PARENT INFORMATION

Help Us Lead Your Child Toward Positive Experiences in Class
Please guide your child in recognizing that dance class requires focused attention. Our 3 and 4 year old dancers will enjoy structured lessons which are based on developing both spatial awareness and artistic skills. Counting and alphabet are combined with the identification of colors, rhythms, and sing-a-longs.

Teach your child to respect the dance educators through the use of appropriate behaviors. Dancers do not speak out of turn, argue, gossip or chew gum during class or in the studio. Teachers should always be thanked after classes. (The teachers thank the students also.)

Prompt Arrival and Preparedness
We begin and end our classes on time. We want your child to be in class each and every week; prepared with the proper attire, secured hair, and dance shoes. This way they are ready to learn about the wonderful world of dance and music. If you must be late, inquire at the desk as to whether you may enter the classroom. Be aware that permission for late arrivals is not always granted. You may make up any missed lessons. Always knock on a CLOSED classroom door before entering.

We Want To Know Our Parents
Our once-a-month observation day is also tuition day. The first class of each month! Please come to the studio to observe your child. Parents of 3- and 4-year olds must stay at the studio to be available to take their child to the restroom. Watch our newsletter, MACKINEWS, for information and updates about what the ‘buzz’ is around our school, outside performances, and other newsworthy items.

We Kindly Request

• A telephone call, letter, or e-mail if your child is absent from two consecutive classes and tuition has a balance due.
  
  
• Your presence at all important studio functions, meetings and special celebrations.
  
  
• Encourage your child to wear dance shoes indoors only. Not only does this protect and help keep the studio floors clean- it will prolong the life of the shoes.