INSURANCE- Spotlight Dance Studio does not carry medical insurance for its students. It is required all dance students be covered by their own families' insurance policy. If an injury occurs; it is understood the student's own family policy is your only source of reimbursement.

MEDICAL- I hereby grant SDS Faculty and Staff permission to administer first aid help and/or call 911 in case of an emergency while my student and or students are attending classes, rehearsals, performances and events either on or off site.

PHOTO/VIDEO- Throughout the school year we take pictures & video of students and classes for advertising and publicity. All photos and videos are the property of Spotlight Dance Studio. I understand these images may be edited, duplicated, reproduced and/or reformatted by Spotlight Dance Studio without payment of fees in perpetuity. If you do not wish to grant permission for your child to be photographed for media and/or presentation materials to promote Spotlight Dance Studio, please contact the office.

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ATTENDANCE- is taken in every class. GREAT ATTENDANCE IS IMPERATIVE TO PROPER TRAINING. It is the student's responsibility to make up any missed classes or learn previously missed material from a classmate. Please notify the studio of a student's absence by calling or sending an email. Missed classes may be made up in another class of similar age and style before the month of March. If a student is absent more than 5 classes during the months of March through May they may not participate in the annual Recital.

*Please stay home if you are ill.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS (PAA) are given out at the annual Recital. To be eligible for the award a student must have perfect attendance in ALL the classes in which they are registered. ARRIVING LATE, LEAVING EARLY AND MORE THAN ONE MADE UP CLASS DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS PERFECT ATTENDANCE. Only one day of classes may be made up to be considered for Perfect Attendance. The student receives one month's tuition to use towards next year's classes. PAAs are non transferable. PAAs expire one year from the date on the certificate. PAA amounts will be applied to the September tuition only.

SNOW/BAD WEATHER & EMERGENCY CANCELLATIONS-If Taunton Public Schools are cancelled due to inclement weather the Studio will also be closed. Cancellations are posted on the studio Facebook page,Instagram, and on the outgoing message on the studio phone. For weekend classes please check these sites after 8:30am. Students may make up cancelled classes in another scheduled class. We do not reschedule cancelled classes.

PLACEMENT-The criteria we follow to place a student in a certain group is based not only on age but on technical, physical & cognitive readiness; performance skills and seriousness towards dance. All age groups are designed for students to remain in that level for 2-4 years. Students remaining in the same age group will continue to improve on their technique on previously learned material while learning new material/skills. BALLET is required for students up to level 3 and age 10. Ballet is the foundation of ALL dance. It builds musculature that is both strong and flexible; increase range of motion in the joints; fosters balance and good posture; terminology from ballet is used in most other classes. Exception: students registered solely in Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Irish Step, or Musical Theater.

PARTICIPATION- CLASSROOM: Students are expected to follow the rules of the classroom. If at any time a student is being uncooperative or disruptive; either to the teacher or classmates; he or she will be spoken to once. If cooperation is not immediately shown; the student will be asked to leave the room. Upon returning to the classroom the following week, the student is expected to listen and follow along with the rest of the class. If the student continues to be uncooperative and/or disrespectful he or she will be asked to leave the studio.

*I understand the art and nature of dance instruction may sometimes require a teacher to physically touch my child. **I understand that this will happen in a gentle, caring and appropriate manner.

RECITAL: All students will participate in the Recital. We have 3-4 performances. Which performance the student participates in will be posted by January. Attendance at all rehearsals are mandatory if the student wishes to participate in the Recital. One absence will be allowed due to illness or school function that is graded. If a dancer chooses not to partake in the annual recital, the office must be notified before costumes are ordered in November. Dancers of all ages are to stay backstage with SDS faculty, staff, and volunteers for the duration of the show. Dancers will not be dismissed until after finale. This is to ensure safety of all of our dancers at all times in a public building (the theater). *I understand that, in order to keep the backstage area orderly and safe for all children, my child will be the responsibility of SDS faculty, staff, and volunteers for the duration of recital (from check in to release). After finale, my child will be released directly to me or a guardian that I have approved.**

WITHDRAWAL: Notification of withdrawal from class/school (studio phone 508-880-5079 or email sdstaunton@gmail.com) must be received by the last day of the month (BEFORE THE 1ST DAY OF A NEW MONTH); or you will be responsible for next month's tuition as your space has been reserved.

DRESS CODE- Students are expected to follow the dress code of the studio for all ages and dance genres. We truly believe that if you look like a dancer, you will feel like a dancer and then act like a dancer. No dangly or excessive jewelry allowed in class. Dancer's hair should be secured in a bun for all classes except Acrobatics, Irish Step, and Hip Hop. A ponytail or braid is acceptable for these classes. The dress code requirements; and where to purchase can be found on our website: www.spotlightdancestudio.com.

STUDIO RULES-Any student arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to class. This is for your child's safety (warm up will be over) and to receive full benefit from his or her class. Please arrange for a make-up class if you expect to be very late. *Call the office and let us know!

All students are encouraged not to leave the room once class has begun. Please allow for appropriate restroom use prior to class. Very young children will be treated sensitively as the need arises. Tiny tots, Preschool, and Kinder children may need a parent’s attention from time to time for various reasons including bathroom or behavior issues. Please do not leave the waiting room when very young children are in class without informing the office or having another parent responsible during your absence. We make every effort to have all children feel safe and cared for in a loving and inspiring learning environment.

School age children and teens: please practice respect. Students are not to be socializing in a disruptive manner during the class with other students. Please come early to enjoy friends in the waiting area. Please honor your teacher and fellow students by giving full attention and co-operation. You will be advised if we feel any student is not well adjusted to the classroom environment for any reason over time.

During class if a student complains of being ill, or sustains an injury and cannot participate, the instructor will send them to the office were the parents will be notified. Only students with a pre-existing sickness/injury are allowed to observe class. *If your dancer is contagious, please keep them home. ** The parents must notify the office if a student is to observe class. Dancers observing class should see the office for a notebook to take class notes while sitting.

Please plan to arrive at the studio by the end of your dancer's class. If your child is waiting for more than 15 minutes we will call the phone numbers on file. If no one can be reached we will then call the Police. Students will be advised to wait in the lobby for their ride. Please encourage your children to wait IN the building rather than outside. Please note: students will not be chaperoned after the class is dismissed. Security cameras are throughout the building and parking lots for your safety.

If you have a comment or question please make an appointment to discuss with the studio director or your child's teacher by calling or emailing the office. Our time is very limited between classes, so please do not attempt to discuss any matters with a teacher before, during, or after class. Please make sure you have an up to date email on file as this our main source of communication with the happenings of the studio. We email our SDS families on a regular basis and also update our website and social media pages as well.

STUDENT/PARENT CONDUCT- Spotlight Dance Studio does not tolerate gossip between parents/students, bullying and disrespectful behavior directed to the faculty, staff or other students/parents. Any one of the above will be cause for immediate dismissal. All monies paid will be non-refundable.

The studio director has the final say on all decisions made concerning the studio.