EXPECTATIONS + POLICIES
DANCERS
Dancers are expected to treat their peers, staff, and the facility with the utmost respect. Parents will be consulted if a student is exhibiting poor behavior.
Cell phones are required to be always turned off while the student is in the studio.
Dancers are responsible for keeping track of their belongings.
Dancers should bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during class. We do not provide cups for water.
Food and drinks, except water, are restricted to the lobby only.
Students should ask teachers or staff to adjust blinds and should not touch mirrors or swing/hang on ballet barres.
ATTENDANCE
Dancers are expected to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of class. Punctuality and attendance is critical to consistent progress and advancement. Students who are consistently late or absent may be asked to withdraw from the class without refund. Students may not enter class late or leave early without the teacher’s consent.
Dancers are approved to miss two classes per term (fall, winter, spring). More than two absences could affect performance opportunities.
If a student becomes ill or injured and cannot attend class, they should notify the office of their absence.
In the event that your dancer becomes injured, it is expected that they continue attending class to observe and take notes in a notebook.
There will be no makeup classes offered for absences.
PARENTS
Our lobby is closed to observation during class time. Parents/guardians are welcome to come in and drop off dancers prior to the start of class, but we ask that they do not watch class as this can be distracting and make other dancers uncomfortable. The lobby will open 5 minutes prior to the end of class for pick up.
Videoing or taking photos during class time is not allowed.
YOUTH DRESS CODE
No jewelry allowed
Dancers must comply with organization's mask policies
Please do not apply lotion or oils immediately before class
CONTEMPORARY
ATTIRE / Form-fitting dance, yoga, or athletic wear. No loose clothing such as dresses, skirts, sweatshirts, etc. that could prohibit movement. Jeans are not allowed.
SHOES / Bare feet or cotton socks (70% cotton socks recommended for traction)
HAIR / Should be secured away from the face and not distract or interfere from your dancing (ponytail is required if practical).
HIP HOP
ATTIRE / Form-fitting dance, yoga, or athletic wear. Jeans are not allowed.
SHOES / Clean, light-soled sneakers (dark-soled shoes are not allowed.) Shoes should be carried in and not worn on the street.
HAIR / Should be secured away from the face and not distract or interfere from your dancing (ponytail is required if practical).
BALLET (ALL LEVELS)
SHOES / Ballet slippers. Ballet slippers must match the color of the tights (pink or flesh tone). Pointe students must have attached ribbons on shoes.
HAIR / Long or loose hair can interfere with ballet technique and therefore should be secured away from the face, neck, and shoulders. A bun is preferred if practical. Braids are accepted, but should not exceed a length much lower than the shoulder. The thickness of the braids should allow for a safe, secure, appropriately sized ballet bun that does not move. Shorter hair should be secured with a headband.
MALE DANCERS / Fitted white t-shirt + black shorts or black tights/leggings + ballet shoes
NON-BINARY DANCERS / Attire of choice
BALLET (LEVEL COLORS)
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Light pink leotard + light pink mid-length ballet skirt (optional) + pink or flesh tone tights
PRIMARY BALLET
Light pink leotard + light pink mid-length ballet skirt (optional) + pink or flesh tone tights
BALLET 1A + 1B
Light blue leotard + light blue mid-length ballet skirt (optional) + pink or flesh tone tights
BALLET 2
Navy blue leotard + pink or flesh tone tights
BALLET 3
Burgundy leotard + pink or flesh tone tights
BALLET 4
Hunter green leotard + pink or flesh tone tights
PRO TRACK BALLET
Black leotard + pink or flesh tone tights