Weekly attendance is expected. A student's progress in class relies heavily upon consistent participation. Late arrival to class is disruptive and may be harmful to the student who has missed warm-ups. The student may be asked to sit and observe.

Hair must be securely pulled back and off the neck, and any dangly jewelry must be removed. No t-shirts or baggy pants will be allowed in class unless otherwise specified. See specific class requirements below. Students not adhering to the dress requirements may not be allowed to participate in class.

Combination Classes: Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. Short wrap skirts or dance shorts are optional. If Jazz is included in your combo class, tan jazz shoes are required.

Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Short wrap skirts are optional.

Jazz: Leotard or form-fitting dance top, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes required. Form-fitting dance shorts and leggings are allowed—no baggy tops or pants.

Hip-Hop: Dance top, active wear bottoms, black jazz shoes or clean sneakers. Slightly baggy dance wear is allowed; however, length must not restrict the dancer. Additionally, appropriate undergarments must be worn. Knee pads optional

Lyrical: Leotard or form-fitting dance top, tan convertible/footless tights. Lyrical shoes/turners are optional. Dance shorts or leggings are allowed---no baggy tops or pants. Knee pads are optional.

Tap: Leotard, tan tights, and black, lace-up tap shoes. Shorts or leggings are allowed.

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Musical Theater: Shoe requirements vary by student age and class level. The instructor will provide additional information.

Male Dress Code: Solid color tank or t-shirt, sweatpants or athletic pants. Black shoes.

No child may be left unsupervised for extended periods of time before, after, or between classes. Children under 10 years must be supervised at all times. No running in hallways, playing on furniture or tampering with bathroom facilities. Children will not be supervised outside of the building, pick-up after class should be prompt. When picking up students, no stopping or standing directly in front of studio doors.

Generally, when area schools are closed due to inclement weather, STEPS will be closed as well. Same day closures will be posted to our social media. Classes cancelled, due to weather will not be rescheduled.

Any classes missed may be made up in the current trimester at or below the level of the missed class.

There are no refunds once that trimester has begun. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, a full tuition refund will be given.

There will be a $25 charge for all returned checks. Tuition payment not received before the last day of the current trimester will be subject to a $10 late fee plus and additional $5 for each week late thereafter.

Bullying, whether in person or on social media, will NOT be tolerated. If there is any bullying brought to our attention we will handle it accordingly.

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