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Dress Codes
Dear Parents: Each year we struggle with dress code issues. We would like to ask for your support and help in this area. Dance classes are most commonly affected with students occasionally showing up in the wrong attire, but mainly showing up without hair properly tied back. When teachers have to take time to fix a student's hair, this takes time away from the class. A good rule of thumb is that students should be able to get through an entire dance class without touching their hair. Otherwise, it is not fixed properly. Thank you for your help!
Reasons for Dress Codes in Dance:
1. Proper dress is a visual reminder that students are part of a special group.
2. Uniformity limits distractions and allows students to focus and concentrate on developing new skills.
3. Dress codes in dance look more professional and are part of the long history of dance.
4. Color or style specifications with leotards, tights and shoes, may differ only slightly, but can denote a student’s level. Students are very aware of subtle details. Seeing older students in slightly different dress may not seem like a big deal to adults, but it gives students something to look forward to and work towards. Seeing younger students in different dress gives older students an opportunity to be looked up to and may motivate them to be good role models.
5. Dance involves discipline, respect, focus, and hard work. Dress codes are a part of that.
6. Proper dress helps teachers to make important corrections with placement, lines, etc.
7. Older ballet and jazz students need to be in only leotards (and no skirts) because of reason #6. Unfortunately many girls seem to begin having self esteem issues somewhere between ages 9-12. Not wearing skirts beginning at age 6 allows students to get comfortable in just a leotard and tights before the critical self esteem ages hit.
*In general, having a dress code teaches students to take responsibility for themselves and their appearance. It also helps maintain a level of professionalism for the business.
Reasons for Dress Codes in Dance:
1. Proper dress is a visual reminder that students are part of a special group.
2. Uniformity limits distractions and allows students to focus and concentrate on developing new skills.
3. Dress codes in dance look more professional and are part of the long history of dance.
4. Color or style specifications with leotards, tights and shoes, may differ only slightly, but can denote a student’s level. Students are very aware of subtle details. Seeing older students in slightly different dress may not seem like a big deal to adults, but it gives students something to look forward to and work towards. Seeing younger students in different dress gives older students an opportunity to be looked up to and may motivate them to be good role models.
5. Dance involves discipline, respect, focus, and hard work. Dress codes are a part of that.
6. Proper dress helps teachers to make important corrections with placement, lines, etc.
7. Older ballet and jazz students need to be in only leotards (and no skirts) because of reason #6. Unfortunately many girls seem to begin having self esteem issues somewhere between ages 9-12. Not wearing skirts beginning at age 6 allows students to get comfortable in just a leotard and tights before the critical self esteem ages hit.
*In general, having a dress code teaches students to take responsibility for themselves and their appearance. It also helps maintain a level of professionalism for the business.
Boogie Babies Dress Code
Boogie Babies (Ages 3-4) & Combo I (Ages 4-5)
GIRLS – HAIR – Pulled back off of face and neck.
LEOTARD – SOLID black or pastel color
TIGHTS - Pink,White or Tan NO BLACK
SHOES - Pink or White leather full sole ballet slippers. *Combo I will need white for the spring performance.
SKIRTS – (optional) Only short skirts are acceptable as long as they are not distracting to the students. No unitards or bike shorts. Underpants should not be worn under tights. Tights are meant to take their place.
* Combo I Students will not be allowed to wear underpants for the spring performance because of ugly panty lines. Helping them get used to This now will make things easier for all of us.
BOYS- Solid color bike shorts. Solid color T-shirt or tank top. Black leather full sole ballet shoes. Hair should be neat and out of face.
GIRLS – HAIR – Pulled back off of face and neck.
LEOTARD – SOLID black or pastel color
TIGHTS - Pink,White or Tan NO BLACK
SHOES - Pink or White leather full sole ballet slippers. *Combo I will need white for the spring performance.
SKIRTS – (optional) Only short skirts are acceptable as long as they are not distracting to the students. No unitards or bike shorts. Underpants should not be worn under tights. Tights are meant to take their place.
