CDM Dance Dress Code

Although we encourage students to express themselves, it is important for students to abide by a dress code. We have a dress code policy for the following reasons:

• A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for the students, teacher, and the art of dance. How a dancer feels will affect how they dance.

• Teachers must be able to see the dancer's body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, etc.

• Hair must be properly secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance. “Wisps” or stray hairs should be sprayed flat with hairspray. If you have difficulty making a bun, please attend our information/welcome meeting in September to learn how or ask us how in the office.

• Jewelry must not be loose or dangling.

• Gum chewing is not allowed due to danger of choking and to maintain respect for

the class, your peers and teachers.

• All necessary undergarments should be concealed under dancewear.

• No loose fitting pants, blue jeans or day wear shirts, swimwear or bikini tops (they are not dance attire).

• No costumes are allowed in class unless a dress up day is announced by the individual teacher. Costumes are permitted in classes during the week before Hallowe’en provided the costume does not inhibit dancing.