Studio 4 Parent Handbook All Competitive Lines 2018-2019 1
Studio 4 Dancers Code of Conduct Disciplined Place others ahead of yourself for the greater good of the team. Do what you are supposed to be doing, even when it s not what you want to do. Professional Be focused on the task at hand. Always be on- time and prepared. Thank instructors after each class. Dance is a world of connections and word of mouth. Leave a good impression with all. Humble Have a Team First attitude, understanding that the greatest success will come from working together towards a common goal, not independent self- related goals. Do not be an individual, dance is a team sport. There is no I in TEAM. Be willing to listen and learn from instructors and teammates. Relentless Give full effort at all times. Understand that some things are going to be easy and some more difficult, but it is that way for everyone. Leaders Be an example for others to follow both in and out of the studio. Make mature decisions that you are proud of. Hold yourself, and therefore your team, accountable at all times. PROUD TO BE S4D! 2
REQUIREMENTS (**Items May Be Added**) MEET YOUR TEAM EVENT - A portion of your Monday Boot Camp time will be spent on a Meet Your Team event (Teens/Seniors have separate peer- led event). PARADE DANCE (Minis, Dolls, Rockstars, Teens, Seniors, Pearls, Jewels, Gems) - Parade dance will be taught during Boot Camp. Video will be posted to use for practice. BURNSVILLE FIRE MUSTER PARADE (BURNSVILLE, MN) - Required for Minis, Dolls, Rockstars, Teens, Seniors, Pearls, Jewels and Gems - Optional for Bitties and PeeWees (these dancers will ride S4D float) - Saturday, Sept 8, 2018 at 11:00am. Line up time TBD. HOLIDAY SHOW - Sunday, December 16th- 1:00pm ***Tentative**** - Required for Gems, Teens, and Seniors to volunteer MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY- MONDAY, JANUARY 21st - Potential Competitive Modified Schedule- Daytime hours possible ON- STAGE REHEARSAL - Date/Time is TBD - This is a required rehearsal for all competitive dancers. RECITAL 2019 - All Competitive dancers Rehearsal (at Studio 4) on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - Ames Center, May 30- June 2, 2019 - Set aside the entire weekend for Recital 2019 - Gems, Teen Elite and Senior Elite dancers required to volunteer - A family must volunteers at least 2 shifts during Recital Weekend to cover all needed help for dress rehearsals and recital shows (does not include dancing dads volunteer hours). 3
PARENT EXPECTATIONS POLICIES - To aid in your child s development at Studio 4 we would like to take the school approach of this being your child s journey. We will be working towards a closed lobby theory for our competitive program, for dancers in first grade and older. We truly believe this will allow your child(ren) to grow not only as dancers but also foster friendships, gain independence, and learn to work as a team towards a common goal. This freedom will aid in your child reaching their fullest potential. Should you need to stay please keep the lobby space outside of Broadway and Main Street open for the recreational dancers and parents. - Costumes- Embellishing and hand sewing portions of your child(rens) costumes. - A family must volunteers at least 2 shifts during Recital Weekend to cover all needed help for dress rehearsals and recital shows (does not include dancing dads volunteer hours). - General help and support during busy times of the year. - Filling needed positions (ie. room moms, class manager, etc.) - We will not tolerate parents or students negatively discussing other children/parents/staff/owners both inside and outside of the studio. Studio 4 is a FAMILY and, as with your own family, a healthy and supportive environment is essential to reaching max potential. This behavior WILL result in a meeting and/or removal from the studio. DANCER EXPECTATIONS - Be to class on time, dressed appropriately. - Eating is NOT permitted in any area of the Studio except the cafeteria. - Use the restroom before class begins. - You must have ALL shoes with you in your dance bag at all times. - Electronics should be left at home. - Any theft is not the responsibility of Studio 4. - Please go through the front desk should you need to contact your parent. - Pick up after yourself. - Do no not sit, stand or loiter in the middle of the hallways. - Use the cubbies. They are there to help keep you organized, keep the lobby clean, and limit items being left behind. Items are NOT allowed to sit along the walls. - Be respectful of dancers, teachers, staff, and parents. - Wait inside of the glass vestibule doors when waiting for rides, do not wait outside. - Any use of drugs or alcohol in or outside of the studio by our students will not be tolerated. Parents will be contacted and disciplinary action may be taken. - No leaving the studio by foot. DROP OFF AND PICKUP EXPECTATIONS - Please be on time to pick up your child. Late fees may be imposed if dancers are not picked up within 15 minutes of the end of class. - Drop off should not occur prior to 15 minutes before the start of dancers class. 4
BALLET ATTIRE - Black leotard - No color straps, inserts, etc. - No bra tops or sports bras - If your child needs the support of a bra underneath a leotard, find a leotard that covers all of the bra top. The bra top must be solid black - Pink tights- no holes or runs - Tights must be pulled down over the foot during class if convertible - Ballet shoes- no holes - Ballet shoe elastic must be sewn correctly - Shoes must be wide/long enough that a dancer can spread and easily bear weight on all 5 toes - Hair in bun - No flyaways and frizzes. Use hairspray - Dancers must secure buns with bobby pins - No dangly earrings. Small button earrings are permitted. - No bracelets, anklets, necklaces, etc. - Any dancer not following ballet attire policy may be excused from class until dress code is met. LOBBY - We expect our 1st grade and older dancers to be self- sufficient during the duration of their classes. This freedom will aid in your child reaching their fullest potential. Should you need to stay, please keep the lobby space outside of Broadway and Main Street open for the recreational dancers and parents. INJURY POLICY - Any dancer injured within 30 days of a performance may be removed/replaced for that and any future performance. - Every dancer is required to keep their Medical information current through your Manage My Account. - In the event that your child is injured at Studio 4, the following steps will be taken. 