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STUDIO POLICIES

SHOWCASE

Participating in this semester requires a commitment to performing in our year-end "Dance Showcase" June 1-2. Click here for more information! 

FACILITY 

  • Doors to the facility will open 15min prior to the first class of the day and close 15min after the last

  • 1-2 guests permitted with your dancer while in the facility to keep traffic low

  • Please be respectful in all areas of the building, cleaning up after yourself, and notifying the office immediately of any issues

WAITING ROOM

  • The waiting room should remain quiet while dancers are in class; running around the facility, screaming, and gymnastics is not permitted 

  • Dancers with several classes in a row may stay between, however they must have something to focus on quietly (ie. homework, book, etc) 

  • Parents are responsible for watching their children including siblings while inside our facility, not the Office Staff. They must stay with you at all times and should have something to do to keep them busy. If it becomes an issue they will no longer be permitted in the building.

CLASSROOM

  • All dancers are expected to be on time for class, arrival more than 10min past will not be permitted to take 

  • Faculty members will not be approached before or after class to discuss parent/student issues. Please see the office for general questions or email the Studio Owner for guidance - toriography@aol.com

  • Toriography does not permit filming of students during class from either the waiting room or doorway, please make sure guests/family are also aware of this rule. During the season Instructors will invite parents in to watch holiday or Showcase routines in which permission to film will be allowed.

  • Proper behavior as well as student-student and student-teacher respect is expected at all times. Instructors reserve the right to remove a student from the classroom who is distracting, unable to follow direction, or harmful to other dancers

  • Note-the studio does recognize and celebrate holidays (this includes decorating our facility & playing festive music in the classroom)

WEATHER/CLOSING

  • If inclement weather is forecasted a decision will be made 1 hour prior to the first class of the day / Families will be emailed + posted on social media

  • If Instructor is ill a sub or assistant will fill in. If no replacement is available and class must be cancelled, students will be notified by email and a makeup class will be offered.

ILLNESS​

  • Dancers that are exhibiting symptoms of illness should remain home, an email to toriography@aol.com prior is always appreciated

  • COVID - students that test positive must remain out of the studio until they are negative

DRESS CODE

  • Toriography has a strict dress code followed by all dancers, you can find the Children's Dress next to each style here and 7+ classes here

  • Dancers that come to class unprepared will be given a notice / second occurrence will be unable to participate in class until prepared

  • All dancers should bring a labeled water bottle to class every week

OTHER

  • Toriography reserves the right to remove any student/family from our program if they are unable to follow policies or disrupt the healthy studio environment

  • The studio actively uses and posts photos/videos of our students on our social media platforms, by enrolling you are aware of this practice. If you do not want your dancer featured, you must reach out to notify us.

  • The studio does not permit the use of our name or logo in creating merchandise (ie. bags, apparel, gifts) by vinyl/cricket or custom designed items for personal use or group distribution. Attempting to create or sell items with our logo or name will result in copyright/legal action

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