Class Conduct & Dress Code
We love dance, and we care deeply about our dancers! These guidelines and expectations are designed to help each student feel confident, prepared, and fully supported the moment they step into the studio.
By minimizing distractions and encouraging thoughtful preparation, we create a calm, focused environment where dancers can grow in both skill and confidence. At the heart of it, these expectations allow our instructors to lead with care and intention, cultivating a safe, encouraging space where every dancer can do their best work.
CLASS CONDUCT
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Dancers must enter the studio ready to dance with proper attire, shoes, and hair.
Leg warmers and fitted dance layers are allowed in the winter months and during the warm-up portion of class.
See all dress code guidelines HERE.
Please use the restroom before class.
Bathrooms are not to be used for changing (dancers should arrive dressed for their entire night of dancing or utilize our pop-up changing tents in Studio F)
Bring a labeled water bottle to every class.
Food is NEVER allowed in the studios or beyond the front lobby area - please remind your dancers of this if they plan to snack between classes and rehearsals.
Siblings and family members are NOT allowed in the studio or dancer waiting area for safety and insurance reasons.
“Phones out Front” policy: all students must check in their cell phones, tablets, and/or Apple Watches at the front desk before class.
If the student needs to use their device to contact a parent or do homework, this must be done in the front lobby within visual sight of our front desk staff. No phones allowed in the studios. (Please reach out to us if your child has a medical need that requires them to keep their phone with them)
DRESS CODE
Tights for Ballet, Pointe & Combo Classes (Teeny, Prima and Ballet/Tap or Ballet/Jazz)
Dancers may wear ballet pink tights and pink ballet shoes or true-tone tights and shoes that match their skin tone.
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Canvas Ballet Shoes
Black Shiny/Patent-Leather Tap Shoe (buckle or velcro recommended)
Black Leotard (other colors allowed for “Teeny” class)
Ballet skirts may be worn over leotards. In cold weather ballet wrap sweaters and leg warmers are recommended.
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Canvas Ballet Shoes
Black Shiny/Patent-Leather Tap Shoe (buckle or velcro recommended)
Black Leotard (other colors allowed for “Teeny” class)
Ballet skirts may be worn over leotards. In cold weather, ballet wrap sweaters and leg warmers are recommended.
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Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
BLACK Slip-On Jazz Shoe *email us for recommended brand/style
Black Leotard
Ballet skirts may be worn over leotards. In cold weather, ballet wrap sweaters and leg warmers are recommended.
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Clean Black Sneakers-NOT worn outside (any style)
Dance tops and shorts or leggings, t-shirts, shorts or sweatpants
Hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun
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Dance tops and shorts/ leggings, t-shirts, shorts/sweatpants - whatever the dancer is most comfortable in and allows them to move freely.
Socks, bare feet, ballet shoes, clean street shoes - all are acceptable!
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Any color leotard - black recommended
So Danca Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Shoe / Pointe shoe of proper fit
Ballet skirts or shorts may be worn over leotards; ballet wrap sweaters and leg warmers are also allowed in the colder months and/or for the warm up portion of class.
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Prior approval is required before beginning demi pointe class.
Shoes should NOT be purchased before thoroughly reviewing our shoe purchase guidelines email (this will be sent to approved demi pointe students before the start of classes), dancers will receive fit & shoe selection instruction on their first day of class or by alternate arrangement.
Black Leotard
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Black shorts or leggings *email us for recommended styles
Black or white fitted T-shirt
Black Canvas Ballet Shoes / Lyrical & Jazz Shoes as listed with style
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Black Tap Lace Up Oxfords (NO Split Sole — tap shoes must have a full sole)
Leotard (any color) or Dance Top
Leggings, Shorts, and/or tights
Tights or Socks are recommended under tap shoes
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BLACK Stretch Jazz Shoe *email us for recommended brand/style
Leotard (any color) or Dance Top
Leggings, Shorts and/or tights
No loose fitting t-shirts, shorts or sweatpants
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BLACK Jazz Shoe *email us for recommended brand/style
Leotard (any color) or Dance Top
Leggings, Shorts and/or tights
No loose fitting t-shirts, shorts or sweatpants
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BLACK Character Heel (we like the Bloch "Chord" T-Strap Character Shoe with 2" Heel)
Leotard (any color) or Dance Top
Leggings, Shorts, and/or tights
No loose fitting t-shirts, shorts, or sweatpants
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We prefer Black Nike Free (with white swoosh), but any similar sneaker is acceptable (NOT to be worn outside)
Dance tops and shorts or leggings, t-shirts, shorts or sweatpants
Hair pulled back in a ponytail or bun
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Bare Feet, Dance Paws, Pirouette Shoe or Apolla Shocks* (please ask specific instructor for preference, all are acceptable for class)
Leotard (any color) or Dance Top
Leggings, Shorts, and/or tights
No loose fitting t-shirts, shorts, or sweatpants
*Exact footwear for lyr/contemp class recital will be determined in January
Here’s where to shop for your dancer.
WHERE TO SHOP
Dancingly Yours: Plainville, CT // Phone: 860-793-1077
Dance Village: Manchester, CT | (860) 645-6606
Beam and Barre: Cos Cob, CT | (203) 622-0591
Discount Dance Supply (Teacher Referral ID TP29020)