Dance Class Basics

●      Use your listening skills.

●      Don’t cross arms or lean/hang on the barre.

●      Be a considerate and respectful dancer.

●      Leave nothing behind.

●      Use Trash cans and Lost & Found. Do not leave a mess.

●      Dress appropriately and come prepared.

●      Don’t chew gum or bring food and drinks (a closed water bottle is okay) into the studio.

●      Never wear dance shoes outside the studio or wear street shoes in the studio. And check for loose screws on your taps before you step foot on the dance floor.

●      Don’t wear dangling or sharp-edged jewelry.

●      Come to class showered with brushed teeth or freshened breath.

●      Leave your stuff in a dressing room. Do not store your belongings in the lobby.

●      Don’t come late and if you do, enter very quietly.

●      Don’t leave early. Do not leave without permission. If it is a must, talk to the teacher before class. If you need to exit in an emergency, exit as quickly and discreetly as possible.

●      Don’t talk while the teacher is talking, not even whispering to the person next to you.

●      Completely silence and stow your cell phone. Even vibration is often audible.

●      Listen first, then ask relevant questions.

●      Respect the personal space of others.

●      If you are late, wait for the okay from your teacher to enter the dance floor. Once permission is granted, find an easily accessible or inconspicuous place to warm up or participate.

●      Be prepared when taking turns.

●      Never lie down.

●      Watch your language, even when you mess up.

●      Refrain from correcting others (that’s the teacher’s job).

●      It’s okay to mark combinations while you wait for your turn.

●      If you find you have too many questions about something, save them for after class.

●      At the end of class, applaud or thank the instructor.

●      Don’t visibly yawn or show boredom.

●      Remember and practice corrections given.

●      Never walk out of a class or go sit down because it’s too hard or you feel frustrated.

●      Applaud for demonstrators.

●      Do not sit during class unless asked to by the teacher.

●     If you bump into someone, quietly apologize.

●      Keep your opinions on choreography to yourself unless your teacher or choreographer asks for your opinion.

●      If you need extra help or time schedule a private lesson with your teacher.

●      Don’t record or photograph anything without permission.