First Time Dance Parent Survival Guide

Brand New to the Dance World? No worries we are here to help you through your first year. Follow these few tips & tricks to have a stress-free first year!

Tip #1 Register Early: Save time and register online for classes!

Tip #2 Used Shoes are a Parents Best Friend!: We offer a used shoe trade in program to help parents save money and time. Purchase shoes a little bigger to grow into them throughout the year.

Tip #3 Open House: A GREAT way to get ready for the upcoming Dance Season. Get all your dancers “en pointe” before classes start.

Tip #4 Parent/Student Handbook: A great way to keep up to date on rules and regulations.

Tip #5 Live Google Calendar: Keep up-to-date on important events and dates.

Tip #6 First Day of Class: Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class. Beginner Level classes (Monday & Tuesdays) Stop at the front desk to pick-up Name Tags.

Tip #7 Update Email Address: Make sure to provide us with your updated Email Address

Tip #8 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram to stay up-to-date on everything at Richard’s!

Tip #9 Costumes: ALWAYS order BIGGER! Make sure to measure and leave two finger spacing between the measuring tape and the body.

We hope that these Tips help you through the beginning months of your first dance season!