Class Arrival: Students should arrive 5 minutes before class and begin to put their shoes on and belongings away. 5 minutes early is on time. On time is late. We will always begin class at the scheduled time. Please be sure to pick them up no later than 10 minutes after class is over.
Class Etiquette
1. All students are asked to be polite, courteous and respectful to all instructors, fellow students, staff and parents.
2. All students must wear appropriate dance attire to each class (see list of dance attire on separate page). No sweaters allowed after warm up.
3. All students hair MUST be worn in a bun or pony (if too short, securely pulled back).
4. Dance shoes are to be worn inside only, students must not wear them outside, especially in the parking lot.
5. NO FOOD is allowed in ANY part of the studio.
6. Chewing gum is not permitted in class.
7. Jewelry is not permitted in class except small stud earrings.
8. Please do not interrupt your child's class, or open the door while class is in session. Parents may either stay in the studio the entire class or come in to the studio only 5 minutes before class ends.
9. Please be as punctual as possible, we do not want any students missing valuable class time.
10. If your child will not be attending that day, please notify the staff by email or phone.
11.. Please be sure your child uses the restroom BEFORE class begins. We do have a bathroom in the studio, but we do not want time wasted with bathroom breaks.
12. No cell phone use is allowed during class time.
13. Do not talk while the teacher is talking, be attentive and listen. Raise your hand if you have a question. Do not offer your opinion unless asked.
14. Please do not sit during class unless the teacher instructs you to.
15. No hanging or sitting on the barres.
16. You must ask the teacher's permission before leaving the studio at any time.
Class Attire for ballet or jazz 1st -5th grade
Our uniform is strongly suggested. Wearing the proper attire not only makes you look and feel like a dancer but also allows the instructor to see your form and positions best.
Pink footed ballet tights, black leggings or jazz pants • Black Leotard or shell • Ballet Shoes • Ballet Skirt (optional, not mandatory) • Hair in bun or pony • Dance Bag/Backpack (to keep shoes in for class)
Children's dance attire can be purchased at Target, Houston Skate & Dance Shop (5314 Bellaire Blvd) or if you prefer to purchase online Amazon.com and Discount Dance Supply (www.discountdance.com)
Hip Hop Classes Attire: Comfortable top, pants/leggings, sneakers
Teen/Adult Class Attire: Form fitting top or leotard, leggings or tights,. Jazz, ballet or lyrical shoes.
We hope this information packet will help assist in any basic questions you may have regarding our program! As always, feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions, concerns or comments! We're here for both the students and the parents! MHLV Staff