Studio etiquette and Safety
Students, PLEASE remember to thank their instructor for class, parents please encourage this.
STUDIO SAFETY INFORMATION
The studio opens 15 minutes prior to the first class of the day, Monday – Thursday; The studio is closed on Friday and Sunday except for special events. All patrons waiting in the lobby area are expected to remain calm & cooperative as to not disrupt classes that are in session. Parents please monitor your children at all times when in the studio. Dancers, please wait outside studio room until prompted by instructor to enter the studio room for safety sake.
NOTE: KIO Is not responsible for supervision of children left unattended on premises before, during, and after classes. Unattended children will result in contacting of an adult to come tend to them KIO is not responsible for any personal items lost or stolen on premises, at competitions or at any events KIO attends.
In case of inclement weather or other emergencies, please call the studio @ 517-582-6784 after 1PM (Monday – Thursday) & after 8AM (Saturday) for DANCE class cancellation information. DANCE Class cancellation information can also be found on our Facebook page & Instagram pages. KIO Families will receive email notice of any cancellations. KIO will not issue refunds for classes, events or competitions cancelled due to inclement weather, illness or any other emergency situations that alike. *All information is subject to change!
Please keep the lobby areas tidy as you find them and free from obstacles.
Please no food in the lobby area; water only. You may use the kitchen or changing room areas for food.
Please help us keep costs down and our dance family safe by adhering to our safety guidelines in the studio!
KIO is not responsible for any personal items lost or stolen on premises, at competitions or at any events KIO attends.
In case of inclement weather or other emergencies, please call the studio @ 517-582-6784 after 1PM (Monday – Thursday) & after 8AM (Saturday) for DANCE class cancellation information.
Dress code
RECREATIONAL DANCE CLASS ATTIRE & SHOE REQUIREMENTS – Discount Dance ONLINE STORE: https://www.discountdance.com/
RECREATIONAL DANCE CLASS ATTIRE & DANCE SHOES FOR BALLET, TAP, JAZZ AND MUSICAL THEATER. RECREATIONAL HIP HOP SHOES – To be determined.
For Classes: Please have dancers hair away from their face; ponytail, braid, bun, if hair is short pinned back.
COMPETITIVE DANCE CLASS DRESS CODE & HAIR REQUIREMENTS – Discount Dance ONLINE STORE: https://www.discountdance.com/
COMPETITIVE TEAM DANCE CLASS ATTIRE & TEAM BALLET SHOES.
COMPETITIVE DANCE SHOES FOR TAP, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY & LYRICAL ALL AVAILABLE ON OUR DISCOUNT DANCE STORE. TEAM HIP HOP SHOES – To be determined.
COMPETITIVE DANCE SOLO, DUO & TRIO AS REQUIRED BY DIRECTOR.
Class attire is subject to change at any time. Please e-mail with questions: [email protected]
Competitive Team dancers MUST be in proper attire or they will sit out of class!
TLF CLASS: BALLET, JAZZ OR PIROUETTE SHOE. Leotard any color & tights optional. Dancers may also wear leggings or dance shorts/capris over leotard. Any store items recommended.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASS: Sneaker or athletic shoe must be an indoor ONLY shoe. Pants, shorts, shirt or tank top. Comfortable workout/athletic wear attire are also acceptable or any store items recommended.
BALLET CLASS: Hair must be in a bun and or a style away from the face. Preferably black leotard any style – solid colors are also acceptable. Tights in light pink or skin tone. If leggings are desired, they must be dance leggings, solid color and fit to the body. Skirt or fitted dance shorts solid color are also acceptable over leotard.
JAZZ, LYRICAL & CONTEMPORARY CLASSES: Leotard & tights; dance shorts, dance legging, dance shorts or pants/capris acceptable over leotard.
TAP, MUSICAL THEATER, JAZZ ACRO, HIP HOP & POM POM CLASSES: Leotard & tights, fitted T-shirt or tank top with dance shorts, dance legging, dance shorts or pants/capris all acceptable.
SOLOS, DUOS & TRIOS: AS REQUIRED BY DIRECTOR or INSTRUCTOR
Please be sure dancer has proper shoes & attire for class * Please no every day attire, jeans, jeggings or that alike.
Oversized T- Shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, baggy tops or pants during class are acceptable for warm up ONLY!
Sports bras are acceptable in classes with all dancer’s ages 13+ and MUST be Director approved.
Class attire is subject to change at any time.
Please be sure dancer has proper shoes & attire for class * Please no every day attire, jeans, jeggings or that alike.
Discount Dance – KIO ONLINE Store
KIO Dancewear Store
Please use the following OCR codes to get to each store. Both are customized for our studio per the dress codes established by the Studio Director.
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