Instructor Illness Closure: We will announce any closures on our Facebook page and by email to all parents. Please make sure your email is correct.

3.     Attendance Policy

a.      The first semester is defined as the first day of classes to the date of the winter recital.  The second semester is defined as the classes after the winter recital to the date of the spring recital.

b.     Mandatory practice dates for The Nutcracker and The Spring Recital will be announced well in advance. Dancers MUST attend these rehearsals to participate.

c.      In case of illness: If a student exhibits signs of contagious illness, please keep him or her at home until symptoms have resolved for 24 hours.

d.     In case of injury: Dancers must be seen by a healthcare provider and provide a doctor’s note clearly defining limitations before they will be allowed to participate; we welcome dancers to watch and take notes until they are cleared!

4. Things To Bring:

a.      Proper attire for your class

b.     Water bottle with water only

c.      Any personal/medical items a student may need during class time

5.     Behavioral and Etiquette Policy

a.      Be kind to your classmates and your teacher.

b.     No talking during instructional time

c.      No running around the studio, rough housing, or bullying. Any reported or observed bullying will be addressed with the parents immediately.

d.     Students will not touch the mirrors, Barres, props/costumes or acro equipment unless instructed to do so.

e.      Ample water and bathroom breaks will be given. Be respectful of the studio space and place used towels, toilet paper, female hygiene items and other trash IN the trash cans.

f.       No gum, candy, or food permitted in the studio. Snacks may be permitted on long rehearsal days or for students with medical need.

g.      Do not bring toys or anything non-essential for dance instruction to class

h.     Cell phones may be brought in the studio however they must be on silent and in the student’s bag. The student may use his or her phone in the event of an emergency and/or only with permission to record choreography.NO SELFIES OR SOCIAL MEDIA USE DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. The instructor has a phone and charger at all times and each student is welcome to use it in case of an emergency.

6.    Tuition/Fees

a.      Monthly Tuition and fees will be accepted by automatic draft via Dance Studio Pro. Auto-Pay will process on the First of each month. Tuition is non-refundable.

b.     Private class tuition will be billed separately and must be paid with cash directly to the teacher.

c.      Please inform us of any financial hardships so we can make a plan to get the account current. We want to make dance accessible for everyone!

d.     All tuition dues/fees must be paid in full prior to performances or events. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from performances/events until the account is caught up.

e.      The costume deposit will be $50.00 per child per year. This is for the Spring Recital Costume. Parents will receive costume information with amount due to the studio or an amount that will be refunded via tuition credit. Any costume balance due WILL be processed with the last tuition payment before recital. Should this payment fail – dancers will NOT receive their costume.

f.       Tuition will not be prorated due to student absences or studio closures. In the event we are closed for inclement weather or instructor illness – a makeup class will be offered.

7.     Costume Policy

a.      NEW Costumes for The Nutcracker are property of Pulaski Dance Productions. We loan these to our students and do not charge for annual cleaning, inspection, minor repairs and storage. If a costume is returned damaged (ripped or stained beyond reasonable use) there will be a $50 fee assessed to the students account for repairs. If a costume is damaged beyond repair, the student will be responsible to replace the costume.

b.     Recital and Competition Costumes cannot be returned once worn or altered. All costumes will be ordered, inspected and fitted by PDP staff.

c.      After the costumes and accessories are taken home it is the parents’ responsibility to make sure they remain in like-new condition.

d.     Costumes cannot be replaced if lost or damaged prior to a performance or competition.

e.      The costume fee does not cover costs for solo/duet/trio costumes or other competition numbers.

f.       Costume fees and competition fees are non-refundable.

g.      If a student cannot participate in an event or elects to quit PDP, all fees are final and no refund will be given. This non-refundable policy extends but is not limited to any fees paid for tuition, performances, private instruction, competitions, and/or costumes and supplies.

PDP DRESS CODE GUIDE

It is very important for dancers to have the appropriate attire for classes. If anything in this guide is not clear or you have questions, never hesitate to ask! Contact us at pulaskidancepro@gmail.com 

Dancers are welcome to purchase their dancewear anywhere they please or even borrow it from friends or family.  Students are required to purchase at least one plain black camisole leotard be worn under costumes and for special events. Additional dancewear of your choosing is fine to wear to regular classes.  Please wait to put on your dance footwear once you are inside the building to keep them clean and in good condition for as long as possible! Parents are encouraged to turn in gently used dancewear that their child has outgrown for the use of other PDP students; leotards, shoes, shorts, skirts, and costumes are accepted.

