Dress Code

Simplicity is one of the distinguishing characteristics of a truly fine dancer. While we're working on the strength and technique needed to accomplish this goal, we can start by being simple in dress, which is why we have a uniform.
As a conservatory level school of dance our dress code is an important part of our curriculum.  Showing respect for our art in conduct as well as a dress code helps foster the required discipline it takes to learn a classical art. To assist you in preparing your dancer properly for classes following are specifics on our dress code:

All students must furnish their own clothing and shoes for classes and performances.  Costumes for performances are purchased separately by NYAB. We ask all students to follow the dress code at all times.  Students should pack their dance bag the night before their scheduled class.  If a student comes dressed inappropriately for any class, the instructor may ask them to leave.

General dress code notes:

  • NO Jewelry except studs
    • NO watches
    • NO necklaces
    • NO rings
    • NO dangling earrings
  • All warm-up clothing must be dance warm-ups;
    • NO hoodies
    • NO sweatpants
    • NO baggy clothing
    • Neutral colors only, please no logos.
  • Hair must be pulled back and our of face.
    • We have an old make-up case in the studio. So if you do not have hair pins please use what we have so hair can be in appropriate style for class. If you need help with hair, please ask Miss Alessia.
    • We have hair sprays in the restroom for dancers to use to secure hair and wisps so hair is out of face.
    • Hair must be pulled back in appropriate style for certain classes.
      • Ballet; classical ballet bun.
      • Jazz & Modern; secure ponytail or classical ballet bun
      • Hip-Hop; pulled out of face
      • NOTE; if hair is too short to secure into a bun or ponytail, please secure back with pins, a fabric headband, and gel/hairspray.
    • Dancers must have proper shoes for each class, absolutely NO street shoes in the studio.

Ballet by Division:

  • Preparation for Ballet (PD, Saturday 9:15am - 10:00am):
    • Dress:
      • Pink or Black Leotard
      • May wear a pink or black ballet skirt (NO tutus)
      • "Capezio" flesh tone seamless tights
      • "Capezio" matching flesh tone canvas ballet slippers
    • Hair:
      • Classical ballet bun or ponytail
      • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
      • NO headbands
      • NO scrunchies
      • NO beaded hair clips
  • Children's Division I/II (CD I/II, Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am)
    • Dress:
      • Pink or Black Leotard
      • May wear a pink or black ballet skirt (NO tutus)
      • "Capezio" flesh tone seamless tights
      • "Capezio" matching flesh tone canvas ballet slippers
    • Hair:
      • Classical ballet bun
      • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
      • NO headbands
      • NO scrunchies
      • NO beaded hair clips
  • Children's Division III/IV (CD III/IV, Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm)
    • Dress:
      • Black Leotard
      • NO skirts
      • "Capezio" flesh tone seamless tights
      • "Capezio" matching flesh tone canvas ballet slippers
    • Hair:
      • Classical ballet bun
      • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
      • NO headbands
      • NO scrunchies
      • NO beaded hair clips
  • Children's Division V (CD V, Saturday 11:15am - 12:15pm)
    • Dress:
      • Black Leotard
      • NO skirts
      • "Capezio" flesh tone seamless tights
      • "Capezio" matching flesh tone canvas ballet slippers
    • Hair:
      • Classical ballet bun
      • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
      • NO headbands
      • NO scrunchies
      • NO beaded hair clips
  • Student Division (SD, Monday 5:00pm - 6:30pm and Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm)
    • Dress:
      • Black Leotard
      • May wear a black ballet skirt
      • "Capezio" flesh tone seamless tights
      • "Capezio" matching flesh tone canvas ballet slippers
    • Hair:
      • Classical ballet bun
      • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
      • NO headbands
      • NO scrunchies
      • NO beaded hair clips
  • Advanced Division (AD, Monday 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm and Saturday 4:30pm - 6:0pm)
    • Dress:
      • Black or Solid Color Leotard (NO prints)
      • Dancers may also wear a black or solid color ballet skirt
      • "Capezio" flesh tone seamless tights
      • "Capezio" matching flesh tone ballet slippers
    • Hair:
      • Classical ballet bun
      • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
      • NO headbands
      • NO scrunchies
      • NO beaded hair clips
  • Boys;
    • Dress:
      • White or Black t-shirt or tank top
      • Black tights, dance leggings, or athletic shorts
      • Black or white ballet slippers
      • Dance Belt as needed
    • Hair:
      • Make sure hair is out of face. Use hair gel, headband, or hair clips to secure hair

Modern:

  • Dress:
    • Black leotard, t-shirt, or tank top. NO baggy shirts or graphic t-shirt
    • Black tights, athletic shorts, or leggings. NO sweatpants
    • Bare feet or socks (socks must be black or a neutral color. NO half sole shoes)
  • Hair:
    • Classical ballet bun or secured ponytail
    • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
    • NO headbands
    • NO scrunchies
    • NO beaded hair clips

Jazz:

  • Dress:
    • Black or Solid color leotard, t-shirt, or tank top. NO baggy shirts or graphic t-shirts
    • Black tights, athletic shorts, leggings, or jazz pants (make sure properly hemmed so dancers do not trip on pants). NO sweatpants
    • Black leather lace-up split sole jazz shoes or black socks
  • Hair:
    • Hair in ponytail
    • All hair needs to be out of face; please use hair gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
    • NO headbands
    • NO scrunchies
    • NO beaded hair clips

Hip-Hop:

  • Dress:
    • Black Top (NO crop topes)
    • Black leggings, sweatpants, or shorts
    • Black or White sneakers (must be new and NOT worn outside or if used please wash the bottoms with dawn dish soap and save for the studio and do NOT wear outside; the oils and dirt from outside shoes can damage the studio floor).
  • Hair:
    • Hair in secured style out of face
    • All hair needs to be out of face; please use gel (no sparkles) and/or hair clips (matching hair color)
    • NO headbands
    • NO scrunchies
    • NO beaded hair clips