Manners for Dancers

Dancers show respect for themselves by:

  1. Being prompt for class
  2. Being properly dressed (no underwear under leotards)
  3. Wearing shoes without jewelry other than small earrings
  4. Having hair up and off the neck
  5. Being prepared and ready for class

Dancers show respect for others by:

  1. Keeping hands to themselves during class
  2. Waiting quietly for their turn
  3. Waiting until the music is finished before entering the classroom
  4. Talking only during share time or when spoken to by the instructor

Dancers show respect for their teacher and the art form by:

  1. Being properly dressed and ready for class on time
  2. Listening when the teacher speaks
  3. Sitting on the floor, Indian-style, with backs up straight
  4. Being prepared for their turn
  5. Always asking before leaving the room for any reason
  6. Applauding the teacher at the end of class

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

  1. Leaving gum, food, and drink outside
  2. Never hanging on the barres
  3. Never running or doing gymnastics in the studio or lobby
  4. Putting trash and cans in the proper places
  5. Putting away books and magazines when finished

Scroll to Top