NOVA DANCE STUDIO

DRESS CODE

Ø No jewelry will be permitted in any class with the exception of small earrings (studs) in newly pierced ears.

Ø No street shoes, gum, food, or drinks are allowed in the dance studio (classroom).

Ø Proper attire is important as it allows the teacher to view the students’ body alignment and ensure that they are performing the exercises properly.

Ø Failure to wear proper attire for more than two classes in a term may result in the student being asked to sit out (observe the class) and a call will be placed to the parent or guardian.

Ø The brands and styles mentioned below are just examples and are meant to assist you in selecting your dancewear. No matter where you purchase your attire or what the brand is, please purchase the appropriate color and style as listed below.

BALLET (INCLUDING CREATIVE MOVEMENT)

CLASS	SHOES	TIGHTS	LEOTARD (BODY SUIT)	HAIR
Creative Movement Beginner Ballet (A&B) Preliminary 1,2 &3	leather ballet shoes or Pink gymnastic slippers	Ballet Pink	Pink tank-style leotard	Secured neatly away from face & shoulders in bun. Shorter hairstyles should be pinned away from face
Primary Ballet Grades 1& 2, Ballet Incl. Badge levels	Pink leather, full sole ballet shoes	Ballet Pink (suggested brand - Mondor R.A.D. tights) Grade 3+ should have convertible feet	Black cotton tank-style (suggested brand – Mondor)	Same as above
Grade 3 – 5 Ballet & up Incl. Enrichment levels	Pink leather or canvas (leather preferred), full sole or split sole ballet shoes	Ballet Pink (suggested brand - Mondor R.A.D. tights) Grade 3+ should have convertible feet	Black cotton tank-style or camisole style (suggested brand – Mondor)	Same as above
Boys	Black or white, leather or canvas shoes.	Men’s black or white Ballet tights	Black or white plain t-shirt	Long hair secured in elastic

TAP

CLASS	SHOES	TIGHTS	LEOTARD (BODY SUIT)	HAIR
Beginner Preliminary Primary Grades 1 & 2 Incl. Tap & Jazz combo	Black patent leather or oxford style Tap shoes	Black dance pants or black or ballet pink footed or footless tights	Black cotton tank style leotard (suggested brand - Mondor)	Secured neatly away from face & shoulders in bun. Shorter hairstyles should be pinned away from face
Grade 3 and up	Black leather Tap shoes	Black dance pants or black or ballet pink footed or footless tights	Black cotton tank or camisole style	Same as above
Boys	See above	Black dance pants	Black or white plain t-shirt	Long hair secured in elastic

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MODERN/LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY

CLASS	SHOES	TIGHTS	LEOTARD (BODY SUIT)	HAIR
All Levels	None Ballet shoes may be worn in special cases	Footless black or pink ballet tights or black dance pants	Black cotton tank or camisole style	Secured neatly away from face & shoulders in bun. Shorter hairstyles should be pinned away from face
Boys	See above	Black dance pants	Black or white plain t-shirt	Long hair secured in elastic

JAZZ

CLASS	SHOES	TIGHTS	LEOTARD (BODY SUIT)	HAIR
All Levels Tap/Jazz combo, see Tap	Black leather jazz shoes (split sole preferred) or black jazz sneakers	Black dance pants or black footless tights	Black cotton tank or camisole style	Same as above
Boys	See above	Black dance pants	Black or white plain t-shirt	Long hair secured in elastic

HIP-HOP

CLASS	SHOES	PANTS	TOP	HAIR
All levels	Any style black jazz sneaker or clean, black indoor gym shoes (non marking soles).	Black dance pants or black sweatpants	Black cotton tank or camisole leotard preferred (black tank tops are accepted)	Secure long hair away form face
Boys	Same as above	Same as above	Black or white plain t-shirt	Same as above

FLAMENCO

CLASS	SHOES	SKIRTS/PANTS	TOP	HAIR
All levels	Character, Tap or Flamenco shoes	Full skirt or Flamenco skirt	Black tank or camisole leotards	Secure long hair away form face
Boys	Same as above	Black trousers	White or black long sleeved shirt	Same as above

WHERE TO BUY DANCE WEAR

Ø NDS SECOND-HAND DANCEWEAR BUY & SELL

Located in the head office of NDS (Chester Shore Mall). Call or email to inquire about available styles & sizes.

Ø ZELLERS, WAL-MART, SUPERSTORE

Ø SEARS CATALOGUE

Ø PAYLESS SHOES

Ø THE RITE FIT (MicMac Mall)

Ø SECOND HAND SHOPS (like Frenchy’s, Double ‘A’, Gold River Clothing Mine, etc)

Ø LIL FOLKS PLAY N MUSIC (Bridgewater Mall)

Call 530-3444 to inquire about available styles & sizes

Ø PERFORMING ARTS DANCEWEAR (Westville, Nova Scotia). Mail Order Available. Call 1-902-396-8300 or email performing_arts_dancewear@hotmail.com

Ø ONLINE (eBay, dancewear outlets…)