Bernice's Starrstep Dance Studio

CLASS OBSERVATION

We want class time to be productive for everyone, so we do not allow visitors in class every week. The last week of each
month is designated as "Visitation Week". Parents are invited to observe classes during that week. Students work
better when their attention is not divided between teacher and parent. We want them to be able to completely focus on
the teacher and class. It also takes up valuable class space. We appreciate you cooperation with this matter.

SUPERVISION

Parents are responsible for supervising their children (not in class) while in the waiting room. Supervision is for your
safety of your child and the consideration of others. The studio has a lot of people in and out during the week, parent
supervision also helps us in keeping the waiting room and bathrooms clean.

RECITAL AND COSTUMES

Our recital is held the first weekend in June. We like for all students to participate, but it is not required. There is a
$30.00 recital fee due May 1. You receive 2 tickets with the recital fee.
Costumes are ordered in December so they will arrive in time for our recital in June. Costume prices range from $45.00 -
$60.00. A costume deposit ($40.00) will be due in December and the costume balance is due February 1. For your
convenience, we suggest that you pay a little extra with tuition each month toward the costume. No costume will be
ordered without a deposit! Once costumes are ordered, all costume charges are non - refundable.
We also have professional pictures and video available to you at recital time. Purchased separately from the
photography studio and videographer.

CLASS ATTIRE

Students must wear proper dance clothes. The student must be able to move freely and the teacher must clearly see
how a student is working in order to make corrections. This will be strictly enforced.
ABSOLUTELY NO STREET CLOTHES ALLOWED IN CLASS

Ballet -- leotard, tights, and pink ballet shoes -- no dance pants, big t-shirts, or boxer shorts.
All Other Subjects - dance pants are acceptable with a leotard or form fitted shirt. Of course, leotard and tights are
always acceptable. No big t-shirts or baggy clothing.
The appropriate shoes are required, Ballet-pink ballet shoes, Tap - tap shoes (low heel) Jazz and Hip-Hop - black jazz
shoes or black dance sneakers.

To help us protect our marley dance floor, we ask that students change into their dance shoes before entering the
classroom.