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
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
