Class Guidelines
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Zumba®, Zumba Fitness®, Zumba Toning® and Zumbatomic® are registered
trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC and are used under Licensed Approval.
Please take a moment to review the class guidelines so that you know what to expect during
your class experience.  These guidelines have been created to ensure the enjoyment and safety
of everyone who participates in my classes.  Thank you!

Please expect to attend the entire class.
Each of our classes is designed to give you a safe and enjoyable experience.  Latecomers miss the important warmup, while
leaving early means missing the crucial cooldown period.  Arriving late or leaving early may also disrupt participant's
experience.  Despite our best efforts, late arrivals may happen.  In this case, please enter class as quietly as possible and take a
place near the door.  Be sure to ease into class slowly to allow your body time to adjust to the movements.   If you must leave
class early, please let the instructor know ahead of time or catch their eye and just give a little wave so we know that you are
okay.  Be sure to allow yourself time to bring your heartrate down safely, and be sure to stretch.  Please do not leave yoga
classes early.  Final relaxation is one of the most important parts of class.

Please respect the sound level of the class.
In order to ensure that everyone enjoys our classes, please be respectful of the tone of each class.  In Zumba, you can usually
expect to hear people singing along, or hooting and hollering!  That's great!  Conversations, however, should be reserved for
before and after class or between songs.  In yoga, you can expect a much quieter atmosphere, with no conversation until the
class is over.  Also, be sure to turn off cell phones before all of our classes.  Give yourself a break from being on call.

Please be considerate of your fellow noses.
We all like to smell good, but in our cardio classes we all know we're going to sweat (it's okay!), and heavy perfumes can get
even heavier as your body temperature goes up.  This can just be distracting or can cause serious problems for those with scent
sensitivities.  Please refrain from wearing perfumes or any body products (including lotions, hair spray, etc.) with strong scents
to any of our classes.

Please be considerate of the space.
Be sure to keep water bottles and personal items to the side of the room so that they don't become a tripping hazard.  In mat
classes, be sure to position your mat so that you have plenty of room to move without bumping into your neighbor.  For mat
classes you should also remove your shoes right away and set them to the side.  Please understand that class space is reserved
to be a safe space for participants only.  Spectators aren't permitted.  In winter months, be sure to bring your workout shoes so
that we keep the floors dry and salt free.

Please respect the age limits.
Be sure to check out the FAQ for guidelines as to the age limits for my classes.  Children under 13 may not attend adult classes.
Teens 13-17 must have a parent's signed waiver before attending class. We are unable to offer exceptions to this rule due to
liability insurance. Children are not permitted to sit in the class room.  Once our classes begin, that space is meant for
participants only.  This ensures that everyone can enjoy the class safely.  Children should not accompany parents to classes
where child care is not provided.  For the full childcare policy, please click HERE.

Please refrain from chewing gum or eating during class.
This is a safety issue, plain and simple.

Please respect yourself.
Our classes are all designed to give you options so that you can take things at your own pace.  Remember that you will always
get the most out of the class by doing things at the right level for you.  This doesn't mean you can't challenge yourself, but it
does mean you should respect the level your body needs so that you don't push yourself to injury.  Don't worry about what
other people are doing, just listen to your own body.  Each body is different and deserves it's own workout.  Also, be sure to let
your instructor know if you are pregnant or have a medical condition that may be of concern, so that we can let you know if any
moves may be modified to better serve you.

We appreciate your help in making all of our classes a safe space for fun and relaxation!
If you have any questions about these guidelines, please feel free to contact me.

Other Policies
All purchases are final. Refunds will not be provided for event payments, unused punch cards, session registration or Unlimited
Passes. Unused punchcards or session registration which have not expired may be transferred to another individual, however
Unlimited Passes are good only for the individual for whom the Pass was purchased. Unlimited Passes are good only for
regularly scheduled classes. They do not apply to session classes or special events. Passes are good only through the 1st
through the last day of each month. Unlimited Passes assume a reasonable amount of variance in each month's schedule,
including class cancellations due to weather, illness, schedule changes, etc.

In the case of inclement weather, classes may be cancelled. When time allows, class cancellations will be posted on Facebook,
this website, and notification will be provided through e-mail. Generally speaking, we follow school district closings. In the case
of morning delays for the district, morning classes will be cancelled. When evening events for the district are cancelled, we will
follow suit. Please check in with us on a case-by-case basis for more information.

You are responsible for keeping track of your class punchcard. If you lose your punchcard, the card may be replaced if you
have signed in and recorded your remaining punches within the last 30 days.