Studio Rules & Policies

Exceleration Studios is proud to offer a dance education that includes fun, creativity, discipline, and respect for all who are involved.  We have strict guidelines for class participation, so please go over these rules and policies with your child.  We make every effort to offer all our students and their families an organized and friendly experience.  

Exceleration Studios does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
 

Rules for Students

• No talking while the teacher is talking
  
• No sitting down in class unless the teacher says so
  
• Keep hands to self
  
• Please do not touch the mirrors​ or the windows
  
• No hanging on the barres
  
• Keep tap shoes quiet when teacher is talking
  
• No street shoes on the dance floor
  
• Dance shoes are not to be worn outside so make sure you have other shoes to come and go with
  
• Ask teacher before using bathroom
  
• Electronic devices are to be put away while in class
  
• No food or drinks in the studios or lobby (water o.k.)
  
• No chewing gum in the studios or lobby
  
• No running in the studios, halls, or lobby
  
• No jumping on/off furniture in the halls or lobby
  
• You must stay in Exceleration Studios until your parent comes to pick you up
  
• Follow dress code listed for each class

Dress Code

Students not meeting the required dress code may not be permitted into class.

Students should arrive dressed for class with all necessary accessories and shoes in a dance bag.  The student’s name should be on every item, especially shoes and bags.  Exceleration Studios is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items, including any valuables such as phones, watches, ipads, money, or toys.

**DRESS CODE**

ITTY BITTYS
BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT/TUTU ATTACHED
PINK BALLET SHOES
(TIGHTS ARE OPTIONAL)

TINY TOTS / MINI MOVERS BALLET/TAP
BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT/TUTU ATTACHED
PINK BALLET SHOES
(TIGHTS ARE OPTIONAL)


TINY TOTS / MINI MOVERS HIP HOP/FLIP FLOP
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THEY CAN EASILY DANCE IN
BLACK/WHITE SNEAKERS
(NO JEANS)

EXCELERATORS BALLET
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD OR BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT ATTACHED
PINK BALLET SHOES
PINK TIGHTS
(NO TUTUS)

BALLET/JAZZ 1/2
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD W. SOLID COLORED DANCE SHORTS
OR BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT ATTACHED
PINK BALLET SHOES
BLACK JAZZ SHOES MAY BE REQUIRED FOR RECITAL
(TIGHTS ARE OPTIONAL)

BALLET 2/3 - BALLET 2A/3A
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD
PINK BALLET SHOES
PINK BALLET TIGHTS UNDER THE LEOTARD
OR BLACK BALLET TIGHTS OVER THE LEOTARD
SKIRTS ARE ALLOWED
(NO SHORTS/TUTUS)

BALLET 3/4/5 - BALLET 3A/4A - BALLET 4A/5A - ADVANCED BALLET
ANY BALLET LEOTARD
PINK BALLET SHOES
PINK BALLET TIGHTS UNDER THE LEOTARD
OR BLACK BALLET TIGHTS OVER THE LEOTARD
SKIRTS ARE ALLOWED
(NO SHORTS/TUTUS)

JAZZ CLASSES
ANY LEOTARD, CROP TOP, DANCE SHORTS, LEGGINGS
BLACK SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES UNLESS TEACHER SPECIFIES SOMETHING ELSE
(NO SOCKS OR BAGGY SHIRTS/PANTS)

TAP 1/2 
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING OR DANCE CLOTHES
BLACK MARY-JANE TAP SHOES
(NO JEANS)

TAP 2/3 - TAP 3/4 - TAP 2A/3A - TAP 3A/4A - TAP 4A-5A - ADVANCED TAP
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING OR DANCE CLOTHES
BLACK LACE UP TAP SHOES
(NO JEANS)

HIP HOP CLASSES
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THEY CAN EASILY DANCE IN
BLACK/WHITE SNEAKERS
(NO JEANS)

CONTEMPORARY 2A/3A - CONTEMPORARY 3A/4A 
ANY LEOTARD, CROP TOP, DANCE SHORTS, LEGGINGS
BLACK DANCE SOCKS UNLESS TEACHER SPECIFIES SOMETHING ELSE
(NO BAGGY SHIRTS/PANTS)

