DRESS CODE

TIPPY TOES (Ages 18mos-2 years)

A joyful introduction to dance for our tiniest movers! This class encourages coordination, rhythm, and creativity through playful movement and music. A parent or caretaker is welcome to join their dancer in the classroom during the early weeks helping them to feel comfortable and confident. As the class progresses, we gently transition toward an independent teacher-led environment to foster growing confidence and independence. This is not a performing class in the Christmas Showcase in December nor in the Spring Recital in June.

ATTIRE:  anything well-fitted; barefoot

BOYS: Comfortable clothing they can move in; barefoot

TUTUS & BOWTIES (Ages 2-3)

CDC's preschool classes are designed to enhance gross motor coordination, listening skills, musicality, and nurture imagination. Each class includes developmentally appropriate instruction through the use of music and dance. Students may have onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Showcase in December and the Spring Production in June. This class is not designed for parent accompaniment inside the classroom.

ATTIRE: any color leotard and tights

SHOES: pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes and small dance bag for class

HAIR: ponytail or bun

BOYS: Comfortable clothing they can move in; black tap shoes.

MINI (Ages 3-TK)

This multi-age combo class of ballet, jazz, tap, games, songs, and stories for 3-5-year-olds is a whole lot of fun! This class is designed to give boys and girls confidence, coordination, and creativity. CDC's preschool classes are designed to enhance gross motor coordination, listening skills, musicality, and nurture imagination. Each class includes developmentally appropriate instruction through the use of music and dance. Students have onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Showcase in December and the Spring Production in June. This class is not designed for parent accompaniment inside the classroom.

ATTIRE: any color leotard and tights

SHOES: pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes and small dance bag for class

HAIR: ponytail or bun

BOYS: Comfortable clothing they can move in; black tap shoes.

PETITE (Entering K or 1st Grades)

CDC's K-1st Grade Program is the perfect opportunity for the early elementary school-age dancer to grow in confidence as they learn technique basics. Dancers have onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Showcase in December and the annual Spring Recital in June.

ATTIRE: varies depending on class style:

➜ Ballet: Weissman leotard styles CL12110, CL12111, CL12112, and CL11870 in light pink with Weissmans style W990C ballet pink tights and Weissman style W450 ballet pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun. Available at studio.

➜ Ballet/Tap: light pink leotard and pink tights with pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Hair in ponytail or bun.

➜ Hip Hop: athletic top or tank top and leggings or dance shorts with clean soled sneakers. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Jazz/Musical Theater: black leotard and tan tights with tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail or bun.

➜ Boys may wear comfortable clothing they can move in; clean soled sneakers (hip hop), black jazz shoes (ballet/jazz), or black tap shoes (tap).

BASIC & BUILDING (Entering 2nd or 3rd Grades)

Our Basic & Building Program is a minimum two-year program where dancers will "Build" foundations in proper dance technique in addition to the fun of music and movement! Our Basic & Building classes are perfect for trying new styles and preparing skills needed for Level 1 (Graded Technique).  Students have onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Showcase in December and the Spring Recital in June and can be introduced to the additional opportunities found in the Intensive Program.

ATTIRE: varies depending on class style

➜ Ballet: Weissman leotard styles CL12110, CL12111, CL12112, and CL11870 in lavender, Weissman style W990C ballet pink tights and Weissman style W450 ballet pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun. Available at studio.

➜ Hip Hop: any color tank top or athletic top with black leggings and clean soled sneakers. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Jazz: any solid color leotard or athletic dancewear and tan tights; tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Tap: athletic dancewear and black tap shoes. Hair in ponytail.➜ Lyrical: athletic dancewear; tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail or bun.

➜ Boys in Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical will wear solid white t-shirt and black athletic pants with black leather ballet shoes (ballet), black tap shoes (tap), or black jazz shoes (jazz). Boys in Hip Hop will wear any athletic apparel and clean soled sneakers.

LEVELS 1, 2, 3 (Entering 4TH-9TH Grades)

Our Graded Technique students build foundations in movement, vocabulary, technique, and choreography. Additionally, they are eligible and encouraged to try specialty styles such as lyrical, contemporary, and leaps & turns along with additional opportunities found in the Intensive Program.  Students have onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Showcase in December and the Spring Recital in June.

ATTIRE: varies depending on class style

➜ Ballet 1: Leotard (Weissman styles CL12110, CL12111, CL12112, and CL11870 in LIGHT BLUE), pink tights, pink So Danca Classic split sole leather ballet shoe or pink So Danca Bliss split sole canvas ballet shoe with hair pulled into a secure bun.

