dress code

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Students must follow the dress code for all classes. If a student arrives to class without proper dance attire and hair, they may be asked to sit out and observe class at the teacher’s discretion.

Proper dance attire is imperative as it allows dancers’ movement to be uninhibited and allows teachers to fully see their bodies in order to properly give corrections and ensure safe technique. Unsecured hair can be distracting or inhibit certain movements, which can also be a safety concern. Different styles have different requirements.

YOUNG DANCERS

Creative Movement 1 and 2:

  • OPTION 1: Leotards of any color may be worn for class. Leggings, shorts, and dance skirts or tutus are permitted. “Ballet Pink” tights and ballet slippers are required.

  • OPTION 2: T-shirt, tank, or leotard and athletic shorts or pants of any color. Black ballet slippers are required.

  • Hair must be pulled securely off the face.

Fundamentals:

  • Same dress code as Creative Movement classes. Black tap shoes are also required.

Mini Hoppers:

  • Any type of athletic pants or shorts and t-shirt or tank top may be worn.

  • Clean black sneakers are required (must ONLY be used for dance class, not worn outside, as this tracks dirt into the studio and damages our dance floors)

  • Hair must be pulled securely off the face.

Pre-Ballet/Modern:

  • OPTION 1: Leotard with tights (must be footless or convertible) with optional dance skirt or shorts (no tutus).

  • OPTION 2: Form fitting t-shirt/tank top with leggings or shorts. Tights optional.

  • All dancers must have ballet slippers (“ballet pink” or black), but they will also be dancing barefoot for part of class, so if tights are worn, they must be footless or convertible.

  • Hair must be pulled securely off the face - a low ponytail, braid, or bun is ideal as dancers may lay on the floor at times. Students with short hair must make sure that their hair stays securely out of their face with a headband or clips

Pre-Jazz/Hip Hop

  • Leggings, joggers, or shorts with a leotard or form fitting top. Tights are optional.

  • Black Jazz shoes will be worn for the entire class (we will not change shoes during class).

  • Long hair must be fastened back in a secure low ponytail, braid, or bun. Students with short hair must make sure that their hair stays securely out of their face with a headband or clips.

Pre-Tap/Rhythm

  • Athletic pants or shorts with a form fitting top.

  • Black tap shoes are required,

  • Hair must be pulled securely off the face.

LEVEL 1 AND UP

BALLET:

  • OPTION 1: Leotard in appropriate class color (listed below) with “ballet pink” tights and ballet slippers. Ballet skirts are optional (no tutus).

  • OPTION 2: Leotard or tucked in form fitting t-shirt/tank top (in appropriate class color) and black dance tights/leggings with black ballet slippers.

  • Canvas shoes are recommended, but leather is permitted. Warm-Up items such as ballet sweaters and leg warmers may be worn at the teacher’s discretion.

  • HAIR MUST BE WORN IN A SECURE BALLET BUN! Students with short hair must make sure that their hair stays securely out of their face with a headband or clips.

CLASS COLORS

  • Ballet 1: Light Pink

  • Ballet 2: Light Blue

  • Ballet 3: Purple (any shade)

  • Ballet 4: Burgundy

  • Ballet 5: Black

  • Ballet 6: Any color or pattern

JAZZ:

  • All Jazz students must wear leggings or shorts with a leotard or form fitting top. NO BAGGY TOPS. Tights are optional.

  • Tan jazz shoes must be worn (more advanced dancers may be required to purchase black shoes for performance).

  • Long hair must be fastened back in a secure low ponytail, braid, or bun. Students with short hair must make sure that their hair stays securely out of their face with a headband or clips.

HIP HOP:

  • All Hip Hop students may wear athletic pants or shorts in any color with form fitting tops.

  • Solid black athletic shoes or dance sneakers are required (must ONLY be used for dance class, not worn outside, as this tracks dirt into the studio and damages our dance floors).

  • Hair must be secured off the face.

TAP:

  • All Tap students may wear any color athletic pants or shorts with form fitting tops.

  • Black tap shoes are required, Oxford style recommended.

  • Hair must be secured off the face.

MODERN:

  • All Modern students must wear leggings or joggers with a leotard or form fitting top. NO BAGGY TOPS. Shorts are not recommended as legs need to be covered for floorwork. If dancers wear shorts, we recommend also wearing tights..

  • Dancers must dance barefoot. If a dancer wants to wear tights, they must be footless or convertible style.

  • Long hair must be fastened back in a secure low ponytail, braid, or bun. Students with short hair must make sure that their hair stays securely out of their face with a headband or clips.

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