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DRESS  CODE

The dress code is established for a purpose and is mandatory.  The dress code creates uniformity and enables the teacher to see the full lines of each dancer’s body.
  • We ask that all students arrive and leave our building in cover-up clothing
  • Ballet, Jazz or Tap shoes are not to be worn outside
  • No leg warmers, plastic pants, sweat pants, ballet cover-ups or jewelry (stud earrings are allowed) are allowed during class
  • Long hair must be worn in a bun or similar style for all classes
  • Loose ponytails or loose braids are not permitted
  • All hair should be secured with hairpins or bobby pins and a hair net
  • Hair accessories should be secure so they do not fall off during class
  • Girls with very short hair should secure their hair with a band, held in place with bobby pins, and use hairspray or gel to prevent hair from becoming loose
  • All boys must have neat hair, combed out of their face and, if necessary, held in place with spray/gel
  • Proper fitting ballet shoes with an elastic strap sewn across the top of each foot
    • The laces on ballet shoes should be tied, trimmed and tucked in the top of the shoe (Please put your names in all dance shoes)
  • Students arriving unprepared for class will be asked to sit and observe that class
  • Students arriving  for class 15 minutes late without prior notification will be asked to observe class

Ladies:
Pre and Beginning Ballet
Black or Pink Leotard, skirts are allowed (no tutus)
Pink tights
Pink ballet slippers
Hair pulled back from the face into a bun or similar style (no ponytails)
All other Levels Ballet
Black leotard
Pink tights (transition/convertible tights must be worn over feet)
Pink ballet slippers
Pointe shoes must be worn with tights over feet
Hair pulled back from the face into a bun or similar style (no ponytails)
Jazz
Black leotard/Unitard
Black tights
Black leather jazz shoes
Hair pulled back from the face into a bun or similar style (no ponytails)
Modern
Black Leotard/Unitard
Black or pink footless tights Hair pulled back from the face into a bun or similar style (no ponytails)
Tap
Black Leotard
Black or pink tights
Black tap shoes
 
Gentlemen:
Ballet
White or black, snug fitting t-shirt, dance belt
Black footed tights with black ballet shoes
Black footless tights with white socks and white shoes OR black socks/black shoes
Modern
White snug fitting T shirt, dance belt
Black footless tights
Jazz/Tap
White, snug fitting t-shirt, dance belt
Black Jazz pants
Black jazz shoes/ Black tap shoes
Street Jazz/Hip Hop
Loose fitting clothes/ easy to move in /sneakers

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  • Home
  • Academy
    • Contact the Academy
    • Parent Portal
    • Tuition, Fees, Discounts & Suggested Programs
    • Class Descriptions
    • Class Schedule
    • Policies & FAQs
    • Summer Dance Intensive
    • Dress Code
  • About FDT
    • History
    • Our Mission
    • Founder
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Volunteering
    • Branscomb Auditorium
    • What People Are Saying
    • In The News
  • Company
    • Contact the Company
    • Company Pic Gallery
    • Company Video Gallery
    • Company Artists >
      • Guest Artists
      • Molly Ahler
      • Denton Gay
      • Michael Holland
      • Katrina Ogden
      • Jordan Raybon
      • Faith Woodyard
    • Apprentices >
      • Marija Beleut
    • Trainees >
      • Thomas "TJ" Howell
    • Student Trainees
    • Touring
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
  • Donate
    • Our Sponsors
    • Support
  • Contact Us