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Students should come to class prepared to dance in appropriate dance attire every class through the entire season. In order to be able to work in a physical environment, one must have the proper dancewear. Please put students' names on every piece of dancewear and on the inside of all dance shoes so that lost items can be quickly returned to the owner. See pages 5-7 for class specific dress code requirements.

  • Jeans are not permitted in any classes
  • No gum chewing or candy of any kind is permitted in classes.
  • Jewelry should be kept very minimal such as a wedding band and earring studs; no necklaces, watches, bracelets, etc.
  • All students should have all hair pulled back off the face and up off the neck; in a bun for all ballet classes.

Parents

Please note that if your child is not in proper attire they will be given something from the studio box to borrow and wear for their class. If you cannot afford leotards and tights for your child, something will be provided from the studio box that you may keep. If you child has forgotten their dance clothing, (either accidentally or "accidentally on purpose") they will be given something to wear from the studio box.

At FPDS we recycle all shoes on the shelf in the dressing room. If you have shoes to share (no tie-on taps) please drop them off-likewise if you find a pair that fits your child, please help yourself! If your child needs shoes or proper attire for classes, these items can also be found at a discount price at the following places:

Freestyle Dance Wear- 2 West Southern Ave 570-601-4767

South Williamsport, PA 17702 www.freestyledancewear.com
  
Discount Dance- www.discount dance.com or 800-328-7107
Use Teacher Code: TP30333
  
Dance Distributors-1.800.33DANCE or http://www.dancedistributors.com
 
Please consult their instructor for sizing.
 

Students

If you have forgotten your dance attire, please do not ask instructors if you can dance in your street clothes, find something in the studio box that is appropriate for your class. It is important for the instructors to see the body and the muscle groups involved in each exercise, students who are not in appropriate clothing risk injury as the instructor cannot possibly make anatomical corrections.

Students who are not in proper attire or who refuse to borrow something from the extra dance clothing box will not be allowed to dance and will forfeit their dance class. Parents will be notified should their child refuse to participate in class with the proper attire. If you cannot afford dancewear for your child, please speak with their instructor for a donation of a leotard and tights for your dancer. PLEASE carry dance shoes in and out of studios. DO NOT wear your dance shoes outside.

Ballet

All Ballet students are to wear a plain leotard (any color), plain tights (any color), and hair secured in bun.

Pre-Ballet- Please do not bring/wear dance skirts for your youngest dancers unless it is already attached to the leotard. Students may be asked to have a pink (tank) leotard and pink tights for performances.

Ballet I, II, & III- Dance skirts are permitted for these levels. Students may be asked to have a pink (tank) leotard and pink tights for performances.

Ballet IV & V- Dance skirts and black shorts (above the knee) are permitted but may be asked to be removed during the class. Students may be asked to wear a nude leotard and pink professional knit seamed tights for performances.

Ballet Shoes

It is preferred that all ballet students wear a pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoe. If you have already purchased shoes of another brand, please do not buy another pair until performances require them. Students who need shoes for mid- season performance or the spring recitals are asked to purchase the brands and colors mentioned above. All ballet shoes should have elastic in them. Students in levels IV & V are expected to have a split sole ballet slipper in order to work the foot more efficiently. Canvas shoes are fine for class, but all students should understand that leather shoes will be needed for all performances. Ballet slippers should fit like a glove to the foot-not uncomfortably tight, but snug enough with no slippage. As often as your dancer outgrows his/her street shoes-they are also outgrowing their ballet slippers-shoes should be replaces usually once per year, however if you child has a big growth spurt-you may be purchasing three pairs of ballet slippers in one season.

Pointe Shoes:

Pointe shoes will be fitted professionally on a date to be determined. Dancers on pointe should be aware that they will need to replace pointe shoes every four months (six months for GM's) minimum in order to prevent injury from 'dead' shoes. Ideally dancers on pointe (after their first pair and learning their foot type) will have two-three pairs of pointe shoes to rotate. The first pair of pointe shoes should never ever be ordered by catalog as each dancer's foot is unique and each dancer's placement will vary due to body type, flexibility of foot and strength of the dancer. Pointe shoes should never be traded to another dancer for any reason as each pointe shoe breaks down specifically to conform to the foot it is being trained on. Dancers who are not taking two-three slipper classes per week should never play, practice, pretend or work in pointe shoes for any reason.

