CLASS PROGRESS: Another unique feature at our studio is the way we set up our classes. Students are grouped according to age, skill, practicing habits and attendance. If we feel a student isn’t keeping up, or could progress faster, we will move them to another class. We are always re-evaluating our classes and making improvements. We ask that you try a class for at least a month before consulting your teacher about moving to another.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance records are kept each year. Regular attendance is a must if you are to benefit the most from your training. Each student is important to the progress of the whole class. Interest is kept when there is progress and development. Irregular attendance slows both. If your child is going to be absent, please call the Denison office (712) 263-6677 or inform your teacher the week prior. If you are absent from a dance lesson, you are responsible at the next lesson for knowing the steps taught in the class you missed. Consult a friend or come early to find a friend to help you. New steps cannot be taught again and again, this would not be fair to the faithful attendees.

DANCE MUSIC: It is so important to practice dance with the music. The music is the rhythm, timing and interpretation of dance. Music and dance go hand in hand like, reading—book, writing—pencil, dance—music. Because we feel so strongly about this issue, a CD of your child’s dance music will be given to you for home practice. We will put two speeds on the master so as your child progresses, speed will come as well. There will be a $2.00 charge automatically added to your account when the CDs are passed out, (several times a year, depending on the age and level of the student). Music makes practice fun!

DRESS CODE: Required dancewear and dance shoes must be

worn to all classes.

Female dancers,

         (5^th grade and up):  *  Leotard, unitard, or solid color, tight-

                                                 fitting, cami or tank top, are required.

                                            *  Black jazz/dance pants are required.

         (age 3 to 4^th grade): *  Any dance attire. No gym shorts, sweat

                                                  pants, pajama pants, or t-shirts.

                                              *  Hair must be off the face and secured.

Female gymnasts:  *  Leotard or biketard required. Bike shorts or 

                                       Soffee shorts (over the top) optional.

                   *  Tights, (footless or stirrup) optional.

                   *  No basketball shorts, sweat pants, pajama

                       pants, jazz pants, or t-shirts.

                   *  Hair must be off the face and secured.

Male dancers or gymnasts:  *Any well-fitting athletic wear. Tees or 

                                                      tanks should be tucked in.

                                   *  No jeans, jean shorts, or oversized

                                       basketball shorts. All shorts must be

                                                    above the knee and of stretch material. 

   Footwear – Tap:  Black tap shoes.

                        Jazz:  Black jazz shoes.

                        Ballet:  Pink ballet slippers.

                        Lyrical:  Tan jazz shoes or foot undies.

                        Gymnastics:  Barefoot, no socks.

                        Leggings – All tights must be stir-up or footless, as

                                             the students slip on the carpet or 

                                             mats during gymnastics.

Policies

  BAD WEATHER: When bad weather develops, all cancellations will be

  posted on our website, (www.sherriandjulie.com). At times we may call

  to inform you of any cancellations. Any classes canceled due to bad 

  weather will be rescheduled and made up. If school has been canceled

  or let out early, do not assume there will not be classes.

  CARE OF STUDENTS: The Studio is not responsible for providing

  before or after class care for students. Students are not to be left at the

  studio for excessive amounts of time.

  INJURIES: Parents, legal guardians of minor students and adult

  students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on

  the Studio’s property resulting from normal dance or gymnastics  

  activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during,

  or after class time.

  PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Parents are welcome and encouraged

  to attend classes to observe their child’s progress, especially children

  under the age of seven. Taking notes or use of a video camera is highly

  recommended in the dance class. We expect your courtesy to keep

  talking at a minimum. Our studio is unique in this program of parental

  participation. We feel it greatly benefits your child’s dance or tumbling

  education. Consider the following:

a.  You, as a parent, know what is being taught.

b.  You can help her/him practice at home.

c.   You can observe if your child is keeping up with the class.

Thank you for your interest about classes at Onawa Dance and Tumbling.  We want to take this opportunity to extend a warm  "Welcome" to each of you.  Here you will find our 2011-2012 handbook for your convenience.  We ask that you please take a moment to acquaint yourself with our policies and procedures.