Very Small Planet Dancers

Guidelines

MISSION

Learning throughout life is crucial for personal growth and international exchange is imperative for the future of our world. Very Small Planet Dancers offers children an opportunity to learn about global dance and discover the many cultures in which these dances are rooted. Through educational performances, we share these experiences with our audiences, and encourage all to appreciate the richness of our differences.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Will attend dance classes.

Will arrive on time

Will respect the teacher, the studio, the other dancers and the property of the Small Planet Dancers.

Will participate in performances as their schedules permit.

If performing, will attend the class before the performance.

Will bring all dance shoes to class

Will bring complete costumes to all performances.

Will have fun.

PARENT RESPONSIBITIES

Will arrange for their child to be at dance classes on time.

Will arrange transportation to and from classes and performances.

Will pay tuition on the first class of a session (checks payable to Small Planet Dancers)

Will notify Jo Sarnelli at (413) 746-9067 or info@SmallPlanetDancers.com if their child is unable to attend dance class.

Will notify Jo Sarnelli, as soon as possible, if their child is unable to attend a performance.

Will provide costumes and shoes for their child as needed.

Will complete performance attendance form in a timely manner.

Will periodically check emails for updates and the website for upcoming events www.SmallPlanetDancers.com

Will be quiet and respectful during dance class and will not interrupt class.

Will, on a rotation with other parents, act as a class monitor to assist the teacher.

Will be responsible for younger siblings (remember we are renting this space.)

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITES

Will teach a variety of global dances.

Will be assisted during the class by having one parent present in the studio to act as a monitor and helper.

Will give plenty of positive reinforcement to all the dancers. Will start and end each class on a positive note.

Will periodically review with the children the dances they have already learned.

Will notify parents, in writing, of upcoming performance at least one month in advance.

Will keep the cost of costumes low and will provide a detailed description of costumes.

Will provide enough notice to parents to get costumes and shoes for new dances.

Will communicate with the parents any changes in the schedule.

Will be respectful to children and parents.

Will have fun.