3D Performing/Competition Teams
For the experienced dancer who desires to study dance more seriously, we have various levels of competition teams. Being a part of this team is optional and requires an audition and summer classes. Team dancers will learn more advanced steps and routines at a faster pace than other classes. The team classes are longer and require the dedication of only serious dance students. All team dancers need to know and be enrolled in ballet, tap and jazz. We have more detailed information for those who are interested.

Expectations
1) Parents are expected to be at the studio as soon as their child's class is dismissed. (Teachers are responsible for students during their scheduled class time.) If you are running late, please call. Parents are also responsible for their child at any community event.
2) Regular attendance is important to the students' and class' progress. However, a student may make-up a missed class by attending an extra class comparable to their own within a month of their absence. * Perfect attendance will be recognized at the end of the dance year. (This does not include students who miss their regular class and make them up.)
3) Students are expected to be attentive and respectful in their classes. Inappropriate behavior will be discussed with the student and parent.
4) Special parents' observation weeks will be December 5-10 and Costume Week, usually in March or April. If necessary, young students may have parents in the room during the first week or two. Observing the class from inside the dance room at other times is not allowed. (Students often become distracted if others are in the room.) We want to keep the students comfortable so they will do their best. Visiting grandparents are always welcome to observe. We do have viewing windows in most of our studios.
5) A newsletter will be passed out every few months, so check your child's bag for any notes. Please read the newsletters carefully, as they are often the only means of communicating with all of the parents at once. We will also have information posted on the bulletin board in the lobby or on the doors.
6) Information will also be presented at www.danceunlimitedbuda.com

Safety
1) Gum, food and drinks are not allowed in the dance rooms.
2) Jewelry is not allowed during class.
3) Younger students must wait inside the lobby for their parents after class.
4) Parents of children under four should come near the dance room at the end of class to take them home. Please reinforce to your children that if you are not there at the end of class to stay with their teacher. We will take them into our next class with us.
5) Running is not allowed. Dancers must be extra cautious while wearing tap shoes.
6) Each parent is responsible for his or her child at any community event.
7) No one is allowed in the dance/gymnastics rooms without an instructor who is prepared to start class.
8) Dance shoes are not to be worn outside, except for special performances. Outside shoes are not to be worn in the dance rooms.

Insurance
The dance studio does not cover medical insurance for its students. Students must be carried by their own families’ insurance policies. If an injury occurs, the parents and guardians understand that your policy is your only source of reimbursement.

Class Descriptions and Attire
*For the summer only, we will allow any color leotard and tights. Please see below for the required dance attire for the fall classes.
All students need to come to class with the appropriate attire each week and long hair secured either in a ponytail, bun or braid. Please do not use elaborate hair bows, as they hurt the child's head during tumbling. Dance shoes must have names in them and may be worn indoors only. Dance shoes & clothes can be bought at our studio, any dance store and/or Payless, Target and Wal-mart sometimes have them.

Combination Classes- (Beginning/Intermediate) For students age 2 ½-7. The hour-long class consists of tap, ballet and tumbling. The young dancers really enjoy the variety and are introduced to many aspects of dance. Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Dancer's Workshop- For dancers age 2 ½ -6. During the three hours dancers will learn tap, ballet, tumbling and creative movement. There will also be a snack break, crafts and a ballet story time. They will need to bring a snack and drink. Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Combination Classes (6+ Beginning/Intermediate) This class focuses on tap, ballet and jazz. It will either be an hour and fifteen minutes or an hour and a half. Attire: Black leotard, pink or black tights, black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes and black split sole jazz shoes.
Mini Day Camp & Day Camp- Please see 'Summer Programs' for more information. Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes. Camp Dancers may also want black jazz shoes.
Gymnastics- This class focuses on tumbling skills, flexibility and strength. Our apparatuses include floor mats, a mini-trampoline, a wedge, a mailbox mat and a low balance beam. Attire: Black leotard, wind shorts and ballet shoes or bare feet.
Jazz Classes- Jazz classes are for dancers age 6 and older. This class focuses on jazz dancing, while incorporating flexibility, strength and proper dance technique. Attire: Black leotard, black tights or jazz pants and black split-sole jazz shoes.
Hip Hop- Hip Hop classes are for dancers age 8 and older. Hip hop is more a 'street style' type of dance which does not incorporate strict dance technique. Attire: Black leotard, black tights or jazz pants and black split-sole jazz shoes.
Adult Classes- Beginning level classes are available in tap, ballet and jazz, if we have enough interest we will form intermediate classes. Leotards are optional.
Team Classes- For more information please see 'performing/competition teams' Attire: Black leotard and black tights, along with the appropriate shoes; pink ballet shoes, black jazz taps, and/or black split-sole jazz shoes.
Cheer- Cheer Dance is for dancers 5 and older. This class will focus on cheers, flexibility, cheer dance (similar to jazz), strength, stunts and some tumbling. Attire: Black leotard, cotton shorts.
Pointe- Dancers must have two years of ballet training, be at least twelve years old and be approved by Miss Beth to take the class. Please ask for more detailed information. Attire: Black leotard, pink (transition) tights and pointe shoes.
Conditioning for Dancers- Great cool-down after Pointe or warm-up for Adult Ballet or Rhythm Tap. Class work is tailor-made for the students enrolled. Think of it as having your own personal trainer or dance coach. Includes alignment evaluation & corrective exercises for structural deviations as well as all-round conditioning for the dancer. No prerequisites. All ages. Attire: leotard, gym shorts, exercise/resistance band & assist strap.

Cover-ups - The only cover-ups allowed during class are ballet skirts. Tutus, T-shirts and baggy shorts are not allowed. However, cover-ups are encouraged when entering and leaving the studio.