Studio Policies
We ask for dedication from both the student and the parent throughout the entire year. Parents, we ask for your support and understanding on all our studio policies.
Dedication
If your child is unable to attend class, please email Allison at dancecat1970@gmail.com
Company & Competitive students are not to miss more than 3 classes or you risk your place in Company.
Attendance
We encourage you to stay up to date on all the current information. Make sure to check your email regularly, as that is how we communicate the information. Also, check our NEWS tab as we will be updating our website regularly as information becomes available.
Stay up-to-date
We ask for your understanding on class cancellations due to competition. We will try to offer make up classes if time and space permits.
Substitute teachers may be required on occasion (i.e. Due to competition events, illness, etc.) Students are still expected to attend class even if it is not their regular teacher instructing.
Class Cancellations
If your child starts attending a new class or if you withdraw from one of your classes you must advise Lauren immediately at info@affinitydance.com. We need to keep all of our records up to date.
Class Changes or Class Withdraw
You will be notified of any fees owing by email. All notifications will include a deadline that the fees must be paid by.
Fees
Studio Etiquette
Please clean up after yourselves! Please clean out all containers for the plastic recycling bin and remember to recycle your paper items. A reminder to not throw food scraps in the garbage and to take home instead.
Garbage and Recycling
Please DO NOT park in front of the studio at any time; it is dangerous for the kids walking to their vehicles. Please park in the parking stalls available. Refrain from parking in front of the windows/door of Hydraulic Supply (at the side of the building) from 3:30-5:30. There is lots of equipment transferred that could scratch cars.
Please NO ENGINES RUNNING!
Parking
It is important that the students store their belongings in the cubbies or tucked under the benches. Please put all your belongings in your dance bag before storing it in the cubbies/under the bench. Please don’t leave bags and items lying around.
Storage
We have a lost and found in our reception that will be emptied at least three times throughout the year .You will be notified by email at least one week prior to ensure you’ve looked through the lost and found.
Lost and Found
Please wait to go up the stairs until the class before you has finished. This reduces the traffic on the stairs between classes and minimizes the noise level that is distracting to the teacher and students.
We ask for dancers to not change their attire in between classes, unless they have at least 15 minutes break.
Please be respectful of the foyer space. No being silly please. Thank you!
Between Classes
Dancer Drop-off
Dancers 8 years and older are to be dropped off to keep our lobby space for dancer use only.
Dress Code
Ballet
Female
Once a week and Teen Ballet
Ballet leotard any colour or style ( except halter)
Ballet tights
Canvas ballet shoes, any brand.
Primary and Below
Pink or purple leotard with matching pull on chiffon skirt
Ballet tights or white socks
Ballet shoes (leather shoes preferred)
Grade 1-5
Solid black leotard, any style except halter and or brand for RAD classes (Note: Exam uniform leotard will rented)
Any style or colour leotard (except halter) for open or choreography classes
Ballet tights
Leather Bloch ballet full sole shoes with drawstring
Canvas shoes allowed in open & choreography classes
Character shoes & skirt will be provided with small rental fee
Intermediate Foundation
Solid black leotard, any style except halter and or brand for RAD classes (Please note: for Exam, a sleeveless plain black leotard is required)
Any style or colour leotard (except halter) for open & choreography classes
Undergarments should not be seen under leotard
Ballet tights
Leather Bloch ballet full sole shoes with stretch ribbons for RAD class
Canvas shoes allowed in open & required for choreography
Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
Solid black leotard, any style except halter and or brand for RAD classes (Please note: for Exam, a sleeveless plain black leotard is required)
Any style or colour leotard (except halter) for open & choreography classes
Undergarments should not be seen under leotard
Ballet tights
Soft block Demi pointe ballet shoes with stretch ribbons for RAD class
Canvas shoes allowed in open & required for choreography
Hair
Ballet bun is required for all ballet classes
No headbands, however scrunchies and bows allowed
No bun donut
Hairnet required
Male
Primary and Below
Black athletic shorts, tight leggings, or male ballet tights
White tight fitting t-shirt or leotard
White socks
White canvas shoes
Grade 1-5
Black athletic shorts, tight leggings, or male ballet tights
White tight fitting t-shirt or leotard
White socks
White canvas shoes
Lace up character shoes or tap shoes without taps
Intermediate Foundation-Advanced 2
Black athletic shorts, tight leggings, or male ballet tights
White tight fitting t-shirt or leotard
Dance belt
White socks
Black or white canvas shoes
Modern
All modern classes can wear any style or colour bodysuit for Modern exam classes.
Exam bodysuits will be rented from Affinity
• Jr Company - A3 Company - Black footless Mondor tights
• Footwear - Bare feet
• Hair pulled back and secure (ponytail, braids, bun, etc)
Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Technique, Acro
• Fitted lycra shorts or leggings
• Fitted top, no sweatshirts
• Any style bodysuit
• No jewelry
• Hair pulled back and secure (ponytail, braids, bun, etc)
Tap
• Fitted lycra shorts or leggings (pants must not cover feet)
• No jewelry
• Hair pulled back and secure (ponytail, braids, bun, etc)
Hip Hop
• Baggy pants and top that dancers are able to move in comfortably. No denim
• Clean sneakers only! No slides or boots
• Hair pulled back and secure (ponytail, braids, bun, etc)