Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center

Dance Policies

Dance Office	353-1597
Administrative offices at 915 Commonwealth Ave.	353-2748
email: budance@bu.edu

1. All students must be registered for each dance course including Audits and No Credits

Auditing : Discuss the audit policy with the instructor and request the forms required to audit, within the first two weeks of class.
Overloading : If you are taking over 18 credits, you must get approval from the registrar in your college to avoid additional tuition fees.
Cross-Registering from another University: You must get permission from the Dance Coordinator; there is a fee required.
Noncredit : You may be able to register through the PE non-credit program. Speak to Micki Taylor-Pinney or Heidi Elsinger at 3-2748 or at our 2nd floor PERD offices at 915 Commonwealth Ave. There is a fee required.

**2. If you add or drop the class you must do this online. It is your responsibility to take care of this online.**

If you drop a class and neglect this step, you will receive an "MG" on your transcript. (An "MG" turns into a "W" or "F" depending on your college). Again, if you wish to audit a class, you must complete the paperwork within the first two weeks of classes.

3. Dress

For technique classes: form-fitting clothing required (dance, aerobic or bike wear); supportive undergarments recommended - sports bras for women and athletic supporters or dance belts for men.
No gum or dangerous jewelry.
Ballet shoes recommended for ballet classes.
Tap shoes recommended for all tap classes.
Hair secured away from face.
No street shoes allowed on the dance studio floors at any time; leave in cubbies.
If sneakers needed for class, a clean pair, exclusively designated for studio use, is required.

4. Lockers

Procedures for getting locker, lock, and towel service are as follows:

Annual Locker Rentals: Permanent lockers are available to Fitness and Recreation Center members annually for a fee. All lockers are issued on a first come, first served basis at the ProShop.
Towel Services: Towel service can be purchased at the ProShop. Upon purchase of the service, buyer will recieve a receipt to be redeemed at the ProShop for an initial towel. The service will operate on a strict towel exchange system, with a clean towel being issued to only those returning a used towel.

5. Grading

All grades are PASS/FAIL except for those working towards a Minor in Dance. NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN IF MORE THAN 10% OF CLASSES ARE MISSED (ask instructor for specific number of absences allowed). Beyond the specified number of absences it is up to the discretion of the instructor whether to excuse an additional absence or require that the class be made up by the end of the semester. Failure to meet the attendance requirement will result in the student receiving an MG, Failure, or an Incomplete. An Incomplete grade must be made up within six months or one year depending on your college. Ask your instructor how classes can be made up and plan ahead! Any student who misses over 20% of the classes is advised to withdraw from the class.

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6. Classes will begin promptly at the designated time.

Anyone entering the class 10 minutes late will not receive credit for that day's attendance and the individual instructor will decide whether or not a late student may take the day's class. Your instructor may allow you to get credit for observing class if you are unable to participate. As a courtesy, your instructor may ask that you contact them if you are missing classes.