Attendance · Attire · Dress Code · Shoes · Conduct

Attendance

Regular attendance is expected of all students, and is essential for proper progression and skill development.  If an absence is unavoidable, please inform the desk staff in advance.  Prolonged absences may prevent the student from progressing in the curriculum at the same rate as his/her classmates.  It is unsafe to advance students who have missed the fundamentals of any level.

Attire

Dancers are required to adhere to the dress code with hair neatly pulled back off the face and neck.  No jewelry, watches, long t-shirts, or jeans are permitted in class.  Dancer’s full name must be marked in all dance shoes and clothing. Tuck ballet shoelaces inside the shoes. Double tie tap shoelaces (elastic ties are a great alternative to cloth laces).  A cover-up must be worn over dancewear when entering and leaving the studio.

Dress Code

In honor of the art of dance, our dress code reflects national standards and is consistent with the tradition of dance education. The Dance Extension carries black, long sleeved leotards, pink tights and used shoes only. For other dancewear, go to Discount Dance Supply, www.discountdance.com.

Dance Forms

Same as above plus black tap shoes

Ballet Levels 1-5

Black, long sleeved leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, chiffon ballet skirt (optional)

Ballet Level 6-9

Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (split sole recommended), pink pointe shoes, chiffon ballet skirt (optional)

Tap Levels 1-3

Black long sleeved leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes

Tap Levels 4-9

Solid color leotard, black or tan tights, black biker shorts or black ankle length jazz pants, Capezio tap shoes recommended.  Capezio Extreme Premier, tap shoes are required for levels 5-9

Jazz Levels 1-9

Solid color leotard, black or tan tights, black biker shorts, or black ankle length jazz pants, black jazz shoes (slip on style recommended for intermediate/advanced levels)

Modern

Solid color leotard, unitard, biker shorts, dancewear or athletic wear, barefoot or modern sandals

Hip Hop

Dancewear or athletic wear, jazz shoes or sneakers that have not been worn outside

Adult Classes

Leotards, tights, biker shorts, comfortable dancewear, see above for types of shoes

Men & Boys

Plain white t-shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, and black tap, jazz or ballet shoes

Shoes

The Dance Extension sells used ballet, tap and jazz shoes ($5 per pair for Dance Extension students) at the New London Studio. Children’s beginner tap and ballet shoes can be purchased at Payless Shoes or at a local dancewear store.  Shoes may also be ordered through Dance Distributors 1-800-333-2623 or www.dancedistributors.com and Discount Dance Supply at www.discountdance.com.  The Bank Street Cobbler (193 Bank Street, New London, 443-1122) is experienced in affixing taps to shoes.

Dance shoes with “room for growth” may cause children to trip, and tight shoes may cause blisters, calluses or pain too severe to dance. Dance shoes should not be worn on pavement or grass—this damages the shoes and our dance floors when dirt and stones are tracked into the studio.  Street shoes are not permitted on the dance floors.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to dance education.  Polite, respectful behavior toward the directors, staff, faculty, facility, and dancers is expected of all students, parents, siblings and visitors. The Dance Extension, LLC reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any student for failing to comply with the studio policies.  No refunds will be given upon termination.

Food & Drink

Water is recommended and may be purchased at both studios. Drinks must be in spill-proof containers, and food disposed of properly. Give recyclable materials to the desk staff. Food & water are not allowed in class.  

Lost & Found

The Dance Extension is not liable for property lost, stolen or misplaced on the premises. Write student’s name in all shoes, dance bags and dancewear, and leave valuables at home.

Photographs

The Dance Extension reserves the right to use all photos taken on the premises for publicity.

Phones

The studio phone is for business use only, however, emergency personal calls are permitted.  Cell phones are not permitted in class, and must be turned off if left in the lobby.

Visitors

Please use quiet voices and refrain from loud activities in lobby while classes are in session. Running and loud play are not permitted. Avoid use of cell phones.  Special visitation weeks are scheduled during the year.

Safety

For safety reasons, please do not leave children unattended in your car in the parking lot.