DRESS CODE

Last Updated 8/13/23

ALL CLASSES — DRESS CODE RULES:

  • Hair must be secured off the face.  Ballet classes require a properly secured bun. If hair is too short for a bun, please secure it neatly, away from your face & neck.
  • All students arriving to (and departing from) class must wear cover-ups & outside shoes.
  • Students must always bring a water bottle.
  • NO denim and/or twill fabrics allowed, nor clothing with buttons & collars. Clothes must be stretchable – allowing dancers to move freely, while also making the body visible for corrections.
  • Outdoor shoes are NOT allowed on any studio dance floor at any time.  Protect the life of your dance shoes (and our floors) by only wearing dance shoes indoors. Hip Hop sneakers should be designated for “Indoor Use ONLY”. Only non-marking soles are allowed.
  • Use restrooms to change clothing, unless a dance studio is designated by the Staff (for costume fittings), where the studios will be securely set up for changing.
  • All loose and bulky jewelry should be removed prior to class. No jewelry at all is permitted in Acro/Tumblings classes.

We reserve the right to deny Participation to students not adhering to the Dress Code (clothing, shoes, jewelry and/or hair). For ages 9+, two verbal warnings are considered sufficient notice to the student to enforce any participation restrictions, and their parents will be notified by the 2nd warning. For ages 3-8, parents will be notified immediately if there is an issue with their child following the dress code.

SPECIFIC CLASS DRESS CODES:

Please read through the Dress Code Guidelines below pertaining to your specific class:

COMBO CLASSES:

  • TINY STARS —  (3-5 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Skin-toned ballet shoes, black tap shoes, and clean sneakers dedicated to wearing indoors (no sandals or crocs. No footed tights, bare feet are required for Acro).
  • Cover-up clothes (to and from class)
  • Water Bottle
  •   BALLET/TAP (6-8 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Skin-toned ballet shoes, and black tap shoes dedicated to wearing indoors.
  • Cover-up clothes (to and from class)
  • Water Bottle
  •   HIP HOP/ACRO (6-8 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Clean sneakers dedicated to wearing indoors (No sandals or crocs. No footed tights, bare feet are required for Acro).
  • Cover-up clothes (to and from class)
  • Water Bottle
  •   JAZZ/LYRICAL (6-8 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Skin-toned slip-on jazz shoes dedicated to wearing indoors.
  • Cover-up clothes (to and from class)
  • Water Bottle

(8-12)YR OLD CLASSES & (TEEN/ADULT) CLASSES:

  • BALLET:

Females:  Black leotard, skin-toned tights, and skin-toned ballet shoes. 

Males:  Black leotard, men’s footless black ballet tights, skin-toned ballet shoes

Non-binary: Non-binary students may choose from either of the two (above) uniforms.

  • ACRO/TUMBLING (9+): Leotard or fitted tank top and fitted full-length leggings.  Fitted dance clothes only.  For safety, shorts, baggy/slippery shirts and pants are not permitted; Bare feet required.
  • JAZZ/LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY: Leotard or fitted top with leggings or bike shorts.  Fitted dance clothes only.  Half-soles are ok. Dancers wearing shoes, must wear them on BOTH feet, to ensure proper body alignment and ambidexterity of movements. Please avoid wearing only socks until you are familiar with the surface of the studio you are dancing in.
  • TAP: Fitted top and dance pants, leggings or biker shorts. Tap shoes (oxfords) with shoe laces for ages 9+, or with a buckle for ages 3-8. For safety, parents & dancers must check the tightness of the screws on your taps before every class.

· HIP HOP & BREAKDANCE: Slightly loose fitted sweats or basketball shorts should be worn, but must not be overly baggy. (Dancers should avoid wearing tight fitted bottoms in hip hop class, while tops can be fitted or loose.) Wear clean, skate-type sneakers (vans, converse, etc.) dedicated to wearing indoors.