Educating Your Dance Expectations
1. Attendance
Please be on time, and stay for the duration of the class. It is disrespectful & disruptive to the instructor and fellow students when students are coming in and out of class. Early is on time, on time is late, and late is not cool. Please let your instructor know if you need to leave early.
2. Hygiene
Please be mindful of your body odour (wear deodorant & reapply if necessary), avoid excessive amount of cologne/perfume, and shower regularly. We suggest you keep makeup to a minimum as well, since sweating can cause it to run and sting your eyes. We offer spray deodorant, and mints please use them, and if need be, bring a towel :).
3. Communication
Please remember that there is often lots happening in a dance class, exchanges with your partner are encouraged and are is helpful when learning. Please keep them at a low volume (no one should hear you over the music), and refrain from talking when the instructor is explaining.
4. Group Classes
Please be mindful that if you have signed up for a group class and there will be a range of others in the studio learning with you. Group classes do not guarantee one on one time with the instructor, although we do make a valiant effort to give one on one time. If you are interested in individual time with an instructor feel free to book a private lesson
Our student to teacher ratio are as follows.
Beginner Classes 1:30, 2:31+
Pre Intermediate & Intermediate 1:24.
5. Attire
Please keep in mind you will be moving and you will be dancing with a partner, attire must be respectful, and appropriate for dance class. We ask that you keep jewelry (earrings, rings, watches, necklaces etc) to a minimum to avoid any unnecessary injuries. If you wouldn't wear it to the grocery store chances are you shouldn't be wearing it to class.
6. Intoxicants
Students who come to class visibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be asked to leave. Not only do you become a safety concern for yourself but for others. As well, it creates a distracting environment for fellow students and takes away from their learning experience.
7. Attitude
Everyone has challenging days but dance class is the one place where students can put down the stress of daily life. Come into class with an open mind, positivity, and an encouraging attitude! This will not only make it a more enjoyable experience and help you to learn faster, but it will make it a better environment for all your partners and fellow students!
8. Partners For a range of reasons we do rotate partners throughout the class, and all students are expected to participate in this practice. Check out our other blog on the reasons why we rotate partners for further explanation or ask your instructor about the benefits.
9. Distractions
Aside from those who require their phone on them for emergencies or work related reasons, please keep your phone off, on silent, and in a cubbie.
10. Safe Space
We understand that learning to dance can be a vulnerable thing. It's brand-new, most people feel like they have 2 left feet, and everyone makes lots of mistakes when they first learning (just like anything new). It is imperative that all students feel welcome, regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, and/or everything in between! Please keep an eye out on your fellow students and if anyone you feel is having a bit of a hard time with partner dancing dynamic please let the instructor know!