Open Class Policies & Code of Conduct
Terms of Payment and Use
All payments are to be made by debit/credit card only through the Mindbody software.
Advanced registration is not required but necessary to receive the Reserved Class rate and ensure a spot in class. Those with class packs must also pre-register to use a class from their pack.
All payments must be made before the class starts.
If a student doesn’t show up to a registered class, they do not get the class credit back/a refund. One has until 30 minutes until the class begins to remove themselves from a class before being considered a “no-show”.
Students will not be permitted to enter class more than 10 minutes after the class has begun out of respect for other dancers and their own safety. The class credit will not be refunded in this case.
All class packs expire within 90 days – class packs do not roll over. The reactivation fee may be paid after expiration if necessary. Singular classes that are unused will expire after a month of purchase. Exceptions may be made for those with a valid doctor’s note. The length of extension is at the discretion of Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos (PDA) staff.
To be eligible for the special rates, one must be prepared to show proof of status as a college student or professional dancer.
Right to Refuse Service
Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at our discretion and without details or reasons, founded upon our professional opinion. We reserve the right to refuse service to any customer found in violation of our standard code of conduct and studio policies. Customers may also be refused service if found to be noncompliant with the proper payment procedures for utilizing the services of Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos.
Dress Code
Adult/Teen dress code is either proper dance attire or athleisure wear, such as leggings. Be sure the clothes you wear to class are stretchy, and not too baggy as the instructor needs to be able to see proper alignment and placement of the joints during instruction. Footwear should be ballet slippers, jazz shoes, socks, or barefoot if class requires. Sneakers and heels are only allowed in specific classes such as K-Pop, Jazz and Heels class.
Studio Care
To ensure proper care of the studio please adhere the following policies:
No heels or street shoes unless specific to the style of class.
No food or liquid other than water allowed on the marley dance floor.
No touching mirrors (the mylar mirrors are expensive and fragile and can puncture with the pressure of touch)
Please discard all trash in proper waste bins.
Please remember to take home all water bottles, socks, shoes, bobby pins, etc. to avoid clutter in the studio.
Do not flush hygiene products, paper towels, or other trash down the toilet. Only toilet paper may be flushed.
Etiquette
Students and guardians are expected to practice studio etiquette. Studio etiquette includes proper classroom behavior, studio care (outlined above), and upholding the values that make Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos a safe space. All students, regardless of age, are expected to listen to the teacher. Students should not talk in class unless they are asked a question or have raised their hand to ask a question and are called on. Students should be attentive and follow general classroom instructions. Students are to be courteous to their fellow classmates. Any bullying, harassment, or intolerance will not be allowed.
Since the PDA lobby is small and intimate, adult and teen dancers are asked not to loiter in the lobby after class. There is space outside on the terrace to congregate and cool down, so we please ask to reserve our lobby for parents and guardians.
Physical Cueing
Dance instruction includes respectful physical cueing to help dancers feel certain muscles and alignments needed to execute technique. If you would prefer not to be touched to receive this instruction, please notify the studio in writing and let your instructor know before each class to ensure a positive and safe environment.