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Our
Expectations
The Johnson School of Highland Dance
has expectations for both dancers and parents, which when followed will ensure that your child
can be as successful as he/she can be. We also expect that
all dancers and parents will abide by
ScotDance Canada's Code of Ethics noting that those dancers and parents of
dancers who a registered with ScotDance Canada are subject to the disciplinary
procedures of ScotDance Canada as outlined in the Code of Ethics.
Dancer
Expectations
COME TO CLASS PREPARED AND
PRACTICED!
Do not bring friends to
class
Obey the dress code - NO STREET CLOTHES FOR DANCE CLASS!
Bring your notebook to EVERY
lesson, and take practice notes in it each week.
You are responsible for
taking all notices and entry forms home in your book.
Once a dance is taught you
are expected to practice at home and remember it, even if it is not done weekly in class.
Obscure dances pop up once in a while at competitions and it wastes everyones time if we
have to re-teach them.
Warm yourself up before
class and before competitions.
Find your teacher before
each dance at competition so that they can give you some final pointers and watch your
performance. See them again immediately following each dance so that you can get feedback.
Show respect to your
teachers and classmates at all school lessons and functions. This includes guest teachers.
Respect parent volunteers,
fellow competitors, pipers and judges at
school and CHDA functions.
Sit with dancers from the
school during awards so that you can support one another through clapping and hugs (no
cheering or shouting).
If you are having any
problems in class or at competitions please let us know so we can help.
Always try your best and
have fun!
Parent Expectations
In order for your
child to be successful in Highland Dancing you as a parent need to:
Practice with your
child at home. It is unrealistic for you to expect the best out of them at competition if
you have not practiced with them in the weeks leading up.
Primary … 20
minutes 3 times a week
Beginner/Novice…45
minutes 3 times a week
Intermediate/Premier…1
hour 3 times a week
Championship
preparation…45 minutes – 1 hour 5 times a week.
Note: when there is more than one dancer in the family we
encourage them to practice together. However we strongly discourage older siblings from
teaching younger siblings new steps and dances. We are trained to determine when it is
best for dancers to learn these steps and when they are ready to handle the new load. If
you choose to have your older child teach the younger child, we cannot be responsible for
steps poorly taught. It is much harder for us to fix these mistakes later on. Missing a
dance at a competition is better than learning the dance too rushed or too early.
Ensure that your
child properly meets the dress code.
Reinforce the
importance of practice by establishing appropriate consequences such as not allowing them
to compete or making them repay the entry fee or lesson fee if they fail to practice.
Check your
child’s dance binder after every class for notices and entry forms.
Check the school
web page frequently for updates and important messages.
Attend the parent
observation nights set by the teachers. It is not recommended that siblings who do not
dance attend these classes as it is a big distraction. Take your children to all CHDA pipe
practices and workshops (if you are a member). These events are often free!
It is your
responsibility to phone the teacher BEFORE entering a dance in competition that your child
does not know.
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Inc. 2004
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