Dress Code
A dress code allows for discipline and professional appearance of our students. Our dress code was established to promote the students' freedom of movement and the instructor's observation of correct technique.
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​Ballet
Pink tights; any color leotard; dance shorts or skirt is optional; pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Split-sole ballet shoes are suggested for students ages 8 and older. Pointe shoes are required upon dance instructor's approval. Hair in a bun.
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Ballet / Tap Combo
Pink tights; any color leotard; dance shorts or skirt is optional; pink full-sole leather ballet shoes; black full-sole tap shoes (velcro, buckle strap, or ribbon tie). Hair in a bun.
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Cheer
Pink or nude tights; any color leotard or unitard; dance shorts; tan jazz shoes (slip-on). Hair in a ponytail or bun.
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Contemporary
Pink or nude tights; any color leotard; dance shorts; tan lyrical half-sole footies. Hair in a ponytail or bun.
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Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
Pink, nude or black tights; any color leotard; dance shorts; black jazz shoes (slip-on). Hair in a ponytail.
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​Tap
Pink, nude or black tights; any color leotard; dance shorts; black full-sole tap shoes (lace up). Hair in a ponytail or bun.
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Tumble
Pink or nude tights are optional; any color leotard or unitard; dance shorts; barefoot. Hair in a ponytail.
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​Boys
Fitted athletic shirt and shorts or pants. Solid colors - preferably white and black. No graphic tees or sweats. Black full-sole tap shoes (Tap), black ballet slippers (Ballet), black jazz shoes (Hip Hop / Jazz, Cheer) or barefoot (Tumble).
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Additional dress code requirements:
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No jewelry except post earrings.
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Students may wear warm-ups, such as leg warmers and jackets, but must be removed after the first exercise.
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No costumes are permitted.
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No baggy t-shirts, shorts or pants allowed.
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No leggings as pants/tights.
