Why Dress Code?

Proper dance attire enables the teacher to see the student's positions and movement in order to give necessary corrections
Dress code also teaches discipline. By taking the effort to have a uniform ready and worn, a student signals their commitment to structured learning time (similar to martial arts, swimming, soccer, etc.)
Students shows respect for the classroom environment, the teacher, and the learning process — starting with dress code.
Pre-teen/teen dancers are expected to be responsible for their own dance items.
Dancers should take the initiative to ensure that they have everything they need to arrive ready/in full dress code to each class.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Pack an extra amount of hair pins/ties & in their dance bag
Having a spare pair of tights kept in their bag may also come in handy.
If more than one household; pack more than one dance bag if budget allows.
If coming straight from school or other activities; prep dance bag at the door/in the car

*We understand that students may not be able to arrive to class in full dress code on occasion. We ask that it not be habitual; otherwise students may be asked to sit out and observe/take notes.

*Parents are asked to contact the office prior to their student’s class so that we may document and inform their teacher.

Dress Code

BALLET

Level 1+: Black leotard

Preschool, Basics & Beginner: Black leotard preferred, but other colors acceptable.
Adults: form-fitting top and leggings are acceptable, with black leotard strongly encouraged.

All hair neatly secured and pulled back into a bun (no flyaways or bangs covering eyes).
Pink or skin-toned convertible/transition tights
Pink or skin-toned canvas ballet shoes
No smart watch/Apple Watch, jewelry (except tiny hoops & studded earrings)

JAZZ

Form fitting attire: leotard, shirt, leggings/shorts, etc.

Hair: styled and pulled away from the face (no flyaway hairs or bangs covering eyes).
Tan jazz shoes (black jazz shoes may be required for performance).
No smart watch/Apple Watch, jewelry (except tiny hoops & studded earrings)

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY & TECHNIQUE/CONDITIONING

Form fitting attire: leotard, shirt, leggings/shorts, etc.

Hair styled and pulled away from the face (no flyaway hairs or bangs covering eyes).
Half-soles, Apollo dance socks or barefoot (specific footwear may be required for performance).
No smart watch/Apple Watch, jewelry (except tiny hoops & studded earrings)

TAP

Form fitting attire: leotard, shirt, leggings/shorts, etc. Leggings or pants must be tapered at the bottom to see ankle movement.

All secured and pulled away from the face (no flyaway hairs or bangs covering eyes).
Level 1+: matte black, Oxford-style tap shoes (with laces or slip-on).
Preschool, Basics & Beginner: patent-leather, Mary Jane style shoe; Oxford-style preferred.
No smart watch/Apple Watch, jewelry (except tiny hoops & studded earrings)

HIP HOP

Comfortable attire: shirt, sweats, leggings, shorts, etc.

No skinny jeans. Baggy jeans are okay as long as can move and stretch.

Clean-soled sneakers only worn inside the studio (no outside shoes on dance floor).
No smart watch/Apple Watch, jewelry (except tiny hoops & studded earrings)

ACRO

Form fitting attire: leotard/shirt and leggings/shorts that will stay in place when upside down.

Hair secured in ponytail, braid(s) or bun.
Barefoot; grippy socks may be worn during warm-up only.
No smart watch/Apple Watch, jewelry (except tiny hoops & studded earrings)

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Trial Student Dress Code

Please use what you have at home for the trial class period!

It's best to buy dance attire and shoes once you're ready to enroll.

HAIR

Hair secured and pulled away from the face (bun for ballet).

ATTIRE

Comfortable attire: leotard, shirt, leggings, shorts. etc.

Baggy jeans/sweats okay for hip hop as long as you can move and stretch.

FOOTWEAR

Clean-soled sneakers for hip hop/tap (no outside shoes), socks or barefoot for all other classes.