Dress Code

Dancers must wear proper dress code to learn safe & correct dance technique.

Dance teachers need to be able to see the alignment of a students knees, hips, ankles, feet, spine and shoulders.

Dress code ensures dancers stay covered and comfortable while attempting dance/acro skills.

(example: a baggy shirt will come up overhead while attempting a handstand, potentially making a dancer uncomfortable in class)

Please email ykdancearts@gmail.com if you have questions about the dress code or require dress code accomodations.

Option 1

**NO baggy tops, shorts or pants.

**NO dangling jewelry.

Dance leotard or biketard (can often be found at Walmart or the Uptown Independent).
Optional (over leotard): leggings or fitted shorts (e.g. biker shorts).
Optional (under leotard): convertible or footless dance tights. NO full footed tights as dancers need to be barefoot for class.

**TINY (2-5 y/o) dancers may wear a skirt over their leotard.

**NO dangling jewelry.

Long hair must be secured into a ponytail, bun or braid(s) that will not fall out.
Half-up/half-down styles are suitable for shorter hair that cannot fit into a full ponytail/bun.
High ponytails & buns are not suitable for Acro (hairstyles positioned on the top of the head interfere with many Acro skills). Low bun, ponytail, or braids are recommended for Acro class.

JAZZ, ACRO, TINY TUMBLERS, TINY TOES & TINY TWOS CLASSES:

* Bare feet

NO socks or full footed tights that cannot be rolled up to expose the feet.
This is a safety requirement. Students need to able to grip the floor. Students not barefoot may not be allowed to participate for safety reasons.

BALLET (Pre-Junior):

* Bare feet OR ballet shoes

BALLET (Junior & Teen):

* Bare feet + bring thin pair of socks

OR ballet shoes
Junior/Teen dancers that do not have ballet shoes will switch between stocking feet and bare feet throughout ballet class.

Dancers may bring dance shoes to class if they own them, but they are not required.

Jazz or ballet shoes in any colour
Dance shoes must be correctly fitted. Shoes should be large enough to not restrict toe movement.
Teacher may need shoes removed for some parts of class to see alignment of a dancers toes and ankles.