Welcome to Our New Home: Studio Rules & Guidelines

We are so excited to welcome you to our brand-new space! To ensure the safety of our dancers, keep our beautiful facility clean, and maintain a professional training environment, please review our updated studio policies below.

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Welcome to Our New Home: Studio Rules & Guidelines

We are so excited to welcome you to our brand-new space! To ensure the safety of our dancers, keep our beautiful facility clean, and maintain a professional training environment, please review our updated studio policies below.

Location & Layout

• Physical Address: 19310 E. 50th Terrace, Independence, MO 64055

• Studio B (Suite L): The very first studio on your immediate right at the top of the stairs (look for our logo!).

• Studio A & Front Desk (Suite N): Located further down the hall on the second floor.

Arrival & Parent Portal Check-In

• DanceStudio-Pro App Required: All students must be checked in via the DanceStudio-Pro app or by visiting www.icestudiosdance.org and clicking Parent Portal.

• Timing: Students should arrive 5 to 10 minutes before class. Please check them in during this window so staff knows they are on their way up.

• Classroom Boundaries: Dancers must wait in the waiting area. Please do not enter the classrooms early without a teacher's permission.

• Ages 10 and Under: Must be escorted by a parent to the 1st-level entrance door, then sent upstairs to the waiting area. (Note: Security cameras monitor the downstairs entrance at all times).

• Ages 11 and Older: May walk up to class independently with parental permission, but must head straight to the studio.

Dismissal & Check-Out Process

• Ages 10 and Under Pick-Up: Parents must arrive 5 minutes before class ends. Teachers will escort these students downstairs to ensure they safely reach their vehicles.

• Late Pick-Up: If a parent is not present at dismissal, the student will be brought back upstairs to wait safely.

• Independent Leave: Please coordinate directly with your older students so they know to head straight to your vehicle. When available, volunteers will help escort students to cars.

Attendance & Communication

• Punctuality: Arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class start time.

• Absences: Report all absences ahead of time through the Parent Portal.

• Roster Policy: A no-show, no-call for 4 consecutive weeks will result in automatic removal from the roster. Withdrawals must be submitted in writing.

• Stay Updated: Please check your email, text messages, and our updates site daily. 95% of our notices are sent via email, and ICE STUDIOS is not responsible for unread updates.

Dress Code Policy

Proper attire ensures safety and discipline. All students must follow the guidelines:

• 1. Proper Dancewear: Class-specific attire only. Absolutely no jeans.

• 2. Proper Footwear: Correct shoes for each style (ballet slippers, jazz shoes, tap shoes, hip-hop sneakers, etc.).

• Warning Policy: Dancers receive a warning each time they are out of dress code. After the third warning, they will not be permitted to participate until they are in proper attire.

Safety, Restrooms & Cleanliness

• Label Everything: Write your student's name on all bags, water bottles, and shoes. ICE STUDIOS is not responsible for lost items if they are unlabeled.

• Food & Drink: NO food allowed in the studio spaces. Water bottles only. Any bottles left behind for more than 2 weeks will be discarded.

• No Roaming: Students are strictly prohibited from wandering the building without an adult. ICE STUDIOS is not liable for students who breach this rule, and parents will be notified immediately.

• Restroom Policies: Dancers should use the restroom before class.

• Upstairs Restroom: The upstairs restroom (Studio A) is reserved for girls and ladies only during active sessions.

• Boys Restroom Accommodations: If a boy needs to use the upstairs restroom, staff will ensure it is clear of female students first. • Lower Level Restroom: Parents and gentlemen are welcome to utilize the restrooms located on the lower level. • Facility Care: Help us respect our new space by keeping all restrooms clean!

Parent Code of Conduct

• Classroom Boundaries: Parents, friends, and siblings are not allowed inside the classrooms during instruction.

• Cell Phones: Cell phones are prohibited for students during class.

• Phone Calls: Please take all personal phone calls in the upstairs waiting area or completely outside.

• Professionalism: Respect all staff and classroom boundaries. Vulgar language or behavior will not be tolerated. ICE STUDIOS reserves the right to refuse service.