Studio Policies

Studio Policies

To ensure a conducive and enriching learning environment, we kindly ask all dancers and families to adhere to the Charleston Dance Center’s studio policies.

Dress Code

General Guidelines

T-shirts and sweatshirts are not allowed in class, as they hinder proper body alignment and muscle tension checks.
No jewelry, except small stud earrings, is allowed for safety reasons.
No gum chewing during classes.

Class Specific Guidelines

Preschool Classes

Pink ballet shoes and tan tie tap shoes.
Any style or color leotard and tights.

Ballet and Pointe Classes

Female Students: Black leotard, pink tights, and ballet and/or pointe shoes.
Hair securely pulled back in a bun with a hairnet (for dancers over level I).
Male Students: Fitted t-shirt, dance pants or tights, and ballet shoes.

Tap Classes

Comfortable dancewear (ensuring bottom of leg and feet are visible)
Tap shoes with proper taps attached

Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Broadway Classes

Comfortable dancewear such as leotards, tank tops, fitted tops, dance pants, or leggings. No baggy clothing.
Appropriate dance shoes based on the style (jazz shoes, dance socks, etc.).

Hip Hop Classes

Loose, comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement (no jeans).
Clean indoor sneakers with non-marking soles.

Tumbling Classes

Comfortable dancewear such as leotards, tank tops, fitted tops, dance pants, or leggings. No baggy clothing.
No shoes for tumbling

Class Attendance & Tardiness

Late Arrival Policy

Students arriving 15 minutes late to class may be asked to observe the class rather than participate. Timeliness is essential for a safe and effective dance experience. Dancers who arrive late to class may not have sufficient time for proper stretching, increasing the risk of potential injuries.

Minimum Attendance & Cancellation

To ensure the best learning experience for all participants, we require a minimum number of students to be present for each class to be held successfully. Typically, this number is six.

Failure to attend class or consistently arriving late may lead to class cancellations due to poor attendance. Please be aware that classes canceled for this reason will not be rescheduled by CDC.

Student Drop-Off

Etiquette