Hip Hop

All Hip Hop students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights (any color). All levels may wear pants, tanks, or t-shirts over their leotard & tights. Students may be asked to have a nude or black leotard (thin strap) and suntan tights for performances.

Hip Hop Shoes:

All hip hop students will need black split sole dance sneakers, Capezio or Bloch shoes if possible.

Jazz

All Jazz students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights. All levels are permitted to wear jazz pants, shorts, or skirts. Students may be asked to have a black or nude leotard and suntan, black, or fishnet tights for performances.

Jazz Shoes:

All jazz students will need no-tie black jazz oxfords, Capezio or Bloch shoes if possible. Split-sole shoes are preferred for all classes. Jazz shoes should fit snugly and similar to a ballet slipper. As often as your dancer outgrows his/her street shoes-they are also outgrowing their jazz shoes-shoes should be replaced usually once per year, however, if your child has a big growth spurt-you may be purchasing three pairs of jazz shoes in one season.

Lyrical

All Lyrical students are to wear a plain leotard (any color), plain tights (any color), and hair secured in bun. Dance skirts and shorts are also permitted. Students may be asked to have a nude leotard and suntan footless tights for performances.

Lyrical Shoes:

All students will need a Capezio Padini Femme Teaching Sandal (PP3233) in light pink.

Modern

All Modern students are to wear a plain leotard (any color), footless tights (any color), nude foot undeez (Capezio H07), and hair up and off of face. Students are permitted to wear dance pants, shorts, or skirts and a tank or t-shirt over their leotard. Students may be asked to have a nude leotard and suntan footless tights for performances.

Show Dance

All Show Dance students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights. All levels are permitted to wear jazz pants, shorts, or skirts. Students may be asked to have a black or nude leotard and suntan, black, or fishnet tights for performances.

Show Dance Shoes:

All Show Dance students will need no-tie black jazz oxfords, Capezio or Bloch shoes if possible. Split-sole shoes are preferred for all classes. Jazz shoes should fit snugly and similar to a ballet slipper. As often as your dancer outgrows his/her street shoes-they are also outgrowing their jazz shoes-shoes should be replaced usually once per year, however, if your child has a big growth spurt-you may be purchasing three pairs of jazz shoes in one season.

Tap

All Tap students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights. All levels are permitted to wear dance pants, shorts, or skirts. Students may be asked to have a black or nude leotard and suntan, black, or fishnet tights for performances.

Tap Shoes:

Tap shoes will be checked at the first class for proper fit. Please be aware that tap shoes should fit snugly. Please follow the sizing recommendations below. Your tap shoes are your instruments and in order to play your instrument properly you need to have good fitting tap shoes! As a rule, tap dancers should expect to replace tap shoes every year to continue having the proper fit. See page 7 for list of preferred shoes.

Pre- Tap & Tap I, II: Girls will need a Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoe (3800 C) in black. Boys should wear a black Capezio or Bloch Jazz Tap/Oxford. Sizing is usually street shoe size.

Tap III: All students will need a Capezio Flex Master Tap (CG16) in black.

Tap IV&V: All students will need a Capezio Flex Master Tap (CG16) in black in addition to Bloch Showtappers.

Slip-guard is recommended for all tap shoes! Please make sure your shoes are ordered with slip-guard.

Tumbling

Tumbling students are required to wear a plain leotard (any color) and footless tights. Students may wear dance pants or leggings, but no loose fitting pants, t-shirt, or shorts in order that they can be spotted without extra fabric catching on the spotter.

Tumbling students will be taking all classes barefoot-please do not wear socks, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, gymnastic shoes or footed tights as they can all interfere with strong foot placement on the floor in preparing for stunts. As with Modern classes, any student with a viral infection of the foot should inform their instructor and take necessary precautions.

 

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