Dancers should be ready at the start of class time with shoes tied, hair pulled back, appropriate class attire and a water bottle. If this means arriving to the studio 5-10 minutes early to tie shoes and prepare, please do so. It can be distracting to the dancers and their classmates when one arrives late to class, and we want to make sure every dancer has the full class time to practice.
All classes will begin with warm-ups. The rest of class will be spent on drilling, breaking down, and practicing steps. Parents should arrive on time to pick up their child when class ends.
Our goal for every class is to make the most of each dancer's time with their teachers. We pride ourselves on a reasonable student-to-teacher ratio, so every child receives the attention they deserve. We strive to provide a positive, fun environment in every class, but we also know that class time is crucial in creating a successful experience for our dancers. That being said, so we do expect dancers to be focused and ready to work hard in every class. If parents choose to stay at the studio during class time, they are asked to please wait in the lobby until class is complete, and to respect that the teachers typically have another class following. If you need to speak with a teacher, please email students@meghantorno.com to set up a meeting outside of class time. We would be happy to schedule one!
Class Attire
Dancers should wear MT attire to class. This includes any MT top, black MT skort or shorts, white poodle socks, and dance shoes. Feis or major competition shirts are acceptable for class as well. Pre-Beginner dancers are more than welcome to wear MT gear, but are not required.
We have a full online apparel store that is open year round that can be found here.We have some shorts and t-shirts available for purchase at the studio, if interested please email students@meghantorno.com.
This policy was primarily put in place to ensure dancers are properly prepared to participate in class. However, we also want to eliminate pressure to fit in with fashion trends, and most importantly, we want our students to feel a sense of belonging to a group. We may dance as individuals, but MT stands together as one team!
If class if cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or weather, we will notify all MT families via email and Facebook.
Class Policies
Dancers should wait in the lobby until the prior class is officially dismissed. Parents and siblings are asked to quietly wait in the lobby during class and in between classes. We have a lot of traffic coming in and out of the studio, so we appreciate your help in keeping our dancers focused.
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ONLY water is allowed in the studio. No sugary sodas or sports drinks.
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No food is allowed in the studio. Please keep food in the lobby to a minimum. Throw away food-related garbage outside of the studio. We ask that you not leave any trash outside in the flowerpots or parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our studio and lobby a clean and safe environment for everyone.
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No street shoes in the studio.
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Please retrieve dancers directly from the studio. Younger dancers should not walk to the parking lot alone. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our dancers safe.
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Dancers should keep their personal items in the lobby and packed within their bag under a bench. This allows us to have ample walking space.
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Lobby space can be tight so please clear out as soon as possible after your dancer's class is dismissed to allow room for the next class to prepare.
Class Schedule
Below is a list of class offerings. All classes include both soft shoe and hard shoe unless noted otherwise. Class registration is completed through the online Jackrabbit Parent Portal. If you have questions on what classes are appropriate for your dancer, please email students@meghantorno.com.
AB/N, N/PW, and PC/OC classes will follow this standard schedule for which shoe to start class in each week:
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Mondays: Start in Soft Shoe (April 22nd - alternating every other week thereafter)
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Tuesdays: Start in Hard Shoe
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Wednesday: Start in Hard Shoe (April 24th - alternating every other week thereafter)
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Thursdays: Start in Hard Shoe
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Saturdays: Start in Soft Shoe
Dancers should bring both soft and hard shoes to class and be prepared to change shoes in the middle of class.
Tuition Information
Tuition rates for each class are listed within the Jackrabbit Parent Portal. Prices reflect the standard monthly rate of 4 classes a month. In the event there are more or fewer classes within a given month, the prices are automatically adjusted.
