FootlooseDanceStudio

Our dress code will be enforced at all times by all instructors in all disciplines. Some basic things you will need to know are:

Leotards and tights are clothing that are designed to need no undergarments. Panties and/or briefs are never necessary under a dancer’s leotard and tights. As ladies develop, some dancers desire a sports bra under their leotard. This is permitted, though all instructors ask that bras are designed in such a way they are as unnoticeable as possible under a leotard (i.e similar in color to the leotard or nude, have straps similar to the leotard being worn, etc.). Men and boys will also need a dance belt under their shorts or tights as they develop.

Clothes & Shoes: No bare mid-drifts, no butt cheeks.  Bike shorts must be long enough for stretching appropriately.  Sports bras or leotards are required.  Any shoes worn for dance purposes must be different from the shoes worn outside the studio.  For all classes that require tights, we ask that you refrain from wearing tights with excessive/multiple holes & runs. Dance tights only. No “Fashion” tights allowed.

Hair:  All hair must be pulled back out of the eyes. All bangs must be pinned back. Bun preferred to prevent whipping eyes with hair. No socks or footed tights will be allowed on the dance floor. No street shoes will be allowed on the dance floor at any time. No distracting hair accessories that are incapable of staying in place with head movement.

Jewelry: No jewelry allowed (exception: stud earrings and wedding rings).

Students will be required to have their names written on the inside of their shoes, both their dance shoes and street shoes worn to the studio.

Boys in Ballet, Contemporary, Broadway, Jazz are required to wear dance belts or form fitting underwear. Black jazz or dance pants required for class. Simple shirts with no logos. Pants cannot go past ankles. Black ballet shoes for boys in Ballet. Black “sneaker-style” jazz shoes for boys in Jazz class.

Pink Ballet shoes, leotard and tights of any color required. Black, tan or pink tights preferred. Short ballet skirts also accepted. N Boys in Ballet, Contemporary, Broadway, Jazz are required to wear dance belts or form fitting underwear. Black jazz or dance pants required for class. Simple shirts with no logos. Pants cannot go past ankles. Black ballet shoes for boys in Ballet. Black “sneaker-style” jazz shoes for boys in Jazz class. o shorts, tank tops, leggings, etc. The body needs to be clearly visible for the teachers to address proper technique. No large tutus. Absolutely no street clothes allowed.  Hair in buns are required to prevent whipping eyes with hair.

Typical dance clothes accepted. Athletic style clothes (sweatpants, sweatshirts, basketball shorts, and regular t-shirts) are accepted. No dresses or skirts. Tennis shoes required. Tennis shoes cannot be street shoes. Shoes worn on the dance floor are for the dance floor only. (Black & White low or high-top Converse will be required for showcase).

Contemporary shoe (Paws) are required, but must wear the skin-tone color. No colors or prints allowed. Leotards and tights of any color required. Black, tan or pink tights preferred. Bike shorts, biketards, capris, and full-length leggings accepted over leotard and tights. No sweatpants, palazzo pants, or any other kind of pant that are not form fitting. The body needs to be clearly visible for the teachers to address proper technique. Absolutely no street clothes allowed. If wearing short bike shorts, wear tights underneath. Hair in buns are required to prevent whipping eyes with hair. All hair bangs must be pinned back. 

Technique/Flexibility: Theraband and a foam roller

Jazz shoes required. Character shoes are required for Jazz Intermediate Level 2 classes. Leotards and tights of any color required. Black, tan or pink tights preferred. Bike shorts, biketards, capris, and full-length leggings accepted over leotard and tights. No sweatpants, palazzo pants, or any other kind of pant that are not form fitting. The body needs to be clearly visible for the teachers to address proper technique. Absolutely no street clothes allowed. If wearing short bike shorts, wear tights underneath. Black Tap Shoes and Black jazz shoes required.

Black tap shoes required. Leotards and tights of any color required. Black, tan or pink tights preferred. Bike shorts, biketards, capris, and full-length leggings accepted over leotard and tights. Sweat pants also acceptable.  Absolutely no street clothes allowed. If wearing short bike shorts, wear tights underneath.  Taps are not allowed to be falling off shoes. Dangerous shoes will result in bare foot participation.

Hair must be pulled back out of the eyes.  All bangs must be pinned back.  Bun preferred to prevent whipping eyes with hair.  

*Definition of form fitting clothes-

Form fitting clothes are shirts and/or tank tops that are a kin to a leotard and pants that are a kin to leggings.  Spandex, nylon, stretch cotton, and similar athletic style clothing materials are accepted.