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Inspired Dance: Policies

DRESS CODE

GENERAL GUIDELINES

  • ​Have a “Designated DANCE BAG”.   Proper shoes for each dance style is a MUST each week.
  • Come to class appropriately dressed for each dance style. This includes shoes, hair, and clothing.
  •  No black soled shoes on the dance floor.  
  • Do not wear Street shoes for hip hop. Have a designated hip hop "only" shoe.
  • Do not wear ballet, jazz, or hip hop shoes outside.
  • Wear high waisted spandex shorts or legging pants when pairing with a crop top
  • Wear spandex shorts under loose/baggy shorts.
  • Wear sports bra and/or a tank top under loose fitted tops.
  • No JEANS
  • ​No shorts that show bum cheeks. Bum is to be fully covered including when bent over. 
  • No bra straps NOR any part of a bra showing
  • No tops that show belly button or cleavage, including low "V" cut tops.
  • Hair is to be in a Ponytail (Jazz/Hip Hop Classes) or Bun (Ballet Classes) at all times.  Short hair should be pulled back on the sides.​
  • NO BOOTS, CLOGS, SANDALS, CROCS, ETC.   Shoes must be appropriate for the dance class.

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JAZZ CLASSES

TOP:  Fitted shirt,  tank top, leotard, or past recital t-shirts .
Chest and belly button are covered, loose fitted shirts must have a fitted tank top or sports bra under neath.

BOTTOMS: BLACK legging pants or spandex shorts. No baggy or oversized bottoms. Keep pant length at or above ankle to avoid tripping. 
  • Wear high waisted spandex shorts or legging pants when pairing with a crop top
  • No Booty shorts.  NO undergarments showing when sitting or when legs are open in a straddle for stretching.  Loose shorts must have spandex shorts under them or built in. 
​ 
SHOES: Tan jazz shoes for boys and girls. Please Note: depending on the costume, black jazz shoes may also be needed.
Lyrical shoes (half soles) for contemporary and company classes. 
​
Hair must be in a ponytail at all times.

HIP HOP CLASSES

​TOP: Fitted shirt, tank top, or past recital t-shirts.

BOTTOMS: BLACK joggers, sweat pants, leggings or spandex shorts. No oversized bottoms. 
  • Wear high waisted spandex shorts or legging pants when pairing with a crop top
  • No Booty shorts.  NO undergarments showing when sitting or when legs are open in a straddle for stretching.  Loose shorts must have leggings under them or built in. 

SHOES (BOYS and GIRLS):  All White High Top Tennis shoe that have a smooth bottom  or less grip. 
Example:  converse or vans type shoes. 
  • Do not wear Street shoes for hip hop. Have a designated hip hop "only" shoe.
  • No tennis/gym shoes with grip. 
  • ​No black soled shoes.  ​
​
Hair is to be in a ponytail at all times.  

BALLET CLASSES

Tights:  "Ballet Pink" Tights.  Ballet level 3/4 and  5 (pointe)  with seam in the back.  No candy pink colored tights.

Shoes:  Ballet pink, skin, or light pink in color.  No candy pink colored ballet shoes.

Leotard color:   See the link below to buy the correct color of leotard.
Creative Ballet (Pink Leotard w/ or without attached skirt) 3-4 yrs 
Primary Ballet (Lavendar Leotard, no skirt) 5-8; 9+ yrs   

Dancers are to be assigned a level by an instructor. Please make sure you know your level before purchasing a color.  
Ballet 1 (Light Blue Leotard, no skirt ) 7-9, 10+
Ballet 2 (Navy Blue Leotard, no skirt) 8+ yrs
Ballet 3 /4 (Maroon Leotard, no skirt) 11yrs+
Ballet 5-POINTE (Black Leotard, no skirt) -Invitation only

Special Note: Progression in ballet skills take time. Expect your dancer to spend 2 - 3 yrs per Level to gain the necessary skill and muscle development before moving on. 


Hair is to be in a BUN at all times.  
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Purchase Dance Wear with Confidence
Purchasing dancewear for Inspired Dance
Shoes, Tights, Leotards, bags, pointe supplies etc,

​Click here:

https://negozio.capezio.com/inspireddance
Password: inspired
Discount 15%
 *your purchase gives back to the studio to help dancers and support the program. 

Amy Merrill    
Phone: 208-353-5581
1710 W Cherry (NW Corner of Cherry and Linder)
Email: [email protected] 
Facebook: InspiredDanceCompany
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