All Villa West students adhere by a dress code. "As a soccer player does not play without shin guards and cleats, and a swimmer does not swim without a swin suit, a dancer does not dance without proper shoes and attire."

A dress code ensures that a teacher will be able to see a dancer's alignment and positioning. Leotard & tights are a must for girls; fitted T-shirts & dance athletic pants for young men.

A dress code is part of the art and demonstrates students discipline, helping with overall focus and energy. By "dressing the part," dancers feel like dancers. Our dress code enables dancers to be modest and versatile, qiuckly transforming from one style to another.

SHOE ORDERS

Shoe orders will only be placed on the 20th of every month. Orders will then arrive the following week provided the item is in stock. If you need merchandise sooner, please visit Discount Dance Supply ».

HAIR, LEOTARD, TIGHTS, AND SHOES (THE BASICS)

HAIR

Hair must be pulled back and off the face for all lessons. A pony tail is fine for Hip Hop, Acro, Jazz, and Tap classes. (A half pony or headband should be worn for shorter hair styles.) Ballet students must pull hair off neck in a bun. Bangs should be pinned back or secured with a head band.

LEOTARDS:

It is very important for the teacher to see the dancer's body at work; therefore, students must wear a leotard that is form fitting and flexible. Leotards may be any solid color and style for most classes. Intermediate and Advance Classes require BLACK leotards. Male dancers may wear a white t-shirt or muscle shirt.

TIGHTS:

Tights are to be worn to protect the legs from scrapes and burns that can occur from the shoes or the floor. It is also essential ettique. Male dancers may wear black tights, and female dancers should wear pink tights for ballet classes. PLEASE NOTE: Tights are NOT allowed in Acro classes.

SHOES:

Proper shoes are listed by class style below and are necessary for class participation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

BALLET CLASSES:

Leotard and tights ONLY - tank tops, shorts, or additional coverings are NOT permitted. Leotards may be any solid color and style. Intermediate and Advance Classes require BLACK leotards. Male dancers: white t-shirt or muscle shirt. Tights may be footed or footless and pink in color. Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes are required.

ACROBATIC CLASSES:

Leotard or biketard ONLY - tights are NOT permitted. Shorts may be worn over leotards. Positively NO JEWELRY may be worn while in class. No shoes, bare feet only.

HIP-HOP CLASSES:

Hip Hop students must wear a leotard. Warm-ups, sweats, dance pants or shorts allowed with form fitting tank tops over a leotard base (longer pants or tights for floor slide work suggested). Stomachs may not be exposed. Black Hip Hop Dance Sneakers are required.

JAZZ & TAP CLASSES:

Jazz & Tap students are required to wear leotard, tights and dance shorts or dance pants (shorts and Pants must be form-fitting lycra athletic wear). Street clothes are not permitted. Tan leather jazz shoes & Tan tap shoes are required.

THE DANCE BAG

The students bag should contain extra tights, shoes, hair ties, bobby pins, band aids, water bottle, deodorant, hair spray, a small towel, and a small coin purse for money and jewelry. Please remember to put your childs name in all shoes, clothing and equipment!

OUR MISSION...

To teach children how to learn and accept challenges, to teach children how to understand and value others, to help children gain self confidence, to develop happy, healthy, responsible students - all by promoting excellence in a safe and loving atmosphere!