Dancer’s Training Rules
The following information has been prepared for the benefit of the dancers, parents, and instructors in an effort to keep dance as a contributing and worthwhile part of the YMCA of the Fox Cities Program. Competitive dance should be an enriching and healthful experience in which physical, mental and social growth should be stimulated as well as learning the values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. Participation on the Competitive Dance Team is a privilege extended to all that have achieved required skill levels and are willing to assume certain responsibilities and rules.
- Be RESPONSIBLE - Properly warm up before engaging in any dance practice session.
- Dancers should be to practice on time – absolutely no unexcused practices. Dancers who arrive early should remain in the hallway until their scheduled class time. We ask that you promptly pick up the participants after practice is over. Dancers should read and understand the attendance policy and all that it includes.
- Be CARING of our facility, no food or drink allowed in practice area or locker rooms. We also ask that no gum is chewed by the participants during practice, for the safety of our participants.
- During practice, RESPECT and full attention is given to all instructors. Have a positive attitude toward teammates and instructors. All the rules of the YMCA are to be followed by everyone.
- Sportsmanship, RESPECT and mature conduct are qualities of winners. These qualities will be required of all team members and their parents at all YMCA functions and competitions.
- Be properly dressed for all dance practices and competitions. This includes having hair tied back per instructor’s wishes, leotard, tights, dance shorts, a t-shirt or appropriately sized tank top on, no vulgar or obscene apparel, no jewelry (especially earrings), dance shoes, and nails cut to an appropriate length.
- Be HONEST - Display high standards of social behavior whenever and wherever the dancer and parents are representing the YMCA.
- Theft, discrimination, sexual harassment, profanity, violence, aggression, insubordination, smoking, use of illicit drugs, alcohol, possession of weapons, and gang relations absolutely will not be tolerated!
- YMCA Administration has the authority to take any disciplinary action deemed necessary toward a dancer or parent causing problems, including suspension or expulsion from the team.
- To participate in all team functions including demonstrations, competitions, trips, parties, fund-raisers, etc.
- General conduct shall be such as to bring no discredit to the dancer, parents, team or YMCA.
- Practice Guidelines: Please see the Attendance Policy for details.
The instructors and administration will review any situation or problem that may arise that is not specifically covered by the training rules.