Studio Policy

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• Be respectful of the staff by keeping noise levels to a minimum in the lobby areas.
• Students are expected to treat GBDS staff with respect and maintain a positive attitude. If a student is unable maintain the proper etiquette in class, the instructor may excuse the student from the class. If a student is excused from class, he/she will be given a clear explanation of the reasons.
• GBDS reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose conduct or attitude is found to be unsatisfactory.
• Please respect the expertise and decisions of the GBDS
• Food and drinks are not allowed on the dance floor.
• Students are responsible for disposing of their garbage and are expected to treat the Studio, furniture and equipment with respect.
• Dress respectfully, no nudity and overly provocative clothing.
• No touching of the Studio’s glass and
• Keep the bathrooms clean.
• Protect our beautiful floors! No spilled drinks. If anything is spilled, it should be wiped immediately or a staff member should be informed to take action.
• No smoking on the premises.
• Reporting to work or coming to take classes intoxicated or under the influence of non-prescription drugs, and the illegal manufacture, possession, use, sale, distribution or transportation of drugs will result in asking you to leave the premises immediately. More serious disciplinary actions will be taken against staff members in such cases.
• Bringing or using alcoholic beverages to the Studio is not allowed, except when authorized during events and private client’s events with the proper alcohol license.
• Use of vulgar language and jokes is prohibited.
• No physical intimidation or injury, verbal harassment, theft, destruction of Studio property or property of others, verbal abuse, lewd, vulgar conduct, profanity, sexual harassment or coercion, firearms or weapons of any kind, self-destructive behavior, willful destruction or misuse of GBDS or another person’s property, inappropriate use of the internet and improper use of cell phones.
• No staff is allowed to have any communication with students/clients by email, text, Twitter, Facebook, etc. unless it is strictly a Studio related matter or with the student/client consent.
• Staff is not allowed to use the Studio’s registration system to obtain any personal information and contact students/clients unless it is a Studio related matter or with the student/client’s permission.
• No treating a student/client or co-worker in a demeaning manner.
• Theft of property from co-workers or students/clients of the Studio is strictly prohibited.
• Being in the Studio without permission from the Owner is not allowed.
• Soliciting gratuities from students and clients is prohibited.
• Staff members are forbidden from having any GBDS student in their cars for any reason.
• The GBDS has a strict “no dating policy” in terms of instructors and staff dating students/clients.

The GBDS has a NO REFUND Policy. All purchases are final and non-refundable. The Studio may issue store credit if a document from a doctor is presented to prove that the student is not allowed to attend classes prior to the expiration of a package.

Private lessons have to be cancelled at least 24 hours before the private lesson is scheduled to begin. Late cancellations are non refundable and the student loses both their payment and their credit.

Workshop payments are not transferable and non-refundable.

The GBDS strives to provide the safest possible environment for students to learn and practice dance. Our floors are installed and maintained professionally so they are not too slippery to avoid slipping injuries.

All areas are cleaned regularly to ensure a healthy environment for our classes and events.

The GBDS is not responsible and will not be held liable for any injuries that occur on the Studio’s premises and outside.

A First Aid Kit is available and will be provided upon request.

GBDS does not provide a locked area for students/clients to store their personal belongings. We recommend that any valuable items be left at home or places in a cubby where they can be seen by the student/client, as GBDS will not be responsible for items that may get lost, broken, stolen, etc.