Studio Expectations

Expectations & Dress Code

Studio Policies

I. Student Expectations    

    1. Come to class prepared, having eaten something beforehand and adhering to the dress code.
    2. Listen and engage in the class with the instructor, assistant, and fellow students with courtesy, polite behavior and encouraging attitude including a thank you to the instructors at the end of the class.
    3. Intermediate and Advanced students are encouraged to bring a notebook and water bottle.

II. Dress Code – Young Ladies Dancewear

  1. Ballet: Each class is assigned a specific color leotard, to be accompanied by pink tights and pink slippers.
    – Ballet I: Burgandy
    – Ballet II: Light Blue
    – Ballet III: Navy Blue
    – Ballet IV: Red
    – Ballet V: Black or Purple
    – Little Leapers, Open Division, & Homegrown Dancers: Open Color (No Patterns)

  2. Lyrical/Contemporary: Pink tights, dance paws, and any solid color leotard

  3. Hip Hop: Sweatpants/full length leggings, t-shirt with full coverage (no crop tops), and dedicated shoes (not worn outside of class)
     
  4. Tumbling: Gymnastics 1-piece leotard or dance leotard with shorts and barefoot (no sock/shoes).

III. Dress Code – Young Men Dancewear

  1. Ballet: Black shorts/sweatpants (no holes/tears), a clean white/black t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.
  2. Lyrical/Contemporary: Same as ballet except black shoes in the correct style for the genre.
  3. Hip Hop: Sweatpants, solid color t-shirt, and dedicated shoes (not worn outside of class)

IV. Additional Class Dress Code

  1. Hair Etiquette
    – Ballet/Lyrical: Hair should be pulled back into a bun. See bit.ly/ncdcballetbun for a visual aid. 
    – Other Genre: Hair pulled away from face (i.e., in a ponytail). 
  2. Jewelry: All loose jewelry and watches should be removed prior to class. Stud earrings are okay.
  3. Dance shoes/slippers should not be worn outside of class.
  4. Dress Code Violations: The staff reserves the right to advise students on dress code violations and repeated violations/refusals may result in temporary suspension.  


IV. Parent/Guardian Expectations

  1. Support their dancer’s artistic development through timely arrival, supply provision, and dress code adherence.
  2. Support the culture of the studio through positive encouragement, reinforcement of behavior, and refraining from entering the dance space unless there is an emergency or you are invited to join by the teacher.
  3. Parents of Little Leapers, Homeschool 3s, Homeschool 4-5s, and Tiny Tumblers are asked to remain onsite to assist with water and/or bathroom breaks that occur during the class.
  4. Be courteous in regard to illness. If a student stayed home from school due to illness, keep them home from class and notify the staff

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See attached PDF for full policies and procedures.

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