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Class Dress Code

We request that students carefully observe our dress code. For the best dance experience and SAFETY of all dancers, proper dress code must be followed in order to participate in class. Studio dress code and grooming will be enforced. It’s important for students to abide by the dress code policy for the following reasons:

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  • * A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for students, teachers, and the Art of Dance.
     

  • * Teachers must be able to see the dancer's body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, etc. . .

 

General Dress Code Guidelines

  1. Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance. No jewelry may be worn to class. Only small stud earrings are permitted.
     

  2. No loose fitting pants, blue jeans or t-shirts (they are not dance attire). No costumes or street clothing permitted in class.
     

  3. To protect our dance floors, dance shoes must NOT be worn outside. No outside and dirty street shoes are permitted on the dance floor.
     

  4. Please have your dancer carry all of their dance shoes, dancewear and other belongings in a dance bag. To help avoid misplacing belongings, please label all clothing (including shoes, leotards, coats, etc.).
     

  5. Students must have a neat and tidy look at all times with all proper dance attire, shoes, tights, etc... at every class.

 

Helpful Hints for Your Tiny Dancer

*Arrive early to give your child time to get accustomed with their new environment.

 

*Label all belongings, especially shoes.
 

*Please have your child use the bathroom before class to avoid disruptions.

 

*Dancers would benefit from having a healthy and non-sugary snack before class.

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First Steps Class Dress Code (ages 12m-6)


Tot/Preschool ComboClasses– Girls in a leotard, ballet pink tights, hair neatly off of face. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts. 
 

Shoes: 

Pink Stretch Leather Ballet (GIRLS) 

Black Stretch Leather Ballet (BOYS) 

Black Mary Jane Leather Tap (GIRLS & BOYS) 

 

Acro–Girls in a leotard or biketard with bare feet and hair in a low ponytail. Tights are optional but should be tan convertible if worn. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts. 

 

Shoes: Bare feet

 

*Because young dancers grow so quickly you can purchase leotards and tights at your local Payless or Target stores. As dancers get older, you will want to travel to a dance wear store to purchase dance attire. Footnotes Dance Center has tights and apparel for your convenience as well*

 

 

School Aged Class Dress Code (ages 7+)
 

Tap–Girls in a leotard, tan convertible tights, hair in a bun. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts. 

 

Shoes: Bloch or Capezio Black Lace Up 

 

Jazz/Jazz Funk–Girls in a leotard, tan convertible tights, hair in a bun. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts. 

 

Shoes: Bloch #499 Elasta Bootie Slip On Tan Jazz Boot
 

Ballet/Pointe–Girls in a leotard, ballet pink convertible tights (company dancers may wear tan tights), hair in a bun. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt, black shorts and white dance socks.

 

Shoes: Pink Sansha, Bloch, or Capezio Canvas Split Sole

 

Lyrical–Girls in a leotard, tan convertible tights, hair in a bun. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts. 

 

Shoes: Bloch Eclipse Leather Half Sole Nude Turning Shoe or Dance Paws

 

Modern–Girls in a leotard, tan convertible tights, hair in a bun with bare feet. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts with bare feet.

 

Shoes: Bare feet

 

Hip Hop–Girls/Boyscan wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.

 

Shoes: CLEAN Black and White colored Converse brand sneakers (or off brand) or black combat boots.

 

Acro–Girls in a leotard or biketard with bare feet and hair in a bun or low ponytail. Tights are optional but should be tan convertible if worn. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts with bare feet. 

 

Shoes: Bare feet

 

Company Rehearsals/ Company Conditioning/Technique–Girls in all black attire (Black Leotard/Dance Top, Dance Shorts), tan convertible tights (optional), hair in a bun. Boys should be in a plain white t-shirt and black shorts.

 

Shoes: Specific to each group/special that is being rehearsed.
 

 

Local Dance Retail Stores:

Dancers Pointe 330.655.5542

4954 Darrow Road Stow, OH 44224

http://www.dancerspointeohio.com

 

Stage Center 330.535.7816

908 North Main St. Akron, OH 44310

http://www.stagecenter.biz

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