​Policies & Procedures

The Dance Center of Queensbury continually strides itself in providing an excellent standard in dance education to children and adults in our community. Welcome dancers to an exciting Dance Season.  Dance is an art form that demands discipline and respect. The Dance Center has adapted the following policies and procedures:

Class Procedures

  • Visit the bathroom prior to class.
  • Please use the dressing room for changing your clothes.
  • Wear proper dance attire to class.
  • Make sure to keep your belongings in the dressing room.
  • All dancewear should be labeled.
  • No food allowed in the classrooms. Water bottles are the only exception.
  • No cell phones in classrooms.
  • No electronic hand-held devices in classroom.
  • No talking during instruction. ​
  • Please take out what you bring in. (food & drink containers, dancewear etc.)
  • No street shoes are to be worn in classrooms.
  • When the teacher has opened the door for your class, please be prompt.
  • If your dancer is ill or cannot be at class, please call and/or send a message to the studio for their teacher.
  • Inappropriate language, physical or verbal actions will not be tolerated anywhere in the facility or at any performance venue affiliated with the Dance Center of Queensbury 

Costumes

Recital costumes are billed in early January so please allow for them in your budget.

Dress Code

As many of you have already heard the expression, “your bodies are your instrument in dance,” we ask that you take care of them and present them accordingly. Hair for class should be secured NEATLY in a bun! Dress code: solid colored leotard, pink tights (worn on the INSIDE of leotard), NO jewelry and appropriate shoes.
  • Preschool and children’s ballet, tap and jazz classes should wear solid colored leotards (preferably dark colored) with ballet pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and tan tap shoes. Ballet skirts are acceptable
Level I through Level IV classes should wear the following for:
  • Ballet/Pointe –dark colored leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes
  • Tap – dark colored leotard, pink, suntan or black tights, tan tap shoes.
  • Jazz – dark colored leotard, pink, suntan or black tights, tan or black jazz shoes.
  • Acro – dark colored leotard, pink, suntan or black tights. Black jazz pants, jazz shorts, camisole shirts, and shirts which form to the body, are acceptable for tap, jazz, modern and hip hop (sneakers).
  • Ballet skirts are acceptable for Ballet/Pointe. Please check with your teacher prior to class for all other clothing not listed above. (Exceptions: leg warmers in case of injury). When purchasing leotards please make sure they are comfortable.
  • Baggy shirts, baggy pants, baggy shorts, sweat pants or sweatshirts are not acceptable. * Hair must be neat and secured off the face and neck.
  • No dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets or watches
  • Please label dancewear and belongings with your first and last name. 

Dance Etiquette/Code of Conduct 

  • Students are expected to behave respectfully to faculty and peers at all times.
  • Do not leave a classroom without permission unless you are dismissed.
  • Don’t talk while other teachers and/or dancers are talking or performing.
  • Refrain from correcting other students (that is the teacher’s job).
  • Respect the personal space of other dancers.
  • Honesty and integrity are expected at all times.
  • Dancers must refrain from physical, mental, emotional or cyber bullying other dancers, staff, or instructors. This includes social media postings referencing directly or indirectly to a student, staff, studio brand, and/or affiliations to the studio.
  • Dancers are the face of DCQ and should conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.
  • Dancers will adhere to the above policies; any violation of these policies may result in disciplinary measures.
  • Only SMILES and GOOD ATTITUDES are allowed, and above all, HAVE FUN! 

Tuition

  • Monthly tuition is due by the 5th day of each month. After the 15th day of the month, unpaid invoices are subject to a $15.00 late fee. All unpaid invoices will be invoiced at the first of each month for the preceding month. *Semester billing is available with a 5% discount and statements are mailed twice during the season. 1st Semester, September-December, 2nd Semester, January – May. There are no refunds of paid tuition or fees and all accounts must be kept current.
  • There is a 25% discount for 2nd child in the immediate family. Discount will be applied to the lower tuition rate. *Payments made in the form of check may be placed in the DCQ/ABT Drop Box located in the foyer entrance. DCQ also accepts all major credit cards and PayPal program with a 2% transaction fee. A receipt will be provided for all cash and credit card transactions.
  • Office Registrar will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays Times TBA. 
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Private Lessons

Private lessons will be offered with teacher recommendation. Cost is in addition to monthly tuition.

Snow Cancellations

In the event of inclement weather, we will announce cancellations on our telephone voice mail, Studio Facebook page, studio web site and local radio station (if time permits).
​*Make up classes will be scheduled.

Thank you


Aside from performing opportunities, developing friendships, confidence, dedication and poise, foremost each student has the opportunity to experience the joy and passion dance can bring to their life and share the joy with local performing arts patrons, which indeed is two-fold. Our faculty is here to teach, guide and strengthen each individual to reach their potential and most importantly TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES!