At Smooth Moves Dance we work hard to ensure the best possible experience for both student and parent.  The following policies and procedures are guidelines that each of our students is expected to follow...

WHAT SHOULD SMD STUDENTS WEAR TO CLASS?  All students must wear proper dance attire to class. Students will be informed at the start of the dance season as to what should and should not be worn to their specific class.  Leotards should never be worn without either tights, dance pants, dance capri's, or dance shorts.  Dance skirts and dresses, as well as stretchy form-fitting camisole and tank tops are acceptable.  Absolutely NO baggy t-shirts, NO tight restrictive clothing!

WHAT TYPE OF DANCE SHOES ARE REQUIRED?  All students must wear proper dance shoes throughout the year.  Teachers will request specific styles and colors for class as well as for spring competitions and recital.  DANCE SHOES ARE NEVER TO BE WORN ANYWHERE BUT INSIDE DANCE STUDIO!  Outside elements are extremely damaging to the shoe and can also create an unsafe surface on the studio dance floor.  Regular street shoes should ALWAYS be removed before entering the studio for this very reason.  Carry dance shoes to and from class inside your dance bag!  NO satin slippers or dress-up shoes, not even for pre-school classes, please!

HOW SHOULD SMD STUDENTS WEAR THEIR HAIR?  All students must wear hair pulled back at all times.  Please remember to keep extra clips and holders in dance bag!

ARE SNACKS OR DRINKS ALLOWED DURING CLASS?  NO food or gum allowed in dance studios!  NO drinks other than bottled water allowed in dance studios!  NO snacks or sodas during class breaks!
 
WHAT IS SMD POLICY ON 
ABSENCES?   Always contact your instructor when unable to attend due to scheduling conflict or illness.  We do NOT pro-rate for missed classes.  Keep in mind that excessive absences may lead to dismissal from class, competitive teams, or participation in performances! 

IS IT OKAY TO BE LATE FOR CLASS?  Please try your best to be on time and prepared for class.  Dancers should ALWAYS use the restroom, put on dance shoes, and pull back hair BEFORE class starts.  The warm-up we do is a very important part of learning to dance.  When missed, the dancer is not only losing a chance to practice moves that will be needed later in class, they are also putting their bodies at risk for injury.  Excessive tardiness will result in student being asked to sit out during class and could lead to dismissal.

WHAT IS SMD STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURE?  Smooth Moves Dance is NOT responsible for providing before or after class care to students.  Students should not arrive to class more than 15 minutes prior to scheduled class time.  SMD students must be picked-up immediately following scheduled time for dismissal.  Children waiting for rides are to remain inside the building.

IS IT OKAY TO VIEW CLASSES?  Students' progress should be observed only through our viewing windows, as it is disruptive to have guests in the studio.  Keep in mind that loud conversation and movement in the hallway are distracting not only to the dancers and instructors, but also to parents that are trying to watch their children dance.  When observing, please keep noise to a minimum.