Student Guidebook

 

Mission Statement

Our mission at Main Street is to provide each student with a quality dance education in a positive atmosphere while building grace, poise, discipline, self-confidence and encouraging them to reach their goals in life.

 

Goals

  1. To build self-esteem by praising positive behavior and actions.
  2. To create a strong foundation in dance technique by teaching proper formation, vocabulary and placement of movements.
  3. To encourage an appreciation for the art of dance.
  4. To encourage respect of peers, teachers and self.


Attire

Students are expected to follow the dress code set by the Main Street staff.

 

Baby Dolls: Black MSD skirted leotard, tan tights, pink ballet shoes, hair up off of neck

Angels: Black MSD skirted leotard, tan tights, tan tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, hair up off of neck

Lil Sweethearts: Black MSD skirted leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, HAIR BUNNED

Princesses: Black MSD skirted leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, HAIR BUNNED

***All Ballet strings should be tucked in children’s shoes.***

 

Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Showstoppers, All Stars, Superstars, Supermodels, Tweens and Divas):

Ballet Class: Black Main Street leotard, pink tights down through the feet, pink split sole ballet shoes, HAIR BUNNED

Tap & Jazz Classes: Black Main Street leotard, tan or pink tights, black hot shorts, black capri or full length pants may be worn over leotard, tan slip-on jazz shoes, black lace up tap shoes, HAIR BUNNED

Lyrical/Contemporary and Leaps and Turns:

Black Main Street leotard, solid black hot shorts or leggings. No cut outs in leggings. Hair bunned.

Hip Hop:

Any attire with tennis shoes allowed for Hip Hop. Hair must be up off the neck.

Boys: Shorts and solid t-shirt or Main Street t-shirt (clothes should not be too baggy)

 

How to do a proper bun:

Supplies needed: Hair pins, Hair net and Hair spray

Spray back ponytail, split pony tail into two sections. Wrap first section around and secure with pins. Repeat with second section. Wrap hair net and place pins to hold in place. Spray once more to finalize a GOOD BUN!

General Information

Students should not arrive to the studio more than ten to fifteen minutes early and should leave the studio within ten to fifteen minutes of dismissal. The studio is not a place for “hanging out.” Only students who are doing private lessons should come directly after school.

Parents are allowed to drop students off; however, they must arrive on time for pick up. Staff is usually in class and cannot be responsible for children left in the lobby. If you plan to stay in the lobby while your children are in class, please do not allow siblings to be disruptive. Repeat--- Please do not allow your dancers and/or their siblings to be disruptive. Maintain control of your children. No running. No yelling. It is very disruptive to class and other students/siblings can be hurt. Please do not bring in outside food in the studio.

  • Outside food is not allowed in the studio.
  • No gum will be allowed in class.
  • Bottled water only allowed in the studio.
  • No jewelry should be worn in class. Stud earrings only.
  • Please label all shoes with student’s first and last name.
  • Small students are encouraged to use elastic in their tap shoes in order for them to get them on and off in a timely manner.
  • Students are encouraged to wear cover ups when entering and exiting the studio.
  • Students are expected to be ready, in proper dress code, when class begins.

Observation windows are available for parents to observe class. The blinds will be closed once recital routines have been started at the first of the year. The blinds are also closed for Thursday company classes as well as privates and rehearsals. If you are viewing in the observation area, please do not leave any children unattended in the lobby. Children should never be left to run around the studio, lobby, observation area or bathrooms.

Gossiping about other students, parents, teachers, or other dance studios is not tolerated in the Main Street studio. At Main Street, we strive to keep a positive, healthy and happy atmosphere for everyone, and we expect the same from everyone.

Parent conferences will be scheduled mid year to discuss children’s progress.

Yearly Expenses

Tuition

Tuition is due at the first of each month. A $10.00 late fee will be added to accounts not paid by the 10th of each month. There will be a $25.00 NSF charge on any returned checks. Anyone writing an NSF check will be placed on a cash only account. We take cash, check and credit cards. There is a 3% swipe fee on credit cards. Label all checks and cash. Please be sure to place the dancer’s name on the memo line of the check.