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o   Crop tops, sports bras worn as tops, etc. are NEVER acceptable.

o   Loose baggy tops and pants are not permitted over leotards during class.

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Boys

o   Boys should wear a fitted tee shirt or tank top, shorts or fitted leggings (so we can see the knees), and shoes and socks appropriate for the classwork.  Should a male student have long hair, it must be pulled back and secured out of the face.Please see the footwear requirements listed below for the corresponding class.

Girls 

HAIR

o   Medium/Long Hair must be in a bun for the following classes: Ballet/Jazz 4, 5, 6, and 7, Contemporary 2, Hip Hop 2, Acro 2, 3, and 4, All Competition Teams and Production

o   Shorter hair needs to be pulled back at the top or secured with pins or clips to keep out of eyes.

o   Long Protective/Ethnic styles must be secured in a bun or ponytail based on class

o   HAIR BUN INSTRUCTIONS: Start with a ponytail secured with a hair tie. Then twist the hair and coil it around the top of the ponytail, securing it with a couple bobby pins. Lastly, take a hairnet and swoop it over the bun, twist it around and swoop it over again, insert several bobby pins around the hairnet to secure it. The most important thing is having the correct tools: hair ties, bobby pins and hairnet – which can all be found in the hair supply aisle at local retailers.

o   Medium/Long Hair may be in a ponytail/braid(s)/bun for the following classes: Ballet/Jazz 1, 2, and 3, Contemporary 1, Tap 1 and 2, Clogging, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop 1, Acro 1 and Adult Classes

‍ ‍TIGHTS/LEGGINGS

o   Students must wear tights for all classes except Acro, any color or style is acceptable. If a student would like to wear tights for Acro they must be footless. Leggings are also acceptable for class and rehearsals. Tights for performances will be included with costumes.

o   Students of color may elect to wear tights and shoes in shades appropriate to match their skin tone. These shades are generally identified as Caramel, Mocha, Chestnut, Espresso, etc. depending on the brand.

‍ ‍LEOTARDS

o   ALL female dancers need to have a plain black camisole style leotard to wear under costumes or for special performances. Students can wear leotards in any color or style to class and to rehearsals unless otherwise specified. Black leotard is required for competition teams and production team.

o   Dance shorts and above knee skirts or tutus may be worn with leotards; however skirts are not permitted in Acro.

o   Children may wear leotards with attached skirts. NO large tutus or skirts below the knee.

o   Biketards or unitards are acceptable for any class.

o   Dancers with disabilities may wear dancewear in this guide OR athletic attire that allows for movement and appropriate coverage.

‍ ‍UNDERGARMENTS

o   Nude colored leotards are helpful under costumes for sanitary reasons, comfort and modest quick changes. 

o   Any of the nude undergarments sold as dancewear are permissible for performance. Colorful sport bras are acceptable for class or rehearsal only under leotards

‍ FOOTWEAR

o   Ballet students must wear “ballet pink” leather or canvas shoe. Any brand is acceptable. Students of color may select ballet slippers to match their skin tone.

o   Black jazz shoes will be required for Ballet/Jazz 5 and up.

o   Flesh colored foot thongs or half soles are required for students in Ballet/Jazz 5 and up.

o   Hip-Hop dance students must wear clean sneakers. Performance footwear will be specified by the instructor.

o   Acro students are not required to wear footwear.

o   Contemporary students may dance barefoot or with flesh colored turners

o   Clogging students must have white double tap clogging shoes.

o   Musical Theater students must have black jazz shoes.

o   Students not in proper footwear may not be allowed to participate in class for their own safety.

‍ WARM-UPS/ATHLETIC SUPPORTS

o   Warm-ups: t-shirts, sweats, hoodies, legwarmers, etc. are only permitted before class and during class breaks.

o   Athletic Supports: Athletic supports may only be worn by students who have a documented injury or chronic condition and are being overseen by a Physician or Physical Therapist. A doctors note explaining the condition, any limitations, and length of treatment is required. This may be emailed to pulaskidancepro@gmail.com or dropped off at the studio.  

Adults

Must follow the same guidelines listed above in regards to shoes and hair. Adults may opt to wear athletic attire such as yoga pants, leggings, fitted shirts, etc.

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