Arrival and Departure
All students must sign in and sign out daily. When your child enters the building,
they should immediately check in with the front desk. This is not only for attendance records, but also for emergency and
security reasons. in the case that a parent is not present with their child.
Clarksville Highway
All Princecilla's Dancers students must be picked up by a parent or guardian inside
the building. No child will be allowed to wait outside or leave the studio without a parent or guardian.
Telephones
The dancers have been asked to use the phone only in emergencies. The Centre would also like
to ask that you call your child only in the case of an emergency. Please limit your calls to three minutes. Emergency phone
calls should be directed to the Business Manager.
Parking
Free parking is available in the back of the building as well as in our assiciate
business parking lot.
Food and Beverages
Food may only be eaten in the designated areas of the
building. No food will be allowed in the studios, bathrooms or dressing rooms. All food must be thrown away in the garbage
cans or recycling bins provided. Any infringement of this will necessitate a "water only" policy and food allowed only outside
the building.
Smoking
There is no smoking permitted inside.
Lost and Found
Lost and found will hold articles of clothing for
one month. Any clothing left over a month will go towards charity. It is advised that all clothing have the student's name
printed on it so that we may return the items promptly.
Centre Procedures
Placement of Dancers
All students will be carefully placed in the class that is fitting to their technique.
The age of one student may differ from the other students in a particular class. The Centre will make a concerted effort to
keep the age ranges as close together as possible, however, the main emphasis will be placed on each student's technical achievement.
They will be placed in the level that will encourage the most progress. A dancer must be challenged but not overwhelmed.
Advancement
It is typical to spend more than one year at each level. Your child may not be promoted every
year. The changing of levels in the Centre is always decided with your child's best interest and advancement in mind. If a
child is promoted too soon, then he or she will miss some very valuable training. These children also struggle in the next.
level, which is unnecessary and even dangerous. The dancers in the Centre will be placed with care and consideration at all
levels of training.
Evaluations
Each student enrolled will be evaluated by the instructors at the end of each semester
to ascertain progress and determine their placement for the coming semester. The first evaluations will be for Spring recommendations.
The final evaluations will be for the following year's placement. Progress is closely evaluated for each individual throughout
the year.
Observation of Classes
Parents should wait in the lobby during class unless permitted by the Director
of dance.
There will be no watching classes. There will be two observation weeks throughout the year so that you may see your child's progress. Please check the yearly calendar for dates of the observation
weeks.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE
The school welcomes the interest
and questions of all parents. Conferences may be scheduled at any time during the year. Please be aware of instructors’
obligations and demanding schedules, and do not attempt to engage them in any impromptu (long) discussions before, during,
and between classes.
Performance Opportunities
Spring Recital The Centre concludes the year with a Spring Recital. Details will be outlined in January.
Participation in the concert is on a voluntary basis and all levels are represented. Please refer to the Centre Calendar for
dates of the Concert. All committments will be considered a legal binding contract. All payments for costumes are due
at the time scheduled.
Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker
All Centre students may have an opportunity
to see the casting of the Nashville Ballet's Nutcracker. Advanced notification will be posted.
Star Students
Star students are students that are veterans of the centre. They may be asked to share some responsibilities
within the Centre. They may also be expected to act as teacher's assistants and examples to the younger students of the Centre.
Parent's Association
The purpose of the Parent's Association is to offer support and assistance to the Centre in its purpose to
train dancers. Members of the Parent's Association are the parents of students enrolled in the Centre. At the time a child
is enrolled in the Centre, the parent automatically becomes a member of this association. Parents will be notified of regular
meetings and volunteering opportunities that will be scheduled throughout the dance year.
Violations
Substance Abuse
The use of alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal substances is strictly forbidden at the
Centre or anywhere on Centre property. Students in violation will be dismissed immediately.
Discrimination and Harassment
It is the intent of
Ridley studio's and its Centre for Dance Education that all students and employees will enjoy an environment that is free
from discrimination and/or harassment of any student and/or employee by another student, instructor or non-employee. Ridley
Studio's has established specific policies regarding these issues. A copy of these policies is available upon request from
the Business Manager. Any infringement of these policies should be reported to the Business Manager immediately.
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