Class Policies

Policies may vary depending on city-specific guidelines but, in general, policies for SoCa Arts’ programs are as follows: 

1. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and follow guidelines/rules for safety. Dancers will be checked in one at a time before entering the dance room. Please let your instructor know if a different parent/guardian will be picking up your child. If you arrive after the start of class, please have your dancer quietly enter the studio and check in with your instructor after class regarding any announcements.
2. Please take your dancer to the restroom prior to class starting! Bathroom breaks could be distracting during class time. You will notice that once a dancer asks to go to the restroom, the others will follow.
3. It is recommended that you remain nearby during class time in case your dancer needs you. Instructors are not allowed to leave the dance room unattended during class time for any reason.
4. Please be waiting at the door for your child to exit class at least 5 minutes before class concludes. Dancers will be checked out one at a time to ensure they are going home with their parent/guardian. Instructors are not responsible for children outside of class time. Many cities charge for late pick-ups and generally, any late pick-ups will be taken to the recreation office.
5. For safety reasons, we ask that you please pick up your child from the classroom. Most dance rooms are located near parking lots or busy streets and it can be scary watching a child run out of the doors without an adult.
6. Siblings are not allowed to wait unsupervised or participate in class unless registered.
7. No gum, candy, or anything in the dancer’s mouth is permitted (safety/choking hazard)
8. All registrations, waivers, and agreements must be completed and turned in before class starts and dancers enter the dance room. These waivers and agreements MUST be signed by the legal parent or guardian. Signatures of nannies, grandparents, etc. are not accepted.
9. Please make sure that you are with your dancer until class begins. They will not be supervised before class. No child/adult is permitted into the dance space without a signed registration form waiving all liability for dance class.
10. If there are any injuries or anything the instructor should be aware of regarding your child, please inform your instructor before class starts. It’s our job to keep your dancer safe and having fun. Any injury that occurs in class MUST be brought to the instructors’ attention and an injury report must also be filed with the front desk.
11. Please refrain from bringing your child to class if he/she is sick. Stay home, get better, and keep germs out of the dance space. We appreciate your help in keeping other dancers and instructors healthy.
12. You are welcome to take photos or video-record your dancer in class. To be considerate toward other families and protect privacy, please do not share your photos or videos online (social network platforms, Youtube, etc.) if other children are visible. SoCa Arts is not liable for any shared photographs or videos on social media outlets. By tagging SoCa Arts on social media platforms we assume you give permission for us to share.
13. While we hope all dancers have a joyful experience, we understand kids have rough days (just as adults do) and there may be times during classes, camps, or performances when a child does not want to participate. SoCa Arts instructors will never force a child to unwillingly participate but will encourage them to participate when comfortable. If your child is continually not participating in class, please talk to your instructor about ways that may make your child more comfortable and excited to participate. We’re happy to suggest other class options for transfer as well if such options are available.
14. All class formats, party packages and formats, progression plans, lesson plans, and ideologies are copyrighted by Elysian Arts & Events, LLC (SoCa Arts). Any duplication or use of these items listed above without permission from SoCa Arts will be subject to legal action.
15. SoCa Arts instructors offer the unique benefit of offering their emails to parents to provide an open-communication environment so we can offer the best customer service possible to our families. Please be respectful of this opportunity and utilize their email for its’ intended purpose. At no time are instructors’ phone numbers allowed to be given.
16. SoCa Arts partnership with the Infinite Smile Project (ISP) is an optional program for dancers to participate in during the year. There is no obligation to participate. This is a free resource that cultivates compassion and confidence in servicing our direct communities. SoCa Arts is not responsible or liable for any injuries or issues that may occur while doing an ISP project or event.

Disclaimer:

Additional Parent & Me Class Policies

1. If you are participating in a Parent & Me class, we prefer each dancer has only one parent/caretaker accompanying them unless city policy only permits a 1:1 parent/child ratio.
2. If you have two children participating in the Parent & Me class, then ideally each dancer needs one parent to themselves. You will find that it is easier for you and your child.
3. Many cities require an additional waiver or sign-in sheet for any adult entering the dance space with the dancer.