Studio Policies

Attendance & Absences

Students arriving after the studio door has been closed by the instructor are considered tardy. Four tardies within one semester are counted as one absence.

Students participating in rehearsals for performances are allowed two excused rehearsal absences per semester. More than two absences may jeopardize eligibility to perform.

Make-Up Classes / Trial Classes

Active students that have missed one class may take one free makeup class during the same month that they missed class. Students must be actively enrolled in at least one class to take a makeup class.

New students are eligible for one free trial class to evaluate if they are the correct level and comfortable in class.

Parent Responsibilities

• Parents are only permitted inside classrooms during teacher-approved observation periods.Parents may observe classes through the viewing windows at both the Sahuarita Arts Center and Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse.
• Please supervise children in the lobby at all times. Children should never enter a classroom without a teacher present or be left unattended.
• Please refrain from taking photos or videos during class, as they can distract students.
• Sahuarita Dance Center reserves the right to use performance and class photos on its website and promotional materials. Sahuarita Dance Center will NOT post any personal information about its students (i.e. student names). If you do not wish to have your student’s photo/videos used, you must notify Sahuarita Dance Center in advance in writing of your wishes.
• Parents are encouraged to volunteer as chaperones or backstage helpers during our Winter Performance and May Recital. As we get closer to these performances, we will post QR codes to access the sign up page.

Performance Policies

Our May Recital and Winter Performances are held at the Sahuarita Unified School District Auditorium.

More detailed information regarding our performances will be given to parents on the Picture Day prior to the performance.

• No food or drinks may be brought into the auditorium.
• Flash photography or videography during performances is not permitted. Parents may take videos and photos during the dress rehearsal only. A professional video recording of each performance will be available for purchase.
• Parents may not pick up their dancer until the performance is completed. We ask that audience members do not talk, stand, exit, or enter the auditorium during a performance as it is disrespectful and disruptive to dancers and other parents.
• Parents may only enter the building through the front lobby. No parents are allowed backstage unless they are a designated chaperone.

Leveling

A student’s level is determined by evaluation from their teachers. We determine a student’s level based on their skills, focus, and age group. Students will need to prove mastery of certain skills before they may move up to the next level. At the end of the school year, teachers will provide evaluations of each student so you may know what level they should take in the coming year.

Behavior & Dress Code

Students are expected to demonstrate respectful behavior and arrive dressed according to the studio dress code. Students may be dismissed from class for disruptive behavior, disorderly conduct, or inappropriate attire.

For more information about the dress code, please refer to the dress code page.