Studio Etiquette
Alongside our shared culture, there are some simple practices that help keep classes running smoothly and respectfully for everyone in the room.
Punctuality & Entering Class
Arrive on time so you can fully participate in warm-up
If you are late or returning from the washroom, enter quietly and wait for an appropriate moment to join
Do not walk into class in the middle of an exercise
Take responsibility for your own readiness
Consistency & Attendance
Dance is a practice. Progress comes from showing up consistently.
Attend class regularly and commit to your training
If you need to miss a class, please email the studio in advance when possible
Take responsibility for catching up on missed material
Focus & Attentiveness
Listen actively to your teacher
Avoid side conversations during instruction
Save questions for appropriate moments so class can flow
Awareness of Space
Be aware of others moving around you
Maintain appropriate spacing across the floor and in centre work
Move with care to avoid collisions
Dress Code Maintenance
Arrive in proper dress code for your class
Maintain dress code throughout class (hair secured, appropriate footwear, no jewelry)
Take responsibility for staying prepared and presentation-ready
Personal Hygiene
Wear clean dancewear to class
Use deodorant
Avoid strong perfumes or fragrances
Maintain general cleanliness out of respect for shared space
We also have personal hygiene items available in the studio including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and period products. These are available to all dancers, no questions asked.
Care for the Studio
We live by campsite rules: leave the space better than you found it.
Keep your belongings organized
Clean up after yourself
Return any equipment to its proper place
Be mindful of shared spaces and noise levels
Let a staff member know if something is damaged or out of place
Gratitude & Feedback
Thank your teacher and classmates at the end of class
Receive corrections with openness and a willingness to try
Stay engaged and positive in your work
A Final Note
When everyone takes responsibility for how they move through the space, the studio becomes a place where people can focus, grow, and feel good being there.