DRESS CODE AND CLASS ETIQUETTE
Dress Code:
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.
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.
Dance with Me & Pre-Primary
Girls:
Pink bodysuit and ballet skirt
Pink footed tights
Pink ballet slippers
Once a month special skirt day!
Boys:
White t-shirt
Black shorts or tights
White socks
Black ballet slippers
Primary
Girls:
Pink bodysuit and ballet skirt
Pink footed tights
Pink ballet slippers
Once a month special skirt day!
Boys:
White t-shirt
Black shorts or tights
White socks
Black ballet slippers
Conditioning
Classical Ballet Level 1 & 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
Girls:
Ballet uniform
Black skirt
Black character shoes (1in heel for Juniors and 1.5in for Seniors)
Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun. Hair accessories are not permitted
Boys:
Ballet uniform
Black character shoes
Hair should be worn away from the face
Pointe Work and Classical Variations
Ballet uniform
Pointe shoes - bring them to the first pointe class WITHOUT sewing the ribbons on the shoes
Hair must be worn in a neat ballet bun. Hair accessories are not permitted