Code of Conduct/ Rehearsals

Membership in the Porter Belles and Beaus Dance Team is a privilege. Students are expected to conduct themselves as role models and representatives of their campus and community. Discipline issues will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. After a written warning is issued, the dance director will collaborate with administration regarding any situation that persists. While we will offer our dancers the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes, any behavior that threatens the physical, mental, or emotional well-being of others (bullying, theft, etc.) will result in immediate expulsion from the team. Dancers are generally expected to:

1. Attend rehearsals consistently and punctually.

2. Follow instructions as given by the dance director and student leaders.

3. Speak and behavior respectfully.

4. Refrain from abusive or derogatory language, both in-person and online.

5. Abide by the campus and district Code of Conduct.

6. Dancers must maintain a passing average every six weeks to maintain membership in the team.

1. All practices will be closed to the public whether held on school grounds, or at any other location.

2. NO friends, boyfriends, girlfriends are allowed in the Dance Studio at any time.

3. Excessive talking/lack of focus during practice or performance will not be tolerated.

4. The dance director has the right to dismiss a Porter Belle/Beau from any activity, performance, practice or event for any reason deemed necessary.

5. It is prohibited to do makeup, text, eat, or talk on the phone during a practice.

6. Standards for rehearsal attire will be set by the dance director and communicated with the team. Adherence is expected, as all decisions made in accordance with best practice in dance education.

7. Dancers are expected to review skills and choreography between rehearsals. Dancers who are unprepared may be removed from a routine at any time.

8. Students should come to rehearsal with water. A notebook or phone/recording device is also recommended.

Practices will begin at 6:45am Monday-Thursday during football season (fall semester), and will often take place outdoors in the practice field. Dancers should have both jazz shoes and dance boots with them or all practices.

For competition season (spring semester), our rehearsals may include some afternoons and/or Saturdays.

A full rehearsal and performance calendar will be provided in August. Dancers should be mindful that the team is a year-long commitment.