Punctuality
What should you do upon arrival to class.
Stretch independently.
What is the appropriate response for when receiving a correction from a teacher?
Thank you!
Why is jewelry not allowed in dance class?
Jewelry can scratch and harm the you or the dancers around you
When is the best time to inform your instructors of any injuries?
Before class.
Why is dance etiquette important?
Dance etiquette helps the instructor to stay on task and helps the dancers concentration as well.
To prepare yourself for the business of dance and switch your focus form daily concerns and prepare your body and mind for class.
True or false. Individual corrections are negative attention from your teacher.
False. Individual corrections are positive attention from your teacher.
How should a dancer's hard be during class?
Pulled back off the face and neck.
True or false. If your mom is calling you in the middle of class, it is not okay to answer.
True. Phones should be placed on silent during class. Phone calls and or texts should not be answered during class.
What is the sight line between the instructor and the accompanist?
The view between the instructor and the accompanist. They should be able to see one another at all times.
Dancers should be no more than how many minute late?
Dancers should be no more than five minutes late.
How many times should a correction be given?
A correction should only be given once.
When taking dance class, if possible, when is the best time to shower.
Dancers should come to class freshly showered.
When is it okay to talk during class?
What is the difference between an instructor and the accompanist?
The instructor is the dance teacher and the accompanist is the instrumentalist that plays live music during class.
What is the best advice for late comers?
Late comers should not enter class. Wait at the doorway to see if the instructor makes eye contact with you.
True or false. It is okay to help and correct another dancer in class that struggling.
False. Leave correcting and helping other dancers up to the instructor.
Why shouldn't you wear loose clothing in dance class?
Loose clothing makes it hard to see the dancers overall body alignment and technique.
How should you greet the teacher?
When they enter the room stand. Verbally greet the teacher but keep it brief.
What is reverence?
The last exercise in ballet. Dancers pay respect to their teacher.
What is the proper protocol for arriving to class late and then being invited in?
Thank the teacher and then quickly and silently join class. Apologize to both the instructor or musician if there is one after class.
What does the article recommend for dancers to do to remember their corrections?
To keep a corrections journal for each specific class.
What are the proper undergarments to be worn underneath leotards and tights?
No underwear should be worn under leotards and tights. A sports bra should match the color of the leotard and straps should not be noticeable.
How do you demonstrate regard for the instructor in the beginning of class?
For ballet, assume your position at the barre. For jazz, tap, modern or hip hop stand center floor.
What does the author mean when they say to "always dance port de bras full out".
Never mark your arms.