Dress Code Policy
Nov 21, 2024 04:00 AM
Please take some time to review our studio Dress Code Policy. Our studio is geared toward the serious dancers and requires a full commitment and compliance with our standards and policies, which are practiced throughout the dance industry.
In the Key of Dance has a strict uniform policy regarding dance attire. All students must be properly dressed, neat, and clean at all times. Not wearing proper attire and shoes can lead to injuries if the teacher cannot see or fix proper alignment & posture. SAFETY FIRST!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! If they are sent without dance attire or not properly dressed, dancers will be required to sit and take notes to not miss class happenings. NO leg warmers during instruction, no sweat pants, SOLID BLACK shorts (are permitted for Jazz, Tap. & Modern Classes), no head coverings (allowed if for religious purposes), no leotards other than the required class code leotards, and no jackets allowed. **No Gum Chewing allowed during class**
Jewelry
Jewelry is dangerous while dancing, and should not be worn during class or performances. Students are encouraged to leave all jewelry, such as bracelets, watches (smart watches as well), rings, & necklaces off and preferably left home while receiving dance instruction. In the Key of Dance takes NO responsibility for any lost or stolen items (including electronics). Only stud earrings are allowed in class.
Nails
Nails must be trimmed for all students. Long and/or fake nails has posed safety hazards to oneself and other students during instruction. Clear nail polish only on fingers and toes are permitted during performances, photo shoots, and productions. Nude (must match nail bed) polish is okay. No nail designs and accessories.
Tights
Our studio requires all female dancers to wear skin tone transitional tights. This will prevent a break in visual line from the top of their head to their feet. Ballet shoes should be skin tone as well. Regular yellow, brown, green, or purple tights are not permitted to class. Church panty hose with and without the white bright around the thighs are not allowed for dance classes. Panties should not be worn for the all shows. Their tights are the replacements. If the dancer must wear them in class they must not be seen or it will be addressed and they will be excused to take care of their panties. Panties are not allowed to break the visual line from head to toe in class or the show.
Hair
Hair must be neat and pulled back from FACE & NECK for all classes. Braids are not preferred but okay as long as it can fit in a SECURED bun AND DOES NOT MOVE!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! Beads have proven to be a liability due to causes of injury to the feet as they fall on the floor and the face of the dancer or their friends' while causing bruising and injury. If wearing beads, IT MUST BE IN A NET AND SECURED. Students will be dismissed from class until their hair is secured. Hair will not be a class distraction. Hair must also be in a SECURED high bun for all major performances. No distracting hair colors such as blue, pink, orange, purple, etc for all performances . Bonnets and scarves are not permitted in class and will be removed upon arrival unless your religion requires a head covering. Male dancers should wear their hair neat as well with little to no facial hair. (No refunds are given for unfollowed rules).
Male students must wear their hair neat. Long hair must be secured back away from the face with little to no facial hair. Unkept twist or loud colors such as yellow, orange, blue, pink, etc. for performances are not allowed. This could cause the dancer to not perform (No refunds are given for unfollowed rules).
Panties should not be worn. Tights are the replacement of panties and must be worn at all times. If panties must be worn for their time of the month, the color should be skin tone or black, no designs or loud colored boy short panties are allowed. If panties are hanging out of their leotard, they will be excused to fix it. All will distract the lines. Students that are not properly dressed will be dismissed from class or performances. (No refunds are given for unfollowed rules).
Leotards
Please refer to online store on website for your dancer (Each class is color coded).
INCORRECT LEOTARDS, HOLES OR STAINS ON TIGHTS OR LEOTARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON ANY BRANDING OF THE STUDIO such as website, social media platforms, flyers, brochures, shows, performances or promo videos. No Exceptions.
Policy can be downloaded from website.
I understand that my dancer must come to class properly dressed with hair appropriate for dance class.