Communication:  It is extremely important to have good, positive communication between Encore Dance Academy, our students and their families. Please check your email or your mailbox at the studio frequently as this is the best way for you to know what is going on at the studio and in class.  Any problems, concerns or suggestions please speak with Sharon or Sara.

Tardiness: We ask that you have your child ready 10 minutes before class so that classes can start promptly at their scheduled time.  Continued lateness disrupts the class and does not allow your child to get warmed-up.  Students who are 10 minutes late or more may be asked to watch the class at the instructor's discretion.

Absences: We do not refund for absences. All missed classes must be made up in the same month they occur.  Please call the studio if your child is going to be late or absent.

Before and After Class: We at Encore Dance Academy are responsible for your child during their class time with us.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for their behavior and safety before and after class.  Siblings must stay with parents and we ask that you pick up after your children.  Please bring your child within 10 minutes of their scheduled time and pick them up after class on time.  All students are instructed not to wait outside for their parents after class.  Please help us by reinforcing this rule.

Practice: It is essential for dancers to practice at home the stretches, dance steps and routines they have learned in class.  Each week new technique is taught and for recital, new steps are learned and added to their routine(s).  Without practice, these are quickly forgotten and must be re-taught from week to week, holding back the entire class.  Dance is no different than learning to play a musical instument.  Practice, practice, practice!

Blank CD’s:  Once we have cut the music for recital, dancers are welcome to bring in a blank CD to the front desk to receive a copy of the cut music to practice with.  Please note students name, class, and name of routine on the CD.

Insurance:  All students MUST have a signed insurance release form on file for the current school year in order to participate in class.

Encore Dance Academy reserves the right to ALL

choreography and photography that we produce.

Dismissals:

Behavior:

Encore Dance Academy has the right to dismiss any student or parent for inappropriate behavior toward a teacher, staff member or another student without a refund or credit.

Delinquent Accounts:

Encore Dance Academy will have to dismiss families with delinquent accounts over 2 months.  We will be happy to discuss payment plan options if you are experiencing financial difficulties.

Food: We want to provide a pleasant environment and quality facility to our dancers.  No Food, Gum, Candy, Juice, or Soda Pop is allowed inside the studio before, during or after class.  Students are allowed to eat between classes; however, all food and drink must be either neatly packed away to take home or thrown away at the end of each class.  Please report or clean up any spills as soon as possible to prevent staining the carpet or getting on clothing. 

There is a cooler in the lobby with bottled water for sale.

Restroom: Dancers will not be dismissed during class to use the restroom unless absolutely necessary.  Please take care of business before class.

Class Attire

All dancers must come to class in the proper dance attire.  Hair requirements need to be followed.  No jewelry please!

Ballet  Girls -Solid black leotard and solid pink tights. No tutus or skirts. Dance shorts are only okay if instructed to do so by your teacher.  Hair must be secured out of the face.  Long hair must be in a bun.  Shorter hair must be in a pony tail.  Pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas).  Boys – Solid black or white fitted t-shirt & black leggings. Black ballet shoes (leather or canvas).

Jazz & Tap  Girls - leotard and tights are required. Dance pants or dance shorts are optional. Tan jazz shoes (preferably slip-ons) and black leather tap shoes.  No patent leather!  Hair must be secured out of the face in either a bun or a ponytail.  Boys – Fitted t-shirt and black jazz pants. Black jazz shoes and black leather tap shoes.

Hip Hop - dancers are required to wear athletic or dance pants, and a shirt that allows freedom of movement.  Dance sneakers or clean unused street shoes are required.

Theatre Dance   Girls - leotard & tights are required. Dance pants or dance shorts are optional.  Shoe requirement (*NEW*) -  jazz shoes are required for class. You may need to purchase character shoes for recital. Hair must be secured out of the face.  Boys – Same attire as Jazz.

Mini Tap/Jazz/Pre-Ballet - At this age we feel creativity is still being nurtured so there are no special requirements for dance attire.  Have fun and look cute!  Tan slip-on jazz shoes and black tap shoes.

Contemporary- Ballet attire or Jazz attire.

The Studio also offers, at registration and throughout the year, a shoe recycle box which provides students the opportunity trade outgrown shoes for ones that fit.

Places you can purchase shoes and dance attire:

www.discountdance.com           1-800-328-7107

www.justforkix.com                  1-800-762-3347

www.dancedistributors.com      1-800-333-2623

Judy’s Dance Shoppe -  4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 

                                                  775-825-1800

Please Note:  Every student must come to class well groomed, clean and dressed to participate in dance as per the Encore dress code.  An important part of the nature and discipline of dance is the dress code.