Attendance/ Tardiness

Attendance will be monitored each month. We encourage consistent attendance as this promotes a strong work ethic and will give each dancer the best results in regards to training.

Dancers arriving 10 minutes late to any class will not be permitted to attend that particular class, no matter the reason. We understand that “things” may happen, but we will stick strongly to this rule, as tardiness tends to disrupt the class. Any dancer that is not allowed into class due to tardiness is more than welcome to make-up that particular class.

Make- Up Policy

Missed classes due to studio closures, illness and other reasons can be made up within one month of the missed class. Dancers must be enrolled in the same amount of classes in the month missed in order to make-up the classes. Dancers cannot drop classes and then use make-ups to take the dropped classes.

Drop Procedure

At MDP, we require a one-month notice for all class drops. To discontinue a class, an authorized parent/guardian must submit a written drop request via email to bayj@murrietadanceproject.com. 

• Notice Period: Drop requests to drop all classes must be submitted at least one full month prior to the intended drop date. Example: If you wish to drop all classes for April, the request must be received no later than the end of February. If a dancer would like to drop single classes, but remain enrolled at MDP, please contact the front desk the month prior to the drop. 

• Submission Process: All drop requests must be submitted in writing via email to bayj@murrietadnceproject.com. Verbal requests will not be accepted.

• Billing Cycle: Accounts will be adjusted accordingly and will align with our one-month notice policy. There will be no retroactive approvals or refunds for late submissions.

• Payment Responsibility: Parents/guardians are responsible for payment for your dancer's classes and/or camps, whether or not your dancer attends, and will remain so until a written drop request has been received and processed. 

• Confirmation: Once the drop request is received and processed, a confirmation email will be sent. Please keep this for your record. 

Student Drop Off

Dancers cannot be dropped off more than 15 minutes before class time.

If a dancer has a private lesson and has longer than 15 minutes to wait for class the dancer must stay with the teacher.

All dancers must be picked up within 10 minutes of their last class. A $10 late fee will be charged for every 10 minutes that a dancer is not picked up.

All dancers must be picked up or take a class if a break is longer than 30 minutes unless otherwise arranged with the administration.

Thank you for understanding that our drop-off and pick-up policy is to ensure the safety of our dancers and faculty.

Etiquette

Students are expected to arrive to class on time, in proper attire. If a student is continuously tardy, he/she may be asked to change classes to a more convenient time.

Students arriving ten minutes late to class will not be permitted to attend that particular class.

All dancers should act in a respectful and attentive manner. If an instructor determines a dancer’s behavior unacceptable, the dancer will be asked to excuse themselves from the class into the lobby area and will be supervised by MDP’s front desk staff. If an instructor and the admin at MDP determines that a dancer should no longer participate in instruction due to unacceptable behavior, the parents will be notified and MDP has the right to refuse further instruction.

For liability purposes, parents are not allowed in the facility at this time.

NOTE: Class size is generally limited to 10-20 students depending on age. If a class has reached capacity, a waiting list will be started.

Water & Snacks

Dancers are to bring their own water to class and programs. In the event that a student has forgotten water, one may be provided to your child for an additional $2 fee. The charge will be billed to your online account and card on file charged.

Snacks are also available for $2/snack.

REQUIRED ITEMS 

• Hair secured away from the face in a clean Ballet Bun

Progessive Ballet Technique (PBT) & Ballet Technique Refinement

• Hair secured away from the face in a clean Ballet Bun. A high bun is recommended for this class.

All Mini Levels

NEW…Any tank leotard in pink is fine.  See suggestions below.

• Tank Leotard Capezio TB1420C – Color “Pink”

• Princess Tank Leotard Capezio CC202C – Color “Pink”

• Princess Camisole Leotard Capezio CC101C – Color “Pink”

• Sports Bras and underwear are not permitted.

• See shoes and tights below.

This leotard comes in multiple shades of pink. The color MDP uses is "Pink"

Junior Levels – Jr, Jr Int, Jr Int 2

NEW…Any tank leotard in royal blue is fine.  See suggestions below

• Tank Leotard Capezio TB1420 – Color “Royal”

• Princess Tank Leotard CC202C for child CC202 for AD – Color “Royal”

• Princess Camisole Leotard CC101C for child CC101 for AD – Color “Royal”

• Sports Bras and underwear are not permitted.

• See shoe and tights below.

