Dance

General Dance Program Guidelines

• All dance classes require a B.C.R.C. membership
• Renewal of membership will be retroactive to date of expiration if child is enrolled in a class
• Please be on time for class and no outside street shoes on the dance studio floor
• Please do not allow your child to bring gum or candy. The risk of choking is too great when children are dancing

Class Placement

• Students will be placed in the class that the instructor determines to be the best suited for the student.
• Dancing ability, students age and the number of years of previous dance experience are all considered for proper class placement.
• We will not place friends and family in the same class as a convenience, unless the students perform at the same level of proficiency.
• No Exceptions

Standard Dress Code

• Leotards, tights and dance skirts are preferable; however, students may wear close-fitting tank or t-shirts and shorts as approved by the instructor.
• During periods of colder weather, students may wear sweatpants and shirts until their muscles warm up, but must have dance clothing on underneath to wear for class.
• Ballet students are to wear pink ballet shoes.
• See your instructor regarding tap & jazz shoe color.
• Long hair must be pulled back from face and off neck. short hair, if possible, should be pulled back from face.
• No large or dangling earrings during class or excessive jewelry.
• All students must write their name on the inside of their shoes, leotards, dance bags, etc.
• The studio is not responsible for any lost articles.

Parent Observation

• In order to view your child’s progress, we welcome you to observe your child’s class once per month. Dates will be determined by instructor.
• Exceptions may be made for working parents and visiting relatives on a per case basis.
• Observers will only be permitted for the last 15 minutes of class.
• Observers must remain quiet while in the classroom.
• Only two observers per student are permitted in the classroom.

Inclement Weather

• Instructor will call you if class is cancelled.
• In most cases, cancellations will be posted on the website’s “News” page.
• If in doubt, please contact the Buhl Community Recreation Center at 724-981-3700

Holiday Breaks

• Holiday breaks are determined by the instructor.
• All students will be given a schedule of dates when classes are not in session

Costumes

• Students do not have to participate in the recital; however all are encouraged to participate since the focus of the classes are toward the recital performance
• Deposits for costumes will be announced by the instructor

Contact Information

• If you need to contact the instructors, please call the Buhl Community Recreation Center at 724-981-3700.
• All messages will be directed to the instructor’s mailbox and she will contact you at her earliest convenience