Student Dress Code

It is important that students follow the dress code for class. It is part of the discipline and structure of classical training. Following the dress code gives the student a sense of responsibility, and helps to shift gears mentally, to the task at hand. Students not in dress code will not be allowed to participate in class. 

Girls:

Pre-Ballet: Pink leotard, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Pink leotards with attached skirts are acceptable, but not preferred. We provide tutus in class. Hair must be pulled back, off of the face in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry, and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Ballet 1: Turquoise leotard, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Ballet 2: Turquoise leotard, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Hair must be in a secure bun with hairpins and hairnet. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Ballet 3: Turquoise leotard, pink alignment belt, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Hair must be in a secure bun with hairpins and hairnet. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Freshmen Ballet: Turquoise leotard, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Hair must be in a secure bun with hairpins and hairnet. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Sophomore Ballet: Turquoise leotard, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Hair must be in a secure bun with hairpins and hairnet. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Ballet 4-6: Black leotard, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. Alignment belt optional. Hair must be in a secure bun with hairpins and hairnet. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Pointe: Black leotard, pink tights and teacher approved pointe shoes. Black wrap skirt, optional. Hair must be in a secure bun with hairpins and hairnet. No jewelry and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Friday Ballet Class 4/5/6 and Rehearsal: Any solid color leotard, pink tights and any skirt. 

Jazz: Turquoise or black leotard (depending on level), tan (or pink) tights, bike shorts or jazz pants, optional. No large or bulky tops. Tan jazz shoes. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail or bun. 

Tap: Turquoise or black leotard (depending on level), tan (or pink) tights, bike shorts or jazz pants, optional. No large or bulky tops. Black tap shoes. 

Musical Theatre 1-3: Turquoise leotard, tan (or pink) tights, black bike shorts or leggings optional. No large or bulky tops. Tan jazz shoes. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail or bun. 

Musical Theatre 4-6: Black leotard, black or aqua crop top, or HBPA t-shirt, tan (or pink) tights, black bike shorts, black jazz pants, or leggings optional. No large or bulky tops. Tan jazz shoes. Hair must be off the face in a ponytail or bun.

Acro 1-2: Turquoise or black leotard (depending on level), black bike shorts. Bare feet. Footless tights optional. Hair must be pulled back, off of the face in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry, and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Acro 3: Turquoise or Black leotard or aqua crop top, black bike shorts or leggings. Bare feet. Footless tights optional. Hair must be pulled back, off of the face in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry, and only small hair accessories are allowed. 

Hip Hop: Dancers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Dancers will be doing things on the floor such as knee spins, therefore sweatpants or leggings may be desired. Designated sneakers (that have not been worn outside), jazz sneakers or hip hop sneakers should be worn during class.

 

Men:

All Ballet classes: White fitted tee shirt tucked in, black long tights or long black bike shorts, dance belt, black or white leather or canvas ballet flat shoes. White or black socks, suspenders, optional. 

Jazz/Musical Theatre: Aqua tee shirt (logo wear or plain), tucked in, long black bike shorts or black jazz pants, black socks, black jazz shoes. 

Tap: Aqua tee shirt (logo wear or plain), long black bike shorts or black jazz pants, black socks, black tap shoes. 

 

Please note: Shoes must be sewn completely. Tights should be in good repair and free of excessive runs or holes. Tight fitting sweaters and leg warmers are permitted during barre work and warm up. No large jewelry Hair accessories are fine, as long as they do not interfere with turning or jumping. 

Adult students: Any comfortable exercise clothing that will allow for movement. Ballet, tap or jazz shoes, as appropriate for class. Hair pulled off of the face.