Manners for Dancers   Dancers show respect for themselves by: being prompt for class; being dressed properly for class in appropriate dance clothing, without underwear under leotards, without jewelry other than small earrings, and with shoe strings either tucked in or tied in a knot and cut off (ballet slippers); having their hair out of their face and up off the neck; always wearing a coverup to and from dance class. Dancers show respect for others by: keeping their hands to themselves during class; waiting quietly for others to have a turn; talking only during share time, or when spoken to by the instructor. Dancers show respect for their teacher and the art form they are learning by: being properly dressed and ready for class on time; listening when the teacher speaks; being prepared for their turn; always asking before leaving the room for any reason; always applauding their teacher at the end of class. Dancers show respect for the studio by: leaving gum, food or drink outside; never hanging on the barres; never running or doing gymnastics in the studio or hallway; putting trash and cans in the proper places (please recycle); putting away books and magazines when they are finished with them; turning out the light if they are the last to leave the student dressing room.

	informing the teacher and director of any special scheduling changes;
	calling when their child will be absent from class for whatever reason;
	remaining in the hallway or outside the studio when class is in progress;
	refraining from talking while class is in progress;
	having students ready for class on time;
	picking students up promptly after class.

Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop 101 South Fraser Street State College, PA  16801 (814) 237-2666 jillb@penn.com