DRESS CODE
Dance is a disciplined art form and must be respected as such. In order to be taught effectively, see proper body alignment, and make necessary corrections, the dancer must be dressed properly.
Changing into appropriate dance clothes is required.
Any shoe that has been worn outside may NOT be worn on the dance floor.
Hair
Hair must be securely off face in a bun or pulled off the face by a hair band or barrettes if short.
Pre-Dance
Pink leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers. Skirts may be worn, however teachers may ask
skirts to be removed if they become a distraction for the student.
Ballet and Pointe
Black leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers. Skirts may be worn, however teachers may
choose not to allow skirts. Sansha, SoDanca, Capezio or Bloch brand shoes only.
Ballet 4-7
Split sole slippers for Ballet 4-6. Colored leotards allowed.
Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary
Colored leotard, tights, bike shorts, leggings or jazz pants, t-shirts. Two-piece dance wear must be form fitting, no exposed midriffs. For Jazz - black jazz shoes. For Lyrical and Contemporary- barefoot or half shoes (foot undeez).
Hip Hop
Same as jazz. Knee pads required and dance sneakers recommended, however sneakers that have never been worn outside are allowed.
Modern
Colored leotard, tights, bike shorts, leggings or jazz pants, t-shirts. Two-piece dance wear must be form fitting, no exposed midriffs, bare feet.
Tap
Leotard, tights, bike shorts or leggings, t-shirts. No pockets in clothes. Black tap shoes. Sansha, SoDanca, Capezio or Bloch brand only.
Step Dance
Colored leotard, tights, bike shorts, leggings, t-shirts, black ghillies or jazz shoes. Hard shoes may be required for step classes.
Men and Boys
Fitted white or black tee, jazz pants, bike shorts, tights or sweatpants. Black dance shoes. Dance belt - age 12 and up.
Cheer
T-shirts, tanks, shorts or leggings, cheer shoes (white tennis shoes - that are not/cannot be worn outside)
Hoop
Colored leotard must be worn (no exceptions) and tights, bike shorts or leggings, t-shirts, socks or bare feet.
Please mark all students’ shoes and dancewear with their names on it- this helps us identify in case of a loss!
Thank You.
CODE OF CONDUCT
En Avant Dance provides an environment that is supportive, encouraging and conducive to learning. We want all of our students to have and enriching experience. Students will be respectful of their teachers, their classmates and themselves. We expect students to be on time, dress properly and have a good attitude. If problems arise, the student may be asked to sit down or leave the class. For their own safety, students arriving 15 minutes late for class will be asked to watch instead of participate. If a teacher experiences repeated dress code and/or conduct violations, parents will be notified and appropriate actions will be taken.
