Silver Spring Dance Conservatory Policies and Reminders for SSDC dancers Proper Dancewear
- Proper dancewear is strongly recommended. This includes form- fitting clothing so teachers can assist dancers
with proper body alignment and injury prevention.
- Properly fitting dance shoes are important for a dancer’s comfort and safety.
- Ballet slippers should fit the dancer’s foot like a glove and
offer all around support. Isotoner slippers are not allowed due to safety factors.
- Tap shoes should fit comfortably. Some dancers like to wear a pair of
socks with their tap shoes. Flat taps (no high heels) for all beginning tappers.
- Jazz shoes and Jazz sneakers should have a non-marking sole, if possible.
- Pointe shoes should be professionally fitted (at least for the first
time) and you need to remember elastics and ribbons.
- Dance shoes should not be worn outside. They pick up grit and dirt that can hurt a dance floor and ruin a
shoe.8. Street
shoes are not allowed on studio floors. Socks, bare feet and dance shoes are fine.
Hair and jewelry should
be dance-appropriate.
- Hair should be pulled back.
- Most jewelry should be removed so it does not get lost or cause injury to the dancer.
Post earrings are fine.
Class Conduct
- We expect our dancers to behave appropriately within the studio.
- Be kind to your fellow dancers and be supportive of each other.
- See the director with any issues and before serious problems
occur. Complaints will remain confidential when possible and will be addressed in a general way. We can’t fix what we
don’t know about!
- Class
"rules" help prevent injury and help maintain a solid class structure.
- We see discipline as maintaining a safe and nurturing environment where the dancer can
have fun and learn. Some days are better than others and if a child becomes a class distraction, he or she may be taken out
of class for that day. This is not a punishment…it is necessary so that the other children can learn.
- Please remember that ALL dancers develop in different ways at different
ages. Dance is not competitive here, and your child is evaluated on his or her own progress. Class levels are determined by
a combination of physical, mental and emotional factors. Dance is different for each child.
- You are your child’s best advocate. Please do not hesitate to
ask questions and help us do what is best for your dancer. Please ask if you need something or have a concern. We have all
been there and done that, so we will most probably be able to offer some kind of help.
We hope you choose SSDC for your child’s dance
education. You can expect: - Highly qualified, Professional, creative and caring staff
- A variety of dance opportunities
- Newsletters, fund-raisers, projects (participation optional)
- A fun, nurturing atmosphere
- Respect
and honesty
- Good communication
- Comfortable,
nurturing environment
Nondiscrimination Policy.
SSDC shall admit students of any race,color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs and activitiesgenerally accorded or made
available to students at SSDC. SSDC does notdiscrimination
on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration ofits education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other studio-administered programs.
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