We are a family affair! The joy gained from this art form is not only for our academy students; we invite the entire family to the barre. During class time, students will be encouraged to use appropriate dancer’s etiquette; helping them to show respect toward classmates and instructors. As part of their training, we will guide them towards a better understanding of proper ballet manners. Please review the following reminders - with your help, we will continue to offer great training and aid in the growth of great individuals. Together we are nurturing many wonderful learning experiences!
Entering and Exiting the Dance Facility
- Students (all ages) should wear appropriate clothing over their dance attire. Students are welcome to change into dance attire at the studio.
- Make sure to wear an alternative pair of shoes (street shoes instead of dance shoes) from the parking lot into the facility.
- Students should arrive on time for class.
- Students are asked to remain in the school lobby and not outdoors while waiting for rides. Prompt retrieval of your child will ensure his/her safety.
- New facility safety measures will begin this dance year. Details will be available soon
Waiting Areas
- In preparation for class, students and their parent/guardian are welcome to arrive early. Please attend to young students prior to their class beginning.
- Please remind your precious minions not run, jump on the furniture and to always use inside voices
- We LOVE to share our books and toys with all of our favorite people! Remember to put everything away after enjoying it.Families are always welcome to stay the duration of their child’s class time.
Class Time for Students
- Students should enter the studio/ dance space only after the instructor has invited them into the room.
- Our students are so patient! Each class will exit the room before the next class enters.
- No chewing gum, food or drink in the studio.
- No running or hanging on barres.
- A placement class may be required in order for students to participate in intermediate to upper levels.
- Students enrolled in levels, Ballet 1- Ballet 8, attend the full schedule of classes.
- Consistent attendance in all classes, in which they are enrolled, will allow student's the time needed to progress to the next level. Make up classes for missed classes are available at a level lower or a level designated by his/her teacher.
- All students enrolled in classes have assigned class attire and are required to wear designated class attire in order to participate.
- Students should come to class with their hair groomed neatly. Female students age 7 and older should wear hair secured neatly in a bun with no loose hair.
- An instructor may ask an intermediate to upper level student to observe a class for which they arrived more than fifteen minutes late. Participation with improper preparation could result in injury.
- The academy ballet mistress will evaluate students at the appropriate time for pointe shoes. Based on the strength necessary with mental and physical readiness, the academy will only offer pointe classes to those students who have receive supervised preparation for pointe work. The academy does not offer pointe classes to students who do not attend the required number of technique and strengthening classes.
Families and Guardians
- Please remain outside the studio while classes are in session. Disruptions during class time slow the pace of the class and affect the focus and progress for all students.
- Only registered students allowed in class/ studios. Please no siblings as participants or observers.
- Due to privacy issues and respect, offices and wardrobe/prop closets are for staff use only.
- Arkansas Academy of Dance will follow the Little Rock School Districts Inclement Weather School Closings Policy. An email notification will be sent to all families, in case of a closing.