Dress Code

Females: All levels require fleshtone tights (convertible feet preferred) and matching shoes. Hair must be worn off the neck in a neat bun or ponytail. No jewelry other than stud-type earrings.

They/He: Black, white, or level colored leotard or fitted t-shirt, black tights, dance shorts, or leggings, and black ballet/jazz/tap shoes

Colors by Level: Levels are determined by the director and instructional staff and may be adjusted from year to year to meet the needs of our students. It is expected for students to remain at the same level for multiple years.

Colors for each level are:

• Grown Up and Me (18 months-3 years): Comfortable clothing
• Creative Movement: Light Pink
• Beginner Ballet: Lavender
• Dance Fundamentals: Light Green
• Intermediates: Light Blue
• Junior: Royal Blue
• Pre-Apprentice: Plum
• Teens: Teal
• College/Adult: Any Color
• Apprentice (by invitation): Navy
• Company (by invitation): Black
  

Ballet Attire: In order to participate in class, it is required that students arrive with the proper dance attire, hair style, and shoes. Teachers must be able to see that the student’s alignment is correct. Students are required to wear a leotard or fitted tee in their designated class color, tights, and ballet shoes. Hair in a neat, flat bun or french twist. Skirts, shorts, or sweaters can be worn only with the permission of the instructor.
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Tap/Jazz/Contemporary Class Attire: We ask that you wear a leotard and tights under shorts, jazz pants, or leggings for class. 

Shoe requirements:

• Jazz/Musical Theatre:  pull-on fleshtone jazz shoes
• Tap: pull-on black tap shoes
• Contemporary/Modern/Yoga: bare feet or technique shoes
• Ballet: fleshtone technique shoes

For the dancer’s safety, teachers will ask students to watch class if they are not dressed appropriately.