
CLASS ETIQUETTE
*PLEASE NOTE: I WILL BE FOLLOWING THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT'S RULES AND REGULATIONS CLOSELY FOR COVID-19 UPDATES AND I WILL MAKE ANY CHANGES ACCORDINGLY. KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE IS MY MAIN PRIORITY.
Dress appropriately and come prepared. Please mend ripped tights and wear leotards your level color.
No jewelry should be worn during class.
Your hair must be neatly pulled back and adequately secured. Your hair also impacts your technique and can be a health and safety issue. Dancers who do not have their hair pulled back appropriately run the risk of creating bad habits, like unknowingly flicking their head to get their bangs out of their eyes, or not spotting because their hair hits them in the face when turning.
CREATIVE BALLET - AB PRESCHOOL STARS (age 2.5 - 6)
Girls:
Pink bodysuit with skirt
Pink footed tights
Pink ballet slippers
Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun. Hair accessories are not permitted
Boys:
White t-shirt
Black tights
White socks
Black ballet slippers
Hair should be worn away from the face
CLASSICAL BALLET - VAGANOVA SYLLABUS (age 6 & up)
Girls:
Black bodysuit, no skirt
Pink convertible tights
Pink ballet slippers - canvas only and ribbon - bring them to the first class WITHOUT sewing the ribbons on the shoes
Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun. Hair accessories are not permitted
Boys:
White t-shirt
Black tights
Boys should wear a supportive dance belt under clothing
White socks
Black ballet slippers - canvas only
Hair should be worn away from the face
CHARACTER DANCE (age 8 & up)
Girls:
Black bodysuit
Pink convertible tights
Black skirt
Black character shoes
Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun. Hair accessories are not permitted
Boys:
White t-shirt
Black tights
Boys should wear a supportive dance belt under clothing
White socks
Black character shoes
Hair should be worn away from the face
BALLET FOR FIGURE SKATERS
Girls:
Black bodysuit, no skirt
Pink convertible tights
Pink ballet slippers and figure skates
Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun. Hair accessories are not permitted
Boys:
White t-shirt
Black tights
Boys should wear a supportive dance belt under clothing
White socks
Black ballet slippers and figure skates
Hair should be worn away from the face
Take correction well:
If an instructor corrects you, congratulations!
Take corrections with a positive mindset.
The goal is to see the students thrive and improve. It can be confusing for young dancers to understand that the only way to improve in ballet is to be corrected.
If you hear a correction being given to another student, pay attention! There is a good chance it applies to you as well!
Keep it clean!
Respect the dance space.
A general rule, if you brought it in, take it out.
Have FUN!
Ultimately, this is YOUR class too, and you should be having a good time. Every instructor feels good when their students leave the room happy, so enjoy the process. Dance is an enriching experience, so be proud of your hard work, celebrate your accomplishments, and keep your eye on the continuing journey ahead.