FAQ
Q: What style and color leotard and tights should my child wear?
A: We do not have requirements on style or color. Your child just needs to wear a leotard, tights and the appropriate shoes. Please read the Dance Rules which elaborate on what the children need to wear.
Q: What style and color ballet/tap/jazz shoe should we purchase?
A: There are no requirements on style. Pink Ballet slippers should be worn for ballet and Creative Movement and creative movement, black tap shoes must be worn for tap classes (no heels) and black jazz shoes must be worn for jazz. The 4 and 5 year old tap classes should wear sneakers or rubber soled shoes for the first 15-20 minutes of class for warm up.
Q: Where can I find dance shoes and attire?
A: County Ballet Dance Shop has a selection of shoes in all sizes. Also check out Payless, Wal-Mart, Curtain Call for Class, Dance Distributors (on line), and Target to name a few.
Q: Does my child need to be potty trained to participate?
A: No. However if your child needs assistance we ask that you stay nearby the classroom to assist your child or change his/her diaper.
Q: Do classes run if Harford County Public Schools are closed?
A: No. We follow the Harford County Public Schools schedule for all holidays and school closings. **See inclement weather policy
Q: What if Harford County Public Schools are delayed due to weather?
A: As long as they re-open and are not closed for any reason, classes will be held.
Q: Do I have to stay in the building for my child’s class?
A: It is not required that you stay, but please make sure we have an updated contact phone number and you are on time to pick up your child Please remember that you must bring your child into the building and at pick up time, you must come into the building to pick your child up. Children will not be released into the parking lot.
Q: How do I know when my child’s class will be?
A: Class lists will be posted on the doors of the Activity Center and Meadowvale Elementary by Thursday September 11th. Your first chance to see the lists will be at the Parent Meeting (date: TBA) at the Havre de Grace Activity Center at 6:30pm. We will post the lists at the end of the meeting.
Q: What time does my child’s class end?
A: The 3 and 4 year old classes run 45 minutes and all others are 50 minutes. Please be on time to pick up your child.
Q: How will I know if my child’s class is cancelled?
A: Visit our website at havredegracedance.com for advanced cancellations, also we are hoping to have a class parent who will be able to call the parents in case of an emergency cancellation and we will be attempting to set up a group e-mail list to get messages to you.
Q: I want my child to be in a class with a friend for carpooling reasons, can I do this?
A: You may request that your child be in the same class as someone else by writing it on your registration form. It us ultimately up to the teacher whether or not the children are at the same experience level and will do well in a class together.
Q: My daughter will be 3 in December. Would she be eligible for the Creative Movement class?
A: Yes.
Q: Am I required to participate in the Fundraisers?
A: No, however we encourage and appreciate all of the help we can get. We do fundraisers to keep costs down and pay for expenses at recital time.
Q: How do I contact the committee or teachers if I have a question or concern?
A: You can contact us by visiting our website, www.havredegracedance.com or e-mailing us at hdgdance@yahoo.com. We will reply to you as soon as possible.
Please check the website frequently for forms and updates.