Dress Code and Hair

Correct dance attire and proper grooming are as integral to dance education as learning the steps and technique.

Dress Code:
The dress code will be strictly enforced. The dance center reserves the right not to allow a dancer into class if not properly attired and groomed.

All Dancers:

• Hair

  • Creative movement, combo classes, and all Technique classes (Ballet, Jazz Technique, Tap, Contemporary Lyrical, Musical Theater): Secure a tight bun that does not need to be redone.

  • Hip Hop, Acro – A neat, tight braided ponytail. It must be braided. A headband to keep loose hair off their face is recommended.

  • During these times, it is important that dancers do not touch their faces. Proper hair will help keep dancers from touching their faces. Please keep your hair neat and tight.

• Jewelry – Remove necklaces and bracelets. Dangling earrings and hoops are not allowed. Small stud earrings are fine.

• Black leggings that are tight to the ankle, or black bootleg cut to the ankle, can be worn in lieu of tights in all classes except Ballet, Ballet I, II, III, and IV. Leggings should not have any other colors or large writing on them, and no stripes. DCDC black leggings are available for sale in the lobby. Black only – no other colors

• No Shorts in classes. No bike shorts, no gym shorts – no shorts

• Dance Bag – All dancers need a dance bag big enough to hold their belongings when they come to the studio, including their outdoor 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 must be covered

• Bras should be nude or black.

What to Wear to Class

Creative Movement classes:
All Creative Movement classes:

• Leotard: A leotard may have an attached short ballet skirt (the skirt should not go past mid-thigh and should be sheer or lycra). No excessive designs on the front, please. No big tutus.

Creative Movement I – Ballet/Gym

• Leotard – Light pink leotard Tights – Light pink footed tights Leather Ballet Slippers – *Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties

Creative Movement II – Ballet/Tap

• Leotard – Light pink leotard Tights – Light pink footed tights Leather Ballet Slippers – *Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties Leather Tap – White – white tap shoes with velcro tie

Creative Movement III – Ballet/Jazz

• Leotard – Light pink leotard, Tights – Light pink footed tights, Leather Ballet Slippers – *Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties, Bare feet for Jazz

NO BIG TUTUS – attached. The dancers cannot see their own feet under the TUTU

Ballet / Jazz / Tap (Monday 4:00 – 5:30 pm)

• Leotard – Light Pink
• Skirt – “So Danca SL63 Belluno Skirt 11” hem pull-on skirt – Light Pink
• Ballet Shoes – Bloch Giselle SO492G – pink with no ties
• Tap Shoes – Bloch buckle tap shoes #SO302
• Jazz Shoe– Bloch tan, jazz shoe #S401

Ballet – All 45-90 minute ballet classes

• Leotard – Black leotard
• Skirt – So Danca #SL66 – 15 inch hem wrap skirt – Black
• Tights – Pink transition tights
• Ballet Slippers – pink split sole cloth slipper capezio Hanami #2037W

Jazz and Musical theater – All 45-90 minute classes

• Leotard – black leotard
• Leggings – black leggings to the ankle
• Jazz shoe – Bloch jazz shoes S401 – color Caramel

Contemporary and Lyrical – All classes

• Leotard – Black leotard
• Leggings – Black leggings to the ankle
• Shoes – Capzio foot undeez #H07

Hip Hop Classes –All classes

• Leggings – Black leggings to the ankle
• Top – T-shirt of choice – no belly buttons showing (All dancers should wear a sports bra under their shirt – when dancers work on upside-down movements, it helps keep everything covered)
• Shoes – Black Hip Hop sneaker Danz’n Motion #zoom3

Tap – All 45 Tap classes

• Leotard – black leotard
• Leggings – black leggings to the ankle
• Shoes – Tap shoes – Bloch style # SO321L (students can wear their current shoes until they outgrow them; creative movement classes do not receive these black shoes)

Acro Classes:

• Leotard – black leotard
• Leggings – black leggings to the ankle
• No Shoes – 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 dancewear:
DCDC Dance wear: Black leggings and T-shirts with our logo are available for purchase. This apparel can be worn in specific classes. Leggings can be worn in all classes except Ballet. Bring your leggings purchased from WOW or any other store, and the DCDC logo can be added to your leggings for $10.00.

771 Southbridge Street,
Auburn, MA 01501 | 508-832-7600
Wowdancewear.com
Call before going for up-to-date hours.

Missed Classes, School Closings, and Weather Cancellations

MISSED CLASSES can be made up by arrangement with the instructor within 30 days. Be sure to notify the Dance Center in writing if there will be an extended series of absences.

We follow the Northboro Public School schedule for snow cancellations. If school is canceled due to bad weather, we are closed. If there is an early release due to bad weather, we are closed. Parents should check email for alerts. Refunds or credits will not be granted for missed classes due to weather cancellations.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS. The Dance Center does not follow the public school calendar for holidays. We are open on most Monday holidays. The Dance Center will be CLOSED only on the following dates:

• Thanksgiving – Wed Nov 25th  – Nov 29th 2026
• Holiday Break – December 21st, 2025 – January 2nd, 2027 reopening Monday, January 4th, 2027
• February Vacation – Feb 15th, 2027 – Feb 21st, 2027
• April Vacation – April 19th, 2027 – April 25th, 2027
• Closed Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 29th, 2027