Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Irish Step, Modern, Pilates and Music’n Motion.
We offer quality classes, with personal attention given to all students and an emphasis on body placement and technique. The joy of dancing is for professionals and amateurs alike. The discipline, grace, coordination, and feeling of accomplishment benefit the body and the mind of students of all ages—the self-confidence acquired lasts a lifetime.
Students are placed in classes according to their ability, age, attitude, and achievement. We use a graded system of body placement and technique that monitors progress properly. Students are advanced as their progress requires and are not held back because of age or size. The student unable to keep up with the class will be reassigned to a more suitable class for their ability. Class length increases as a student’s age, interest, vocabulary, and ability develop.
Students are expected to come to class prepared to dance. This means dressing appropriately in their black leotard, proper tights, and correct shoes. A students hair must be pulled back into a neat and secure bun. An unprepared Student is considered to disrespect the teacher, the art, and the rest of the class. Correct dance attire and grooming are as much a part of dance education as learning the steps and techniques. The dress code will be strictly enforced. The dance center holds the right not to allow students to enter class if he or she is not correctly attired from head to toe. (see New Season information for our dress code)
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Dress Code and Hair
The dress code will be strictly enforced. The dance center reserves the right to refuse admission to dancers who are not properly attired and groomed.
All Dancers:
- Hair
- Creative movement, combo classes, Ballet, Jazz technique, Tap, contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theater: hair in a secure, neat, tight A bun that does not need to be redone.
- Hip Hop, Irish Step, Acro- A neat, tight, braided ponytail, it must be braided.
- A headband to hold loose hair off their face is recommended.
- It is imperative during these times that dancers refrain from touching their Proper hair will help keep dancers from touching their faces. Please keep your hair neat and tight.
- Jewelry – Remove necklaces and bracelets; no hanging, dangling earrings or hoops. Small stud earrings are acceptable.
- Black leggings, tight to the ankle, can be worn instead of tights in all classes except in Ballet. Leggings should not have any other colors or extensive writing on them. DCDC black leggings are available for sale in the lobby.
- Black bike shorts can be worn in all classes except Transition or stirrup Tights must be worn underneath shorts.
- Dance Bag –All dancers need a dance bag big enough to hold their belongings when they come into the studio, including their outside shoes.
- No half shirts with belly buttons showing are allowed.
- No bare legs in the studio.
- Do not wear dance shoes outside.
- Parents of teenage girls – low-cut leotards are not allowed in class – all cleavage should be covered.
- Bras should be nude color or black
What to Wear to Class
Creative Movement classes:
CM I – Light pink leotard, pink footed tights, and *pink leather Ballet slipper
CM II – Ballet/Tap – Light pink leotard, pink footed tights, *pink leather Ballet slipper, white tap shoes with Velcro tie
CM III – Ballet/Jazz – Light pink leotard, pink transition tights, *pink Leather Ballet slipper, bare feet for jazz
*Ballet Slipper – Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties
Leotard color: pale/light pink. It may have an attached short ballet skirt (the skirt should not extend past mid-thigh). Please refrain from excessive designs on the front. Parents, please refrain from any big tutus attached – children cannot see their own feet.
Tumble Tots – Pink leotard (no attached skirt) of any kind with black bike shorts or black leggings, bare feet
Ballet / Jazz / Tap (Monday 4-5:30) – Pink leotard (No attached skirts or skirts of any kind), pink transition tights, pink leather ballet slippers Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties Bloch Giselle, tan buckle tap shoes # SO302, Bloch tan, jazz shoe S401
Ballet – All 45–90-minute classes – black leotard, pink transition tights, pink split sole cloth slipper, Capezio Hanami #2037W
Jazz and Musical Theater – All 45–90-minute classes – black leotard, tan transition tights or plain black leggings to the ankle, tan Bloch jazz shoes S401
Contemporary, Lyrical – All classes black leotard, tan transition tights or plain black leggings to the ankle, Capezio foot undeez #H07
Hip-Hop – Black leggings to the ankle, a t-shirt, Black Hip Hop sneaker Danz’n Motion #zoom3
Tap – Black leotard, tan transitions tights or plain black leggings to the ankle, black Tap shoes – Bloch style # SO321L. All 45–to 60-minute tap classes utilize these. (Students can wear current shoes until they grow out of them)
(Creative movement classes do not get these black shoes)
Acro – Black leotard, plain black leggings to the ankle, bare feet
Boys – All classes – Black gym pants, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers, black jazz shoe S401, black tap shoes SO321L or SO 361L
Where to purchase dance wear:
DCDC Dance wear: Black leggings, shorts, and shirts featuring our logo are available for purchase. This apparel is suitable for specific classes. Leggings and shorts are permitted in all classes except Ballet.
771 Southbridge Street,
Auburn, MA 01501 | 508-832-7600
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Pink – Any light/ theatrical pink color with the correct foot style.
Tan Tights – any tan color that matches skin tone – So Danca – Capezio
Missed classes, School Closings, and Weather Cancellations
Students can make up MISSED CLASSES with the instructor within 30 days. If there is to be an extended series of absences, be certain to alert the Dance Center in writing.
We follow the Northboro Public School schedule regarding snow cancellations. We will be closed when Nothboro schools cancel because of inclement weather. We are closed if there is an early release because of inclement weather. Parents should check their email for alerts. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes due to weather cancellations
SCHOOL CLOSINGS...The Dance Center does not follow the public school calendar regarding holidays. We are open most Monday holidays. The Dance Center will be CLOSED on the following dates only:
- Halloween closed Thursday, October 31st,2024
- Thanksgiving – Wed Nov 27th – Nov 30th 2024
- Holiday Break – December 23rd, 2024 – January 1st, 2025 reopening Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
- February Vacation – Feb 17th, 2025 – Feb 21st, 2025
- April Vacation – April 21st, 2025 – April 25th, 2025
- Closed Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 24th, 2025