CONTEMPORARY 4A/5A - ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
ALL BLACK - LEOTARD, CROP TOP, DANCE SHORTS, LEGGINGS,
SWEATPANTS, T-SHIRTS
BLACK DANCE SOCKS UNLESS TEACHER SPECIFIES SOMETHING ELSE
(NO SWEATSHIRTS)

 BOYS
BALLET - WHITE T-SHIRT, BLACK SHORTS, BLACK BALLET SHOES
JAZZ - ANY T-SHIRT, ANY SHORTS, BLACK JAZZ SHOES
TAP - ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, BLACK LACE UP TAP SHOES
HIP HOP - ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, BLACK & WHITE SNEAKERS
(NO JEANS)

 HAIR SHOULD BE PULLED BACK FOR EVERY CLASS.
ALL BALLET STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE A TIGHT & SECURE BUN.

Safety

• If dropping off your child, please make sure they enter Exceleration Studios.
• For the safety of your child and courtesy of the teacher and other classes, please be sure to pick up your child promptly.
• Please do not allow any children to run around or play in the hallway, lobby, outside walkway, or parking lot.
• No touching or banging on the studio windows.
• No climbing is allowed on outside railing.
• If you are more than 5 minutes late picking up your child after class, you will be charged $1/per minute.  This charge will be applied to your next month’s tuition.

Tuition, Absences, & Make-Ups

• We fully understand that students enroll in other activities.  However, we expect a level of commitment from each student in order for them to progress and develop within their class.  If classes are missed due to a student taking on other commitments, then their place in dance class may not be guaranteed.  This is very important during recital preparation.
• Registration and payment for tuition will be done online via Dance Studio-Pro.  Tuition is due on the 25th of each month and is considered late by the 1st of the month.  A $20 late fee will be charged for all tuition that is paid after the 1st of the month.
• Students may be asked to sit out of a class if tuition is not received by the 1st of the month.
• Preferred method of payment is via credit or debit card via Dance Studio-Pro.  If you pay by check, there will be a $25 charge for any returned checks.  After 2 returned checks, you will be required to pay all monies with a credit or debit card via Dance Studio-Pro.
• Tuition is based on a four week month.  Tuition will be the same whether it is a three, four or five week month.
• Once registered, student class placement is considered reserved for the season (providing tuition is paid on time) and it is expected to be a financial commitment for the season.
• If a student wishes to withdraw from any class, Exceleration Studios should be notified in writing 2 weeks in advance of leaving.  Tuition must be paid during the 2 week notification period. 
• There will be NO REFUNDS or CREDITS for missed classes, vacations, holidays or illness.  Classes missed due to injury, illness, or vacation may be made up via a Zoom class within 14 days following the absence if Exceleration Studios has been contacted before the absence occurred.  Missed classes can be made up in another class of similar age and level, providing there is room available in the class.  To be fair to all students and avoid overcrowding, all make-ups must first be approved by the office.  
• If at least 5 children are not enrolled in a class, the class may be cancelled per the discretion of Exceleration Studios.
• Exceleration Studios is closed for the following holidays for the 2021/2022 Season:  Sept. 6, Nov. 24-28, Dec. 20-31, Mar. 21-26, and May 30.

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Etiquette

• Students must arrive at least 10 minutes before class.  Teachers reserve the right to prevent a student from participating if they are late for class.  Please be courteous to the other students and have your child to class on time.  If more than 15 minutes late (without notice) your child will not be allowed to participate in class and no make-ups will be allowed.
• No chewing gum, food or drinks (other than water) are allowed in either the studio, lobby, or bathrooms.  This also pertains to siblings and adults not taking classes.  If you must eat, please do so outside.
• Please do not send younger children to class with toys or wearing tutus or costumes.  This is unfair to other students who abide by the dress code.
• All young children must be supervised by a responsible adult.  Exceleration Studios, Inc. is not responsible for any injuries or for children left unsupervised before or after class.
• In order for instructors to keep your child’s attention in class, please do not let your presence distract the dancers (including your own child).  Parents of young children should not hang out at the studio windows as this is very distracting to the students and teacher in the class.  It encourages the children to look to the parents and not focus on the teacher.  It can also make the more anxious child upset if their parent is not within sight.
• Please make sure your child has gone to the bathroom right before arriving for class.  
• Laurie & Verna are approachable & sensitive to any questions or concerns that may arise.  We are always available to speak with parents or students.  Please direct all questions or concerns to Laurie or Verna.  Do not approach the teachers directly.

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