Class Management and Safety

At Studio Chassé we use positive affirmation and confidence building language to manage our dance classes. We do not use reward charts, behavior charts, candy/sticker incentives, or time outs because honestly, we do not need them. Dancers leave our class feeling confident about their bodies and how they move. As long as our dancers are making safe choices in the studio, learning is happening.

 

For our younger dancers, transitions are hard. Your dancer may not be ready to participate right when they get into the studio and that’s okay! We allow dancers who have difficulty with the transition to observe and remind them that when they are ready, they can join in the fun. Each child is different, and we meet our dancers where they are.

 

If you look through the observation window and see that your dancer is not doing what the rest of the class is doing, it’s okay! Again, as long as our dancers are making safe choices in the studio, learning is happening!

 

Our dancers do not have to sit “crisscross applesauce” or be completely still when instructions are being given, even with rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, or scarves in their hands. As long as their voice is rested so they can hear the instructions, they are doing what is asked.

 

Behaviors that we consider dangerous are climbing/hanging on the ballet barres, hitting/kicking/biting another person, hitting/kicking the mirrors, throwing props, etc. If we see this behavior happening, we will address it right away and if it persists, we will have the class assistant stick with that dancer.

 

Behaviors that we consider “unsafe” and will reroute the behavior: sitting in the “W” position (not good for hip flexors), running full speed while not looking in the direction they are traveling, trying to do a stretch or “trick” out of their level, etc.

 

How you discipline your child is your choice but while on the premises of Studio Chassé there will be no spanking, hitting, shouting, or threatening of any kind by parents, caregivers, guardians, etc. to their child. We consider this abuse, and it will not be tolerated in our presence.