SOTD PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE PARENT PORTAL
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SOTD PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE PARENT PORTAL
SOTD will group students with similar ages and skill levels together whenever possible.
Students will be evaluated based on a variety of developmental factors, including gross motor development, emotional maturity, attention span, muscle tone, coordination, and overall readiness for instruction.
While age can often be an indicator of maturity, age and maturity are not necessarily the same—particularly when it comes to young learners. A student’s developmental readiness and maturity play an important role in their ability to learn, participate, and succeed in a dance environment.
For this reason, there is no exact age at which a dancer will reach each level. Progression will be determined on an individual, case-by-case basis.
The Director and Instructors will use their professional judgment and ongoing assessment to advance students when they demonstrate the appropriate skills, maturity, and readiness for the next level.
CLASS PLACEMENT DECISIONS ARE SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTOR(S).
● TWINKLES: Ages 3–5+ Years
● PETIT BALLET: Ages 5–6+ Years
● DEMI BALLET: Ages 7–8+ Years
● ALLEGRO BALLET: Ages 9–11+ Years
● BRAVO BALLET: Ages 12–13+ Years
● PREMIER BALLET: Ages 14–18 Years
● PRE/BEG POINTE: Ages 11–15+ Years
(Must be enrolled in Ballet to participate.)
● INT/ADV POINTE: Ages 16–18+ Years
(Must be enrolled in Ballet to participate.)
● LYRICAL: Ages 10+ Years
(Must be enrolled in Ballet to participate.)
● BOLLYWOOD MINI: Ages 4–7+ Years
● BOLLYWOOD: Ages 10+ Years
● JAZZ/TAP I: Ages 6–8+ Years
(Must be enrolled in Ballet to participate.)
● JAZZ/TAP II: Ages 9–10+ Years
● JAZZ/TAP III: Ages 11–12+ Years
● JAZZ/TAP IV: Ages 13–18 Years
● PERFORMANCE ACRO: Ages 4–12+ Years
It is imperative that dancers arrive prepared for each class in the proper uniform, with hair neatly secured and the specified shoes.
The uniform is about more than simply following a dress code. It creates a sense of belonging and helps dancers feel that they are members of a team. When everyone is dressed appropriately and prepared for class, the focus remains on the dancing rather than on individual clothing or appearance.
Uniforms are also an important instructional tool. Proper attire allows Instructors to clearly observe a dancer’s alignment, posture, placement, and technique. This enables them to identify areas requiring correction and ensure that each dancer’s body is working and developing properly.
Arriving to class prepared and in the proper attire is therefore an important part of a dancer’s training. It teaches responsibility, discipline, and respect for the art form, the Instructors, and fellow dancers.
Being on time demonstrates respect for your Instructors, classmates, and the shared studio environment.
Late arrivals can disrupt the entire class and may require the Instructor to pause, restart, or repeat instructions that have already been given.
Dancers should make every effort to arrive early enough to be fully prepared and ready to participate at the scheduled start time.
Dance classes are sequential, with each lesson building upon the previous one. Regular attendance is therefore essential to a dancer’s progress and is an important part of the commitment made when enrolling.
Parents should notify the Instructor(s) as soon as possible when an absence is unavoidable.
Three (3) or more absences during the season may result in a requirement for Private Lessons to ensure the dancer is able to remain current with class material. Private Lessons will be scheduled at the Instructor’s convenience.
Attendance is strictly mandatory during final production weeks and Dress Rehearsals.
Missing a class/rehearsal during the final two (2) weeks prior to a performance may result in Private Lesson requirements, modification of a dancer’s participation, or removal from choreography.
ALL PERFORMANCE DECISIONS ARE SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTOR(S).
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