You've joined Montage to learn how to act, dance and sing and to have FUN. We want everyone to have a good time and, yes - you know it, that means RULES! So that we can make classes safe and enjoyable for all of us, this is the way it works...

Looking the part

For all Montage classes you need to wear clothes that are comfortable and safe, and loose so you can move about as much as possible. You don't want your hair to get in the way, and you don't want to wear anything that could get caught and hurt you or anyone else. And since you are going to be using lots of energy and getting hot, and maybe even sweaty, you don't want to wear what you've been in all day and will be wearing tomorrow.

DO wear your Montage teeshirt - you can buy one from us for £5.
DON'T wear your school uniform - this is strictly not allowed.
DO wear tracksuit bottoms or leggings.
DON'T wear jeans, trousers, skirts or dresses.
DO tie your hair back from your face and bring a hair tie with
you if you usually wear it loose.
DON'T wear jewellery, especially earrings and chains and put
them somewhere safe.

Youth Theatre

Yay! Youth Theatre Company members can wear their ordinary clothes for class - no school uniform...

Be friends with your feet

You only get one pair so it's important not to damage them.
DO wear black jazz shoes or black soft plimsolls like the ones you wear for gym at school.
DON'T go barefoot (ouch! splinters!) - or wear outdoor shoes.

Special clothes and shoes for dance

For Street Jazz
DO wear trainers.

For Ballet
Boys: DO wear white leotard or teeshirt or vest with black or navy shorts and black ballet slippers with short socks.
Girls: DO wear white leotard and pink ballet slippers with short socks or pink ballet tights.

For Tap Class
DO wear black tap shoes.

Remember!
Make sure all your clothes and shoes are named so we can track them down if you lose them. And if you arrive for class in the
wrong shoes or with jewellery or loose hair you may not be able to take part. We have some, but not many spare shoes, and can lend you a hair tie and will look after jewellery till the end of the class.

Making the most of Montage
The more energy and enthusiasm you put into your time at Montage the more you'll get out of it and the better you'll get at acting, dancing and singing.

DO come to all your classes, every week. It can spoil it for everyone else if you are missing.
DON'T skip weeks. You'll miss bits even when we aren't working towards a show. If you miss more than two classes in a term you may lose your part in the end of term show, or your chance to join future courses.
DO arrive in plenty of time, five minutes before the start of
class, so you arenít rushing to change your shoes and have time
for the loo if you need it.
DON'T be late. It stops everyone else when someone comes in late. If you turn up late you'll have to wait outside until there's a good moment to go in, however long that is.
DO keep checking the noticeboard at the school for all the up
to date details of shows and events you can take part in, and make sure whoever picks you up does too!
DON'T chuck away the letters home we'll give you from time
to time. Make sure they get passed on to your mum, dad or carer and that they read them!
DO check the lost property - anything left at the end of the term
is donated to Montage Theatre or another Charity.

Remember!
If you are allowed to go home by yourself, we need to know about that in writing from your mum, dad or carer. There's a box they
can tick on the registration form. If they haven't done that we
can't let you go until someone arrives to pick you up. And please remind whoever picks you up that if there's a problem, they need
to phone Montage on the emergency number, not the office
(there won't be anyone there!). The Centre Manager will give them the number, and it is also written on the notice board at the school.

Time for a snack?
Saturday School lasts for two or three hours so you'll need a little something when we break at 12.15. If you are here for the break
DO bring a quick, light snack and drink with you.
DON'T bring a full packed lunch.
DO make sure your bag and snack box have your name on them
DON'T bring chewing gum or fizzy drinks - they aren't allowed in the school at all.
NO food or drink is to be had in any other classes.

Remember!
How incredibly messy crisps are!