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**

DANCE WITH ME
SPECIFIC DANCE CLOTHES OR SHOES ARE NOT REQUIRED
(ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING & SOCKS ARE JUST FINE)

ITTY BITTYS
BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT OR TUTU ATTACHED
PINK FULL SOLE LEATHER BALLET SHOES
(TIGHTS ARE OPTIONAL)

TINY TOTS / MINI MOVERS BALLET/TAP
BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT OR TUTU ATTACHED
PINK FULL SOLE LEATHER BALLET SHOES
BLACK MARY-JANE STYLE TAP SHOE
(TIGHTS ARE OPTIONAL)

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

EXCELERATORS BALLET
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD OR BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT ATTACHED
PINK FULL-SOLE BALLET SHOES
PINK TIGHTS
(NO TUTUS OR SEPARATE SKIRTS)

EXCELERATORS TAP
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING OR DANCE CLOTHES
BLACK MARY-JANE STYLE TAP SHOES
(NO TUTUS OR JEANS)

EXCELERATORS HIP HOP
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THEY CAN EASILY DANCE IN
CLEAN BLACK/WHITE SNEAKERS
(NO TUTUS OR JEANS)

EXCELERATORS BROADWAY DANCE
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD OR BALLET DRESS W. SKIRT ATTACHED
DANCE SHORTS/ LEGGINGS ALLOWED
BLACK SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES
(NO TUTUS, SEPARATE SKIRTS, JEANS, OR LOOSE CLOTHING)

EXCELERATORS FLIP FLOP (ACRO)
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD
DANCE SHORTS/ LEGGINGS ALLOWED
BAREFOOT
(NO TUTUS, SKIRTS, JEANS, OR LOOSE CLOTHING)

FOUNDATIONAL BALLET: LEVELS 1.2
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD
PINK FULL SOLE LEATHER BALLET SHOES
PINK BALLET TIGHTS UNDER THE LEOTARD
OR BLACK BALLET TIGHTS OVER THE LEOTARD
SKIRTS ARE ALLOWED
(NO SHORTS, LEGGINGS, OR TUTUS)

FOUNDATIONAL BALLET: LEVELS 3.4
ANY BALLET LEOTARD
ANY PINK BALLET SHOES
PINK BALLET TIGHTS UNDER THE LEOTARD
OR BLACK BALLET TIGHTS OVER THE LEOTARD
SKIRTS ARE ALLOWED
(NO SHORTS, LEGGINGS, OR TUTUS)

PROGRESSIVE BALLET: LEVELS 1.2
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD
PINK SPLIT-SOLE CANVAS BALLET SHOES
PINK BALLET TIGHTS UNDER THE LEOTARD
OR BLACK BALLET TIGHTS OVER THE LEOTARD
SKIRTS ARE ALLOWED
(NO SHORTS, LEGGINGS, OR TUTUS)

PROGRESSIVE BALLET: LEVELS 3.4
ANY BALLET LEOTARD
PINK SPLIT-SOLE CANVAS BALLET SHOES
PINK BALLET TIGHTS UNDER THE LEOTARD
OR BLACK BALLET TIGHTS OVER THE LEOTARD
SKIRTS ARE ALLOWED
(NO SHORTS, LEGGINGS, OR TUTUS)

FOUNDATIONAL CONTEMPORARY: LEVELS 1.2.3.4
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD, CROP TOP, DANCE SHORTS, LEGGINGS
BLACK APOLLA SHOCKS (DANCE SOCKS) REQUIRED
(NO TUTUS, JEANS OR LOOSE CLOTHING)

PROGRESSIVE CONTEMPORARY: LEVELS 1.2
ANY SOLID COLORED LEOTARD, CROP TOP, DANCE SHORTS, LEGGINGS
BLACK APOLLA SHOCKS (DANCE SOCKS) REQUIRED
(NO TUTUS, JEANS OR LOOSE CLOTHING)

ALL JAZZ CLASSES: LEVELS 1.2.3.4
ANY LEOTARD, CROP TOP, DANCE SHORTS, LEGGINGS
BLACK SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES UNLESS TEACHER SPECIFIES SOMETHING ELSE
(NO SOCKS, TUTUS, JEANS, OR LOOSE CLOTHING)

ALL TAP CLASSES: LEVELS 1.2.3.4
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING OR DANCE CLOTHES
BLACK FULL-SOLE LACE UP TAP SHOES
(NO TUTUS OR JEANS)

ALL HIP HOP CLASSES: LEVELS 1.2.3.4
ANY COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THEY CAN EASILY DANCE IN
CLEAN BLACK/WHITE SNEAKERS
(NO TUTUS OR JEANS)

BOYS
BALLET - WHITE OR BLACK T-SHIRT, BLACK TIGHTS OR 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 may be charged $1/per minute. This charge will be applied to your next month’s tuition.

Tuition, Absences, & Make-Ups

Our 2022-2023 season runs for 10 months. August 2022 - May 2023,
with our annual RECITAL in early June 2023.
Registration and payment for tuition will be done online via Dance Studio-Pro. 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. Tuition is the same whether there are 3, 4, or 5 weeks in a month since our tuition is based on the amount of weeks we have in a season.
Here are a few things to remember:

TUITION is POSTED on the 25th of each month.
AUTO-PAY is RUN on the 29th of each month.
ALL PAYMENTS are DUE by the 1st of each month.
A LATE FEE of $25 is CHARGED on the 5th if payment has not been received.
Dancers will not be allowed to participate in class if tuition is not paid by the 10th.

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.

If you decide to withdraw from a class, an email must be sent to info@excelerationstudios.com with 2 weeks notice and all fees must be paid in full. If you decide to "pause" your account for a month or two, you are actually unenrolling your child from class and making your account inactive. An additional registration fee will be required to re-enroll. WE CANNOT HOLD YOUR CHILD'S SPOT IN CLASS IF YOU "PAUSE" YOUR ACCOUNT.
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 2022/2023 Season:
Sept. 5, Oct. 31, Nov. 23-27, Dec. 22-Jan. 8, Mar. 20-26, May 26-29. Summer Dates TBD.

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.
We 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 to desk personnel. Do not approach the teachers directly.