JDA Student and Parent Handbook
A guide to expectations inside and outside of the studio.
Our teachers are experienced and talented professionals. They will be treated with respect at all times by all individuals. Respect includes refraining from telling the teachers what to correct and when to correct. We are highly trained individuals who know the appropriate time, place, and approach to address a multitude of topics.
I will promote teamwork and sportsmanship for all dancers and spectators in a positive manner.
I will support my child's class, teachers, and choreographers and resolve to allow the teachers to manage their dancers and choreography as they feel best benefits the entire class.
My personal conduct at the studio, performances, and other studio events must be above reproach and represent the highest standards of morality, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
I will refrain from questioning the judgement, in regard to dance, of any faculty member or choreographer.
I will do this out of respect for the professionals and their craft.
I will exhibit exemplary behavior at the studio and at perfromances.
I will at all times control my emotions and will be considerate of all dancers and parents' collective emotions.
I will not make disparaging remarks of any type with regard to teachers, choreographers, choreography, placement, costumes, other parents, other schools or publicly criticize them in the studio or course of any event.
I will direct all inquiries to the office.
I will never make a negative comment concerning other parents or their children, whether they are from Jessica's Dance Academy or another school.
I will always applaud for all dancers.
I will not allow the studio to become a breeding ground for hate and spitefulness. We do not want to impress these qualities upon the children and most certainly do not want a part of it ourselves.