"Dance is the hidden language of the soul." Martha Graham
ALL YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES (except boys): Leotards must be worn at all times - this includes unitards and biketards. NO bare midriffs.
All hair must be securely pulled back off of the neck and face.
No jewelry, with the exception of small earrings.
No bare feet or dancing in socks only.
No street clothes or baggy clothes.
DANCE 'N' PLAY: Dance attire, ballet shoes
COMBO CLASSES: Dance attire, ballet shoes, tap shoes if combo includes tap.
YOUTH BALLET: Leotard and tights; pink ballet shoes, hair pulled off of neck and back off of face. Optional: ballet skirts, ballet sweaters.
TEEN BALLET & POINTE (11+): Black leotard and pink tights, pink ballet or pink pointe shoes, hair in a bun and completely out of face. Optional: ballet skirts, ballet sweaters, dance shorts/"booty short" meant to be worn with tights, leg warmers.
JAZZ/HIP HOP COMBO: Leotard; tights, jazz pants, biketard, unitard, or tight dance shorts (tights must be worn with dance shorts); black jazz shoes. Jazz sneakers must be approved by instructor and are allowed in advanced class only. Optional: form-fitting t-shirt or cami top (11+ only).
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL: Leotard and tights; lyrical shoes. Optional: "booty" shorts; form-fitting t-shirt or cami top.
HIP HOP (Does not apply to jazz/hip hop combo classes): dancewear or workout wear & sweats- NO bare midriffs, no cut-off clothing, no inappropriate subject matter on clothing; jazz sneakers or street sneakers - no black-soled sneakers.
TAP: Leotard or biketard; jazz pants/capris or "booty" shorts & tights; black tap shoes. Form-fitting t-shirts or cami-tops in Teen classes only (11+).
BOYS ONLY COMBO & HIP HOP: Comfortable clothing - no cut-off shirts; sneakers (no black-soled shoes).
ADULTS: comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for specific classes; Zumba - sneakers (please, no black soles).
SELL YOUR OLD DANCE SHOES!
Do you have old dance shoes with plenty of wear left? Young dancers' feet often outgrow dance shoes long before the shoes are ready to stop dancing. Bring your gently worn shoes to the studio with your name and requested price attached for a new owner to enjoy!

WHEN YOU LOOK LIKE A DANCER, YOU FEEL LIKE A DANCER!
Dancers, please be dressed out by your second class. If you have ANY questions about dress code, please call or e-mail or ask your teacher. We'll be happy to clear up any confusion.
Appropriate attire is a vital part of the dance experience and allows the dancer optimal freedom of movement and the ability to monitor proper technique, body placement, and alignment.
Each class will have the chance to win an "Excellent Dress Code" end-of-the-year movie class!
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