Welcome! We are so happy to have you here!

Studio Mission & Philosophy

At Looking Glass Studio of Performing Arts Inc., we are dedicated to providing a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where students of all ages and levels can learn, grow, and discover their love for dance.

We focus on:

  • Quality, age-appropriate instruction across a variety of dance styles.

  • Helping dancers become confident, well-rounded individuals who value teamwork, community involvement, and personal growth.

  • Teaching life skills such as respect for oneself and others, responsibility, and the importance of contributing to the community.

Our goal is to inspire each dancer to become a better artist—and a better person—both inside and outside the studio.

Here are some frequently asked questions and just general information you should know about our studio and how we operate.

  • If you have yet to come into our studio for a class…What are you waiting for?! We offer ONE FREE TRIAL class to each NEW student. And if you don’t like the class you tried and want to try a different one, it is just an $18 fee before you decide to sign up.

  • You do not need to call ahead to sign up for the free trial. Just take a look at our class schedule, choose the day and time you can attend, pay attention to which location the class is held at, and arrive a few minutes early to meet the teacher and possibly borrow some dance shoes if they are needed.

  • Even if the class is currently FULL, you can still take your free trial class in that class.

  • Once you have taken your free class and are ready to sign up, you are going to come back to our website to complete the registration. All of our registrations are done online. We recommend waiting until the day after your free trial class to sign up, that way you do not get charged for the class you just took for free, if that is in fact the class you choose to take. There is a ONE TIME $35 registration fee.

  • Once registered you will log into your parent portal and choose which class(es) you wish to have your student in. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the parent portal because that will be where you will find your monthly payment information, as well as any emails the studio sends.

  • Our studio currently communicates 99% of the time through email. We also have information boards at the studios to keep you up to date. But if you are the parent who prefers to wait in their vehicle or go run errands, then you are going to want to check your emails on a regular basis.

  • Many times our emails go to spam, so please check your spam folder and make sure our emails get sent to your inbox. Again, you can always go onto your parent portal to view any emails that we have sent through the Jackrabbit system.

  • Before enrolling or taking a trial class we ask that you inform the instructor if your student has any special needs they need to be aware of so as to better educate your student in class.

How often do you have to enroll your student?

  • We have adopted a system of having the students enroll for classes every six months. That means at the end of December, you will need to enroll for class(es) for January through June. And at the end of June, you will need to enroll your student for class(es) for July through December.

  • There is no extra fee for this enrollment twice a year. We have just found that it works best for us and our students in the sense that we are able to evaluate our class schedule and make any necessary class or teacher changes at these times. As well as it allows us to evaluate the students and determine who might be ready for the next level. This also gives parents a chance to evaluate their schedules and make any necessary class changes.

Am I locked in for Six months?

  • No. You are not “locked in” for six months of class. You are able to cancel any class at any time. Just email us or see the front desk.

  • Please note, any cancellation on or before the 15th of the month will be eligible for a refund if requested. Any cancellation after the 15th of the month will NOT be eligible for any refund.

What kind of performance opportunities do you offer?

  • Our studio is very proud to say that we are a performance focussed studio as opposed to a competition studio.

  • We have one major recital in June every year. Throughout the rest of the year we look for as many other performance opportunities as possible.

  • We have taken our students to perform at Disneyland, Senior Centers, local Parades, the Inland Empire 66ers and have put on a few of our own small scale performances in our larger space. In 2024 we we had our first, in many years, straight play that the students performed at a local community theatre.

  • We are working towards more performance opportunities and having a separate performance troupe that will practice outside of their normal class time.

  • Technique is VERY important to us and we want our students to be well versed and well rounded in the performing arts.

  • We also have a holiday performance for the Kinder-Theatre classes and the older students that want to perform, but which will be rehearsed outside of their normal class time.

Registration Preparation 

Here are a few ways to prepare before registration opens so you can secure your spot quickly! 

  • If you have any pending policy agreements, they will pop up when you log in - please read and agree.  Regarding the phot release, enter "Yes" or "No". This is to allow us to use your students image for advertising or not.

  • Make sure you've added any payment methods you want on file. Go to Billing & Payments on the menu and select Saved Payment Methods (Quicklink).

  • While you're in the Billing & Payments section, be sure to review and update family information (under Settings), your information and additional contacts (under Contacts), and your student's information (under Students).  For example, has your phone number changed, or do you need to make us aware of any new allergies?

  • Lastly, go to Classes & Events > Find Classes and get familiar with that screen. It will help you navigate to the classes you want quickly! Classes are remaining the same for this upcoming session with a few additions.  Click the link to see our class list Classes

Classroom Etiquette 

Students are expected to:

  • Be on time and come fully prepared to begin class. 

  • Give their full attention to the instructor at all times. 

  • Raise their hand and wait to be called on if they have a question or comment. 

  • Not interrupt the teacher or have conversations with other students while the instructor is talking or demonstrating an exercise.

  • Always encourage others and allow the teacher to provide the corrections.

  • Bring water, or purchase water at the front desk, and drink it on the provided water break.

  • Not sit or lay down during class unless instructed by the teacher.

  • Not lean or hang on the barres.

  • Keep their hands to themselves.

  • Try their best to avoid phrases such as "I Can't".

  • Thank the teacher at the end of class.

Lobby Etiquette

In order to provide an enjoyable learning environment for our students and their family members, we ask you to observe our following studio guidelines:

  • Noise level should be kept low in the lobby at all times

  • Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times

  • Please help keep our studio clean and make sure to clean up after yourself and your children

  • Please respect our teachers, staff, and other students

  • We will NOT tolerate bullying from students OR parents

  • Please be on time to class

  • Please be prompt in picking up your child(ren)

  • Two parents are allowed to wait in the lobby and watch your student. Other children are welcome to wait with you in the lobby. Please do NOT bring your extended family to watch dance class, such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles.

