Classroom Policies and Safety Rules:

The following guidelines apply to any events at a studio, private party or open pole session hosted by Empowerment Through Exotic Dance, Ltd both on and off premises. 

While we recognize that adults lead busy lives we also must respect the rights of the other students who attend our classes as well as take into consideration the safety of all of our students.  

Therefore, Empowerment Through Exotic Dance, Ltd will strictly enforce the following policies.

  1.  We do not offer make up classes. Please use your online lessons to review the content you have missed at class
     

  2. Students are expected to CALL the main studio number if they cannot attend class. Emails are acceptable only if giving more than 24 hours notice. Do not text us to cancel class.
     

  3. No refunds or credits will be issued to students who drop out of class at any time or for any missed classes for any reason
     

  4. For their own safety and out of courtesy to classmates, students who miss more than 2 classes will not be allowed to    return to class without taking a private class to catch up prior to their return which is charged at our regular rate.
     

  5. Students may not use the pole if an instructor is not in the room
     

  6. Students will not attempt any moves, which they have not yet been instructed on in our classes.
     

  7. Students may not instruct nor assist other students on how to perform moves
     

  8. Students are responsible for notifying the instructor of any injuries or strains sustained during the week at the beginning of each class and immediately during class if any arise. Please call us if you have any questions.
     

  9. All students who present with an injury or health problem of any type will be required to provide a medical release from their physician in order to participate in class.
     

  10. Students MUST participate in the class warm up at the start of class.
     

  11. Keep hydrated with frequent water intake before, during and after class.
     

  12. No gum, candy or other solid food is allowed during class.
     

  13. No alcohol consumption before or during class. If you smell of alcohol, you will be asked to sit out the class.
     

  14. Our classes are not designed for pregnant women who have special considerations. You may not take this class if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Please let us know immediately if you find out you are pregnant.
     

  15. Cell phones are permitted but please step out of the classroom to take or make calls during class.
     

  16. All personal belongings (cell phones, water bottles, hand towels, etc) brought into the classroom must be placed on a table or shelf and not left on the floor to avoid mishaps or injuries. ETED is not responsible for lost or damaged personal belongings.
     

  17. We advise that all valuables be left locked in your car or that you utilize a locker if available and your own lock. Your items are left out in dressing rooms or our studio at your own risk.
     

  18. Jewelry:  All hand, wrist and foot jewelry MUST be removed for class and all body piercings must be removed, padded or otherwise covered during class to avoid injury.
     

  19. Pole dance instructors: ETED welcomes other instructors in our program as well as students who are aspiring to become instructors, however, all instructors or students who teach or who are considering teaching elsewhere are required to disclose their status and sign a non-compete contract.
     

  20. Classes which end up with less than 4 students in attendance will be shortened by 15 minutes (30 minutes for advanced levels) and will not include any additional curriculum. Once the current week's routine has been reviewed, if students elext to stay, the remaining time may be used for practice under the supervision of the instructor as "open pole time" and will not include new moves or additional instruction.

*Any student who blatantly or repeatedly does not adhere to an of our policies will be asked to not return to class and no refund will be issued, pro-rated or otherwise. 

*All students must sign this form before you can begin our classes. 

Thank you! 

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