Thursday, August 1, 2013

2014 Dress Code:

2014 Dress Code: 

We will be enforcing a more strict dress code for the season. We all perform best when we are dressed the part. Dance class is a special place for dancers and wearing proper attire will put dancers in the proper mindset to do their best.            Thank you- Michelle

Please put your dancer’s name on your things. 

No Jewelry. 

Hair MUST be securely up and out of the dancer’s face. Hair in the face is very distracting to both the dancer and the teacher. It also prevents the teacher from seeing proper alignment of the head, neck, and shoulders. Please put extra ponytail holders in your dancer’s bag! 

Itty Bitty, Youth Combo I & II:
Leotard and tights allow teachers to see the dancers alignment and posture to teach proper placement to improve technique and prevent injury. Ballet slippers or slip on jazz shoes. Itty Bitty may go barefoot- but should not wear tights as that is very slippery.

Tap, Jazz, and Pom Classes:
Leotard and tights allow teachers to see the dancers alignment and posture to teach proper placement to improve technique and prevent injury. Dancers may wear dance/bootie shorts, dance leggings, yoga pants/jazz pants. Please note- to prevent slipping, pants should not be longer than the ankle. 

Lyrical/Ballet:
Leotard or tight fitting tank top will allow teachers to see the dancers alignment and posture to teach proper placement to improve technique and prevent injury. Dancers may wear dance/bootie shorts, dance leggings, yoga pants, jazz pants. 

Hip Hop:
Swag is the name of the game here. Emphasis is placed on body isolations and dancing with feeling and power. Dancers should wear dance wear or athletic wear that allows them to move freely and feel confident. Clothing can be loose, but not distract them from the lesson.

Shoes:
Itty Bitty, Combo, Ballet: Pink ballet slippers (I do not recommend the ballet slippers from Walmart or Target. They are very slippery and fall off the dancer’s feet. Invest the extra bucks on a good canvas or leather slipper!)

Tap: 
Youth or Beginner Tappers:  Black tap shoes with rubber band tap ties (will be available at the studio) 
Age 9+:  Prefer a tap shoe with laces to allow for more complex movements. Other shoes will work fine. 

Jazz: Black Slip on Jazz Shoes or Tan Slip on Jazz Shoe. (May vary by routine esp. for competitions)

Lyrical/Ballet: Pink ballet slippers, tan jazz slip on, foot/toe pads

Hip Hop: CLEAN Tennis shoes (No street shoes) 


You wouldn’t wear tights and a leotard to basketball practice, please don’t wear basketball shorts and t-shirts to dance class.  

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