Congrats! You've just registered and we bet you're excited for your very first class with us. We can't wait to welcome you and get you started. Below you'll find some helpful tips to get your prepared for your dance classes. Don't be shy and be sure to introduce yourself to some of your new dance-mates when you arrive. You'll make new friends from your very first class. If you have any questions or concerns be sure to email us at info@bellyup.ca    We're happy to help you!

 Here's a helpful checklist of what to prepare for your first class: 

1. Please bring as little as possible with you to class and arrive 5-10 minutes early.
2. Remove your outdoor shoes when you come inside.
3. You'll be required to complete a short waiver form at your very first class. 
4. Sign in at the front desk upon arrival for each week. There's a sign-in sheet on the desk.
5. Bring a bottle of water. Stay hydrated!
6. We recommend workout wear. Leggings/tank top is great.
7. Footwear can be indoor-use only track shoes, dance slippers or bare feet.
8. Bring a hip scarf or something to tie around your hips.
9. Take your belongings to the dance floor and place at the back of the room.
10. We fill the class from front to back.
11. Our doors lock 5 minutes after the class starts. Please be on time. We have zero tolerance late policy.
    

Other helpful tips!

• Introduce yourself to your Instructor. Let her know of any health or physical issues she should be aware of.
  
  
• Get to know the other students! Before or after your class, take time to introduce yourself to those in your class.
  
  
• Listen to your body and go at your own pace. This is important! If you need to sit out for any reason, feel free to take a short break whenever needed.
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• Everyone learns differently! We realize people learn at a different pace and in different ways. Your Instructor will always ask if there are questions so don't be shy if you're not understanding a move or a concept. She will be happy to break it down for you in a different way. Just ask! We love questions.

• Classes always start with a warm-up and guided follow along with the Instructor. After that posture/alignment, arm and hand positions and technique breakdowns will be taught and practiced.  Students typically learn several moves and travelling steps in a lesson which are drilled and then eventually all glued together to create a short sequence which is then practiced for the last part of the class. At the end of the class your instructor will summarize what was covered and will encourage you to practice at home which is the key to progressing.

IMPORTANT TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Your registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable to future sessions.

Make-Up Class Policy:  If you have registered for the full session, you are permitted no more than 2 make-up classes per session. So if you miss a class, you can take another class at the same level anytime during the session. If possible we recommend you take your make-up class in the same week you miss a class, which will help you stay current with the curriculum. Please note that your two make-up classes must be taken during the session and cannot be carried over to future sessions. You do not need to book a make-up class, just arrive for the class time you want to take and sign-in a the front desk. Use your classes up or you forfeit them.