Junior – Jr Adv & Jr Adv 2

• Any Plain Black Leotard – Color “Black"

• Capezio Camisole Bra w/ Bratek (nude) 3564 may be worn by older dancers or any nude dance bra with clear straps (no sports bras).

• Sports bras and underwear are not permitted.

  See shoe and tights below.

Teen – Tn, Tn Int, Tn Adv, Tn Adv 2, Tn Adv 3

• Any Plain Black Leotard – Color “Black"

• Capezio Camisole Bra w/ Bratek (nude) 3564 may be worn by older dancers or any nude dance bra with clear straps (no sports bras).

• Sports bras and underwear are not permitted.

• All Teen Ballet Classes can wear black cropped dance tights which will be worn over the leotard.

• OR Teen dancers can wear traditional pink tights. See styles below.

• Teen dancers are permitted to wear a short black ballet skirt.

REQUIRED BALLET SHOES AND TIGHTS

Children Ballet Shoes Sizes For Beg Mini- Jr Adv 2

Brand: Bloch Leather Ballet Shoes (prefer full sole but can be split sole)
Color: Pink
Style: #205G

OR

Similar Style meaning Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes (no canvas)

Children Ballet Tights

Brand: Body Wrapper Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Tights
Color: Ballet Pink (not theatrical pink)
Style: #c45

All Teen, Adult Ballet Shoes (unless wearing pointe shoes)

***New Favorite Ballet Shoes are the Capezio Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe!!!!

Brand: Capezio “Hanami Canvas Shoe”
Color: Light Pink or Matching Nude (there are 3 options) if wearing cropped black tights
Style: #2037W

OR SIMILAR STYLES BELOW

Brand: Sodanca
Color: Pink or Matching nude color (there are 3 options) if wearing cropped black tights.
Style: Bliss #SD16

Teen, Adult Ballet Tights

Brand: Body Wrapper Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Tights
Color: Ballet Pink (not theatrical pink) 
Style: #45

OR

Dancers in Teen Ballet Classes Only:  Dancers can wear black cropped dance tights worn over leotards

Boys + Mens Shoes

Boys:

Brand: Bloch Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes OR SIMILAR
Color: Black
Style: #205G

Teen:

Brand: Bloch “Prolite” Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes OR SIMILAR
Color: Black
Style: #208L

*Visit discountdance.com to view the available boys ballet class attire. Black ballet tights (which are really leggings) or black ballet shorts are preferred for all boys. Ballet tights are leggings.

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops are preferred. Tanks are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted

• No loose clothing. Knees must be visible.

• Boys can wear loose shorts and fitted t-shirts or tanks. Knees must be visible.

• Teen/Senior boys can wear track pants pending teachers approval.

• Shoes

  • Jazz shoes- Bloch S0401 or Capezio Show Stopper cp05 any color

  • Some teachers may prefer turners or no shoes.

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor

• Loose or fitted clothing is acceptable.

• Pants or leggings are preferred.

• Tights should not be visible.

• Shorts are acceptable only if tights are not visible.

• No shoes

• Socks need to be in dance bins at all times. We recommend Apollo Shocks Dance Socks.

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops are preferred. Tanks are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted.

• No loose clothing. Knees must be visible.

• Boys can wear loose shorts and tight t-shirts or tanks. Knees must be visible.

• Teen/Senior boys can wear track pants pending teachers approval.

• Shoes

  • Jazz shoes- Bloch S0401
    OR

  • Turners

  • Some teachers prefer no shoes

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor.

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops, leos, tanks, t-shirts are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted.

• No loose clothing bottoms. Knees must be visible.

• Boys can wear loose shorts and tight t-shirts or tanks. Knees must be visible.

• Teen/Senior boys can wear track pants pending teacher’s approval.

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor.

• Shoes

  • Mini–Teens Level 1-3

    • Option 1 – For Juniors-Teens Levels 1-3

      • Capezio “Tic Tap Toe” (443c) or (443)

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe” (cg19)

      • Bloch "Child Lace Up" (S0301G)

    • Option 2 – For Minis Levels Beg-1

      • Capezio “Child Flex Master Tap” (cg16c)

      • Capezio “Tic Tap Toe” (443c)

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe” (cg19c)

      • Bloch "Child Lace Up" (S0301G)

      • Capezio Mary Janes in black (3800C) (more for younger dancers)

      • Capezio “Jr. Tyette Tap Shoe” (n625c)

    • Option 3 – For Min Level 2 or Higher

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe” (cg19c)

      • Bloch "Child Lace Up" (S0301G)

  • Jr-Senior Level 4-6

    • Option 1 – Oreo’s Preferred Shoe

      • Capezio k543

      • Bloch “Jason Samuel Smith” Women’s Lace Up (S0313L)

    • Option 2 ***if the ones listed above are too pricey

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe”

    • Option 3

      • Chloe and Maud

    • Option 4

      • Any professional level tap shoe. If you would like a more professional tap shoe please see Miss Oreo and she will guide you.

