Company Expectations

1. The Youngsville Christmas Parade (Dec. 3) -No fees to participate

2. The Rolesville Christmas Parade (Dec. 4) -No fees to participate

3. Competitions (April 28 & 29; Morehead City, NC)

4. Class Attendance - If you are missing 1-2 classes per month, we will re-evaluate your dedication in the RPC.

5. Promptness - At this level of dance, it is physically dangerous to be late for class. Please make every effort to be on time, if not early. Those coming in late will be required to do the warm-up on their own before joining the class for their own safety. Three tardies will equal an absence when calculating attendance rate.

6. Dress Code - Please know and follow the dress code strictly. Incorrect shoes and dress will not be tolerated.

7. Performing Priveledges - Performing is a priviledge and not a right (regardless of any payments). It may be taken away if attendance, dedication, or attitude becomes a problem.

8. Recital - (June 12) - Time TBA

9. Conventions (Senior RPC only): Tremaine Dance Convention (April 2010)

* Behavior: I expect students to want to learn dance when they come to class. We will not tolerate behavior problems as they take away from the rest of the class. We, of course, will try to work out problems in the classroom, but if the problems persist I will contact parents. Problems between students occasionally arise. While I will try to work out the problem (remembering I am not the psychologist or paid like one), students (especially Seniors) need to learn to leave their problems at the door and come to class to dance. We cannot waste dance time on this. Most of the time these are perfectly normal situations and can be quickly worked out. Students will be excused form class if they disrupt the class with behavior problems (this includes disrespecting the teachers). It will not be tolerated at this level. Gossip from students or parents will not be tolerated either. If there is a problem, you discuss it with the other person directly and not with others. If this rule is not followed, a suspension from the studio will be enacted. If additional problems persist, removal from the studio will occur.

Note about "At Home" Discipline: Please do not punish your child (and her classmates and teacher) by taking dance away from them. If "Suzy" likes math but is doing poorly in English would you make her drop math as a punishment? Of course not. Dance is educational also. If you need to punish, please begin with other less worthy endeavors (stereo, phone, car, social activities, etc). If "Suzy" is unable to do the work because of dance (not just being lazy, procrastinating, poor time management) then that is a different story. Most of the time, grounding from other things will work just fine. If you do choose to pull her out of classes, I must also follow our rules and not allow participation in performances, etc. if rehearsals/classes are not attended. Please remember that tuition must be paid regardless of absences.