OBSERVATION Policies
After not having parents/guests/siblings inside our building during the pandemic, we decided we are no longer going to have an open door policy for non-dancers. Please read our observation policies below.
"IT TAKES TWO" CLASSES - Dancers ages 18 months to 3 years old (ONE ADULT REQUIRED!)
· An adult/caretaker is required to be inside the dance studio with their dancer for this class. Siblings are not allowed.
· (If your 3 year old is signed up for a 3 & 4 year old class, parents will only be permitted inside during the observation and showcase weeks. If you would like to be inside with your 3 year old for all classes, please sign up for an “It Takes Two” class.)
RECREATIONAL CLASSES - 1ST SEMESTER
· Parents will have one observation week and one showcase week in studio 1st Semester. Dates are listed below.
· Observation Week - October 14th - 20th (Parents will sit inside the studio room).
· Showcase Week - January 13th – 19th (Parents will sit inside the studio room).
RECREATIONAL CLASSES - 2ND SEMESTER
· Parents will have one observation week in studio and our recital showcase at The Saban Theater. Dates are listed below.
· Observation Week - March 3rd - 9th (Parents will sit inside the studio room).
· Recital Showcase @ The Saban – May 31st.
· You will also receive two videos during 2nd Semester with your dancer’s recital routine for practicing purposes.
TEAMS - Observation/Showcase Day for Parents
· Teams will have one Observation Week 1st Semester in studio and one Showcase Week 2nd Semester in studio.
TEAM CLASSES - 1ST SEMESTER
Observation Week - November 18th – 22nd (Parents will sit inside the studio room).
TEAM CLASSES - 2ND SEMESTER
Showcase Week - May 19th – 23rd (Parents will sit inside the studio room).
Recital @ The Saban – May 31st.
PRIVATE LESSONS
· We are allowing parents to come inside the building for the purpose of observing their dancer through the viewing window.
· No food or drink (except water) is permitted inside our building.
· Your teacher will come to the backdoor to get you at the start of your lesson.
· We appreciate you taking the opportunity to fully engage watching your dancer - please do not take phone calls or bring laptops.
· Siblings may come when accompanied by an adult. We ask that loud activities be limited. Siblings must remain with an adult at all times. Please do not allow your child to tap/bang on the viewing window, put their face on the viewing window, etc. Children using devices must have them muted or use headphones/earbuds.
· The front desk managers will not be available for questions or conversations during private lessons, but we’re happy to answer questions via email.
· If you need to speak with your private lesson teachers, please do so at the beginning of the lesson and do not keep them after your lesson time has ended.
· If you are not able to follow our rules, you will be emailed and asked not to enter the building.
SUMMER CAMPS
· Parents may come inside the studio for the end of camp Showcase on Friday.
SUMMER INTENSIVE - TEAM DANCERS
· Parents may come inside the studio for the end of The Intensive Showcase on the final Friday of the third week.
BENEFITS OF NOT ALLOWING PARENTS/CARETAKERS/GUESTS INSIDE
· Safer environment for dancers and teachers.
· Dancers are less distracted and more focused.
· Teachers have more time to focus on their dancers.
· Dancers will be excited to showcase what they’ve learned during the semester.