 

Costume deposits

Costume deposits are collected beginning in October. Costumes will be ordered in December. Deposits are non-refundable once costumes have been ordered. PLEASE WRITE COSTUME DEPOSITS SEPARATELY AND LABEL YOUR CHECKS . Costumes are not ordered if there is not a zero balance on the student’s account.

Costume deposits to be collected:

Baby Dolls- 1 deposit ($50.00 due by October 28th)

Angels, Lil Sweethearts, Princesses- 2 deposits ($50.00 each: 1st due by September 30th., 2nd due by October 28th.)

Showstoppers, All Stars, Superstars, Supermodels, Tweens and Divas (Divas and Supermodels have 3 if doing ballet in recital that year)  - 3 deposits ($60 each: 1 due by September 30th, 2nd due by October 28th, 3rd and ALL remaining deposits due by November 18th)

Hip Hop - 1 deposit ($60.00 due by November 18th.) **Note- Hip Hop will be required to get their own shoes and will be chosen by their teacher.  We are changing styles this year.  

September 30th- 1st costume deposit

October 28th- 2nd costume deposit

November 18th- 3rd (and all remaining) costume deposit(s) (for students with three or more routines)

*Costume deposits are just that- a deposit to order the costumes. There is no way to know the full price of every costume in October. Balances will be due in January.

 

Recital Fee and Picture Ad

There is a recital fee that is assessed to each student who participates in the end of the year dance recital. This fee will be collected in January. Fee is based off of venue price and tbd. Each student must purchase a picture/ad in the recital program. Prices will be given for ads in January. Pictures are taken at the studio.

Additional Policies

Attendance

Attendance to class is highly encouraged at all levels. Technique, combinations and class routine is a continual process and will be revisited weekly. For students 4th grade and above, 3 unexcused absences only are allowed per semester. If students miss more than 3 times, it is up to the teacher’s discretion if the student can participate in the recital.

 

Monthly Packets

Each student will receive a packet of information that will go out the last week of the month including newsletters, notes about upcoming events and any open invoices.

 

Spirit Week

The first full week of every month is Main Street Spirit Week. Students are allowed to wear any dance attire as long as it has the Main Street logo on it. If a holiday falls during spirit week, we will resume this event the next month. This gives the students a chance to show their Main Street spirit and also to change up the attire. They work so hard to maintain proper dress, we feel as though they have earned this privilege. Of course, regular class attire is allowed.

 

Calendar

Main Street follows the calendar set by the Tangipahoa Parish School for holidays and school closings. Dates will be posted in the newsletter and on the bulletin board in the observation area.

 

Website

Main Street will post important monthly news on the website. Email questions through our contact form.

 

Parties

Main Street will celebrate some holidays in the studio with a small party at the end of class. Information will be given out with the monthly packets. Sign up sheets will be on the bulletin board for parents interested in sending items for the party. Birthday celebrations are acceptable and will only be done during the last five minutes of class. Cupcakes are preferred so that the students can take them as they leave.

 

Expectations

  • Main Street students are expected to abide by and obey the rules and dress code set by their teacher.

  • Parent/teacher conferences will be set throughout the year to discuss each student's progress.

  • Students will be praised weekly on progress, good behavior and Christian-like actions.

  • Monthly newsletters will be given out to keep you informed of upcoming events and dates. Information will also be posted on this website.

  • Main Street will observe the same holiday schedule as the Tangipahoa Parish School System.

  • Good attendance is necessary in order for each student to maintain class instruction as well as progress. Perfect attendance awards will be given out at the conclusion of the dance year. For 4th grade and up, 3 absences are allowed per semester. After that, it is up to the teacher’s discretion if the dancer is able to participate in the dance recital.

  • Students should arrive and be picked up for class on time.

  • Students should use the bathroom before class.

  • Water bottles only are allowed in class.

 

Expenses for the year

No refunds.

Tuition is due at the first of the month. A $10.00 late fee will be added to accounts not paid by the 10th of each month. No exceptions. $25.00 NSF charge on returned checks.
*Costumes will be ordered December 1st. Costume balances will be on January invoices.
**Deposits are non-refundable once costumes have been ordered.