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Code of Conduct
(These rules apply to all cast members and parents:)
- Encourage each other at all times and treat each other with kindness. PLEASE keep all critical comments to yourself, and refrain from making comments that children may interpret as rude, negative or hurtful. Children have very tender hearts and feelings, and your criticism may be far more crushing than you know.
- Respect the authority of the ENCORE Staff. Do not question their decisions, especially in front of cast members. They are responsible for the outcome of the show, and they have the big picture in mind at all times. Sometimes you have to trust in their judgment and experience.
- Absolutely NO GOSSIP will be tolerated at any time. If you have a concern, either about the show, the staff, the Company, or a cast member or parent, bring it to the attention of an ENCORE staff member immediately. Gossip is the #1 killer of the unity of any organization.
- If you give your child permission to spend time with an ENCORE staff member outside of specified rehearsal times, ENCORE is not liable for any potential damages or injuries should any arise.
- ENCORE has a standard of excellence that is expected of our students both on and off the stage. This includes not only the choice of language students choose to use, but their behavior, attitude, and life choices as well. Any ENCORE student who does not conduct themselves under this standard of excellence will have to face severe consequences which may result in their expulsion from the company.
Rules and Procedures for Each Rehearsal
- Please adhere to dress code at all times (see below).
- Be on time, and do not leave early. No student should arrive more than 15 minutes early nor stay more than 15 minutes past rehearsal unless prior arrangements have been made. It is a huge inconvenience to the ENCORE staff when students are not picked up on time. There is a 15 minute grace period, after which parents will be charged $1.00 per minute (charged from the time rehearsal was scheduled to end!)
- Read Newsletter (EVERY WEEK!) and please, BE FLEXIBLE! Sometimes the needs of the show dictate that rehearsal times need to be adjusted at the last minute.
- If you are ill and must miss rehearsal, please call (310) 896-6459 to inform the ENCORE staff.
Dress Code
We encourage the older children to be mindful that younger children are watching, and to set a good example. Also, we do not want any of the children to present a stumbling block to others. This is especially important for our young men and women. Itís better to err on the side of modesty. If you question it at all, wear something else! If necessary, the director or other staff members will request that a child dressed inappropriately go home and change or cover up with something more appropriate.
- Wear closed shoes at all times. Dance shoes are preferred. Absolutely no flip flops, open sandals or Heelies.
- Girls should not wear immodest clothing, including halter tops, bathing suits, etc. nor shirts that are so short they expose their stomachs or super-short shorts.
Young women should always wear a bra, if needed.
- Do not wear clothing (especially T-shirts) with questionable or offensive pictures or phrases.
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Skirts or dresses only acceptable if shorts or dance pants are worn underneath.
- Students will not be allowed to rehearse on any day they are not wearing the proper attire or shoes.
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