The ML Dance Academy Dress Code
- It’s important for students abide by a dress code policy for the following reasons:
- A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for students, teacher, and the art of dance.
- Teachers must be able to see the dancer's body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, etc.
- Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance. Jewelry must not be loose or dangling.
- Gum chewing is not allowed due to danger of choking and appearance.
- No loose fitting pants, blue jeans or t-shirts (they are not dance attire).
- No costumes are allowed in class unless a dress up day is announced by the individual teacher. Princess and Beginner Ballet Girls: Pink leotard and tights, pink leather or canvas ballet shoes, pink skirts are allowed. Boys: Black or white solid color T-shirt and black dance pants or sweatpants, black ballet shoes NO BARE LEGS and LONG HAIR MUST BE SECURELY TIED UP – Ponytails are allowed.
- Ballet Int and Int/Adv Int/Advanced Ballet: Solid black leotard, black skirt, pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet slippers.
- Men/Boys: Black tights or dance pants, black or white solid color T-shirt, and black ballet slippers.
- NO BARE LEGS and LONG HAIR MUST BE SECURELY TIED UP - HAIR MUST BE WORN IN A BUN!!!!! Pointe Beginner and Int/Adv Same as Ballet
