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!

Ballet

• Ballet pink leather or canvas ballet shoes Recommended for ages 6 and under: Capezio Daisy Ballet Shoes Recommended for ages 7 and up: Capezio Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoes

Jazz

• Carmel slip-on jazz shoes Recommended for all ages: Capezio E-Series Slip-On Jazz Shoes

Tap

• Tap 1 and Tiny Tap: Carmel velcro tap shoes Recommended: Carmel Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoes
• Tap 2: Carmel laced (preferred) tap shoes

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

Lyrical

• Recommended for all: Capezio Foot Undeez

HipHop

• Black tennis shoes Recommended: Black Vans or Converse

Acro/Tumble

• Barefoot

Teen Combo

• Barefoot, lyrical paws, or ballet shoes

Ballet/Jazz Combo

• Follow ballet shoe requirements

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