  • No street shoes inside the classroom

  • No food and ONLY water is permitted during class time, as instructor allows

  • Anyone passing through the classroom to use the bathroom at Studio A is expected to do so quickly and quietly, as to not distract the class more than necessary

  • Any questions or comments for the instructors should be discussed after class or by emailing the studio at lgsparedlands@outlook.com

  • Absolutely NO alcohol is allowed in the studio at ANY point in time

Registration & Tuition

  • Registration Fee: A non-refundable $35 fee is due upon enrollment.

  • Automatic Tuition Payments: Tuition is due monthly by the 10th.

  • Declined Payments: A $25 fee is charged each time a payment is declined.

  • Refunds: Tuition is refundable only if the studio is notified before the 15th of the month. After the 15th, tuition is non-refundable unless due to medical emergency or studio cancellation.

  • Recital Fee: Non-refundable. Amount varies based on recital package.

  • Costume Fees: Must be paid before receiving costumes. Refunds are only possible if the studio is able to return the costume.

Attendance & Make-Up Classes

  • Consistent attendance is essential for growth and progress.

  • Please notify the studio of absences in advance through your parent portal.

  • Make-up classes are available within one month of the missed class and must be scheduled.

  • Three consecutive unreported absences will result in automatic disenrollment without refund.

  • Excessive absences may affect recital participation.

Dress Code

Proper attire ensures safety, discipline, and freedom of movement.

Ballet: Leotard (any color), pink tights, optional ballet skirt, pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun.
Jazz/Tap: Fitted top, dance pants or leggings, black or tan jazz shoes, black tap shoes.
Musical Theatre: Fitted top, dance pants or leggings, black or tan jazz shoes.
Hip-Hop: Athletic wear and clean sneakers designated for class.
Acro/Lyrical: Leotard or fitted top, shorts or leggings, bare feet or half-soles.

Additional guidelines:

  • No large or distracting jewelry.

  • Hair must be secured away from the face.

  • Kinder-Theatre classes follow the same dress code as the matching dance style.

Class Etiquette

  • Arrive 5–10 minutes early to prepare.

  • Show respect to instructors, peers, and studio spaces.

  • No gum, food, or drinks other than water.

  • Phones must remain silenced and put away during class.

Studio Rules & Safety

  • No running or rough play in common areas.

  • No climbing or jumping on furniture.

  • Parents must ensure safe drop-off and pick-up.

  • Students must wait inside until picked up.

  • Only registered or trial students may enter class areas.

  • Keep emergency contact information updated.

Studio Policies

Account Freeze

If you need to take time off but want to keep your class spot, you may request an account freeze. A $10 monthly fee (per class) applies. The student remains on the roster but freeze absences do not qualify for make-up classes.

Make-Up Classes

  • Make-ups are available for missed classes or studio holiday closures.

  • Absences must be recorded through the parent portal or at the front desk.

  • Make-ups must be completed within one month.

  • Students must attend a class of the same level.

  • Kinder-Theatre students must make up classes within their same level.

  • Make-up classes cannot replace a student’s regularly enrolled class.

  • Make-up attendance alone does not qualify a student to perform in recital.

Full Monthly Charge

Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of holidays or closures. Make-up classes are available when classes are missed.

Age Cut-Off

Class placement is primarily based on skill. However, once a student turns 25, they must move into an adult class (if available). Placement exceptions may be discussed with the instructor.

Payment Decline Policy

Beginning August 2025, declined payments incur a $25 fee per attempt. After three attempts, the fee increases to $50 per attempt.

Payment processing schedule:

  • Early Bird (25th): Attempts on the 25th, 1st, and 10th.

  • 1st of the Month: Attempts on the 1st, 10th, and 15th.

  • 10th of the Month: Attempts on the 10th, 15th, and 25th.

Jackrabbit will send email notifications for every unsuccessful payment.

Communication Policy

To maintain a safe and professional environment:

  • Staff use studio-approved communication platforms only.

  • Staff may not contact students directly; communication must go through parents for minors.

  • Staff and students may not connect or communicate via personal social media.

  • Staff may not share personal contact information with students or parents.

Safety Policy

Parents must walk their child into the studio for drop-off and pick-up. Students may not leave the building without a parent present.

Communication

We share updates and announcements through email, bulletin boards, and our website.

Questions? Email lgsparedlands@outlook.com or speak with our staff during office hours.

Inclement Weather Policy

If local schools close due to inclement weather, the studio may also close. Check our website, email alerts, or social media for updates.

Recital & Performance Guidelines

  • Recital participation is encouraged but optional.

  • Costume fees must be paid before costumes are distributed.

  • Mandatory rehearsal dates are announced in advance.

  • Students participating in recitals must attend all assigned performances.

  • Respectful, professional behavior is expected at all events.

Media Release

Enrollment grants Looking Glass Studio permission to use photos and videos of students for marketing purposes unless a written opt-out is provided.

Liability Waiver

By enrolling, parents/guardians acknowledge the physical nature of dance and release the studio from liability for injuries, accidents, or losses occurring on studio premises or at studio events.

Code of Conduct

  • Treat yourself, others, and studio property with respect.

  • Bullying, harassment, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

  • Parents should respect teachers’ professional expertise.

  • The studio reserves the right to dismiss students who violate policies (without refund).