Dress Code & Class Expectations
Dress Code
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Clothing
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T-shirts, tank tops, leotards, shorts, leggings.
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Athletic skirts or skorts are fine but must be short enough for dancers to see their legs clearly in the mirror.
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ABSOLUTELY NO: Non-athletic skirts or dresses, or any skirt/dress that obscures the legs too much.
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ABSOLUTELY NO: Pajamas.
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Hair
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Secured in some way, preferably braid(s), ponytail, or bun. Half up/half down allowed for older dancers.
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ABSOLUTELY NO: Accessories that could fall off
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ABSOLUTELY NO: Headbands except the athletic kind.
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Feet
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Highland dance ghillies.
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Primary/Beginner: With or without socks.
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Novice-Premier: Knee high socks, leggings, or tights encouraged.
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New Primary or Pre-Premier dancers may wear ballet slippers until they can get ghillies.
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Accessories
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Post earrings are fine.
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No necklaces or earrings that move. Premier dancers may judge based on what they’re comfortable with.
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Rings are fine.
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Any accessories that may be distracting must be left on the bench during class.
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Class Expectations
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Arrive a little before class, giving enough time to put on your ghillies before your class time starts. Dancers are welcome in the building up to 15 minutes before their scheduled class.
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Bring a filled water bottle every week
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No food or non-water beverages in the building.
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Be ready to dance (clothing, hair, ghillies) before your class begins. You may use the bathroom to change.
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We dance in a shared space: Please be aware and respectful of the other classes next door. They are making an exception to allow children under 15 into the building! We want to make them happy that they made that exception.
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Barring illness or emergency, there is no leaving class early.
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Dancers are expected to focus on dance and listen to their teacher.
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Dancers must be respectful of their teacher, classmates, and the attendees of the other studio. No unkindness, exclusion, or bullying will be tolerated.
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Have fun! Learn dance!
