NO REFUND POLICY Be sure the classes you choose fit your schedule and your child wants to dance. A trial class may be taken for $15.00, however only fully registered (tuition paid) students can be guaranteed a space in class. Tuition will be refunded if DCE must cancel a class.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP CLASSES Notify the office in advance of any absences. Missed classes may be made up, after notifying DCE, during the same session at the same or lower class level.

TARDINESS Classes begin on time. Late admittance to class is at the teacher's discretion. Tardy students may be asked to observe class.

NOTES TO PARENTS Please pick up children promptly after class. Please remember, there is absolutely no parking or standing in the fire lane. Dancers should not wear hair or body oils/lotions to class as they cause potentially dangerous slippery areas in the dance studios.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR No gum chewing allowed. Food may be eaten in waiting areas only; no food or drinks in dressing rooms. Help keep dressing rooms neat. Maintain a positive and supportive attitude toward your fellow students.

RECITAL Registration in Session II assumes recital participation and responsibility for costume cost.

Dance Center Evanston reserves the right, after consultation with parent, to suspend or dismiss, with no tuition refund, any student whose attitude, attendance, or conduct is deemed unsatisfactory or dangerous to self or others.

Dancers show respect for themselves by:

• Being on time for class.
• Being dressed properly for class. Wearing the assigned color leotard, without underwear under leotards, without jewelry other than small earrings, and with shoe strings tied in a knot and tucked in.
• Having hair up off the face and neck, in a bun for ballet. Buns should be tidy. Short hair should be pulled off the face with a headband or clips.

Dancers show respect for others by:

• Keeping their hands to themselves during class.
• Waiting quietly for others to have a turn and for instructions from the teacher.
• Waiting until the music is finished before quietly entering the classroom if they are late to class.
• Only talking with one another before and after class, or if the teacher gives permission.

Dancers show respect for their teacher and the art form they are learning by:

• Being properly dressed and ready for class on time. Dancers should line up outside their studio door and wait until the teacher invites them in.
• Listening when the teacher speaks.
• Always standing in a "proper dance stance" while listening to the teacher give combinations or corrections.
• Being prepared for their turn.
• Always asking before leaving the room for any reason and upon returning enter quietly and go around the back of the room, never through the dancers who are dancing.
• Always finishing every exercise, never walking off noisily or showing anger or aggravation.

Dancers show respect for the studio by:

• Leaving gum outside, keeping food or drinks at the back table only.
• Never hanging or leaning on the barres.
• Never running or doing gymnastics in the studio or lobby.
• Putting trash in its proper place.
• Putting away books, magazines, and toys when finished with them.
• Always keeping belongings zipped inside their dance bag.

Parents show respect for the dance class, teacher, and studio by:

• Waiting in the waiting areas or watching quietly through the blinds; doors are kept closed and blinds are kept slightly turned to preserve the focus of the classroom environment.
• Making every effort to attend viewing day.
• Standing away from the viewing window if it becomes obvious that students are being distracted. Not letting younger children stand and hit the viewing window.
• Making sure their child has used the rest room before entering class.
• Having students ready for class before entering the classroom. Arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins to assure student is dressed and ready for class on time.
• Picking students up promptly after class.
• Letting the office know in advance, if possible, if a student will be absent.
• Making arrangements with the office to make up missed classes.
• Clearly marking all of a student's items with the child's name and leaving toys and valuables at home.
• Teaching children to sit quietly and read while waiting. The waiting area is also a homework area for many dancers. Teaching children to never run or scream in the studio, waiting areas, or parking lot.

Teachers show respect for their students by:

• Beginning and ending class on time.
• Learning students' names quickly and addressing students by name.
• Teaching with encouragement.
• Being well prepared for their classes.
• Sharing their passion for dance with every student.
• Keeping lessons fresh with new ideas and energy.

GIRLS

• MODERN Black full-length unitard, or black leotard and black footless tights.
• JAZZ Solid color leotard and jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
• TAP Solid color leotard and tights or jazz pants, socks, and tap shoes.
• HIP HOP solid color leotard, jaz pants, and clean light-sole sneakers.
• BALLET Leotard* is worn with pale pink tights and pink slippers.
  Camisole leotards are not permitted in levels below 2B or Cecchetti II.
• HAIR Must be in a bun for Ballet Basics and above. For all other classes, hair must be secured off the face and neck. NO JEWELRY.

BOYS

• Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop: Close-fitting white t-shirt and black jazz pants. White socks and black shoes for Ballet, Jazz, or Tap. Clean light-sole sneakers for Hip Hop. Bare feet for Modern.
• Boys 1 and 2: Close-fitting white t-shirt and black Athletic shorts, just above the knee, white socks, and black Ballet shoes.

  DCE students receive a 10% DISCOUNT on required dancewear at BEFORE THE BALLET, 2120 Central St, Evanston, 847.733.8460

  * LEOTARD COLORS
  (No skirts please!)
  Tippy Toes: Pale pink ¹²³
  Pre-Ballet 1: Light Blue ¹²³
  Pre-Ballet 2: Purple ¹²
  Basics: Royal Blue ³
  Ballet 1A: Candy Pink ³
  Ballet 1B: Hunter Green ¹²
  Ballet 2A: Navy Blue ¹²
  Ballet 2B: Burgundy ¹³
  Ballet 3: Garnet ⁴
  Ballet 4: Periwinkle ⁴
  Academy I: Royal ⁴
  Academy II: Chocolate ⁴
  Academy III: Any solid color
  Cecchetti: Black
  Teen Ballet: Black
  Brands: ¹ Eurotard, ² Capezio, ³ Motionwear, ⁴ Mirella