Studio Dress code policies & enforcement

Dress Code Enforcement

The studio dress code will be strictly enforced in all classes. Proper attire is essential for the safety of every dancer, allowing instructors to clearly see body alignment, technique, and movement to prevent injury.

In addition, following the dress code helps teach dancers responsibility, discipline, and professionalism. Learning to “dress the part” is an important part of dance training and prepares dancers for rehearsals, performances, and future opportunities.

Dancers who arrive out of dress code may be asked to adjust their attire or sit out until they are properly dressed. We appreciate your support in helping maintain a safe, focused, and professional learning environment for all dancers.

Studio Dress Code Policy

Proper dance attire allows instructors to see alignment and technique clearly while keeping dancers safe and focused. All dancers are expected to arrive dressed according to their class style.

    • Attire:

      • Dance dress or leotard

      • Skin-tone or pink tights

    • Shoes:

      • Pink ballet shoes

      • Skin-tone jazz shoes

    • Hair:

      • Hair must be securely styled and kept out of the face

      • All hair types should be styled in a safe, secure manner appropriate for movement

  • Ballet

    • Attire:

      • Black leotard

      • Pink or Skin-tone tights

      • Pink ballet shoes

      • No shorts permitted

      • Ballet skirts only (no athletic skirts or cover-ups)

    • Hair:

      • Hair must be in a secure, slicked-back bun

      • All hair types should be neatly secured away from the face and neck

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    Jazz / Lyrical / Contemporary / Musical Theater

    • Attire:

      • Any color leotard, tank top, or fitted t-shirt

      • Leggings or dance shorts

      • Tights are optional (not required if wearing leggings or shorts)

    • Hair:

      • Hair must be in a secure ponytail or another secure style

      • Hairstyles should keep hair out of the face and remain secure throughout class

      • All hair types and textures should be styled in a way that is safe, secure, and appropriate for movement

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    Acro

    • Attire:

      • Leotard with shorts, biketard, or unitard

      • Tights are optional but not required

    • Hair:

      • Hair must be in a secure ponytail or another secured style

      • All hair types should be styled safely and securely, keeping hair out of the face

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    Hip Hop

    • Attire:

      • Comfortable workout or dance attire

      • Shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, joggers, or leggings

    • Hair:

      • Hair must be secured away from the face

      • Ponytails, braids, twists, buns, or other secure styles are acceptable for all hair types

  • Ballet

    • Attire:

      • Black or white fitted t-shirt (plain only—no graphic tees)

      • Black ballet pants or shorts

    • Hair:

      • Hair should be neatly styled and secured away from the face as needed

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    Jazz / Lyrical / Contemporary / Musical Theater

    • Attire:

      • Any color fitted t-shirt or tank top

      • Dance shorts or dance pants

    • Hair:

      • Hair should be styled neatly and kept out of the face during class

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    Acro

    • Attire:

      • Fitted t-shirt or tank top

      • Dance shorts or dance pants

    • Hair:

      • Hair should be secured away from the face for safety

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    Hip Hop

    • Attire:

      • Same as girls’ hip hop attire

      • Comfortable workout or dance clothing such as shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, joggers, or leggings

    • Hair:

      • Hair should be secured away from the face as needed

    • Only small, dainty jewelry may be worn

    • No large or dangling earrings

    • No rings

    • Small necklaces are permitted

    • No Apple Watches or smart watches during class unless required for a medical reason