Studio Procedures

WATER

We have water fountains available for use; HOWEVER, students should bring their own water bottle to fill to reduce direct drinking from the fountain. Students bringing a water bottle must ensure that the tops are secure and that their first and last names are clearly labeled to prevent any mix-ups.

DANCE BAGS

Each dancer should have a dance bag (i.e. backpack, cinch sack, etc.) to put their dance shoes in for classes. Dance bags may not be stored at the dance studio. Please make sure your child’s dance bag is labeled with their name. All bags will enter and exit each class with students.

ATTIRE

Please make sure your child arrives in their dance attire with their hair pulled back neatly in a ponytail or bun (for our ladies) and out of the face (for our gentleman). Our dress code is available under each class description.

CELL PHONES

Students may bring their cell phones into the studio with them. However, they are to remain in their dance bags on silent.

EMERGENCY CONTACT

An emergency contact is required for ALL students.

LOBBY + BATHROOM

Our lobby and bathrooms are open; HOWEVER, please be mindful that these areas are small and should remain clear to ensure we do not exceed our building’s maximum occupancy and to maintain a safe environment in case of an emergency.

• Check-In & Pick-up: We ask that parents remain on the sidewalk during this time to keep hallways clear for class transitions. Check out our full procedure below under “CHECK-IN PROCEDURES” & “PICK-UP PROCEDURES”
• During Class: Safety is important to us, so we are asking that no one loiters in the hallways during class time. Please review our full procedure below under “IN CLASS PROCEDURES”.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES

• Class check-in time is no earlier than 5 minutes before their class begins.
• You will see a studio representative at the front door that will be checking in all students. Students will check-in with SIM Staff from the sidewalk and enter our lobby to walk them to their classroom with a SIM Staff Member, Teacher, or Studio Assistant.
• Our lobby is small and our hallways are narrow, so we ask that no parents/guardians enter the building during check-in times for the safety of our students.
• At this time, all children under the age of 10 are REQUIRED to check-in with an adult.
• Do NOT leave your child until they have been checked in. Once they are in the studio, feel free to run errands, etc.
• If a student is not feeling well, please have them stay home.
• Students should arrive in proper attire for class with their hair done.

IN CLASS PROCEDURES

• Students will enter the building at check-in and be escorted to their classroom with a SIM Staff Member, Teacher, or Studio Assistant.
• Teachers and Studio Assistants will help students change shoes, if needed. We ask that dance shoes not be worn outside.
• At the end of class, students will walk with their teacher to the lobby for sidewalk pickup.
• Safety is important to us, so we are asking that no one loiters in the hallways during class time.
• With our classes at full capacity, we ask that parents take only a quick peek through the two-way window to avoid exceeding our building’s occupancy. To help students stay focused and engaged, please remember that you can be seen and heard through the door. We appreciate your support in fostering independence and trust between students, parents, and our SIM staff.
• Please know that we have a few chairs on our sidewalk and a couple in our lobby so you can remain close by if you wish. Feel free to relax in your car or run errands during class time, too!

PICK-UP PROCEDURES

• Please make sure you are on-time to pick up your student.
• Teachers will be bringing the class back to the lobby for sidewalk pickup.
• An adult will be REQUIRED to meet the child on the sidewalk to pick up their dancer from the studio. We will NOT send children to your vehicle alone.

We appreciate our SIM Family and the mindfulness and understanding of the safety procedures we have in place for the children.