GUIDELINES AND DRESS CODE
OBSERVATION
Q: May I invite as many family and friends as I'd like to view my child's dance class?
A: Our waiting room is limited to one guest per student. While a "sneak peek" through the viewing window is acceptable, we strongly encourage our drop-off / pick-up method for all of our classes. It has proven to help a child develop independence and responsibility more rapidly. Attentiveness also increases substantially. Standing in the doorway is never allowed and "loitering" in the viewing window is extremely discouraged.
Q: Is it acceptable for my child to "visit" in the waiting room during their dance class?
A: No, students are expected to remain with their instructors for the duration of the class.
Q: May I invite as many family and friends as I'd like to view my child's dance class?
A: Our waiting room is limited to one guest per student. While a "sneak peek" through the viewing window is acceptable, we strongly encourage our drop-off / pick-up method for all of our classes. It has proven to help a child develop independence and responsibility more rapidly. Attentiveness also increases substantially. Standing in the doorway is never allowed and "loitering" in the viewing window is extremely discouraged.
Q: Is it acceptable for my child to "visit" in the waiting room during their dance class?
A: No, students are expected to remain with their instructors for the duration of the class.
COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR
Please remember that time is limited in-between classes and it is very important that we start classes on time. Therefore, if you need to speak to an instructor, you have a couple of options. The easiest way is to email your instructor NLSD@plattsburghdance.com You may also leave a note after class and the instructor will call you back. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.
STUDIO
No chewing gum, food and/or drinks are allowed in the studio. Water bottles are the only exception. Please no sugar drinks. Bottles of water are available to purchase at the studio.
FACILITY
- Please help keep the waiting room and bathroom clean. It is your responsibility to clean up after yourself and throw all trash away.
- To avoid spills, please do not place coffee on the rugs. Should you notice that these rooms need attention, please notify us immediately.
- Please note that the NLSD studios are non-smoking facilities (indoors/outside).
- Please place your name on personal items. All items left in studios are placed in a lost and found box. Items in box will be donated to charity at the end of each month.
- NLSD is not responsible for items lost or stolen.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Please do not arrive more than five minutes early for class. All dancers should wait inside the facility when waiting to be picked up. NLSD is not responsible for watching children in-between or after classes.
CANCELLATIONS
Weather cancellations are posted on both WWW.PLATTSBURGHDANCE.COM & FACEBOOK.COM/PLATTSBURGHDANCE or FACEBOOK.COM/LANGLOIS SCHOOL OF DANCE 2:00PM weekdays / 9:00AM Saturdays. If weather changes while classes are in session, please check in every half hour. You may also call (518)566-0256 to listen to our recorded message. Each class day will be allotted one prepaid snow day per year. Please be sure we have UPDATED phone numbers in case we need to cancel for other reasons. Classes may be held even if schools were closed. Holidays are posted on our bulletin board calendars. We do not offer make-up classes.
BOUTIQUE
Please visit our BOUTIQUE page for more information on dance shoes and apparel. |
ITTY BITTIES (MOMMY & ME)
DRESS CODE: Tights and leotard (any color). Ballet slippers or silky slip-ons. If wearing tutus or dance skirts, please be sure they do not hang below mid-thigh. Adults: Athletic sneakers only. Please no boots, socks, sandals or bare feet.
DRESS CODE: Tights and leotard (any color). Ballet slippers or silky slip-ons. If wearing tutus or dance skirts, please be sure they do not hang below mid-thigh. Adults: Athletic sneakers only. Please no boots, socks, sandals or bare feet.
- Please no jewelry or toys.
- During cold weather, please have your dancer in a sweater/sweatshirt at the start of class.
PRESCHOOL / TAP & TUMBLE CLASSES
DRESS CODE: Tights and leotard (any color), black tap shoes (buckle or velcro - no laces please), ballet slippers or silky slip-ons (any color ~ please no strings). If wearing tutus or dance skirts, please be sure they do not hang below mid-thigh. If wearing a loose t-shirt and leggings, please be sure a sports bra is worn underneath for our Tumble portion of class.
Tap shoes and ballet slippers may be purchased on the first day of class. Our staff will size and order all items for you. Prepayment required for all orders. The Freestyle brand "plastic tap" tap shoes found at Target should be avoided for both preschool levels and are not allowed for third year tappers and up. Thank you for your cooperation.
