Mandatory Ballet Dress Code:
Dancewear is designed to allow a student freedom of movement while allowing the teacher to see the lines and musculature of the body.
Female Dancers:
Modest black leotard (no long sleeves). Pink dance belt. Pink footed. Pink ballet slippers with elastic over the instep. Girls must have their hair pulled back from their face and secured firmly with bobby pins and a hair net over the bun. Short hair must be held back off the face with a wide hair band or hair pins.
Note: Keep it elegant and simple. No layers! Do not wear shirts, ballet skirts, shorts, leg warmers or jewelry.
Note: Approved ballet shoes must be worn at all times.
Male Dancers:
Tight white T-shirt. Black (sports) trousers or black ballet tights with a dance belt. Male dancers do not have to wear ballet tights, however baggy pants area not suitable. Football pants and shorts are allowed. White or black ballet shoes with elastic over the instep.
Choosing your level:
Please understand that below are general requirements and it is at the discretion of the teacher whether or not the student may stay in the level they have registered for. The teacher may request the student go either down or up a level. Please keep in mind that when a teacher requests the dancer go down a level it is only in the best interest of the student and not because the student is unwanted in the class. Our faculty not only looks at whether or not the student can execute the technical combinations within the class but more importantly that it is executed correctly. Dancers that put themselves in a level above their own not only hold themselves back from making adequate progress as a dancer but also put themselves at risk for serious injury.
Beginner to Beginner/Intermediate
No experience or single chaine, single pirouette, pas de bourree, battements, leaps.
Intermediate to Intermediate/Advance
Double pirouette, chaines, pique turns, jete (reverse/center), battements. Students should have a foundation in ballet and at least 2-4 years Jazz experience and an understanding for performance.
Advanced
Triple pirouette, axels, double pique, jete (reverse, center, turning); Students should have a foundation in ballet and at least 3 or more year’s experience. Must have strong performance skills.
Dance Class Rules:
Be on time. Each class is designed with a set pre-warm-up and exercises which graduate to more challenging work. When you miss the beginning of class, your dance experience lacks continuity. Come to class prepared and ready to learn. No interruptions during class and always comply with dress code.
Parents:
As a parent, you provide dance education for your child hoping to give them an experience which will enrich their lives on several levels.
You want your child to develop coordination, grace and physical fitness.
You want your child to stimulate his/her creative side and develop self expression.
You want him/her to build self esteem and confidence and to feel at home in his/her body...growing up is easier.
You want your child to develop a life long appreciation for music, dance and the arts.
And most importantly, you want your child to be engaged in an activity which is healthy and VERY FUN!