
PRODIGY
TRAINING
CENTER
LAURAdancelv I Etiquette
Traditional Rules of Dance Etiquette
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Respectful and correct posture, as well as attitude must be maintained throughout the entire class.
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Wear proper dance attire, shoes and hair pertaining to the class you are taking.
BALLET CLASS - BALLET SHOES
HIP HOP - SNEAKERS
CONTEMPORARY - BARE FEET, SOCKS, TURNERS
ACRO - BARE FEET, SOCKS
JAZZ - BARE FEET, SOCKS, TURNERS, JAZZ SHOES
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Attention should be directed towards the instructor at all times in all class.
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Do not eat or go to bags if allowed in the room during class.
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Do not wear jewelry or watches.
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Do not ever go on your phone during class unless directed by the instructor to video.
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Sitting down is allowed only with the expressed permission of the instructor.
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When another group is dancing, prepare yourself to begin dancing as they finish. Practice when appropriate while waiting.
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Do not talk when another group is dancing or working through choreography.
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Do not suggest changes to the instructor's choreography or class structure.
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It is disrespectful to come to class and not put forth your full effort.
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It is disrespectful to yawn out loud in class.
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It is disrespectful to stand with your arms crossed in class when the instructor is talking or giving directions.
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Learn and assimilate the exercises quickly in order to receive the most out of the class. This is an art in itself and must be practiced.
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Pay attention to and assimilate corrections given to other individuals. If the correction is directed toward another person, apply it to your own learning.
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Do not give corrections to other students in the class, this is disrespectful to the instructor and other students. Corrections should only come from the instructor unless alternative direction was given.
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Do not try to "teach" or talk over the instructor. Unless direction is given from the instructor to review choreography or exercises, you should never express your ideas out load in a class setting unless asked to do so.
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Give thanks to the instructor at the end of each class.
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You should always be respectful and supportive or other dancers.
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Your attitude effects the energy in the room. Do not come to class with a sour attitude or unwillingness to put forth your full attention and effort. This effects the class intensity and distracts others from their full potential of learning.
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Be kind and welcoming to new dancers in the room or studio. It is intimidating to go in to a new studio space or at convention. Have a positive presence. Be a go-to dancer that is a leader and can work well with others.
BALLET - above plus
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Finish each exercise in the instructed stance and remain until the music is completely finished.
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Always wear hair pulled back and appropriate ballet attire.
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Never sit in class unless stretching or the instructor has told you to do so.
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When you are finished with an exercise in the center, leave the floor as quickly as possible.
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At the end of an exercise, move only after the last note of the music has finished ringing.
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Do not yawn or lean on the barre or wall.
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Always maintain posture throughout the class.