Code of Conduct
2025-2026 Season
Classes begin on September 15th, 2025. Our First Steps, Group Classes, Pre-Teen, and Apprentice level classes will be held up until their performance at the end of May. Our Company classes will be held up until their performance in June.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for progress. Only miss class for valid reasons, and notify Miss Abby and Miss Blythe in advance. Students are responsible for practicing missed material at home using the Band App.
The final two classes before each performance are MANDATORY. For Company Levels, more than two absences after April 1st may result in not performing the full dance.
Pick-up and Drop Off
Please escort students in and out of the studio for safety reasons.
Please arrive on time—warm-ups are essential for safe movement and focus. Late arrivals disrupt class. If you are late, wait at the door until the music stops before entering.
Class Make-up Policy
Holidays and snow days are built into tuition. If more than 2 cancellations are needed for a specific class, a make-up class will be scheduled.
Withdrawals
Notify the studio immediately if a student is no longer attending dance classes at Symmetry. Costume payments are non-refundable. Parents of withdrawn students are responsible for the full costume payment and will receive the costumes.
Studio Expectations
Symmetry is dedicated to fostering a positive environment where students are encouraged to treat their peers, teachers, adults, and themselves with respect. Students and parents are expected to abide by the following:
• Speak respectfully to the teachers and to one another.
• Maintain positivity, have a “can do” attitude, and show good sportsmanship.
• Abide by the dress code for each class.
• Keep good conduct and quiet voices in the lobby and dressing room.
• Gossip or putting down other students is strictly forbidden and will result in suspension or dismissal from the dance company. This includes social media.
Additional Student Guidelines
Before Class:
• Use the bathroom before class.
• Hair must be secured and minimal jewelry is to be worn.
• Keep belongings dressing room area. Keep the dressing room and lobby neat.
During Class:
• Do not chew gum or bring food or drink (other than a closed water bottle) into the studio.
• Cell phones are not permitted in the dance room unless you are recording for the teacher.
• Do not sit-down during class unless instructed by the teacher.
• Do not hang on the barres or touch the mirrors.
Additional Parent Guidelines
Review our studio policies with your children to help them understand their importance. Parents are expected to abide by the following:
• Bring your child to class on time. Do not miss class except for valid reasons.
• Make sure that your child is properly outfitted for class per our studio dress code. Keep students’ jewelry and valuables at home. Symmetry is not responsible for lost items or items left at the studio.
• Do not allow your child to wear dance shoes outside (including sneakers for hip-hop)
• Encourage practice at home. This can be done using the Band App.
• Avoid gossip. It only spreads misinformation. If you need to discuss a situation, please contact Abby or Blythe directly.
• Do not compare your child to other students or discuss such comparisons with other parents.
• Birthday party invitations should be distributed outside of class unless the whole class is invited.