The tradition of dance class etiquette is a long one, and at it’s core is about the trust and respect the student has for the teacher!  Here’s a list of the do’s and don’ts of dance class etiquette!

Don’t

• Talk while the teacher is talking
• Turn your back to the teacher or other students
• Cross your arms, or stand with your hands on your hips while listening to the teacher.  Whether intended or not, this conveys an attitude of disrespect.
• Talk in between exercises
• Leave the dance floor during warm up or barre to get water or remove layers.  Wait until a break instead, or keep your water next to you at the barre for a quick sip between exercises.

Do

• Listen carefully with your arms behind your back or by your sides
• Watch and support each classmate as they dance (quietly!)
• Turn off your phone and remove jewelry before class
• Follow instructions quickly
• Dress appropriately for class-but please remember now that the weather is colder you MUST wear layers over your dance clothes while outside to avoid injury-even if you are warm after dance class!
• Enter the studio on time, with your shoes already on and hair already done, and go straight to the beginning of class (standing on a number  or at the barre, etc)
• Tell your teacher at the beginning of class if you need to be dismissed early
• Thank your teacher, assistant teacher, and accompanist (if applicable) at the end of the class with a “thank you” and a curtsey or bow.

What do you think ensures a calm, fun dance class experience for everyone?  We’d love to hear from you!