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. 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, Mommy & Me 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 (any color) 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.) 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 Pilates Work out clothes Bare feet or socks Hair: a bun is not desirable