Studio Policies – Dress Code

Please remember that dance shoes should not be worn outdoors, as it damages the shoes and reduces their lifespan.

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Combo Classes

Leotard + Tights (Dance shorts and skirts are permitted over the leotard and tights)

Dancers must wear tights under their leotard!

Hair must be secured in a bun for all Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical classes.

Ballet

• Light pink tights
• Ages 6 & Under (Full Sole): Capezio Luna V100C
• Ages 7 & Up (Split Sole): Capezio Luna V400/V400C
• Company Teams: See contract

Jazz

• Carmel slip-on jazz shoes Recommended for all ages: Capezio E-Series Slip-On Jazz Shoes
• Boys: Black jazz shoes
• Company Teams: See contract

Tap

• Preschool/Elementary: Carmel Capezio 3800C Mary Jane tap shoes
• Middle/High School: Carmel Capezio 473 Downtown tap shoes

Off-brand tap shoes are not allowed. Wrong sounds and damages floors.

Lyrical

• Recommended for all: Capezio Foot Undeez

HipHop + Acro/Tumble

Form-fitting dance attire, two-piece dance sets, leotard/unitards, tank tops, shorts, or leggings

Nothing that goes above the head when upside downNo jeans, skirts, or dresses

Acro/Tumbling

• Leotards, tights, unitards, or fitted athletic wear
• Clothing must stay secure and in place when upside down
• Hair secured in a bun preferred
• Barefoot

HipHop

Black sneakers for class only — no outside shoes allowed.

• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Hair secured away from face

Dress Code Strike System

• Strike 1: Warning card sent home
• Strike 2: Warning card and phone call to remind parents
• Strike 3: In-person meeting required before dancer allowed to return to class
• Anything past 3 strikes: Removal from the program