Rules  - Long hair in bun (ballet); pony tail or braid (other classes) - Wear appropriate attire (see "Classroom Attire" page) - No smoking, gum chewing, food or drinks (except water) in the studio - No pets, please! - Dispose of litter in appropriate receptacles - Dance bag, leotard and dance shoes should be labeled with your name - While dancing, put belongings in a cubby or shelf in the dressing room. Leave valuables at home! - Be prompt to arrive. Late arrivals disrupt the class and cause the late student to miss important warm up exercises. - Parents, please pick up young children promptly. There is no baby-sitting service available. For children’s safety, please come into the building to get them. They must not leave the building alone!     Attendance    Consistent attendance is very important for each student’s educational progress. Good attendance is also imperative as absences and tardiness can hold back an entire class. We cannot jeopardize our responsibilities to the rest of the class for one student. Please make every effort to attend every class! However,if very ill, it is best for everyone that the student stay home & recuperate.     Costume Fees   Students who plan to participate in the June performance must submit measurements and $50 per costume deposit on or before December 15, 2009. Costumes may cost anywhere from $50 to $95 each depending upon the costume design, the supplier, shipping and handling costs, etc. We try hard to observe the following guidelines:  Young Children's Classes and Level I CLasses $65 or less, Level II & III $80 or less, and all other classes $90 or less. Once costumes have been selected, you will be informed of the balance due in the March/April newsletter.  Costume balance is due  April 20.