The Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts

Dance Department

2021-2022

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

  1. Bring all required materials for class-dance clothes, shoes, notebooks, pen, pencils and books. Students must be prepared for class (i.e. appropriate, dress, shoes and hair for the discipline they have that day). A student without the proper attire may be asked to dance in their clothes. Reoccurring instances will be as insubordination and the student will be given a referral to Mrs. Polly.
  2. Respect all classroom rules concerning etiquette. This applies to talking or asking questions at inappropriate times, leaning on ballet barres, leaving the room without asking for permission, etc…
  3. Lock your up all valuables!!! Purses may also be left in the corner of the studio. All lockers must be locked when not in use for changing.
  4. No gum, food, drinks, aerosol spray or perfume are allowed in the dressing room. No gum, food, drinks (other than water in a clear container) is allowed at Harrison. Absolutely no lotion anywhere on the body is allowed in the studios. Failure to follow this rule will result in loss of dressing room privileges! The length of the duration is at the teacher’s discretion.
  5. No grooming in class. Hair must be properly secured before entering class.
  6. Shoes will be placed neatly in the shelves provided in the hallway. Failure to follow this rule will result in loss of dressing room privileges! The length of the duration is at the teacher’s discretion.
  7. Lockers must be kept free of any writing or any permanent markings including hooks that leave marks of any kind. Failure to follow this rule will result in loss of locker privileges! The length of the duration is at the teacher’s discretion.
  8. Due to performance preparation in class, students sometimes must work on their own. You may not under any circumstances leave the assigned work area. You must remain on task. If an instructor comes in and you are not working, it will be reflected in your grade.