Pre-School

Program

(Ages 3-5)

Tiny Tutus (age 3)
Girls: Solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Short dance skirts/tutus are optional. Hair should be secured away from face with rubber band or clip.
Boys: White short sleeve T-shirt, black sweats or pants, black leather ballet shoes with white cotton socks.

Pre-Dance (age 4-5)
Girls: Solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoe with elastic ties. Short skirts are optional, tutus are not allowed. Hair should be secured away from face with rubber band or clip.
Boys: White short sleeve T-shirt, black sweats or pants, black leather ballet shoes and black lace up tap shoes.

Dance Combo with Tumbling (age 5-6)
Solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black slip on style jazz shoes (no laces) are required. Skirts may not be attached to leotard. Black jazz pants for jazz portion of class are recommended. Hair must be secured away from face with rubber band or clip.

Dance Combo with Tap (age 5-6)
Solid colored leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes with elastic ties. Skirts may not be attached to leotard. Black jazz pants and black slip on style jazz shoes (no laces) for jazz portion of class are recommended. Hair must be secured away from face with rubber band or clip.

Jazz 1b, 1a, 2b, 2a, 3b (ages 6-11)
Any solid color Leotard or form fitting camisole/tank top with jazz capri pants or boy cut dance shorts. Long pants, gauchos, sweats, baggy pants or jeans are NOT allowed. Black leather split-sole, slip on style jazz shoes (no laces) are REQUIRED. Foot thongs or socks are not permitted in jazz class. Hair must be secured off of face into a ponytail.  Students who do not have hair done appropriately will be excused from class.

Jazz 3a, 4, 5, Teen 1 & 2 (ages 9-18)
Any solid color leotard or form fitting camisole/tank top. boy cut dance shorts. Crop tops allowed.Black leather split -sole slip on style jazz shoes (no laces) are now REQUIRED. Foot thongs, Footundeez, Dance Paws, etc. will no longer be allowed for Jazz class. No sweats or jeans. Hair must be secured off of face into a ponytail or bun. Students who do not have hair done appropriately will be excused from class.

Tap 1 & 2 (age 6-9)
Solid colored leotard (any style), with short dance skirt, jazz capri pants or dance boy cut shorts (NO long pants, gauchos, sweats, baggy pants or jeans are allowed). Black lace up tap shoes worn with tights or thin socks. Hair must be secured off of face into a ponytail or bun. Students who do not have hair done appropriately will be excused from class.

Tap 2, 3-4, 5 (age 8-18)
Solid colored leotard (any style) or form fitting camisole top, with jazz capri pants/leggings or dance shorts (NO long pants, gauchos, sweats, baggy pants or jeans are allowed). Black leather oxford style lace up tap shoes worn with tights or thin socks. Hair must be secured off of face into a ponytail or bun. Students who do not have hair done appropriately will be excused from class.

Classical Ballet Program

(ages 6-18)

Ballet 1b, 1a, 2b, 2a, 3b (ages 6-11)
Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Hair must be secured off face. Short dance skirts are allowed. Lower body must not be hidden in order for teacher to evaluate proper alignment and technique. Short hair should be pulled back. Medium length hair should be secured into a ponytail and long hair pulled into a bun. Students who do not have hair done appropriately will be excused from class.

Ballet 3a, 4, 5 (ages 9-18)
Any solid color leotard, pink tights, split sole BLOCH leather OR canvas ballet shoes. Pointe shoes requirements are at the recommendation of the teacher and are assessed on an individual basis.  Hair must be secured off the face. Shorter hair should be pulled back. Medium length hair should be secured into a ponytail and long hair pulled into a bun. Students who do not have hair done appropriately will be excused from class.

All levels (ages 9-18)
 Form fitted shirt or solid leotard with boy cut dance briefs or shorts. Footless tights may be worn under shorts for levels 1-3a.  Lower body should not be hidden under jazz pants or baggy sweats to help teacher evaluate proper alignment and technique. Dance paws/foot thongs or barefeet are required for class.

Lyrical 1-2, 3a, 4, 5 NOTE: Students enrolled in Lyrical, must also be enrolled in ballet classes.

Turns & Leaps

Ages (8-18)

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All ages Girls: Any comfortable fitting camisole/tank top, sweats or basketball shorts black leather ballet shoes or black jazz shoes.  Short dance skirts are allowed.

Boys: Any color shirt and black dance pants or sweatpants, black leather ballet shoes or black jazz shoes.

NO BARE LEGS and LONG HAIR MUST BE SECURELY TIED UP – Ponytails are allowed. No Bare Midriffs. Blue jeans are not allowed.

Hip Hop: Intro, 1, 1-2, 2-3 (ages 6-11) Athletic wear that allows freedom of movement (sweats, dance capri pants or leggings) Short sleeved shirts or tank tops are recommended. Shoes: clean, non-marking sneakers such as Sketchers or Reebok. Shoes must NOT be worn outside of studio. (Shoes worn outside are not permitted on the dance floors of any DP studio). Shorts are allowed only during summer session (no cut offs). Jeans are not permitted.

Hip Hop 3a, 3-4, 4 & 5, Teen 1 & 2 (ages 9-18)
Athletic wear that allows freedom of movement (basketball shorts with boy briefs underneath, dance capris, sweats, etc.) Short sleeved shirts or tank tops are recommended. Shoes: clean, non-marking sneakers or dance boots. Shoes must NOT be worn outside of studio. (Shoes worn outside are not permitted on the dance floors of any DP studio). Jeans are not permitted.

Boys Only Hip Hop
Athletic wear that allows freedom of movement (sweats, baggy hip-hop style jeans) with short sleeved shirts or tank tops are recommended. Shoes: clean, non-marking sneakers– Shoes must NOT be worn outside of studio. (Shoes worn outside are not permitted on the dance floors of any DP studio.