All students are expected to wear clean, class-required leotards and tights.
Hair must be neatly done, tied back off the face in a bun for Ballet and Contemporary or in a Ponytail for Jazz,
Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater.
Students should not wear watches, necklaces, bracelets or large earrings to class.
Gum chewing is not allowed in class.
Students must wait quietly in the reception area until the start of class. Running and loud talking is not permitted.
Dancewear and dance footwear are not meant to be worn as street wear. Students must wear a cover-up or street clothes
over dancewear when arriving to or departing from the school.
GIRLS: Students must wear designated class color leotard. Skirts are not permitted during barre, but
may be worn for center. For individual class uniform requirements, please click on the link below.
BOYS: For Ballet--A solid white t-shirt, black tights, sport pants or jazz pants, white socks and black or
white leather ballet shoes. For Jazz,Tap and Hip Hop--boys may wear black gym shorts or jazz pants with a solid
white t-shirt. Black shoes in the appropriate style should be worn for Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop.
Dress Code Requirements
All students are required to attend every class in which they are enrolled. Each student's interest and progress is directly related
to good attendance. Unexcused absences may jeopardize the promotion of the student. Missed classes should be made up
in a timely manner. You may request a make up class schedule at the front desk.
There are no refunds or credits for missed classes.
Students are expected to arrive for class on time. Late arrivals disrupt the class and miss the proper warm-up at the beginning
of class. Students who arrive ten or more minutes late for class may be asked to sit and observe. Missed classes are not transferable.
In case of inclement weather, parents should call the school for a message about closing. Whenever possible, STEPS tries to be considerate about the various locations our students are traveling. STEPS understands that weather conditions will vary from area to area. All canceled classes will be made-up at the discretion of the Director in designated make-up classes.
The progress of each student will be monitored continually during the school year. The school faculty strives to encourage and
challenge all students on an ongoing basis. Students must be recommended by their teacher for advancement to a higher level.
Students may not change classes without the teacher's written permission.
Students level intermediate and up with training from other schools should call STEPS for a free evaluation "Trial class"
for placement. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.
Parents are invited to observe classes during the assigned weeks. Check our lobby calendar for designated weeks.
At other times, visitors must receive permission from the instructor to observe class. We request that you not
bring small children during observation week as they may be a distraction. Please arrive on time and stay for the
entire class. Next Parent Observation Week: November 15 - 20, 2010.
