Are you planning to leave your dance studio? Have you considered all the factors before leaving the faculty? You haven’t? Well, we have mentioned some things that you need to consider before making the final decision.
Furthermore, once you think about all the factors carefully, you may need to tell your teacher or studio that you are leaving. There are some ethics to do that. This is why we have mentioned the dos and don’ts that you have to consider while communicating with your teachers or studio last time. So, read the article to get a clear idea.
Things to Keep in Mind while Making the Decision
No matter what the reason for your leaving is, you need to consider several factors before making any decision. Think about the following things before coming up with a conclusion.
Contract
Most of the dance studios sign a legal contract with the students at the time of their admission. The contract may also include a certain timeframe that you have to serve the institution by participating in the competitions on behalf of the facility.
Besides that, the contract may also include several terms and conditions that you have signed during the admission process. This is why you first need to read and understand the contract copy that you have. Check if there are any terms or regulations about leaving the studio. Once you read it, make the decision accordingly.
Reason of Leaving
There can be several reasons for leaving the dance studio. However, not every reason is right or acceptable. There are times when you get too emotional or irrational. In these cases, you often think that the studio or teacher has done something against you, which is not true.
So, before making the final decision think about whether it’s a one-time incident that has upset you? Is the reason worth it to leave an exceptionally great teacher or studio? Are you acting in the heat of the movement? After asking these questions to yourself, if you still think it’s a good idea to move on, then go for it.
New Studio
Okay, you have considered every factor and decided to leave the studio. And you have even discussed it with your teacher. But have you already chosen a new studio to continue fulfilling your passion for dance?
Have you wondered if you don’t find the best place or even a place that meets the standards of your older studio what you would do? As you have already told your teacher and studio, of course, you don’t want to get back there for dance classes. This is why, before leaving the studio, search the nearest and excellent dance studios. Make sure to visit these places and start the admission process after collecting enough information. Once you do that, you can discuss with your teacher and studio why you are leaving.
How to Tell Your Teacher You Are Leaving Dance Studio?
Leaving the dance studio is your right, and the decision depends on your reasons. If you feel that your studio has, in any way, neglected, abused, taken advantage of, mistreated, or ripped you off, you need to get away from it as soon as possible. No need to look back! We must say that you owe nothing to a bad teacher, a bad studio, and a bad experience.
However, if the dance studio simply not fits your goal and requirements, it is kind and important to write a letter or set a meeting with the management of the studio or your teacher. In that case, you can discuss your reasons for leaving because they have the right to know about it.
Of course, they will feel bad if a remarkable student like you leaves the studio. You can explain to them what you are hoping to learn from different studios and why the current studio does not meet your requirements.
Honest feedback will also help the teacher and studio to make necessary amendments in their institution. They can even improve their technique of teaching students. So, if you are planning to do that, here are some dos and don’ts that you need to keep in mind while having a discussion with your teacher.
It is important to remember that you have learned something from the studio and teacher. This is why they need respect and encouragement from you while you share your point of view. So, let’s discuss what you should say or not.
Dos: What to Tell Your Teacher
Be Honest
Honesty is key. If you want to help your studio make betterment in their teaching ways, staff, activities, dance techniques, or class, you need to tell the truth about why you are leaving. Be as honest as you can about your reason for leaving. Additionally, you can be honest without being aggressive and abusive. You need to be calm and wise while telling them about the problems you have faced in the studio.
If the facility and its management are fair with you, see if there are any ways to repair your relationship with the staff and your fellow friends before moving on. This way, no regret will haunt you later in life. If the studio and teacher are more inclined towards their students’ success, they will be more than happy to respect your decision of leaving for any good reason.
Be Thankful
If you are leaving the dance studio because of your teacher’s mistreatment, then, of course, there is no need to be thankful. Nevertheless, if your reason is more career-oriented or better goals, you need to be thankful for everything you have learned from your teacher.
Thank your teacher and studio for the effort and time they have invested in improving your dance skills in a meeting or write a letter. You can find ways to be grateful for the experience. You can give a bouquet or something like that to appreciate the facility.
Be Tactful
You can tell the organization that you are leaving without being intentionally cruel. If you are leaving any place, that doesn’t mean that you can say anything or do anything to the institution, as you will not be coming back to the place. If there is any way that you can finish the season, then it’s better to do so.
Leaving in the middle of the season is not a great idea. Not to mention, the other studio where you are planning to move will not also appreciate your act. They may also avoid giving you admission to their studio if they are among the city’s most popular dance studios.
Apart from this, try to be professional and keep the conversation on track. Don’t get too emotional when your teachers are forcing you to stay. It’s better to make up your mind before approaching the meeting, as your teachers will try to change your decision. So, don’t get emotional and stay with your plan.
Don’ts: What not to Say/Do?
Being Overemotional
Many students make the mistake that they talk to other parents and students about their decision. It is not their business. This is certainly not a great idea to damage the reputation of the institution. There is no need to gather a group or spread your discontent to force change in the institution. It will do no good to you. We must say that it will bring no outcome that you are hoping for.
The best way to leave any dance studio is to part your ways as silently as possible. Yes, you can say goodbye to your friends. But make sure to only let them know that you are searching for better institutions rather than complaining about the studio.
Not being Professional
As you are taking dance classes for some time, you already know how much time it takes to prepare a student for any event or performance. If you leave right before the event or performance, your dance studio has to make someone else ready to replace you on occasion. The higher chances are that they won’t find any student in this short notice as your substitute. Not to mention, even if they find one, there are lesser chances that the student will learn everything in a short span of time.
It is not only terrible for the organization and hurts their image, but it is also unjust for your fellow dancers. Of course, you are eager to leave and join a new place. But generally speaking, it is crucial to finish what you have started by giving your 100%.
Being Rude
Do remember that if you are discussing the mistakes with your teacher, just make sure to avoid telling any problem in the way or method of their teaching rudely. Yes, it is important to address if the teacher has a lack of ability and skills to teach students, but you can tell it to the higher management. This is because having fewer capabilities is not the mistake of your teacher. Teaching is something more natural.
If you tell the instructor about their mistakes, they will feel disappointed in themselves for not helping you in the best way. They may also leave the job or get stressed only because of you. So, it is important to be humble and kind with your teacher while you are talking to them.
Bottom Line
In a nutshell, it is a professional and wise idea to tell your teacher and studio honestly about the reason for your parting. However, you need to be respectful, humble, and thankful while discussing it with your teacher. Lastly, just make sure to consider all the above-mentioned factors before making the decision so that you don’t regret it afterward.