• Comfortable clothing

• No shorts or jeans

• Athletic shoes or Dance sneakers JAZZ SHOES OR NO SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED

• Inappropriate or revealing clothing will not be permitted.

• Mr. Jacobie prefers bigger clothing. Please have sweats or baggy joggers to throw over other clothing.

• Booty shorts, bra top, tank, t-shirt, dance skirt, dance sweats, leggings

• Tennis shoes (please wear shoes that are not worn outside)

• No detachable accessories

  • i.e.– Legwarmers, necklaces, mickey ears

• Any color leotard, ballet skirt, dress, booty shorts, or bra top

• Tights optional

• Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes

• Hair must be pulled back in a secured ponytail or bun

• No detachable accessories

  • i.e. – Legwarmers, necklaces, mickey ears

• Tap shoes need to have elastic. NO TIES

• Ballet shoes need to have elastic. NO TIES.

• Bra top and booty shorts

• Boys = shorts and fitted tank (no t-shirts)

• No shoes

• Baggy clothing is not permitted

• Hair must be in a bun. No ponytails.

• Heels (Jr Adv/Jr Adv 2)
  So Dance CH57 T-Strap 2.5'' Heel Character Shoe Black https://a.co/d/bMIgIlS

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops are preferred. Tanks are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted

• No loose clothing. Knees must be visible.

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor 

• Shoes

• Heels height should be at least 2.5-3 inches.  Classes will be taught in Broadway and Commercial jazz. 

• See list below for recommended shoes and ordering info

Amazon 2.5 Inch Ballroom Heels
*Recommended shoe for dancers just starting Heels class

Amazon Commercial Dance Heels

Additional Options

• Discount Dance Ballroom Heels

• Best Broadway Jazz Heels

• Commercial Jazz Heels

 Tiny Tot Parents

Parents please be at the studio to supervise.

• Please only one parent per dancer 

• Siblings 

• If siblings needs to be brought to the studio they must be with parent and supervised at all times.

Recreational Dancers 6 & Under (Tiny Tots excluded)

Parents are encouraged to drop off but are welcome to observe if needed.

• Parents please do not go into the breakroom to assist your child in gathering their things unless you have checked in with the front desk.

Company Dancers 5 & Under (Tiny Tots excluded)

Parents are encouraged to drop off but are welcome to observe if needed.

• Company classes are closed.  

• Parents please do not go into the breakroom to assist your child in gathering their things unless you have checked in with the front desk.

All Other Dancer Parents

Parents please drop off and pick up from the lobby or pick up as discussed with dancer.

• Parents please do not go into the breakroom to assist your child in gathering their things unless you have checked in with the front desk.

If dancers have a long break in between classes

• Parents are more than welcome to come to the front desk and check in to pick up your child (the front desk will send someone back to get your child). 

• Drop off dinner and one of our friendly staff members will see to it your child is given their dinner.  

• Parents are not permitted to sit and have dinner with your child in the studio as the extra space needs to accommodate all dancers.

Why is MDP a drop off studio?

• Focus and Concentration: Dance classes and rehearsals require a high level of concentration and focus from our students. The presence of parents in the studio can sometimes be distracting for both the dancers and the instructors, affecting the quality of instruction and learning. 

• Privacy and Comfort: Many students, particularly as they grow older, appreciate having a private space where they can freely express themselves and develop their skills without feeling self-conscious. This change aims to create a more comfortable and encouraging environment for them. 

• Safety Measures: In light of health and safety concerns, we have implemented specific protocols and occupancy limits in our studios. Reducing the number of people in the studio helps us maintain social distancing and uphold hygiene standards. 

• Instructor-Student Interaction: Our instructors need to maintain a strong teacher-student rapport. This often involves one-on-one feedback and correction, which can be hindered in a crowded studio.

• Studio cleanliness

• Noise level

• Entrance and exit in emergency situations

• MDP must adhere to the Fire Safety code with allotted amount of people in the facility