Prepare for Class
WATER: Bring a water bottle with your name on it! The studio does not have a drinking fountain.
CLOTHING: Wear appropriate, approved dance clothing that follows the dress code
SHOES: Our studio has very special, delicate dance flooring. Please wear appropriate and clean dance shoes reserved only for class (not outside). Hip hip should be reserved specifically for class and not worn outside.
HAIR: Hair must be up and away from the face. Buns are required for ballet classes; tight ponytails are required for all other classes. Keep extra hair ties in your dance bag.
Problematic Hairstyles
Appropriate Hairstyles
Hair Tutorials
What to Wear
Tight Ponytail
Video tutorial for the slicked-back ponytail technique used for performances.
Classic Ballet Bun
For class, any style of bun is acceptable, as long as it keeps hair neatly and tightly in place away from the face.
For performances, Miss Lonnie requests a “classic ballet bun,” which lays relatively flat against the head — think cinnamon roll. Hair “donuts” typically add too much bulk and sticks out too far from the head. Use them only for thin or short hair.
Video Tutorials for Classic Ballet Buns
Begin with a slicked-back ponytail (tutorial above).
No crop-tops; cleavage and stomaches must be covered. Clothing cannot display anything violent or offensive.
PARENT/TOT & CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Stretchy clothing and bare feet.
BALLET & LYRICAL
Girls: Leotard any color, pink or white tights, ballet pink ballet shoes. Optional: ballet skirt, biker-style shorts, leg warmers, and/or wrap sweater, etc. Hair in a bun.
Boys: White t-shirt, black stretch pants/sweats, black ballet shoes.
Recommendations* Bloch Dansoft or Performa. Capezio Daisy, Luna, or Hanami.
JAZZ
Leotard, tank top or t-shirt with black stretchy jazz pants or leggings. Black jazz shoes.
Recommendations* Bloch NeoFlex, Capezio E-Series
TAP
For combo classes, also bring tap shoes. Pre-K to 1st grade: patent leather style mary janes or matte black lace-up for boys. For 2nd grade and older, matte black mary janes or lace-up.
Recommendations* Danznmotion Velcro Tap or The Tapper Lace-Up
CONTEMPORARY
Leotard, tank top, or t-shirt with stretchy pants, tights or shorts. Nude half-soles. Dance socks are not permitted.
Recommendations* Capezio Hanami Pirouette or Leather Pirouette II.
HIP HOP
Comfortable clothing - no jeans. All-black or all-white sneakers (check with office or instructor) that are used only for class and not worn outside.
Recommendations* Black, Youth Sizes; White, Youth Sizes; Adult Sizes
PRE-POINTE & POINTE DANCE BAG
Resistance bands, Foot massage ball, High density foam roller
*Where to Shop
STUDIO: Check the office and hallway bin for free item. We also welcome donations of outgrown dance shoes, leotards, or other dancewear.
MOVE IT DANCEWEAR: A local dance store at 200 NE Greenwood Ave in Bend. Or talk to Jenica in the front office.
FACEBOOK: Marketplace or the Central Oregon Dancewear Exchange Group.
DISCOUNT DANCE: Online retailer with an option to use Teacher Code: TP68980. Note that dancewear sizing is not consistent across brands and styles.