Dress Code

2010-2011 DRESS CODE

In order to maintain the highest level of dance education for all ages, we require that all students follow the dress code presented below.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OUR FEMALE STUDENTS: When coming and going from class, all female students, regardless of age, should wear cover-ups (i.e. everyday clothes) over her dancewear. No student should be outside of the studio building in just her dancewear. We strive to instill a sense of professionalism and modesty in all of our students, and it is important to define when dancewear should be worn.

DANCE INTRODUCTION

Girls	Boys
Any color/style leotard with any color footed tights Pink or white ballet slippers (leather or canvas; NO satin) NO skirts or tutus for class Long hair should be worn up in a ponytail, pigtails or braids	Black shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) Plain, solid color fitted t-shirt Black or white ballet slippers (leather or canvas)
All students need a 3-ring binder with several dividers and a folder or built-in pocket and a dance bag. Please put your dancer’s name in all dancewear, shoes and accessories so we can return them if lost.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DANCE SAMPLER

Girls	Boys
Any color/style leotard with any color footed tights Pink or white ballet slippers (leather or canvas; NO satin) NO skirts or tutus for class Black Mary Jane-style tap shoes Long hair should be worn up in a ponytail, pigtails or braids	Black shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) Plain, solid color fitted t-shirt Black or white ballet slippers (leather or canvas) Black Oxford-style tap shoes
All students need a 3-ring binder with several dividers and a folder or built-in pocket and a dance bag. Please put your dancer’s name in all dancewear, shoes and accessories so we can return them if lost. Creative Movement does not need tap shoes until January.

ALL GYMNASTICS CLASSES& PRE-ACRO /ACROBATICS

Girls	Boys
Any color/style leotard (a moderate to high cut front is preferred to insure adequate coverage) NO jewelry is to be worn to class Long hair should be in a low ponytail or French braids	Black shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) Plain, solid color fitted t-shirt
No shoes are required for girls or boys; Class is taken in bare feet

PRE-BALLET, BALLET & POINTE (Levels I-V)

Girls

Boys

Any style BLACK leotard (Decorative trim should be kept to a minimum) with ballet pink or white footed/convertible tights (tights must be worn over foot for ballet) Ballet pink ballet slippers (canvas or leather) Hair must be worn back and off of the face and neck in a NEAT ballet bun or French braids. Short hair should be kept off of the face with a headband or barrettes Pointe class – Pointe shoes and a BLACK ballet skirt

Black dance shorts or pants Plain fitted WHITE t-shirt Black ballet slippers (leather or canvas)

TAP/JAZZ, JAZZ & TAP (Levels I-V)

Girls	Boys
Any style/color leotard with any color/style tights (stirrup, footless, footed, etc) Hair is to be worn securely up in your choice of style (ponytail, braids, etc). Messy up-do’s are inappropriate at any level. Short hair may be kept neat with a headband or barrettes Dance shorts, skirts, and jazz pants may be worn (NO “wild” prints-i.e.zebra & no absolutely NO writing on the back side); the teacher may ask a student to remove extra clothing if it is distracting or a clearer view of the student’s line is needed	Black shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) Plain, solid color fitted t-shirt
Jazz classes: Black jazz shoes Tap classes: Black tap shoes (ask teacher for appropriate style/heel height for your class) Tap/Jazz class: needs both jazz and tap shoes NOTE: The above listed styles are the styles typically used in our annual June production

MODERN (Levels I-V)

Girls	Boys
Any color/style leotard and any color footless, stirrup or convertible tights Hair should be worn neatly up in your choice of style. Shorthair may be kept back with a headband.	Black shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) Plain, solid color fitted t-shirt
Nude foot undeez or bare feet (per teacher) for both girls and boys

INTRO TO HIP-HOP & HIP-HOP (Levels I-V)

Girls	Boys
Any color/style leotard and any color/style tights (footed, stirrup, convertible, etc) Dance shorts & pants and fitted tops are allowed for class, but must be removed at teacher’s request Hair should be worn neatly up in you choice of style. Short hair may be kept back with a headband	Shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) T-shirt or tank top
Dance sneakers for girls and boys NOTE: All black low-top dance sneakers will be needed for the June production

MUSICAL THEATRE

Girls	Boys
Dance, yoga, or athletic shorts or pants Fitted t-shirt or tank top Hair should be worn neatly up in you choice of style. Short hair may be kept back with a headband	Shorts or pants (a basic athletic variety is fine) T-shirt or tank top
Black jazz shoes for both girls and boys

WARM-UPS FOR ALL CLASSES

Appropriate dance warm-ups may be worn during the cooler part of the year – this includes legwarmers, warm-up pants, dance sweaters, shrugs, and fitted dance shorts. Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed, as the hood gets in the way of many movements. All warm-ups must be removed when the teacher requests.

ADULT STUDENTS

Adult students may modify the dress code to suit her/his comfort level. Dance skirts or black jazz pants are appropriate for any class. For female students, leotards and tights are suggested underneath other attire, to avoid any “wardrobe malfunctions” should clothing shift during movements. You may also modify hairstyles.