Policies

Evaluation: Every student will be evaluated on an individual basis. They will be placed in classes most appropriate for them. We do this to assure they will have the greatest growth and remain injury-free. OUR FIRST CONCERN IS YOUR CHILD. Their longevity as a dancer will also improve with proper placement. Our primary goal is to give them a true education in dance. At the same time, we know how important school is and we promote good grades to insure our students have well-rounded futures. 

Homework Support: All DCO COMPANY STUDENTS are entitled to Homework Support from ONE-on-ONE, Educational Services where all tutors are experienced, degreed teachers. Private and semi-private academic tutoring is offered to DCO students at a discounted rate. For more information, please ask for details regarding, Tutoring, Remedial Counseling and Enrichment

Dress Code: Hair must be secured completely away from the face in all classes. For ballet and a few other required classes, hair must be secured tightly to the head in a bun, French twist, or knot. Water, hairspray, gel, clips, and/or bobby pins are encouraged and required to control fly-a-way or strands of hair that tend to get loose. Specific dress codes for each class will be listed under the class descriptions...  For now, any black leotard, tights (pink for ballet, tan for other classes) and appropriate shoes for classes are required.

Class Conduct: We definitely promote healthy fun, even with our group of serious dancers. Yet, the classroom is not the place to goof around. Students are expected to arrive to the studio in proper time to be dressed, focused, and ready to start class at the beginning of the scheduled time. Students must ask permission from the teacher to enter a classroom if arriving late, any time after the initial start of the class. Phone calls are requested for any student who will be tardy or absent.

Respect:  It is of utmost importance that we respect everyone at the Dance Centers of Orlando, teachers, students, parents, staff, and visitors. Everyone is welcome.

Class Start Times: Based on the scheduled time, all classes will run a COMPLETE 55 or 85 minutes. There is a 5 minute break between classes, both for the students and the teachers. We ask that you do not impose upon a teacher's personal time; but rather schedule a conference or leave a note in their box, and they will get back with you.