1- Office staff will call the paramedics immediately if deemed necessary 2- Office staff will call the parent and if unable to get in contact, will then call the emergency contact provided on your medical card. 3- Child will sit with front desk staff if able or will stay in room where injury occurred with teacher 4- If parent is not on the premises, student will be released to the paramedics - By signing your competitive contract, you agree to the above policies. - Dancers may not start 2018-2019 classes until Medical Information is current (no exceptions). VIDEO TAPING POLICY - Facebook WILL BE utilized for posting of necessary videos for rehearsal purposes. - Video- taping WILL BE allowed during the scheduled onstage rehearsal and recital dress rehearsal. Absolutely no videotaping or photography allowed during competition or recitals. - Videos MAY NOT be posted to any public social media sites till the completion of Nationals 2019. During the season, dances may be posted to private Studio 4 pages/groups only and/or videos may be submitted to the front desk for consideration of placement on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, Facebook, Website, etc. 5
COMMUNICATION - Studio 4 Website a.) Important Dates tab b.) Forms and Newsletter tab - password: s4dnews - Newsletters a.) Emailed every other week - Facebook a.) Class specific information. - Use this page to notify of student absences and class related questions. - Questions asked on Facebook may not receive immediate answers. If timeliness is of essence, please call the front desk. b.) Please be sure to Like Studio 4 on Facebook - Front Desk: a.) Always contact the front desk FIRST with any questions that cannot be asked on Facebook b.) If the office staff is unable to help you, they will direct you further c.) Do not email the studio as a means of getting answers to questions. DAMAGE TO STUDIO 4 PROPERTY - Damage to Studio 4 property will not be tolerated. Parents will be held financially responsible for any damage your child causes as either witnessed in person or by the surveillance cameras. CONFERENCES AND MID- YEAR ASSESSMENT - Parents will be contacted on an ongoing basis should there be a concern. LOCKER RENTAL - Locker Rental will be filled on a priority basis. Requests from dancers having a locker from the 2017-2018 dance season will be filled first. The rental period runs from 8/13/18 through the last day of Summer Intensive 2019. A locker agreement form must be filled out and submitted with a $150 payment to be eligible. The $150 payment includes a rental fee ($100) and security deposit ($50). The security deposit is applied as a credit at the end of the year if the locker is found in the same condition and the lock returned. Studio 4 keeps a master record of locker combinations in the event of an emergency. Studio 4 is not responsible for any item(s) lost or missing from lockers due to theft, damage, fire, etc. The locker agreement can be found under the Forms and Newsletters section of the website. LOST AND FOUND - You will be notified 1 week before current lost and found items are donated to charity. 6
PARKING - We ask that all parents understand that our older dancers need to arrive at the studio in the evenings and do not leave until late. If you arrive to the studio on an evening that you know the older dancers will be coming in, please try to park on the sides of the building and leave the parking spaces in front of the building for the older dancers. - If you are planning to park at the studio for an extended period of time please utilize the spaces away from the front doors to provide the more convenient spaces for people with short class periods. - Please do not wait by the sidewalk for exiting dancers, it blocks parked cars as well as an entry access for cars coming to the studio. Please drive slowly through the parking area and observe the posted One Way signs. Take extra precaution as small children are often walking through the parking lot to cars. DINNER DELIVERIES (JIMMY JOHNS, PIZZA HUT, ETC) - Any dancer or parent that orders food for delivery MUST provide a first and last name when placing the order - Desk staff WILL NOT place a food order for any dancer - If desk staff is required to sign for an order, they will automatically add 20% for a tip if a tip has not been given. GENERAL INFORMATION INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTION - Sisters and Staff - Pearls, Jewels, and Gems dancers - Competes at 3 regional competitions and Nationals ADVANCED PRODUCTION - Sisters and Staff - Dolls, Rockstars, Teen Elite and Senior Elite dancers - Competes at 3 regional competitions and Nationals PETITE PRODUCTION Sisters and Staff - PeeWees, Minis, Dolls and select Rockstars - Competes at 3 regional competitions and Nationals RECITAL FINALE Sisters and Staff - All Competitive dancers including Competitive Boys Hip Hop and Dancing Dads CLASS MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES - You are the main class contact for Studio 4 - You will work directly with Studio Directors regarding class costumes, information, etc... - Organize groups of volunteers to work on class and specialty group costume details - Responsible for organizing class room moms and who will carry each costume - Update class Facebook with costume, schedule changes and necessary information - Organize class get- togethers/events for team bonding 7
TRUCK EXPENSES - All 2018-2019 competitive dancers will be charged a $20/dancer regional truck expense. Should the above money not cover regional truck expenses, additional charges will be added to your account with Incidentals. - All Nationals traveling dancers will receive an equal share of the Nationals Truck expenses. The Nationals Truck charge will be added to your account with Nationals expenses. STUDIO 4 PAYMENT SCHEDULE - 2018-2019 payment schedule will be discussed at the 8/14/18 Informational Parent Meeting. 8