Policies
Dress code requirements for each class are expected to be followed by all young artists.
No food, gum or beverages (other than water in a sealed container) are permitted in the studio spaces.
Young artists arriving after class has started must ask the instructor’s permission before joining in the class. If the class has been in session for more than 15 minutes, the instructor may require the student to observe instead of participate. Please pick up your young artist up promptly at the end of class.
Everyone is expected to act in a respectful manner while in the studio spaces or waiting areas.
Young artists who are disrupting the class by talking or acting inappropriately will be asked to leave the room until they can focus again.
A doctor’s clearance will be required when returning from an injury or prolonged illness.
If a young artist is sick, please refrain from sending them to class. If a young artist is injured, please contact the studio to discuss the specifics of the injury so that we can provide appropriate options for them.
If a young artist will be missing a class, please notify the studio in advance. The young artist will be given a make up slip at their next class which will list their class options for making up the class. For young artists in the Studio Track program, make ups need to be completed during the same session.
Young artists with accounts that are delinquent 2 or more months will not be permitted in class.
If you have any questions or concerns, please make an appointment to meet with either of the directors to discuss them directly.
Conservatory of Performing Arts Dress Code
Proper attire allows the young artist freedom of movement and safety during class while allowing the dancer and teacher to be able to see their body lines. Proper footwear is crucial for reducing injuries. We do not advise handing down shoes from one dancer to another as the footbed of the shoe adapts to the original wearer’s foot and can cause the next wearer to develop foot and gait issues.
Theatre – Clothing that young artists can move comfortably in. Footwear TBA
Artists in Arms, Me and My Adult 1 and 2 – Clothing that you and your young artist can move comfortably in. Bare feet or socks with gripper bottoms.
Dance Classes – Males
Creative Dance, Dance Fundamentals, Jr Ballet, Jr Jazz, Ballet and Variations– Black jazz pants, running tights or non baggy joggers and any solid color fitted tee shirt. Skin tone or black canvas ballet slippers
Jr Tap and Tap – Solid color sweat pants or shorts can also be worn in addition to the choices above. Black oxford style tap shoes with a full, hard sole.
Jazz, Contemporary, and Charachter – Black jazz pants, running tights or non baggy joggers and any solid color fitted tee shirt. Black split sole jazz shoes
Floor Barre, Prepointe 1, Modern – Black jazz pants, running tights or non baggy joggers and any solid color fitted tee shirt.Bare feet (socks needed for floor barre and prepointe)
Jr Hip Hop, Hip Hop – Solid color sweat pants or shorts can also be worn in addition to the choices above. Black dance sneakers (no high tops, no regular sneakers)
Dance Classes – Females
Creative Dance, Dance Fundamentals, Jr Ballet, Jr Jazz, – Leotard and tights, or leotard and leggings, dance dresses or dance skirts (not tutus) may be worn. Fitted shirts may be worn over leotards. Hair must be secured off face and neck. Skin tone or pink canvas ballet slippers.
Ballet (8+) and Pointe – Leotard and tights, ballet skirts or dance shorts (shorts must be solid 
colors). Ballet sweaters, sweater tights or fitted long sleeve tops are allowed in colder weather.
Advanced beginner ballet and above and all pointe classes hair must be in a ballet bun, French twist or tucked braids. Please note that a ballet bun requires hair pins / bobby pins and a hair net so that it stays up through class – NO MESSY BUNS.
Jr Tap – Fitted shirts and leggings or bike shorts may be worn in addition to the clothing choices above. Tan matte Mary Jane with a snap or velcro closure
Jr Hip Hop and Hip Hop – Leotard and tights, or leotard and leggings. Fitted shirts may be worn over leotards. Hair must be secured off face and neck. Black dance sneakers (no high tops, no regular sneakers)
Tap – Fitted shirts and leggings or bike shorts may be worn in addition to the clothing choices above. Black oxford style tap shoes with a full, hard sole
Jazz and Contemporay – Leotard and convertible or footless tights, or leotard and leggings. Fitted shirts may be worn over leotards. Hair must be secured off face and neck. Black split sole jazz shoes
Floor Barre, Prepointe 1, Modern – Leotard and convertible or footless tights, or leotard and leggings. Fitted shirts may be worn over leotards. Hair must be secured off face and neck. Bare feet (socks needed for floor barre and prepointe)
Prepointe 2 and Pointe – Leotard and tights, ballet skirts or dance shorts (shorts must be solid colors).Ballet sweaters, sweater tights or fitted long sleeve tops are allowed in colder weather. Pre-pointe or pointe shoes as recommended by instructor.
Character – Leotard and tights. Character skirts will be lent to young artists for the class. Ballet sweaters, sweater tights or fitted long sleeve tops are allowed in colder weather. Black character shoes – please do not purchase until the instructor tells you which style to get.
We ask that young artists identifying as non-binary, choose their class attire from the options listed above.
Proper fitting of dance shoes requires a selection of brands and styles to accommodate the variety of shapes and sizes that feet come in. You are welcome to purchase your dance wear and shoes at the location of your choice, as long as the items fit the above guidelines. Locally, The Dance Bag on Route 17 in Paramus and Dancewear Palace in Pearl River carry all the shoes and dance wear to fulfill our dress code. They offer a discount to our students.