* Combo I Students will not be allowed to wear underpants for the spring performance because of ugly panty lines. Helping them get used to This now will make things easier for all of us.
BOYS- Solid color bike shorts. Solid color T-shirt or tank top. Black leather full sole ballet shoes. Hair should be neat and out of face.
Combo 1
GIRLS – HAIR – Pulled back off of face and neck.
LEOTARD – SOLID black or pastel color
TIGHTS - Pink,White or Tan NO BLACK
SHOES - Pink or White leather full sole ballet slippers. *Combo I will need white for the spring performance.
SKIRTS – (optional) Only short skirts are acceptable as long as they are not distracting to the students. No unitards or bike shorts. Underpants should not be worn under tights. Tights are meant to take their place.
* Combo I Students will not be allowed to wear underpants for the spring performance because of ugly panty lines. Helping them get used to This now will make things easier for all of us.
BOYS- Solid color bike shorts. Solid color T-shirt or tank top. Black leather full sole ballet shoes. Hair should be neat and out of face.
LEOTARD – SOLID black or pastel color
TIGHTS - Pink,White or Tan NO BLACK
SHOES - Pink or White leather full sole ballet slippers. *Combo I will need white for the spring performance.
SKIRTS – (optional) Only short skirts are acceptable as long as they are not distracting to the students. No unitards or bike shorts. Underpants should not be worn under tights. Tights are meant to take their place.
* Combo I Students will not be allowed to wear underpants for the spring performance because of ugly panty lines. Helping them get used to This now will make things easier for all of us.
BOYS- Solid color bike shorts. Solid color T-shirt or tank top. Black leather full sole ballet shoes. Hair should be neat and out of face.
Combo II (Ages 6-7)
GIRLS: HAIR- Pulled back off of face and neck.
LEOTARD - Solid Black or Pastel Pink.
TIGHTS - Pink, White or Tan - NO BLACK
SHOES – White leather full sole ballet shoes, black patent tap shoes
NO SKIRTS, BIKE SHORTS, OR UNITARDS * No Leg Warmers or additional accessories.
BOYS – Solid Black Bike Shorts, or Black boys dance tights. Solid White, Gray, or Black form fitting T-shirt or tank top. Black leather full sole ballet shoes, black oxford style tap shoes. Hair should be neat and out of face.
LEOTARD - Solid Black or Pastel Pink.
TIGHTS - Pink, White or Tan - NO BLACK
SHOES – White leather full sole ballet shoes, black patent tap shoes
NO SKIRTS, BIKE SHORTS, OR UNITARDS * No Leg Warmers or additional accessories.
BOYS – Solid Black Bike Shorts, or Black boys dance tights. Solid White, Gray, or Black form fitting T-shirt or tank top. Black leather full sole ballet shoes, black oxford style tap shoes. Hair should be neat and out of face.
Combo III
GIRLS – HAIR- Long hair should be completely up in a bun or twist. Shorter hair needs to be pulled back into a short ponytail with sides secured. If hair is too short for ponytail then sides should be pulled back out of face. No long pieces hanging down. Learning to turn among other things is impossible when you keep getting hit in the eyes with your hair.
LEOTARD - Solid Black or Pastel Pink
TIGHTS - Pink, Black, or Tan
SHOES – Full sole Ballet Shoes for students in their 1st or 2nd year of ballet. Split sole ballet shoes for students with more than 2 years consecutive experience, Tan Split Sole Jazz Shoes, Footless or convertible tights for modern
*NO SKIRTS, BIKE SHORTS, OR UNITARDS * No Leg Warmers or additional accessories.
BOYS – Solid Black Bike Shorts or Black boys dance tights. Solid White, Gray, or Black form fitting T-shirt or Tank top. Black ballet shoes, Black jazz shoes, no shoes required for Modern . Hair should be neat and out of face.
