DRESS CODE

It's important for students to abide by our dress code policy for the following reasons:

  • A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for students, teachers, and the art of dance.

  • For most styles, teachers must be able to see the dancer's body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, etc..

  • Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance, except for hip-hop choreography and breaking.

  • Jewelry must not be loose or dangling.

  • Gum chewing is not allowed due to danger of choking.

  • No loose-fitting pants, blue jeans, or t-shirts, except in hip-hop choreography or breaking.

  • No costumes, tutus, or non-ballet skirts are allowed in class, with the exception of designated spirit weeks.

Updated Dress Code For the 2020 - 2021 School Year Coming Soon!

Creative Movement

Pre-Level Ballet

* Any solid-colored leotard
* Matte (pink or skin tone) tights with no holes or runs
* Ballet Shoes
* Hair must be fastened securely and neatly off of the face and neck in such a way that does not require in-class adjustments

Ballet

Beg - Beg/Int.

* Any solid-colored leotard
* Matte (pink or skin tone) tights with no holes or runs
* Capezio Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoes (shoes must align with color of tights)
* Hair must be fastened securely and neatly off of the face and neck in a ballet bun (using hair net, bobby pins, gel, and hairspray--no scrunchies) in such a way that does not require in-class adjustments

Ballet

Int. - Per-Pro

* Solid-colored black leotard
*  Matte (pink or skin tone) tights with no holes or runs
*  Apolla Performance Shocks dance socks in Nude 1 or Nude 2 for at-home training
*  White Hip Alignment Belt
*  Hair must be fastened securely and neatly off of the face and neck in a ballet bun (using hair net, bobby pins, gel, and hairspray--no scrunchies) in such a way that does not require in-class adjustments

Breaking

Pre-Level - Pre-Pro

* Any top you’re comfortable moving in
* Loose-fitting pants, joggers, or shorts
* Clean athletic shoes (street shoes worn in from outside are not allowed on our dance studio floor)
* Beanie hat optional

Contemporary/Lyrical

Beg - Advanced

* Any color leotard or form-fitting top
*  Form-fitting shorts, leggings, or joggers
    * Clothing specifically made for dance or athletics is always preferred.
*  Fully-soled Apolla Performance Shocks dance socks in Nude 1 or Nude 2
    * Please note: half-soles are no longer allowed for in-person classes.
* Hair should be tidy, pulled up and out of the face, and neatly fastened

Hip-Hop Choreography

Pre-Level - Advanced

* Any color leotard or form-fitting top
*  Form-fitting shorts, leggings, or joggers
    * Clothing specifically made for dance or athletics is always preferred.
*  Fully-soled Apolla Performance Shocks dance socks in Nude 1 or Nude 2
    * Please note: half-soles are no longer allowed for in-person classes.
* Hair should be tidy, pulled up and out of the face, and neatly fastened

Jazz

Pre-Level - Int/Adv.

*  Any color leotard or form-fitting top
*  Form-fitting shorts, leggings, or jazz pants
    * Clothing specifically made for dance or athletics is always preferred.
*  Full-soled jazz shoes (black or skin tone)
    * Please note: half-soles are no longer allowed for in-person classes.
* Hair should be tidy, pulled up and out of the face, and neatly fastened
* Skin tone tights are optional

Tap

Pre-Level - Advanced

* Any top you’re comfortable moving in
* Jazz pants, joggers, leggings, or shorts (no jeans)
    * Clothing specifically made for dance or athletics is always preferred.

* Mary-Jane style tap shoes (Pre-Level Only)
* Black Oxford-style tap shoes
* Socks or tights