Rules & Regulations
Dress Code
Hair
Jewelry
Etiquette
Frequently Asked Questions
Students without proper footwear may be asked to observe due to safety issues.
There are absolutely no variations to provided uniform of leotard & tights, i.e. no skirts, sweaters, tiaras, etc. We will have a "Free Dress Day" during the last class of each session (also observation day). Each student is free to choose his or her dance clothes that day, skirts are OK for Free Dress Day. Please NO play clothes or costumes, we are still dressing in dance wear and dance shoes.
Proper placement is of utmost importance in our dance training. The following dress requirements enable us to observe correct posture and alignment of students.
Baby Ballet: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes.
*Dance shoes must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, Leo’s, or Sansha.
Creative Movement: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes.
*Dance shoes must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, Leo’s, or Sansha.
Pre-Ballet: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes.
*Dance shoes must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, Leo’s, or Sansha.
Ballet 1-6: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers.
*Ballet slippers must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, Sansha, Leo’s, or Grishko.
Jazz 1-4: Black leotard, black tights.  Black jazz pants are acceptable.  Black jazz shoes.
*Jazz shoes must be one of the following brands Capezio, Freed, Block, Leo’s, or Sansha.
Tap 1-3 Black leotard, black tights. Black jazz pants are acceptable. Black tap shoes.
*Tap shoes must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, or Leo's.
Musical Theatre: Black leotard, black tights.  Black jazz pants are acceptable.  Black character heels 1 ½ to 2 inches high.
*Character Shoes must be leather not canvas and have buckles not snaps.
Pointe: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt is acceptable. 
*Pointe shoes must be fitted in person at a dance wear shop before purchasing through the mail.  See pointe section for specifications.
Boys: White t-shirt, black leggings or sweat pants, white or black ballet slippers.
*Ballet slippers must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, Sansha, Leo’s, or Grishko.
Hip Hop: Please wear loose fitting dancewear or workout gear. No jeans! Students must have Hip Hop shoes by the first week of class.
Hip hop shoes must be split-soled and black non-marking soles.
Bollywood/ Bharatanatyam: Please wear loose fitting dancewear or work out gear. No jeans! Dancers are barefoot.
Advanced Tap (Adult): Dancewear or comfortable work out gear is encouraged.
Boy’s Movement: White t-shirt, black leggings or sweat pants, or athletic attire. Black tap shoes and black ballet slippers or jazz shoes.
*Shoes must be one of the following brands Capezio, Bloch, Sansha, Leo’s, or Grishko.
Dance Conditioning: Dance attire or comfortable workout gear. Bare feet, socks, or ballet shoes.
Correct epaulement involves the shoulders and head.  Dancers develop poor habits when their hair is not secured properly.  Students with short hair should pull the hair away from the face with a head band or clips.

Students who arrive to class without hair properly pulled up can purchase a hair kit from the office for $2.
Baby Ballet: hair must be worn in a bun.
Ballet: hair must be worn in a bun.
Pre-Ballet: hair must be worn in a bun.
Creative Movement: hair must be worn in a bun.
Jazz: hair must be worn pulled up off the neck and away from the face in either a pony tail or braid.
Tap: hair must be worn pulled up off the neck and away from the face in either a pony tail or braid.
Musical Theatre: hair must be pulled up off the neck and away from the face in either a pony tail or braid.
Hip Hop: hair must be pulled up off the neck and away from the face in either a pony tail or braid.
Bollywood/Bhangra: hair must be pulled up off the neck and away from the face in either a pony tail or braid.
Please refrain from wearing jewelry as it can be distracting and even dangerous.
  1. No street shoes on the dance floor.
  2. No chewing gum, food, or drinks on the studio floor.
  3. Please turn off cell phones in the studio.  This is for both students and parents.  Our studio is open and any noise in the waiting area will be distracting for dancers.
  4. Please help us keep noise to a minimum.  If our waiting area becomes noisy we will ask observers to leave.  Please think of our waiting area as a library; good for reading, not for talking.  Thank you for understanding our space limitations.
  5. Be on time!  If you happen to come late you must ask permission from the teacher to be admitted to class.  If you have missed warm-ups you may be required to sit and observe.  This is an important issue which takes into consideration both your health and safety and courtesy to your teachers and classmates.
  6. Show respect for your teachers, peers, and other dance studio patrons.  Please let the teacher teach and do not question staff members on their craft.  Technique, choreography, and music choices are up to the discretion of the instructor.
  7. Ask to be excused if you must leave the dance class.  Only leave the class if given permission from the teacher.  Bathroom breaks are to be taken before and after class.  Parents of young dancers please insist that they use the bathroom right before class if possible.
  8. Observation day will be the last class of each session.
  9. Dress Code and hair requirements are to be strictly observed.
  10. If etiquette issues or negative attitudes become a problem, the student may be asked to sit out of class.  Serious infractions may result in dismissal.
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