Policies
Dress code
Ladies should wear a solid color leotard, tights, and ballet shoes, with hair in a ballet bun. No shorts or skirts, please.
Men should wear a close-fitting, solid color t-shirt, close-fitting shorts or tights, and ballet shoes.
All students must wear street clothes and appropriate outdoor footwear when arriving or leaving the building.
Late policy
Students should arrive 15 minutes early to prepare for class. Any student who is more than 10 minutes late or unprepared for class will be asked to observe class for safety reasons.
Severe weather policy
In the event of severe weather, staff will remain weather aware. If a "warning" is issued for the immediate area, students will proceed to a designated safe area within the building. No student will be permitted to leave the building during a warning without a parent's permission.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances which make holding classes inadvisable, we will notify students and parents via phone and email. Cancelled days will be rescheduled if at all possible.
Observation Policy
To ensure a focused learning environment, family and friends may not enter the classroom. Family and friends are invited to see the dancers' progress in an in-studio performance at the end of the week.
Refunds
No refunds will be issued under normal circumstances. A partial refund may be requested if a student withdraws due to medical reasons/injury before May 28, 2018.
Non-discrimination
SDC admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the program. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies
Liability
Ballet training and the exercises associated with it places unusual stress on the body and carry with them the risk of physical injury. SDC, its faculty, or staff, shall not be liable in any way for injuries sustained or illnesses contracted during attendance at workshops or any of its related functions. It should also be understood that dance instruction involves kinetic corrections that may include hands-on adjustments of student’s placement as part of regular class work.
Code of conduct
It is a policy of SDC to promote a healthy and positive environment for all students and staff. Students are expected to behave in a responsible manner and are required to adhere to all program policies and procedures. Students are expected to show exemplary conduct at all times, to treat staff, volunteers and building personnel with respect. SDC strives to ensure that the rules are reasonable and clear. SDC reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is found to be unsatisfactory.
The following are prohibited at SDC:
• Verbal harassment, physical threats or intimidation, acts of violence of any kind
• The destruction of school property or property of others
• Possession of alcohol and/or illegal drugs by any students attending the program
• Firearms or weapons of any kind
• Photography or Videography in locker rooms or bathrooms
• Inappropriate use of the internet or social media
• Inappropriate use of cell phones
Violation of any of these rules will lead to immediate disciplinary action. Actions may include (but are not limited to) expulsion or dismissal from the program. SDC reserves the full authority to enforce the Code of Conduct.
Publicity
Enrollment grants SDC the permission to use photos and videos from classes, special events, and performances for the purposes of marketing. Enrollment waives any rights of compensation or ownership thereto. SDC promotional material is inclusive of, but not limited to, SDC marketing materials, brochures, information packets, videos, website photos, and social media.