DRESS CODE & SUPPLY LIST


​DRESS CODE
  • Afro-Brazilian – close-fitting dancewear; skirt and head scarf optional; bare feet
  • Ballet – Ladies: leotard (any color); convertible pink or skin-tone appropriate tights; ballet slippers; pointe shoes if already on pointe; hair in a bun. Gentlemen: White fitted t-shirt; black tights; black ballet slippers
  • Contemporary – leotard (any color); Long-sleeve t-shirt, light sweater, or sweatshirt for floor work; footless/convertible tights or leggings; socks (50/50 poly blend work best); knee pads if desired for floor work.
  • Character & Folk Dance – leotard, tights, character skirt* and character shoes*. Jazz shoes or ballet slippers are fine, too.
  • ​Progressing Ballet Technique & Gyrokinesis© - Ballet attire with warm-ups is fine.
*We have some character shoes and character skirts students can borrow. 
PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE (PBT) SUPPLY LIST
PBT kits are available for use during class or to purchase ($15) and include:
  • Theraband
  • ​Pinky ball
  • Medium over ball (squishy ball)
  • Large Physio Ballet for Progressing Ballet Technique (borrow only; not for purchase) 
GENERAL SUPPLY LIST
  • 2-3 clean masks per day. Masks are currently required indoors for all youth programs in Metro Parks. 
  • Water bottle (we have water fountains), healthy lunch + snacks to eat during breaks throughout the day.
  • Sweater or ballet warm-ups just in case the studio is too air conditioned. Layers are always a good idea.
  • Notebook and pen to record any important or interesting information given to you during the workshop.
  • Moleskin, band-aids, anti-bacterial ointment, Ace bandage or any supplies to tend to sore feet from pointe work or fatigued or strained muscles. 
LUNCH
We will be breaking for 45 minutes during the day for lunch.  A refrigerator is available for food storage. Students should label their food before putting in the refrigerator. The microwave in the kitchen is not available for student use. Students may eat in the lobby or on the lawn in the park but will not have time to leave the premises. Food is not allowed to be eaten in the studios. 
ETIQUETTE
  • Doors will open each morning at 8:30 a.m. Dancers should arrive at least 5-10 minutes before class begins, dressed appropriately and ready to work.
  • Dancers should make sure to clean up thoroughly after lunch and at the end of each day taking care to pick up stray socks, band-aids, toe tape, trash, etc.
  • Phones should be silenced and put away during class. 
  • Dancers should show respect to each teacher through active listening, relevant questions and an openness to new information.
  • Parents interested in watching classes are asked to observe from outside the studio doors. We look forward to inviting you into the studio for our final showing.