LEOTARD - Solid Black or Pastel Pink
TIGHTS - Pink, Black, or Tan
SHOES – Full sole Ballet Shoes for students in their 1st or 2nd year of ballet. Split sole ballet shoes for students with more than 2 years consecutive experience, Tan Split Sole Jazz Shoes, Footless or convertible tights for modern
*NO SKIRTS, BIKE SHORTS, OR UNITARDS * No Leg Warmers or additional accessories.
BOYS – Solid Black Bike Shorts or Black boys dance tights. Solid White, Gray, or Black form fitting T-shirt or Tank top. Black ballet shoes, Black jazz shoes, no shoes required for Modern . Hair should be neat and out of face.
Ballet, Jazz and Modern
GIRLS – HAIR- Long hair should be completely up in a bun or twist. Shorter hair needs to be pulled back into a short ponytail with sides secured. If hair is too short for ponytail then sides should be pulled back out of face. No long pieces hanging down. Learning to turn among other things is impossible when you keep getting hit in the eyes with your hair.
LEOTARD - Solid Black or Pastel Pink
TIGHTS - Pink, Black, or Tan
SHOES – Full sole Ballet Shoes for students in their 1st or 2nd year of ballet. Split sole ballet shoes for students with more than 2 years consecutive experience, Tan Split Sole Jazz Shoes, Footless or convertible tights for modern
*NO SKIRTS, BIKE SHORTS, OR UNITARDS * No Leg Warmers or additional accessories.
BOYS – Solid Black Bike Shorts or Black boys dance tights. Solid White, Gray, or Black form fitting T-shirt or Tank top. Black ballet shoes, Black jazz shoes, no shoes required for Modern . Hair should be neat and out of face.
LEOTARD - Solid Black or Pastel Pink
TIGHTS - Pink, Black, or Tan
SHOES – Full sole Ballet Shoes for students in their 1st or 2nd year of ballet. Split sole ballet shoes for students with more than 2 years consecutive experience, Tan Split Sole Jazz Shoes, Footless or convertible tights for modern
*NO SKIRTS, BIKE SHORTS, OR UNITARDS * No Leg Warmers or additional accessories.
BOYS – Solid Black Bike Shorts or Black boys dance tights. Solid White, Gray, or Black form fitting T-shirt or Tank top. Black ballet shoes, Black jazz shoes, no shoes required for Modern . Hair should be neat and out of face.
Tap, Hip Hop and Adult
TAP (Ages 8 and up) – Same as above.
GIRLS-Short SOLID Black tap shorts with no writing on the behind are allowed. Tan Merry Jane Style Tap Shoes.
BOYS- Black Jazz Pants, Black or Gray Sweat Pants are allowed. Black oxford style tap shoes.
HIP HOP
* Clothing should not be baggy. No Jeans. No short shorts unless tights or bike shorts are worn underneath. No pajama pants. Tops should be stretchy and comfortable. Underwear should not be seen! Black dance sneakers. Long hair should be pulled back off of face and neck. Sides of hair and bangs should be secured regardless of hair length. Knee pads, leg warmers or something to cover knees should be brought to class.
Boys Club – Same as Hip Hop.
*Open Adult Classes – Dance wear is recommended with appropriate footwear.
GIRLS-Short SOLID Black tap shorts with no writing on the behind are allowed. Tan Merry Jane Style Tap Shoes.
BOYS- Black Jazz Pants, Black or Gray Sweat Pants are allowed. Black oxford style tap shoes.
HIP HOP
* Clothing should not be baggy. No Jeans. No short shorts unless tights or bike shorts are worn underneath. No pajama pants. Tops should be stretchy and comfortable. Underwear should not be seen! Black dance sneakers. Long hair should be pulled back off of face and neck. Sides of hair and bangs should be secured regardless of hair length. Knee pads, leg warmers or something to cover knees should be brought to class.
Boys Club – Same as Hip Hop.
*Open Adult Classes – Dance wear is recommended with appropriate footwear.
Acting and Voice Dress Codes
Acting & Voice Classes – Comfortable clothes that are modest and do not restrict movement. No half tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. Undergarments should not be visible when standing or sitting down. Shoes may need to be removed in dance studios.
