DRESS CODE

All Kids, recreational, drop-in and team students, are required to follow the MDCD dress code. If a student fails to wear the proper attire to class: The FIRST offense will be a friendly reminder, the SECOND offense will be a verbal warning, and if the student has a THIRD offense will result in a meeting between the parent(s), student and the studio owners.  All violations subsequent to the third offense will result in the child being removed from class.

• Ballet – All black form fitting dance wear with pink or black ballet shoes and hair in a bun (not a ponytail).
• Jazz – Form fitting athletic or dance wear, hair up (ponytail or bun), jazz shoes or half-sole shoes.
• Contemporary – Form fitting athletic or dance wear, hair up (ponytail or bun), bare feet, jazz shoes or half-sole shoes.
• Leaps & Turns – Form fitting athletic or dance wear, hair up (ponytail or bun), bare feet, jazz shoes or half-sole shoes.
• Hip Hop – Comfortable athletic or dance wear, and recommend clothing that covers the knees. All students, team and recreational, must have a separate pair of CLEAN sneakers that have non-marking soles. Outside elements will damage the hardwood floors.
• Jazz Funk – Comfortable athletic or dance wear, and recommend clothing that covers the knees. All students, team and recreational, must have a separate pair of CLEAN sneakers that have non-marking soles. Outside elements will damage the hardwood floors.

STUDIO POLICIES (ALL STUDENTS)

1. No chewing gum allowed in any part of the facility. This applies to both kids and adults, students and non-students.
2. No meals allowed in the lobby (fast food, pizza, etc.).
3. Small snacks and drinks with lids ARE permitted in the lobby.
4. Water bottles with lids ARE allowed in the classrooms.  No food, sports drinks, soft drinks, or drinks with coloring are allowed.
5. When in the lobby, please do not touch or tap on the glass, dance in the window, or distract dancers in the classroom.
6. Cell phone usage is not permitted during class. Please silence your cell phones.
7. Do not wear outside shoes in the classrooms. Please refer to the dress code for any questions.
8. Please do not enter any studio during class, or between classes, unless you are a student in that class.
9. No filming or taking pictures of any class from the lobby without permission.
10. Absolutely No filming or taking pictures of adult classes or master classes from the lobby.
11. I a student is more than 15 minutes late, or if choreography has started, the student will not be allowed into class.

FOR THE PARENTS

Please help us keep things running smoothly and make sure you and your student(s) follow the dress code and all the studio policies. The additional items pertain directly to parents. Please read and accept the following:

1. We highly encourage parents to drop their students off. Due to our small waiting area, an excess of observers can be distracting to both teachers and dancers, and too many people in the lobby can be a fire code issue. If this becomes an issue, parents will only be allowed in the lobby for pick-up and drop-off.
2. Do not open the studio door, walk in the studio or be disruptive during class. Students are not allowed in the studio without a faculty member present. Non-students, including parents are not allowed in the classrooms at anytime.
3. Shades – We have shades on all the classroom windows so the students can receive distraction free training. Please do not ask the teacher to open the shades. This decision will be up to each teacher individually, and each teacher will do what is best for the student’s growth.
4. If a student must leave class early, coordinate with the front desk or teacher ahead of time, and do not open the studio door.
5. If you need to meet with a teacher, please coordinate a time with the front desk. Please do not enter the classroom at any time. Most teachers have classes immediately after and do not have time to talk between classes.
6. Keep a watchful eye on children, siblings, etc., especially small children, and please refrain from bringing toys or loud/distracting devices.
7. If the shades are open, please do not touch or tap on the glass, dance in the window, or distract dancers in the classroom.
8. Please do not allow children to touch or lean on the glass or stand on the benches in the hallways.

BEHAVIOR TOWARDS OTHERS

MDCD works very hard with parents, students and teachers to promote and keep a positive environment and a safe, warm and welcoming culture. Each student that dances at MDCD, and their families, are an ambassador of our brand, and must represent our studio appropriately. It is paramount for parents, dancers, siblings, spouses and friend to follow our policies.

Additionally, any open criticism of a dancer, especially a minor, will not be tolerated by MDCD management. This applies at the studio, parking lot, neighboring restaurants, competitions, conventions, rehearsals, master classes, and school functions. If this happens, the consequents will be as follows:

1. First offense will lead to a 1-3 month ban (or permanent, based on the statement and action), at the sole discretion of the studio director, from MDCD. The student may still take class, but the offending party will only be allowed to pick-up and drop-off, and may not enter the studio.
2. Second offense will lead to a 6 month ban (or permanent, based on the statement and action) from MDCD. The child may still take classes, but the offending party will only be allowed to pick-up and drop-off, and may not enter the studio.
3. Third and Final offense will lead to a permanent ban from MDCD. The studio director will then decide if the child will be able to continue in the program.

NOISE POLICY

The lobby is used as the MDCD office for our front desk staff, and we greatly appreciate all efforts to keep noise at a minimum. We encourage adult students, parents, children and siblings to use head phones in the lobby while listening to music, watching movies, watching YouTube, etc. Excess noise distracts dancers, clients and the staff. Please be aware of your surroundings and be respectful.

DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY

This is a family friendly establishment. Any person either under the influence, or that smells strongly like any substance (alcohol, marijuana, etc.) will be asked to leave the studio, as it will be assumed that person is under the influence. At that time, we will be required to contact another parent/legal guardian to provide alternate transportation for the minor.  Per the Police Department, “minors may not enter a vehicle with a party that is under the influence or assumed to be under the influence.” Per our policy, which is based on Police Department recommendation, MDCD will contact the Police Department and allow them to resolve the issue.

Failure to comply with the request to leave, and/or becoming argumentative, will result in MDCD calling the police to resolve the situation.  Additionally, the person(s) being combative will be permanently banned from the studio, and put their child or friends at risk of being permanently banned too, at the studio director’s sole discretion.