RULES AND POLICIES
Mission Statement
Temple Dance is committed to serving God by offering quality instruction in classical ballet and dance education within a Christ-centered environment. We want this to inspire the body of Christ and raise a generation of worshipers through dance.
Dress Code
Approved Attire:
Leotards may be any color or style. Ballet skirts are allowed.
Pink, footed tights
Pink ballet shoes
Black tap shoes
Temple Dance T-Shirt and black leggings may be worn in place of leotards and tights.
Temple Tots and Preschoolers attending Temple’s Learning Depot MUST wear their Temple Dance T-Shirt and black leggings on dance days!
Hair:
Ages 2-7 may wear their hair in a bun or ponytail
Ages 8+ MUST wear their hair in a bun
Dance Bags:
All dancers are required to bring a labeled dance bag to class. We are not responsible for any lost, misplaced, or stolen items. All personal items are to remain inside dance bags at all times. Parents, please check you child’s dance bag after every class! We will often send important notes, newsletters, and updates home in their dance bags.
Tuition
Tuition is due on the 1st of every month. All fees must be kept current to allow attendance. Payments made after the 20th of the month will result in a $5 late fee per family and could result in dancer being removed from classes.
All tuition payments are to be made through the Brightwheel App.
Arrival and Departure
Drop- off and Pick-up is provided at the 5220 drive through entrance. Students will be escorted from the lobby of 5220 before and after each class. Students that are late for class will need to enter the 5220 lobby with an adult and must be escorted to the dance studio upstairs.
Drop off begins 10 minutes before each class.
NEW THIS YEAR! All students must be Checked In and Out by using the Brightwheel app.
Car Sign
Temple Dance car signs (2 per student) will be issued at the beginning of the dance year. YOU MUST HAVE THIS SIGN VISIBLE WHEN PICKING UP YOUR DANCER!
Additional signs will be provided upon request.
Observation
Class Observation is provided in December and May for you to enjoy watching your child’s progress. Dates TBA.
Costumes
Annual performances will be held in May. With the exception of Temple Tots, all dancers will be fitted for costumes in December. Costumes are $100 total for ages 3-8 and $120 for ages 9+. Half deposits are due by November 1st and the remaining balance is due by March 1st. These charges will appear on your Brightwheel app under Billing. There is no refund for costume fees!
Temple Tots do not pay a costume fee. For the May performance, Temple Tots must wear a pink leotard and pink tights.
Absence
Absence from class DOES NOT reduce your monthly tuition fee. Missed lessons can be made up within the same month of absence with the approval of Ms. Lynn.
Excessive absences may result in dancer being withdrawn from classes.
Preparedness
Dancers MUST be prepared before class begins! We ask that parents have their dancers in their proper attire, hair fixed, and they have visited the restroom before class time begins. We want all dancers ready to work when they arrive!
NO TOYS, ELECTRONICS, OR OTHER DETRACTING ITEMS IN THE DANCE ROOM!
Bad Weather Policy
In the event of bad weather, Temple Dance will follow the direction of Temple Baptist Church and 5220 as it relates to building closures and class cancellations. We will notify you immediately if there is a change in the schedule.
Lost and Found
All items left at the end of the day will be collected and placed in the Dance Office. Any unclaimed items at the end of the season will be donated or thrown away. Contact Ms. Lynn if you believe your dancer has lost something.
Food and Drink
NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in the dance studio! Please make sure your dancer snacks before or after her dance time. Water will be available at the fountains before and after class time. NO WATER BOTTLES IN THE DANCE ROOM!
Questions or Concerns
We encourage positive teacher, child, and parent relationships. If a problem arises, feel free to discuss it with us.