2026 DRESS CODE, SUPPLY LIST,
ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES
DRESS CODE
- Ballet – leotard (any color); convertible pink or skin-tone appropriate tights; ballet slippers; pointe shoes (only if already on pointe); hair in a bun as length and texture allows or pulled back from face and secured to head OR white fitted t-shirt; black tights; black ballet slippers
- Flamenco – leotard, tights, character skirt* (knee to mid-calf length) and character shoes
- Salsa – leotard, footless/convertible tights, or athletic wear, and character shoes, ballet slippers, or jazz shoes.
- Folk Dance - Leotard, tights, ballet slippers, character skirt* or long skirt (knee to mid-calf length)
- Aerial/Modern/Contemporary – leotard (any color); Long-sleeve close fitting t-shirt for floor work; footless/convertible tights or tight-fitting leggings; socks (50/50 poly blend work best), knee pads if desired for floor work.
- Line Dance– leotard (any color); footless/convertible tights or athletic wear; ballet slippers, jazz shoes, or clean sneakers
- Tai Chi/Yoga – close-fitting athletic wear. Morning ballet attire with tight fitting warm-ups is fine. If students have their hair in a bun for ballet already, make sure it is in a high bun so they can lay their head flat on their mat when they are on their backs. For Yoga: personal yoga mat if preferred. Towel or blanket for restorative exercises.
GENERAL SUPPLY LIST
- Water bottle, energy providing lunch + snacks to eat during breaks throughout the day.
- Sweater, long-sleeve t-shirt or ballet warm-ups and socks just in case the studio is too air conditioned. Layers are always a good idea.
- Fuzzy socks/slides/booties to slip on and cover over ballet shoes/pointe shoes when walking around the building. These should not be worn on the dance floors or outside to prevent dirt from affecting dance shoes and surfaces.
- 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 30 minutes during the day for lunch. Students can bring a packed lunch and eat in the NSA Cafeteria or the outdoor eating areas but will not have time or permission to leave the premises. Food is not allowed to be eaten in the studios or performance space.
We will be breaking for 30 minutes during the day for lunch. Students can bring a packed lunch and eat in the NSA Cafeteria or the outdoor eating areas but will not have time or permission to leave the premises. Food is not allowed to be eaten in the studios or performance space.
ETIQUETTE
- Doors will open each morning at 8:30 a.m. Dancers should arrive and sign-in 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. Texts or calls should be from the lobby during breaks. Students may access performance music on their phones using headphones to review choreography. No doomscrolling during summer intensive hours!
- Parents will be able to view what students have been working on during the final showing but will not be permitted to watch classes during the week.
- Dancers should show respect to each teacher through active listening, relevant questions and an openness to new information.
- Respectful, courteous behavior is expected at all times towards other dancers, teachers, CYB staff, NSA Staff & parents regardless of race, gender identity, body type, disability, socio-economic status, political beliefs, religious beliefs.
