Policies & Dress Code

Policies

If Petoskey Schools are closed due to snow, there will be no classes.
If a student is out due to illness, they may still participate in class via Zoom. Please contact the Operations Coordinator for a Zoom link.
If a student misses class, they may make it up any time during the current session by taking an additional class offered at their level during the week.
If a student has an injury, they are encouraged to watch class and take notes.
Dancers must arrive to class on time prepared and ready to dance.
There is absolutely NO talking during class, unless it is a question or comment to the instructor.
No gum or food may be brought into the studio for ANY reason.
Students must follow the School of Ballet dress code.*
More serious students are encouraged to attend more than one class per week, as regular study ensures more rapid progress.
Pre-professional dance classes are by audition/invitation only. Pre-professional Ballet students are required to attend at least 5 classes per week.

Attire for Ballet

Ladies: Solid colored leotard, full-footed pink tights, and pink leather or canvas ballet slippers. Ballet skirts are optional. Long hair must be in a secure, slicked-back bun. Short hair must be pulled back, out of the face.
Gentlemen: White tee or tank, black tights or shorts, dance belt or dance briefs underneath tights, and white or black ballet slippers. Long hair must be pulled into a ponytail.
Pointe Shoes: Students must receive permission from the Artistic Director in order to wear or be fitted for pointe shoes.

Attire for Contemporary

Form-fitting top with athletic bottoms such as leggings, joggers, or athletic shorts. Dancers participate barefoot. Hair must be secured away from the face.

Attire for Adult Ballet and SNAM

Athletic top, athletic bottoms such as leggings, joggers or athletic shorts and socks.
Ballet slippers are recommended for Adult Ballet over socks, but not required.

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