Our Standards: Etiquette, Attire & Health
At our studio, we believe that a positive learning environment begins with respect, professionalism, and care. Our standards outline the expectations for etiquette, proper attire, and health practices so that every dancer can feel safe, supported, and prepared to do their best. These guidelines help us create a welcoming space where discipline and creativity can thrive together.
Our dress code ensures your child can dance safely and comfortably for their style of dance.
We believe in inclusivity and the freedom of gender expression. While you will find some details about clothes for girls vs. boys, children are welcome to choose the option that works best for them.
Class Etiquette
Common Ground is a safe space for dancers to explore their passion, creativity and build their technique. It is a place of mutual respect with zero tolerance for bullying. Treat others how you want to be treated.
It is important to respect the space and always put your best foot forward. Come to class with a positive attitude, ready to work hard and of course have fun.
No chewing gum.
Only water is permitted in the studio.
No jewelry (Medic Alert jewelry, and small earrings are permitted).
We are a peanut-free facility.Dress code must be worn to class.
Little Dancers (First Steps, Little Steps, Bounding Boys & Creative Movement), please wait for your teacher before entering the studio.
All other levels, please be in class before the teacher.
No talking in class, raise your hand if you have a question.
Ask for permission to leave the classroom for any reason.
Always alert your teacher of any injuries or illness prior to the beginning of class.
If you are late, please wait for the teacher to wave you in.
If you are sitting out and watching the class, you must have a parent call in prior to the beginning of class or provide a written note.
If you miss a class it is your responsibility to make it up, we will do out best to provide you options for make up classes based on availability.
We cannot always guarantee that there will be a make-up class available.
Cell phones are not permitted in class.
Please leave any valuable items at home.
Come in ready to work hard with a positive attitude!
Health and Safety
WE MAKE THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF OUR STUDENTS OUR TOP PRIORITY
Everyone at CGDA is here to help you and your dancers feel safe and excited to come to dance.At CGDA we ensure a safe dance space. Our practices are guided by Federal, Provincial and Ottawa Public Health recommendations. We will keep everyone up to date as things change so we can all stay safe and healthy.
CLEAN
At our studio, the health and safety of our dancers, families, and staff are our top priority. We maintain a clean, well-ventilated environment with regular sanitization of high-touch surfaces and studios.
INJURY PREVENTION
All floors are equipped with Harlequin sprung floors with Marley surfaces to reduce injury and support safe movement. Our instructors emphasize proper warm-up, technique, and injury prevention in every class. We kindly ask dancers to arrive healthy and injury-free, and to communicate any concerns to their teachers. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where everyone can thrive through dance.
ALLERGIES AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Common Ground Dance Academy is a private, peanut-free facility and while we ask parents/guardians to refrain from providing nuts to their children, we are unable to guarantee a nut-free environment.
We ask parents to list allergies and medical conditions in writing to Common Ground Dance Academy during the registration process. We also ask parents to inform us of any potentially life-threatening allergy (anaphylaxis) prior to the first day of class and ensure their child has auto-injector on them at all times.