Bainbridge Dance Center Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct was created by the students at Bainbridge Dance Center. These are the ways in which we want to treat each other and be treated.

What are important ways a dancer can be prepared for class?

We are on time (10 minutes early!) 

Before class we eat a snack and use the bathroom. We put our hair up neatly and wear appropriate dance class attire. We warm-up and stretch.

We line up quietly for the teacher to invite us into the classroom. We bring a full water bottle to class.

We set an intention in our minds of what we want to improve.

How do you think dancers should behave in class and why?

We listen to teachers respectfully and carefully so we do not miss details. 

We follow directions the first time.

We find a state of energetic, prepared stillness. We are quiet, calm and collected.

We raise our hands. We ask real, appropriate questions. We wait to ask questions until the teacher is finished explaining. We listen to other people’s questions and the answers.

When other dancers get a correction we listen quietly and try the correction on our bodies. 

After class we reflect on what worked well and what to work on in the next class.

What things can we do so that everyone can learn best?

We do not talk so that everyone can pay attention and learn.

We do not talk when other dancers are dancing. We watch them and learn from them.

We are aware of the space around us. We are responsible for our bodies.

We do not touch other dancers without their consent. We give other dancers space to dance.

We say we are sorry and ask “are you okay?” if we bump into or upset another dancer.

We do not correct other dancers. That is the teacher’s job! We ask if someone wants help or feedback.

We are sensitive to how other people learn. We all learn in different ways. We do not judge others.

We compliment others and uplift each other. We are encouraging. We can be humble.

We are role models.

What things can we do so that everyone feels like they belong?

We greet each other, say hello, make eye contact, ask others about themselves, and show new people around the building. We learn each other's names.

We include all dancers so that no one feels left out. We dance with everyone in class.

How can we take care of our studios and shared spaces?

Everyone helps to clean the space together and we do a good, thorough job.

We wash our hands and cover our mouths when we cough.

We put our shoes and belongings neatly in the cubbies.

We clean up our messes or ask for help. We are careful with food and drinks. We throw away trash.

We do not hang on the ballet barres. We do not purposefully break or vandalise anything. 

We are quiet in the lobby so that we do not distract dancers in class.

How can we create community in the entire school?

We make the effort to get to know each other. We say hello to teachers. We say hello to younger and older dancers from other classes. We are open to new friends. We can ask for a play date or high five.

Dance is a language of hope and love connecting all of us and we want to speak our language freely.