DRESS CODE


DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

Dancers of all ages must wear street clothes or a cover-up over leotards and tights when coming to and going from the studio. Anything else is considered inappropriate in the dance world.

Adult Classes have no dress code, but clothing should be worn that does not inhibit movement or prevent the instructor from making corrections. Students taking adult class must adhere to the student dress code.

All Dancers
No jewelry is allowed, except for small stud earrings.
Skirts may not be worn, except for Character Class.
Leg warmers may not be worn without permission of instructor.
Traditionally, underwear is not worn under dance clothes. If it is worn in class, however, it must be
     concealed.
Underwear may not be worn on stage.
Clean dance clothes and deodorant are required in class.
Dance sweaters may be worn in class. Loose fitting sweaters, sweatshirts, and hooded clothing are not
      allowed.
Dance shoes should never be worn outside.

Males in Ballet Classes of all levels
White t-shirt or leotard
Black tights with belt, bike shorts, or tight jazz pants
Dance belt
Black ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
White socks

Introduction to Dance I, Introduction to Dance II, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap
Light pink leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
Black tap shoes (Ribbons/ties must be replaced with black elastic or store-bought tap shoe fasteners.)
Hair: in a bun. No hair hanging or in the face

Basic I, Basic II, Ballet I
Light blue leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
Hair: in a proper bun with pins and a hairnet

Ballet II, Ballet III
Royal blue leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
Hair: in a proper bun with pins and a hairnet

Ballet IV, Ballet V
Burgundy leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
Pointe shoes (Ribbons must be properly tied and ends tucked in.)
Hair: in a proper bun with pins and a hairnet

Ballet VI, Intermediate
Hunter green leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
Pointe shoes (Ribbons must be properly tied and ends tucked in.)
Hair: in a proper bun with pins and a hairnet

Intermediate Advanced
Black leotard
Pink tights
Pink ballet shoes (Strings must be tucked in.)
Pointe shoes (Ribbons must be properly tied and ends tucked in.)
Hair: in a proper bun with pins and a hairnet

Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop Classes
Leotard from ballet class, or plain black or white fitted t-shirt, or Vonder Haar Center t-shirt
Black jazz pants or pink tights (NO gaucho or palazzo pants. NO skirts.) for jazz and tap, but baggy pants
       for hip-hop (any color)
Black dance/bike shorts may be worn in the summer
Black jazz shoes for jazz class
Jazz shoes or clean dedicated athletic shoes for hip-hop class
Black tap shoes for tap (Ribbons/ties for the “tyette” style tap shoe must be replaced with black elastic or
        store-bought tap shoe fasteners)
Hair: must be in a ponytail or fastened with hair off the face

Character
Leotard from ballet class
Pink tights
Chiffon wrap skirt
Black character shoes preferred, but jazz shoes acceptable
Hair: in a proper bun with pins and a hairnet

Pilates
Work out clothes
Bare feet or socks
Hair: a bun is not desirable