1. Etiquette
Arrive on time.
Don’t lean on barre, always turn towards the barre.
Be polite, do not invade another’s space.
Wait until an exercise is finished before entering the room.
Wear the proper dancewear for your subject. No jewelry.
Between exercises focus on what you just performed, do not stop and play or talk.
Put out a full effort, don’t mark the steps.
2. Discipline
Practice at home improves strength and builds muscles and memory. It must be done to advance and achieve goals.
3. Patience
You won’t learn everything the first time. Learning to dance is a process. Take your time, practice and keep trying until you get it right!
4. Concentration & Effort
Dancers must focus on what is being said, otherwise they will miss the steps. A dancer learns to ignore distractions to process the combination and memorize it.
5. Good posture & Coordination
Dancers apply many rules of posture and become aware of how their body feels. They must know how to use certain muscles, how to align the body, and be aware of weight placement.
6. An appreciation for classical music
Repetition of exercises to classical music becomes a part of your memory and brings on feelings of pleasure. This lasts a lifetime.
7. Team work
You know that you must be at class for patterns and line changes to be done properly. As a part of a group your place in line is important. When one person is missing, it is difficult for the class to learn the timing and spacing for certain combinations.
8. How to take corrections.
Accept corrections for what they are, not criticism, but a learning and growing tool. It’s okay to make mistakes.
9. Respect
Dancers take turns across the floor &wait quietly while others are dancing. Respect for class means arriving on time, focusing and being quiet in class.
10. Stage presence & self confidence
All of the above train the dancer to be sure and proud of themselves. Performing in front of an audience is fun and builds self-confidence.
Arrive on time.
Don’t lean on barre, always turn towards the barre.
Be polite, do not invade another’s space.
Wait until an exercise is finished before entering the room.
Wear the proper dancewear for your subject. No jewelry.
Between exercises focus on what you just performed, do not stop and play or talk.
Put out a full effort, don’t mark the steps.
2. Discipline
Practice at home improves strength and builds muscles and memory. It must be done to advance and achieve goals.
3. Patience
You won’t learn everything the first time. Learning to dance is a process. Take your time, practice and keep trying until you get it right!
4. Concentration & Effort
Dancers must focus on what is being said, otherwise they will miss the steps. A dancer learns to ignore distractions to process the combination and memorize it.
5. Good posture & Coordination
Dancers apply many rules of posture and become aware of how their body feels. They must know how to use certain muscles, how to align the body, and be aware of weight placement.
6. An appreciation for classical music
Repetition of exercises to classical music becomes a part of your memory and brings on feelings of pleasure. This lasts a lifetime.
7. Team work
You know that you must be at class for patterns and line changes to be done properly. As a part of a group your place in line is important. When one person is missing, it is difficult for the class to learn the timing and spacing for certain combinations.
8. How to take corrections.
Accept corrections for what they are, not criticism, but a learning and growing tool. It’s okay to make mistakes.
9. Respect
Dancers take turns across the floor &wait quietly while others are dancing. Respect for class means arriving on time, focusing and being quiet in class.
10. Stage presence & self confidence
All of the above train the dancer to be sure and proud of themselves. Performing in front of an audience is fun and builds self-confidence.
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