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Dance Class Attire
Absolutely no crop tops, exposed underwear, or "booty-shorts" without tights permitted. Ballet Classes (Creative Dance & Tumbling - Ballet IX) Girls: Black leotard (preferably without skirt) pink tights & pink ballet shoes. Hair out of the face. Creative Dance - Ballet I: Low pony tail or pig tails work well for tumbling. Ballet II & V: Tight bun or neat ponytail (teacher preference) Ballet VI-IX: Tight Bun, no "flyaways". Ballet skirt can be worn during class. No additional "junk" such as shorts, sweats, pants, tshirts, tank tops, etc. are permitted. Boys: Dark shorts, white T-shirt, and black ballet shoes (or similar shoes). Hair out of the face. Music & Movement Above attire or shorts, sweat pants, and breathable top. Pink or black ballet shoes or bare feet. Hair out of the face. Tap (All levels) Leotard or form fitted top with tights, capris, or shorts with tights. Hair out of the face Tap I-IV: Tap shoes- black, flat; Tap V & Up: Ask instructor Jazz (All levels, including Musical Theater & Jazz) Plain colored leotard or tight, form fitting top (ask instructor). Shorts with tights, yoga pants, or jazz pants. Black jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail, bun, or off the face. Hip Hop Jazz sneakers or tennis shoes. T-shirt and pants you can easily move in. Modern Leotard (any plain color) and black or pink tights. Bare feet. Hair off the face. Character Black character skirt (to the knees or just below the knees) and black character shoes (1.5"-2", no T-strap)- capezio suggested. Skirt suggestion: tinyurl.com/ycke2dp2 Fitness Classes Ballet & Stretch: Comfortable/moveable clothing. Ballet attire optional. Bare feet or ballet shoes. Tap Fitness: Comfortable/movable clothing. Tap shoes recommended, but not required if not attending regularly. Adults in any class: Wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. Leotard and tights not required. ;) Suggestion on where to purchase these items: Kern Brothers’ Shoes– located in Boone Village (57 Boone Village) Kinney Dancewear– Carmel/Noblesville (14753 Hazel Dell Crossing) Shimmy Dancewear - West Carmel (9840 N Michigan Rd) - currently closed due to fire. Everyday stores such as Target, Kohls, and Wal-Mart do also carry some of the items listed above. Be wary of amazon products (especially dance shoes) CAMP ATTIRE Camp attire varies by each camp. Most of the "Camps for Littles" recommend clothing that is easy to move in and that they don't mind getting messy as they will enjoy crafts, paint, movement, and playing outside! Further details on any specifics for each camp will be sent closer to the start of summer. |
Images of Recommended Dance Attire
Does not have to be exactly as the photos, these are suggestions. How to Tie Ballet Shoes
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General Guidelines
Attendance: Regular attendance is expected of all students. VDS students are expected to arrive on time. Inconsistent attendance can affect a student's advancement and participation in the recital or showcase of classes. If a student must miss a class, please email the office at [email protected] or call 317.769.2223. Make-up classes are encouraged and are to be taken at the same level or the level below with the approval of the instructor.
Etiquette: Students are expected to be polite and courteous to each other as well as teachers and staff. Any consistently disruptive problems will be reported immediately to the parents. No chewing gum in class, and no loose jewelry.
Class Placement is based on technical merit. Age is used as a guide. Class placement is determined by the instructor for all levels. New students 9 years and up should make arrangements with the office for a placement or individual assessment.
Pointe is only allowed with teacher recommendation. Dancers must take 2 VDS ballet classes each week and be a minimum of 12 years of age. Other factors considered include technique, ankle strength, body development, and more. Safety is our #1 priority.
Parents Observation: Parents are welcome to watch class through the windows, as long as they do not engage and disrupt their dancer. We host Parents Observation Weeks 4 times throughout the year and invite parents into the classroom to watch their dancer's progress.
Attendance: Regular attendance is expected of all students. VDS students are expected to arrive on time. Inconsistent attendance can affect a student's advancement and participation in the recital or showcase of classes. If a student must miss a class, please email the office at [email protected] or call 317.769.2223. Make-up classes are encouraged and are to be taken at the same level or the level below with the approval of the instructor.
Etiquette: Students are expected to be polite and courteous to each other as well as teachers and staff. Any consistently disruptive problems will be reported immediately to the parents. No chewing gum in class, and no loose jewelry.
Class Placement is based on technical merit. Age is used as a guide. Class placement is determined by the instructor for all levels. New students 9 years and up should make arrangements with the office for a placement or individual assessment.
Pointe is only allowed with teacher recommendation. Dancers must take 2 VDS ballet classes each week and be a minimum of 12 years of age. Other factors considered include technique, ankle strength, body development, and more. Safety is our #1 priority.
Parents Observation: Parents are welcome to watch class through the windows, as long as they do not engage and disrupt their dancer. We host Parents Observation Weeks 4 times throughout the year and invite parents into the classroom to watch their dancer's progress.