Dress Code
A dancer’s attire greatly determines the attitude toward her/his class work. Therefore, we require that the standard of appropriate neatness be observed at all times. The teacher may not allow class participation by a student who regularly neglects this requirement.
We invite you to visit Bellissimo Dance Boutique in Cool Springs (615-674-5484) or Spell’s Dancewear in Nashville (615-292-4387) for all your dancewear needs.
Please read all general and style-specific policies below.
General Policies
Cover-ups
Cover-ups are required. Dancers should remain in cover-ups until they are in the studio.
Underwear
Underwear is allowed in Creative Movement classes only. Both tights and leotards have cotton-lined panels and act as underwear. If a sports bra must be worn under a leotard, it must match the color of the leotard and not be seen.
Jewelry
Stud or small earrings are the only type of jewelry that is permissible in dance class. Watches, necklaces, large rings, and bracelets are potentially hazardous and should not be worn.
Hair
Hair must be securely pulled away from the face for all classes. For Creative Movement and Lyrical Worship classes, ballet buns are preferred, but ponytails are acceptable. For all other ballet classes, ballet buns are required. For Tap, Theatre Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary classes, ponytails or ballet buns are acceptable. If hair is too short to make a bun, please pull hair away from face into a ponytail and secure with clips and hair spray.
Hair FAQ
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Dancers will need the following supplies with them in their dance bag (for all ages):
Brush and comb
Nylon hair net
Braided elastic band
Barrettes/clips
Hair pins and bobby pins
Hair spray.
Instructions:
Brush hair smooth. Remove all tangles.
Spray hair lightly with hair spray. Smooth hair with hands and secure wisps, layers or short ends into ponytail and secure with a braided elastic band (do not use rubber bands – they tear hair).
Secure sides and back of hair with clips or barrettes.
Divide ponytail into two sections and twist-or-divide ponytail into three sections and braid.
Wrap each section of twisted or braided hair clockwise around the braided elastic band. Secure with hair pins and bobby pins as you wrap.
Place the net over the bun; twist the net over the bun at least two times. Tuck ends of hair net into the bottom of the bun and secure with hair or bobby pins.
Spray hair and bun with hair spray to set. Smooth with hand or comb.
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Credible professional dance schools require their students to wear their hair up for class. The correct use and placement of the head and neck are very important in dance for concentration and balance. Hair must be pulled back in this way to allow instructors to see the development, technique and growth of the head, neck and shoulders so that they can give proper corrections.
Unsecured hair is distracting and can throw a dancer off balance, especially when turning. Bangs and wisps can inhibit the dancer’s line of sight. A uniformed look is desired in class and is essential for neat grooming, confidence and conscientiousness. This also demonstrates the value of being prepared and focuses the student’s expression into their dancing.
2023-24 Dress Code: Detail by Class
To view a class’s dress code, find the style of dance below and click to expand the class.
Ballet
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Do not sew elastic or ribbons on the shoes before having approval from the instructor about fit and how to sew these on properly.
Gaps and bagging are signs of an improper fit. Cross the drawstring to pull taut around foot, then tie and tuck into the shoe. No bows or long drawstrings, please!
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Do not purchase pointe shoes before consulting with your teachers.
Do not sew ribbons or elastic onto shoes until the faculty confirms the fit and gives further instructions on how to do this properly.
Dancers should learn to sew their own shoes. This is their responsibility, not their parent’s. If they are ready for pointe, they are ready to sew.
Follow precisely the recommendations of the faculty as to protective measures for toes. Do not purchase toe pads or adapt “professional” techniques for wrapping, taping or padding the toes. These measures are sometimes more hazardous to the foot than helpful. This is a learning process as the dancer develops and should only be advised and overseen by faculty.
Experienced dancers should pre-tape their toes prior to technique class to limit the amount of time taken to put on pointe shoes for pointe class.
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Wear Moi “Ardesia Child” in the color Pink
Bloch Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet shoes
Bloch Pink Footed Tights
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Wear Moi “Ardesia Child” in the color Lilac
Bloch Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
Bloch Pink Footed Tights
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Wear Moi “Ardesia Child” in the color Pacific
Bloch Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
Bloch Pink Footed Tights
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Wear Moi “Ardesia Child” in the color Mint
Bloch Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
Bloch Pink Footed Tights
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Wear Moi “Faustine” In the color Burgundy
Wear Moi “Alegro” skirt in the color Burgundy
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Wear Moi “Faustine” in the color Fuchsia
Wear Moi “Alegro” in the color Fuchsia
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Wear Moi “Faustine” in the color French Blue
Wear Moi “Alegro” in the color French Blue
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Wear Moi “Faustine” in the color Navy
Bullet Pointe Skirt in Navy
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Wear Moi “Faustine” in the color Prune
Bullet Pointe Skirt in the color Prune
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Wear Moi “Faustine” in the color Black
Bullet Pointe skirt in the color Black
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Any Color Leotard
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
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Your Ballet Leotard
Capezio #9 Theatrical Pink Back Seamed Tights
Black Character Skirt
Black 1.5” Heel Character Shoes
Contemporary
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Solid Black Leotard Any Style
Capezio 1916 Black Tights or Solid Black leggings
Bare feet or Black Fitted Socks at Teacher’s Discretion
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White Shirt
Black Athletic Shorts or Solid Black Sweatpants
Bare feet or Black Fitted Socks at Teacher’s Discretion
Theatre Jazz
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Solid Black Leotard Any style or Your Ballet Leotard
Solid Black Dance Pants or Leggings over Tights
Black Split Sole Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Note: Theatre Jazz 2 may require Black 1.5” Heel Character Shoes. TBA.
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Solid Black Leotard Any style or Your Ballet Leotard
Solid Black Dance Pants or Leggings over Tights
Black Split Sole Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Black 1.5” Heel Character Shoes
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White t-shirt
Solid Black Athletic Shorts or Solid Black Sweatpants
Black Split Sole Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Tap
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Solid Black Leotard Any Style or Ballet Leotard
Capezio 1916 in Caramel
Danshuz Black Value Tap Lace-up Tap Shoe
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White T-shirt
Black Athletic Shorts or Solid Black Sweatpants
Danshuz Black Value Tap Lace-up Tap Shoe
Hip-Hop
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Solid Black Leotard or Solid Black T-Shirt
Solid Black Pants
Sneakers in the color of your choice (TO BE WORN IN THE STUDIO ONLY!)
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Solid Black Leotard or Solid Black T-Shirt
Solid Black Pants
Sneakers in the color of your choice (TO BE WORN IN THE STUDIO ONLY!). We recommend a supportive shoe (rather than Converse, Vans, etc.) due to the nature of the class.
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Solid Black T-Shirt
Solid Black Pants
Sneakers in the color of your choice (TO BE WORN IN THE STUDIO ONLY!). We recommend a supportive shoe (rather than Converse, Vans, etc.) due to the nature of the class.
Lyrical Worship
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Solid Black Leotard Any Style or Ballet Leotard
Capezio 1916 in Black or Solid Black Leggings
Bare Feet
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White T-shirt
Solid Black Athletic Shorts or Solid Black Sweatpants
Bare Feet
Adult Ballet
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Athletic apparel or dance clothing that is comfortable for dancing in
Ballet shoes
Hair pulled back from face