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Attire, Conduct, and Expectations

In order to keep our studio family safe, happy, and healthy, please adhere to these guidelines. Consistent failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

Attire

​For female students:

  • Leotard in color permitted for level:

    • White for Vaganova 1-3​

    • Pastels for Vaganova 4-6

    • Black for Vaganova 7 and up

    • Any color for Introductory Ballet and Adult Ballet

  • Pink tights

  • Ballet flats (leather and canvas are both acceptable)

  • Pointe shoes and toe pads (if applicable)

  • Hair secured away from face​​

  • Dance skirt or dance shorts (optional)

​For male students:

  • White t-shirt​

  • Black shorts or pants you can easily move and stretch in

  • Black ballet flats (leather and canvas are both acceptable)

  • Hair secured away from face

​For your first day, you may wear the following if you do not already have dance clothes:

  • Socks

  • Clothes you can easily move and stretch in

  • Hair secured away from your face​

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The following are not permitted in class:

  • Large and/or distracting jewelry

  • Flowy or baggy clothes that make it hard to see your form. (Sweaters and sweatpants are appropriate for cold days, but must be removed after the first few barre exercises.)

  • Unrestrained hair that gets in your way (unless required for a dance)

  • Bare feet (unless required for a dance)

Expected Behavior and Ettiquette

Students are expected to arrive on time to class, rehearsal, and shows. Arriving more than 15 minutes late to class without communicating with the instructor may result in you having to observe.

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If you are feeling sick in any way, we recommend that you stay home so you can recover and so that no one else gets sick. We also recommend staying extra vigilant around showtime so that your ability to perform is not put at risk. If you come to the studio and are experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask that you wear a mask.

 

Everyone must treat all studio property with care, and to help keep it clean and tidy. Many of our costumes, set pieces, and props are very expensive to replace or cannot be replaced at all. This also applies to our dance floors, barres, mirrors, sound and video systems, and performance DVD's and VHS's. We also ask that you clean up after yourself and do not leave messes for someone else to clean up. Food items most be disposed of outside to keep ants away from the studio.

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We are a diverse family at the studio, with people of all ages and backgrounds. Students are expected to treat instructors, classmates, and family members of classmates with respect. The following behaviors are prohibited at the studio:

  • Gossiping

  • Rude, offensive, or inappropriate jokes

  • Swearing/foul language

  • Complaining

  • Talking back to instructors

  • Gang signs

  • Inappropriate touching

  • Prying for sensitive personal details (sexual orientation, gender identity, political views, etc.)

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