Dress Code

 In ALL classes, our dress code is required and enforced by teachers. Students who enter the classroom without proper attire will be asked to change if possible. If correct attire cannot be obtained, we will contact the parent and ask for corrections to be made before the next class.

LADIES:
Classical Company Ballet 1/2/3 (and Ballet 4 on Fridays):
- Pink, hole-free ballet tights
- Modest, solid black, short-sleeved, scooped-neck leotard. No gathering at the front, decorations, lace, or flutter sleeves.
- Pink ballet shoes, canvas or leather (No ballet-like house slippers in ANY level).
- Black, traditional-style ballet skirt (wrap or pull-on), must not go past mid thigh
- Hair in classical, neat ballet bun with lots of pins and a hair net.

Girls in Company Ballet 4 (Mondays and Wednesdays):
- Pink ballet tights
- Modest, solid royal blue dry fit short sleeved, scooped-neck leotard with no gathering in the front..
- Pink ballet shoes, canvas or leather
- Royal blue, traditional-style ballet skirt (wrap), must not go past mid thigh--exact brand required.
- be Royal blue bike shorts--exact brand required. .
- Black leg warmers and ballet sweaters (for colder months). (Optional)
- Hair in proper, neat ballet bun. Light blue scrunchie if a hair accessory is desired
(The leotard, skirt, and shorts are an exact uniform. Parents should discuss how to purchase these items.)

Girls in Fun & Foundation A/B/C:
- Clean white crew socks
- Solid black, short-sleeved, scooped-neck leotard. No gathering at the front, decorations, lace, or flutter sleeves.
- Pink ballet shoes, canvas or leather (No ballet-like house slippers in ANY level).
- Black dance or under shorts (absolutely required because of no tights!)
- Black ballet skirt (we recommend pull-on for this age)
Hair in proper, neat ballet bun. Small, matching hair accessories are fine.

Girls in Musical Theater:
- Solid black leggings (mid-calf or ankle length is fine, but a specific length MAY be required for a show)
- Modest, solid black, short-sleeved, scooped-neck leotard. No gathering at the front, decorations, lace, or flutter sleeves.
- Pink ballet shoes, canvas or leather (No ballet-like house slippers in ANY level). White socks allowed under shoes if needed.
- Black ballet skirt (Juniors: shorter, traditional length/Seniors: longer length, specific link provided)
- Hair in neat ponytail, small accessories allowed

GENTLEMAN:
Solid black t-shirt (dry-fit or polyester material recommended)
Black athletic shorts (no stripes or other colors)
White crew socks under ballet shoes
Black ballet shoes
Hair neatly combed with gel or hairspray if longer style.
Dance belt/strap (for boys in more advanced ballet roles)

We are a very conservative school with families of many backgrounds and convictions. In order to best serve everyone and maintain our culture, we operate within these boundaries and ask that every student AND staff member (temporary or otherwise) does the same, regardless of the family's personal belief. Dancers may not wear/bring the following to class:
Body piercings (except lobe piercings)
Lobe gauges
Unnatural hair color (having a can of colored spray on hand is an easy fix)
Unnaturally long fake nails
Exposed tattoos, even temporary ones
Street clothes with inappropriate words or images
Over-the-top makeup 
Gaudy jewelry or jewelry with skulls, witchcraft/magic symbols, etc. (students are usually asked to remove jewelry that could get in the way of their dancing, anyway).
Halloween accessories in October (or any time)
Makeup, earrings, or nail polish on young men

PERFORMANCE ATTIRE:
Ladies: New or new-looking theater pink tights from Balera/Weissman. Pink ballet shoes (absolutely no holes or stains). Dancers may also be asked to provide items like black jazz pants, black scoop-neck short-sleeved leotards (with no gathering in the front and no special design or tie in the back), black leggings of a certain length, and/or nude leotards to go with their costume. Costume information needs will be provided well before a production season begins and a limited amount of these items are often available for borrowing if there is a financial need.

Gentleman: Boys and young men may be asked to supply black baseball pants, a white or black shirt (depending on performance), black long socks, black shorts, and black ballet shoes. Sandals may be required for boys for this semester's performance.