Dress Code & Etiquette

CHILDREN AND TEENS' ETIQUETTE | PARENTS’ ETIQUETTE | DRESS CODE

DANCERS’ ETIQUETTE – CHILDREN AND TEENS

Hair must be pulled away from the face in a ponytail for all classes other than Ballet.
A bun is required for Ballet past the Creative Movement level.
Dress code will be enforced.
No gum is allowed past the front door. No food is allowing in the studio without the teacher’s permission.
Only water is allowed in the classroom.
Students will clean up after themselves.
NO NUTS OF ANY KIND
Cell phones must be turned off during class.

For our instruction in theater and dance to succeed we need to ensure that there is a positive and inviting atmosphere for all our students (and their parents). Therefore, any student (or parent) whose negative behavior or comments are damaging to the productivity and positive attitude of the studio may be dismissed from the SHPA program at any time or asked to leave the premises.

PARENTS’ ETIQUETTE

Please be sure that your dancer is at class on time and picked up on time. We are a performing arts studio and not a babysitting service.
All dancers, regardless of age, are asked to wait inside for their ride. Parents should come inside to pick up younger dancers.
The LOBBY is a common waiting area. Please keep it clean and orderly. If you bring young children with you to wait for your dancer, please keep them under control.
Remember that a glass wall separates the lobby from the SHPA offices where the staff is trying to conduct business. Please keep voices and noise to a moderate level while waiting for your dancer.
Please do not come into the office to “hang out.” If, however, you have any problems or concerns, do not hesitate to knock on the office door and tell the staff.
Email is the best way to reach any of our staff, including Debralyn.

We take our jobs very seriously. We are here to ensure that all of our students, children and adults, receive the very best training in the best facility we can offer. We need to continue our work to keep the studio running smoothly. Please volunteer to help us however you can. We are grateful for every small gesture of help that our dancers and parents offer.

DRESS CODE

Sleepy Hollow Performing Artists enforces a mandatory dress code for children’s and teen classes. We feel strongly that this will promote classroom etiquette and enable teachers and students to work to the best of their ability. All hair (girls and boys) must be pulled back from the face. No jewelry is permitted. Any student who does not adhere to our policy will be asked to observe the class. Exceptions will not be made. The Dress Code is listed below.

Creative Movement	Pink leotards, tights and Ballet slippers. Bare feet also allowed.

Ballet/Tap	Pink leotards, tights and Ballet slippers; black tap shoes

Ballet/All Levels	Solid-color leotard, pink tights, Ballet slippers Close-fitting, solid-color leg warmers and Ballet skirts permitted. Hair must be pulled back in a bun and secured with hair net and hair spray.

Boys Ballet	White fitted T shirt; black dance pants; black Ballet shoes

Jazz/Lyrical/All levels	Girls: solid-color leotard; black Jazz pants, Capris or tights; black jazz shoes (not sneakers) Boys: white, fitted T shirt; black Jazz pants; black shoes

Tap/All levels	Girls: solid color leotard; black Jazz pants or Capris or tights; black tap shoes (not sneakers) Boys: white, fitted T shirt; black pants; black tap shoes


Modern/All levels	Girls: solid-color leotard; tights or dance pants that show the ankle and feet. Baggy sweats not allowed. Boys: solid T shirt and solid pants that show the ankle and feet. Baggy sweats not allowed.

Hip Hop/All levels	Clean sneakers that are not worn outside. Any type of clothing that allows the student to move freely.

Break-dance/All levels	Clean sneakers that are not worn outside. Any type of clothing that allows the student to move freely.

Musical Theater Cabaret	Solid-color dance clothes; Jazz shoes; any materials requested by teacher.

Musical Theater Co.	Dance clothes; all dance shoes; any materials requested by teacher.

Jr. Artists	Dance clothes; all dance shoes; any materials requested by teacher.

Dance Artists	Dance clothes; all dance shoes, any materials requested by teacher.