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[quote=Anonymous]DD(9) has been taking dance classes for several years, but this is the first year that she needs to change at the studio because two classes are back-to-back. She doesn't feel comfortable doing so in the studio dressing room because it lacks privacy. There are no curtains or any visual barriers so if anyone opens the door, people from the hallway can see everything inside, and there are often parents who sit in the dressing room scrolling their phones while their kids are in class. As a result, DD and a few other students who are in the same situation wait for the two single-occupancy restrooms to change, but this creates a line and some students run late to the second class.

DD talked to the dance teacher but the teacher did not do anything (except to say students shouldn't be taking up the restrooms for changing). I then emailed the studio director and asked if there was any way to improve the privacy of the dressing room or clarify guidelines about dressing room etiquette. I was a bit surprised that her response was that the dressing room is meant to be an open space where big groups can change together, and also that the dressing room is open to all students, parents, and siblings.

I felt like this answer means the studio will not change anything, so I did some research and ended up getting DD a changing robe which she is OK with. However, the whole situation has made me feel a bit weird. I think it's reasonable that DD and her classmates (ages 7-9) who need to change out of a ballet leotard/tights (meaning getting fully undressed) don't want to do it in front of unknown adults with phones out, and I'm surprised the studio is ok with the changing room being sort of a lounge where non-students can hang out.  At the same time, DD enjoys dance and has made friends in her classes, so I don't want to overreact if this is just common practice with dance studio dressing rooms.

Can parents with kids in dance please tell me what is the setup for dressing rooms at your dance studio, and what are the guidelines around how people are expected to use them? I am wondering if the lack of privacy is just something dancers are expected to get used to if they start doing multiple classes.[/quote]

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