Classroom Etiquette

Good Vibes

Dance class should be a place where everyone can feel safe stepping outside their comfort zone and express themselves without fear of judgement. For this reason, it is essential that everyone participating comes to class with a positive attitude, shows respect for their fellow dancers, and helps to create a fun, inclusive atmosphere. On the surface, we are coming together to learn some steps and shake our hips, but the dance community is also a place to make connections, encourage each other, and discover ourselves.

We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.

– Winnie the Pooh

Cellphones and Privacy

Your privacy is very important to us. Your love of dance should be celebrated, but only with your permission. For this reason we have a strict no camera policy. We kindly ask that cellphones remain away during class time. We are happy to allow photos at the end of class, and invite anyone who does not wish to participate to exit the space. 

Little Gems

Photo considerations are especially important for our infant and child classes. You may take pictures of your own child, but please do not capture images of any other children without their parents’ permission. If we believe this policy is not being followed, you will be asked to keep your phone away until leaving the premises.

Venue

Indoor shoes are required past the entrance coatroom area. Water bottles are permitted. Due to allergy concerns, we ask that you do not consume food in the dance spaces while other students are present.

General Policies

Registration

Registration is accepted on a first come first served basis. Registration is not guaranteed or complete until payment has been received.

If a class is full, you may be placed on the wait list. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified.

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule any class with less than 5 students registered by the registration due date.

Session registration fees are non-refundable. The decision to run a class is based on the number of registrations at the start of the session and commits us to paying studio rent for the class time slot.

Age Requirements

Unless otherwise indicated, regular adult classes are available to ages 14 and up. Students under 18 years of age are required to have a parent/guardian sign their activity waiver. Children’s classes will list specific age ranges. Exceptions apply for siblings, which are listed below. Age requirements are included in the Class Descriptions.

Cancellations and Refunds

If a class is cancelled due to instructor illness, inclement weather, blackout, lockdown restrictions, or other, every effort will be made to contact you (via the phone and/or email provided during sign up) as soon as circumstances are known.

Situation	Result
The instructor must cancel an entire session before the start date	A full refund will be issued
A session is in progress, but the instructor must cancel prematurely before all classes have been complete	A refund will be issued for the value of the number of classes that remain in the session
If a student misses a class(es)	No refund will be provided
A class is cancelled due to inclement weather, blackout, instructor illness, etc.	A make-up class will be scheduled immediately following the end of the session. All efforts will be made to schedule the make-up class for the same time slot and day of the week. A refund will not be provided if the student can’t attend the make-up class
Health restrictions cause the venue to be closed as part of lockdown requirements	The session dates will shift forward and resume when the restrictions have been lifted

Lost or Stolen Property

We are not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please leave any valuables at home.

Health and Safety

A signed waiver is required to participate in all classes. Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.

Please complete the health assessment before attending class: COVID -19 Assessment. If you or your child is sick (Ex. fever, vomiting, etc.), we ask that you do not attend class.

Little Gems Specific Policies

Caregivers

A maximum of two caregivers may accompany each child enrolled in a class. A caregiver must remain with the child for the duration of the class.

Siblings

Unless otherwise indicated, sibling admission is available at a half price discount once the first child’s registration has been added to the order.

Siblings that are younger than the class’s stated age range may attend, but please be aware that additional considerations may be required for them to participate safely. For example, the caregiver may need to assist with the handling of props not safe for a child under three years of age to use independently. Siblings who are older than the stated age range of a class are not able to attend.

“Babes in arms” or infants who are present for, but too young to participate in, a non-infant class are free.

Props

Instruments, play silks, ribbon rings, and other props used during the classes are inspected for wear and tear, and cleaned regularly. If you notice any hazards while handling the props with your child, please bring it to the instructors attention immediately so that it may be removed from use.

Products

Our handcrafted Waldorf hand kites (aka ribbon rings) and Waldorf hand kite kits are made from untreated beechwood rings and polyester ribbon. Adult supervision required for use with children under three as the ribbon poses a strangulation risk. They are not intended to be used as a teether. Limited stock is available, as these are crafted to meet the needs of the children attending our classes. Please limit purchase to one ring per child registered. Surplus stock may be available for purchase in future. Speak to your instructor to be notified.

Please note, all policies are subject to change without notice.