We strive for a positive and joy filled learning experience so there are standards we are asking parents, dancers, teachers and artists to follow to the best of their ability. We hope implementing these standards will keep social and personal, including emotional and physical, issues to a minimum. We also understand in implementing a new set of standards or expectations there will be some learning experiences for all of us. We hope this will create an open, honest and smooth path for the work we do together at Moving Light.
Principles of Behavior
We ask all dancers and parents to read and review the codes of conduct before enrolling at the school. We likewise ask that both parent and student sign and date the form to indicate they have read and agreed to said terms.
Attire and Hair
Dance clothes are required for every class and hair must be pulled back off the face. Class specific attire and hair requirements can be found on each class page. For a compete listing of current classes, please visit the classes page.
Class color leotards can be found at Lines for the Body.
No jewelry may be worn during class.
No street shoes in the dance studio. During the wet, snow and mud season please remove your shoes in the lobby entrance and place in the mats provided.
Lateness
To allow preparation time please arrive no less than 5 minutes before class. It is very important for student safety and health to not miss the warm up (first 10-25 minutes of class). Lateness is also disruptive to the class. Students later than 15 minutes will be asked to sit out and watch class.
Attendance
Please contact Christine to find out about make-up opportunities for missed classes. When possible, always notify the teacher of absence from class.
Observation
Moving Light holds periodic observation classes. Family and friends are invited to watch a class at this time. Look for Observation week in the school Calendar.
Rehearsals & Performances
Rehearsals are times scheduled for practice to prepare for a performance. Class is time to practice technique and develop strength to execute movement vocabulary properly. Some of class time will be used to learn choreography for a performance but extra rehearsals will always be necessary especially since Moving Light Dance performs full length ballets (or dance that tells a story). The school works as a whole to present quality educational performances to our community. Rehearsals outside of class time are limited for younger students so participants are not overwhelmed. So please make extra effort to save rehearsal times as soon as you are notified of them. Older students will have a series of rehearsals leading up to a performance. Moving Light chooses to work this way so students who love to dance are given the opportunity to fully enjoy the process of creating and preparing for a performance. Attendance at rehearsals as well as class will reflect students’ participation in performances. When possible always notify teacher of absence from rehearsals in advance so they can plan accordingly.
Food / Drink
No food in the dance studio. Water only please in the dance studio.
Safety
Please do not leave young children unattended in the lobby, bathroom or outside.
Cell Phones
The use of cell phones while at dance class and rehearsals is not permitted. Dancers may have their cell phone in their bags, in the lobby for emergency use only. We are here to dance and connect with other dancers. For our best work to happen we need dancers to be fully present in the moment of the work and share as community members together.
Social Media
We ask that all parents and students posting any photos of their child with other dancers in them connect with the parents and/or dancers before posting. We also ask that when posting the intention be a sharing of the work and honoring of the individuals pictured.