Boys' dress code -

White T or tank shirt, black tights or dance pants, dance belt any color, white socks, and white or black ballet shoes.  No belts, zippers or loops/buckles.
Boys’ hair should be neatly combed

Depending on the style, choreography and teacher, students may need different shoes, it is strongly suggested that students check with the teacher or wait until choreography style is decided to get new shoes. In other words, if you can still wear last season’s shoes, DO!  Advanced levels may be required to have a pair of each.

A bun or similar hairstyle that is secure & will not fall out during class or swing into the face--no ponytails! Hair that is too short to put up must otherwise be secured off the face with an elastic headband. No baggy clothing, zippers, pockets etc. 

NO Ballet skirts or leotard with any extraneous decorations— ruffles, attached skirts or tutus, sparkles etc.  We do not specify any one style of leotard. A dance class is not about who has the cutest or fanciest leotard.
 

Girls- Leotards & tights traditional styles

Boys- Fitted tank or T-shirt, dance pants

Hair must be worn in a bun with bangs sprayed off the face.

No loose/swinging ponytails.  Pre-ballet, acrobatics  & younger students may wear their hair in 2 braided ponytails looped or “bunned” (voila! Mickey Mouse ears!).
 

Girls--black leotard, Pink Tights

Boys - White T or tank shirt, black tights, dance belt (athletic supporter), white socks and white or black ballet shoes.

black, baby pink, baby blue or lilac leotard, pink tights

The color "pink" refers to either "ballet pink" or "theatrical pink".

Shoes - No Street shoes on the dance floors if you have dance sneakers, they must be worn only for dance, and indoors. Shoe styles and colors for performance will be decided by your teacher and you will be required to have the proper shoes for performance.  Dance shoes should not be worn outside or as street shoes. Students should wear a cover-up outside the studio.

Proper clothing and shoes must be obtained prior to the start of classes. If you plan to purchase shoes please check with your teacher regarding proper style and fit. Dance shoes should not be worn outside or as street shoes. Students should wear a cover-up outside the studio

Cricket’s has a list of shoes we use. Purchasing them thru Crickets will save the dancer & parents’ time from running around, money, and guesswork. 

Warm-ups only during the warm up please!

Ballet & Ballet Technique -

Ages 7 & up.  Technique class is a non-performance class. 1 ½ hrs

Students must take additional ballet classes in addition to this class. – 1st year Pre-pointe students must take 1 additional ballet lessons,       2nd year or more Pre-Pointe students must take a minimum of 2 ballet lessons plus pre-pointe/pointe classes per week to be evaluated for pointe work. Students must be technically ready to begin pointe work. For this reason, your teacher will determine whether you are ready to begin pointe work. Students that take time-off will be required 6 months pre- pointe work before dancing “en pointe”. 

We do not offer pointe classes to students who are not committed to taking at least two-three ballet classes per week in addition to their pointe class and have proper bone maturation in order to support the pointe technique.

There are schools that will place a student on pointe without any regard for the student’s technical and physical readiness. We do not.

THE Studio Director and TEACHER WILL DECIDE IF THE STUDENT HAS REACHED TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL READINESS FOR POINTE

1 Hour. Pre-pointe class is a non-performance technique class

Preparatory class for classical ballet.  Ages 6-8. 1 hour.

Creative Movement for parent and child in the terrific twos (and 3s!)  Lots of props--stuffed animals, instruments, parachute, tumbling mats--for the child who is not quite ready to leave mommy’s side, but would like the social interaction with other children.  30-40 min.

Re-enforce right & left, song & dance, working with others, prop work, tambourines, ribbon rings, bunnies, and instruments.  Age 3,  30 min.

Acrobatics & dance for the tiny ones. (not a stand-alone class) Students enrolling in this class must also be in Creative Movement or Baby Combo class

Ages 3.5- 5.  30 min. 

Ages 6 & up.  This is a performing class focusing on strength, flexibility, and acrobatics such as rolls, cartwheels, backbends, and then progressing to tumbling passes. – (not a stand-alone class) students enrolling in this class should also be in Ballet, Jazz or tap Class
           Hair-For Acrobatics classes, hair is probably best in 2 side-ponytails & braided, or any style where hair will not be “lumpy on the head” yet off the face & neck.

Introduction to ballet & tap. Must be 4 by Sept 1st of the current dance season. 1 hour.

(Minimum 1 year in combination/intro to dance) Tap, Jazz and Acrobatics.
Ages 7 &older.  1 hour.

What to wear—leotard & tights, any color, Footwear - Jazz shoes or dance sneakers.  Please wear your dance sneakers only for class or performance.  Particular style for performance will be determined

Ages 8 & up. 1 hour.
What to wear—leotard & tights, any color, jazz & tap shoes vary—please consult with your teacher before purchasing

Suggested tap shoes – 

Combo/Beginner--Revolution Brand Mary Jane-style
Petite/Intermediate levels Bloch tan Showtapper
Boys--black oxford, full sole student tap tele-tone or Rayow taps

Ages 8 & up. 
Shoes - Jazz shoes or dance sneakers.  Please wear your dance sneakers only for class or performance.  Particular style for performance will be determined

A strong background and continuing education in jazz and ballet are required.  Ages 10 & up. 1 hour 
           shoes—bare feet or “dance paws” for modern, or, ballet shoe or pedini/Grecian sandal for lyrical type of shoe, as choreography may dictate a different style.

For all students who wish to improve endurance, flexibility, and tone incorporated into this class—aerobics, Pilates and yoga fundamentals.
Pilates
Yoga
What to wear—comfortable no-constricting clothing---leotard & tights, or t-shirt & work-out pants

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