The Fit Physique’s Dance Policies

We are very excited to have your child participate in our dance programs!
To ensure a successful experience for all enrolled, we have developed the following policies.
Please read thoroughly.
Thank you for your cooperation and adherance to the following.

1. ATTIRE:

a. Footwear: Our mission is to provide quality and affordable dance classes. To keep your expenses down, we have an end of the year in-studio performance. We have NO registration charges or expensive costume fees. One of the few requirements that involves cost is proper footwear. Shoes are the primary equipment a dancer needs- the quality and fit of the shoe directly affects the dancer’s ability to dance. Therefore, The Fit Physique requires that students wear dance shoes purchased from a dancewear store ONLY. Please DO NOT purchase shoes at Target, Payless, or other discount stores. Poorly fitted, inferior quality shoes affect balance, the ability to bend the foot properly, cause injury, and are definitely uncomfortable for your child.

The Fit Physique recommends “Dance ‘N Stuff”- located at 234 Highland (off Colvin) in Tonawanda; 877-2449. “Dance ‘N Stuff” runs a sale though August.

i.Tap-

    a) Tots Tap and Mommy and Me:  Tap shoes with lace ties. Ties MUST be replaced with elastic. (“Dance ‘N Stuff” sells appropriate elastic ties)
    b) Adults, Level I Children and above: black LEATHER tap shoes with strap. (Children- flat shoes only) 

ii.Ballet- Pink LEATHER ballet slippers -”Capezio” or “Bloch” (NOT bedroom slippers!) If elastic across foot is too loose, request that store adjust. Ballet slippers should fit snugly. They will stretch to the foot just as a glove stretches on the hand.glove stretches on the hand.

iii. Jazz-  Ballet slippers or jazz shoes- leather only.

b. Clothing:

i. Girls- leotard and tights only (any color is permissible for tap and jazz). Pink or white tights only for ballet. (Light color tights allow the muscles to be easily observed by the instructor). We encourage NO underwear underneath tights- a requirement to perform in the May Performance

           ii. Boys- t-shirts, fitted sweats, shorts. No baggy clothes, or pants, or jeans.                                              

c. Hair:   Please have hair pulled up and off the face and neck.         

2. ATTENDANCE:
Please be aware that our dance classes at The Fit Physique are progressive from September through May. Your child’s CONSISTENT participation is vital to their own success and to the success of his or her class. Therefore, we highly recommend that your child practice and maintain good attendance throughout the entire “dance school year”.

3. Please be conscientious of class times. Please bring children to class up to 10 minutes before start time and pick up promptly when the class is scheduled to end. A $5.00 fee will be charge for every 10 minutes a child is left waiting for his or her guardian.

4. Siblings of dancers MUST be kept quietly with parent AT ALL TIMES. Children are not allowed alone or unsupervised at any time- NO EXCEPTIONS. While we understand it is not always possible to keep siblings at home, we ask that you respect our concern for your child’s safety, and the professional atmosphere of our studio.

5. Please keep your child at home is he/she is ill or is still infectious, or cannot participate fully in class.

6. For the safety of your child, if an adult other than the guardian is picking up the child, please notify the instructors or desk staff at the beginning of class.

7. Please fill out and sign your child’s Medical History, Waiver of Liability, and Media Release.

8. Level III and above tap/jazz students are highly encouraged to take ballet to further enhance their training and technique.

ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE POLICIES, PLEASE SEE CANDICE, SHERI, OR KELLEY. WE’LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS AND ON OUR MAY PERFORMANCES