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings and t-shirt. Tap shoe orders/payment taken during first class. If ordering yourself, shoes must be black with 1.5 inch heel. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
Tap shoes and ballet slippers may be purchased on the first day of class. Our staff will size and order all items for you. Prepayment required for all orders. The Freestyle brand "plastic tap" tap shoes found at Target should be avoided for both preschool levels and are not allowed for third year tappers and up. Thank you for your cooperation.
- First and last names should be placed on dance shoes prior to class (bottom of shoe works best).
- Young tappers change into ballet slippers for the second half of class.
- Students should use the bathroom before class. Students ages six and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please no jewelry or toys.
- During cold weather, please have your dancer in a sweater/sweatshirt at the start of class.
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings and t-shirt. Tap shoe orders/payment taken during first class. If ordering yourself, shoes must be black with 1.5 inch heel. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
HIP HOP CLASSES
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings or athletic pants (no jeans or hats). Tight exercise top or a t-shirt with a sports bra. Black dance sneakers
If you do not own black dance sneakers, please wear clean athletic sneakers for the first class.
If you do not own black dance sneakers, please wear clean athletic sneakers for the first class.
- Black dance sneakers are a requirement.
- Dance sneaker orders taken during first class. Prepayment required.
- Due to unusual sizing, we will have sample sizes to try on in class.
- Dance sneakers are not to be worn outside. Wearing dance shoes outside ruins the sole and also tracks dirt and gravel into the studio, causing damage to our customized dance floors.
- Knee pads are available for purchase for those who wish to use them. (recommended with shorts).
- Water bottles are strongly recommended. Please no sugar drinks.
BALLET CLASS
DRESS CODE: Tights and leotard (any color), pink ballet slippers (no strings please). Ballet slippers are available to purchase/order during the first class. If wearing tutus or dance skirts, please be sure they do not hang below mid-thigh. Leg warmers are fine. Long hair pulled up in a ponytail or bun please.
DRESS CODE: Tights and leotard (any color), pink ballet slippers (no strings please). Ballet slippers are available to purchase/order during the first class. If wearing tutus or dance skirts, please be sure they do not hang below mid-thigh. Leg warmers are fine. Long hair pulled up in a ponytail or bun please.
LYRICAL: DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. Tight exercise top or a t-shirt with a sports bra. Barefoot or half-sole turner such as footUndeez. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. Tight exercise top or a t-shirt with a sports bra. Nude colored jazz oxford or half-sole turner such as footUndeez. Available to purchase/order during the first class. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. Tight exercise top or a t-shirt with a sports bra. Nude colored jazz oxford or half-sole turner such as footUndeez. Available to purchase/order during the first class. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
ACRO DANCE
DRESS CODE: Leotard with spandex shorts or sports bra with leggings. Bare feet. Grip socks when chilly. Long hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun please. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
In lieu of dance shoes, every new Acro student will be required to purchase an Acro starter kit. Returning Acro students will be required to purchase the new season's leotard.
DRESS CODE: Leotard with spandex shorts or sports bra with leggings. Bare feet. Grip socks when chilly. Long hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun please. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
In lieu of dance shoes, every new Acro student will be required to purchase an Acro starter kit. Returning Acro students will be required to purchase the new season's leotard.
POM
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings.T-shirts are acceptable. Nude colored jazz oxford. Shoes and poms will be available to purchase/order during the first class. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings.T-shirts are acceptable. Nude colored jazz oxford. Shoes and poms will be available to purchase/order during the first class. Water bottles are strongly recommended.
SOLOS, DUOS, TRIOS
DRESS CODE: Leotard/tights or spandex shorts/leggings with t-shirt. Appropriate dance shoes for genre.
DRESS CODE: Leotard/tights or spandex shorts/leggings with t-shirt. Appropriate dance shoes for genre.
MUSICAL THEATRE
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. T-shirts are acceptable. Nude colored jazz oxford. Available to purchase/order during the first class.
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. T-shirts are acceptable. Nude colored jazz oxford. Available to purchase/order during the first class.
CELTIC FUSION
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. T-shirts are acceptable. Shoes will be sized and ordered in class.
DRESS CODE: Spandex shorts/leggings. T-shirts are acceptable. Shoes will be sized and ordered in class.