Rules and Etiquette
These rules apply to dancers at all of our
Ohio and Indiana Studios.
VISITORS IN STUDIO
If you are not a dancer in the class you may NOT be in the studio. This includes siblings, parents, non dancing children, friends etc. There is very little room in the studios & quite frankly, if you are not dancing, you are a distraction.
Occasionally exceptions will be made and Visitor days/parent peek ins are occasionally scheduled.
When visitors are in the studio, they must sit quietly, parents and visitors are NOT to correct or coach ANY OF THE children at any time during the class at this undermines the instructor and distracts the dancer.
Please note:
If a dancer isn't meeting our expectations, they'll get a heads up. In the event that a dancer continues to exhibit exhibit disruptive, disrespectful, or negative behavior, they will be asked to sit in a designated area of the studio for the remainder of that class and observe the class. You will be notified via text message to come in to the studio to collect your dancer when class is finished and they will be able to explain to you why they were asked to observe rather than participate and what they plan to do to correct the issue for the next class.
We want to work together to make sure the environment stays positive and respectful for everyone.
No soda during class, only water is allowed in the studio.
You must have shoes, socks, and the appropriate attire, including your hair pulled back from your face and neck.
You must be on time and prepared to dance when your class starts. (see #2).
You must be kind, polite, and respectful of your instructors and all members of this organization.
No bleeding, breaking bones, losing teeth, barfing, spraining ankles, pulling ligaments, passing out, or anything else that might gross me out.
No hitting, slapping, pinching (even in jest) or picking each other up or sitting on each other.
Put everything that you came with back in your dance bag, dispose of any trash that is around you, whether it is yours or not, and put things you moved around back into place.
STAY OFF MY MIRRORS!!!!!!
When it is time for your class to start come into the studio quietly and immediately go to the seating area, get your dance shoes on, stretch and wait for your class to start. Do NOT distract the other dancers, do not walk in front of the dancer on the floor or between the instructor and the dancers that are working. (this goes for you parents as well.)
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!!
MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE - STUDIO ETIQUETTE
IN CLASS ETIQUETTE & BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Pay attention when other students dance - you will learn something! That means dancers are quiet and NOT talking when there are dancers on the dance floor
Be supportive and show encouragement for other dancers. Always clap for someone who is selected to demonstrate.
LISTEN! Only ask questions when called upon. You will always have the opportunity to ask questions.
Be kind to everyone! No gossiping allowed - in the studio, cyberspace, the car, etc.
Be on time for class.
Make sure you go to the bathroom BEFORE your class. Use the break times given to use the facilities. Escaping to the bathroom to get out of the work or because the material is getting too hard is not acceptable. If you leave we either have to wait on you which wastes everyone’s time, or you miss more material and get even further behind. If you are having trouble, let me know. Not everyone learns at the same rate. No one is going to get something all at once. It is OK not to "get it" for solo dances as well as group dances.
Be respectful of your instructors and do as they ask you without argument or question.
Be prepared to be coached, corrected and asked to repeat movements, dances, drills and more. We are here to teach you, you are there to learn. Spiteful, sloppy dancing gets you nowhere at the studio, in a performance or on the competition floor. We always expect you to dance your best every time you enter any dance floor.
If you are asked to fill in on a group dance of any kind you are expected to do so without argument. If you do not know the dance, take the place as requested and let your instructor know that you don’t know the dance or spot.
Say goodbye and thank you to your instructor before you leave, no matter how well you feel the class went.