Policies

*Updated and in effect: June 25th, 2025*

Attendance policy

*There will be a physical copy of this attendance policy that the parent/guardian of the dancer will need to sign on the first day of class.
Consistent weekly attendance in class is expected. If the student will miss a week please inform the instructor before the class period. Dancers are allowed no more than 3 absences per semester. Any more and you may be removed from choreography you have missed.
Please note, March and April classes are vital as these are the final rehearsals before Spring Showcase. Dress Rehearsals the week of the recital are Mandatory.
Dancers are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to class. This allows time for dancers to be ready to start class at the given class time and not start late.

Missed Class Choreography

8 & Up Dancers: Please check the class Dropbox for new choreography videos for your students to review their dance and learn any new choreography. We will review in class but it is best if they have a basic knowledge of the choreography before coming to class.

All Teen & Adult Dancers: If you miss class you are responsible for learning any missed choreography. Talk to classmates and check the class Dropbox for new videos. I will answer any clarification questions in class. Do not wait until your class period to inform your teacher that you cannot locate the video.

Semester Policy
You have registered your child for a reserved spot in our classes. Your child’s spot will be held in that class until you provide us with a written cancellation notice. Your notice must be received by 1 week prior to the start of the semester in order to cancel for the following semester. In your registration, you have agreed to pay for all classes your child is enrolled in through the end of the semester that we receive your written cancellation notice. Please note that there are no refunds for missed classes.

Restroom Policy

4-7 year olds: Students are encouraged to use the restroom before class. A dual accountability system is used combining a volunteer Parent Potty Patrol (parents of students) and student teacher. Parent Potty Patrol Volunteer is stationed in the hallway and Student Teacher walks the student to the restroom in the hall. The student teacher remains in the hallway where they can be seen by the Parent Potty Patrol Volunteer at all times. Both the Parent Potty Patrol Volunteer and student teacher can be seen by Isabella Kearney through the window at Casa Azafran. All Parents are required to sign up for at least one day of Potty Patrol.

8 & up dancers: Students are encouraged to use the restroom before class. During class, Student teacher walks the child to the restroom in the hall. Student teacher can be seen by Isabella through the window at Casa Azafran.

Teen Dancers: Students are encouraged to use the restroom before class. Studio B at Global Education Center has 2 private restrooms for studio use only. No public access.

If parents are on the premises you will be asked to take your child to the restroom during classes should the need arises

Studio/Location Policy

We are graciously hosted in The Global Education’s space both on Thursday and Saturday. Please be mindful to keep these spaces in their best conditions possible. Since we are guests in their space, we need to keep to our designated areas of the building. See below how this might affect you in what location you dance in. Also, do not hesitate to kindly remind others to upkeep the space and stay in designated areas! Thank you!

Charlotte Ave. Locaction (Thursday) – The lobby space, two restrooms, and Studio B space.

Caza Azafran Location (Saturday) – The Studio space, Men and Women’s restroom and the Hallway space directly outside the studio. (Going down the hall past the bathrooms is not necessary and not our space to roam.)

Thursday Safety Policy            

It is the goal of Studio Laugh, Love, Leap to create a positive culture that prioritizes safety. Students who feel safe are more likely to be engaged in their learning and perform better academically and are more attentive in the classroom. 

Thursdays Evenings:

• When Isabella, Sophia, Chloe, or William are not in the lobby the door is locked and there is no entry without a key. Door is propped open from 3:30-4 when a Studio Staff member is present in the lobby or studio.
• The students have been taught a specific knock that lets us know that it is a StudioLLL student at the door. 
• Students who drive, leaving Teen Girls walk in a large group (usually 5-10 students) together to their cars send Isabella a message on the Signal App when they reach their car. 
• Driving students who leave following our pairs classes are escorted to their cars by 2 gentlemen (Juniors and Seniors) to ensure safety. Teen girls are also asked to send a message on the Signal App when they reach their car. 
• Driving Gentlemen walk to their cars in groups following class and are asked to send a message on the Signal App when they reach their car. 

**Please note: Isabella personally approves each request to join the group on Signal App. This group is only to be used as a way to ensure the safety of our students**. 

Saturday Safety Policy            

It is the goal of Studio Laugh, Love, Leap to create a positive culture that prioritizes safety. Students who feel safe are more likely to be engaged in their learning and perform better academically and are more attentive in the classroom. 

Drop Off:

• 4-7 Yellow Students: At the beginning of class, parents should walk their student to the door or into the classroom. Please use the Hallway door as the classroom door will remain closed and locked for the duration of classes. 
• 8&UP Purple & Green: Parents should walk students into the hallway 15 minutes prior to the class’s start time. Parents should stay with their students until 2 Student Teachers are present to begin their pre-class workout warm up. No student should be left unattended in Hallway.
• Early Teens: Students 13+ may walk into the hallway door independently 20 minutes prior to their class start time. They must check in with the Student Teacher and/or Isabella on arrival. 

Pick Up:

• 4-7 Yellow, 8&Up Purple, 8&Up Green Students
  • At the end of class students will be released from the classroom via the hallway classroom door. 
  • DO NOT pick up your student from the outside classroom door. Students will not be allowed to run to a car. Isabella or dismissing Student Teacher must see a parent for the child to be released.
  • If a parent is late for pick up the student will be asked to sit in the classroom until the parent comes in to pick them up. 
• Early Teens: Students +13 may walk to their parent’s car if it can be seen through the classroom window. Parents entering to pick up their student is preferred. If a parent is late for pick up the student will be asked to sit in the classroom until the parent comes in to pick them up

Please Note: If you know you need to drop your child off early or you will be late to pick them up please discuss this with Isabella. No student will be allowed to sit in the hallway by themselves during classes, no exceptions. 

Summer Policy

When you sign up for Dance Camp, you are agreeing to pay for the full amount of the camp 8 days prior to the start of camp. If you have signed up for Dance Camp and decide not to come, you can cancel up to 8 days before the start of camp and receive a full refund or one week before the start of camp and receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after that one week cut off. If you have yet to pay for camp but decide to cancel within one week of the start of camp, you must still pay the full price of camp.