➜ Ballet 2: Leotard (Weissman styles MT12129, MT12457, MT12456, MT12128, and MT12460 in BLACK CHERRY), pink tights, pink So Danca Classic split sole leather ballet shoe or pink So Danca Bliss split sole canvas ballet shoe with hair pulled into a secure bun.

➜ Ballet (Redding): Leotard (Weissman styles MT12129, MT12457, MT12456, MT12128, and MT12460 in BLACK CHERRY), pink tights, pink So Danca Classic split sole leather ballet shoe or pink So Danca Bliss split sole canvas ballet shoe with hair pulled into a secure bun.

➜ Tap: any athletic apparel and black tap shoes. Hair in ponytail or bun.

➜ Hip Hop: any athletic apparel and clean soled shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Jazz/Leaps & Turns: Lycra fitted jazz shorts, leggings, or leotard. Fitted top, tank or half top. Tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Lyrical: Lycra fitted jazz shorts, leggings, leotard, and fitted top, tank or half top. Tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Contemporary: Lycra fitted jazz shorts, leggings, leotard, and fitted top, tank or half top. Tan jazz shoes or dance socks. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Boys in Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical/Tap/Contemporary will wear solid white t-shirt and black athletic pants with black leather ballet shoes (ballet), black tap shoes (tap), black jazz shoes (jazz/lyrical/contemporary), or black tap shoes (tap). Boys in Hip Hop will wear any athletic apparel and clean soled sneakers.

LEVELS 2, 3, 4 (Entering 6th-12th Grades)

These Graded Technique students build on foundations developed in earlier levels to build strength, control and flexibility - all while gaining confidence with artistic expression and new styles. They are encouraged to try new styles such as pre-pointe, pointe, conditioning, along with additional opportunities found in the Intensive Program. Dancers will have onstage performance opportunities in the Christmas Showcase and the Spring Recital in June.

ATTIRE: varies depending on class style

➜ Ballet 3: Leotard (Weissman styles MT12129, MT12457, MT12456, MT12128, and MT12460 in DARK TEAL), pink tights, and pink So Danca Classic split sole leather ballet shoe or pink So Danca Bliss split sole canvas ballet shoe with hair pulled into a secure bun.

➜ Ballet 4: solid black leotard on Monday and any solid color leotard on Wednesday with pink tights, and pink So Danca Classic split sole leather ballet shoe or pink So Danca Bliss split sole canvas ballet shoe or pointe shoes. Hair secured in bun.

➜ Pre-Pointe/Pointe: Solid black leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes, hair pulled into a secure bun.

➜ Tap: any athletic apparel and black tap shoes. Hair in ponytail or bun.

➜ Hip Hop: any athletic apparel and clean soled shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Jazz/Leaps & Turns: Lycra fitted jazz shorts, leggings, or leotard. Fitted top, tank or half top. Tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Lyrical: Lycra fitted jazz shorts, leggings, leotard, and fitted top, tank or half top. Tan jazz shoes. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Contemporary: Lycra fitted jazz shorts, leggings, leotard, and fitted top, tank or half top. Tan jazz shoes or dance socks. Hair in ponytail.

➜ Boys in Ballet/Jazz/Lyrical/Tap/Contemporary will wear solid white t-shirt and black athletic pants with black leather ballet shoes (ballet), black tap shoes (tap), black jazz shoes (jazz/lyrical/contemporary), or black tap shoes (tap). Boys in Hip Hop will wear any athletic apparel and clean soled sneakers.

Teeny Tumblers (Ages 2-3)

Introduce your toddler to the world of gymnastics! This class is a free play/open gym format where your toddler will learn listening and social skills, play fun games, make new friends, and increase flexibility and motor function. Not a parent participation class.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Preschool Gymnastics (Ages 3-5)

Your little one will develop independence while participating in games, songs, running, jumping, increasing hand-eye coordination, and even working on many kindergarten-readiness skills. Your child will also learn a variety of developmentally appropriate gymnastics skills in a safe, kid-friendly, environment.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Primary Gymnastics 1 (Ages 5-8)

This is an introductory class for ages 5-8. Cartwheels, forward & backward rolls, donkey kicks, and bridges are some of the fun, basic gymnastics skills that your child will learn.  Skills on the bars, beam, and vault will also be introduced. Your child will learn a variety of developmentally appropriate gymnastics skills in a safe, kid-friendly, environment. This class will work on strength, balance, flexibility, and cognitive skills for ages 5-8.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Primary Gymnastics 2 (Ages 5-8)

Young gymnasts aged 5-8 will work on advancing their skills by continuing to work on the basics as well as intermediate skills on each apparatus. They continue to work on their flexibility, technique, and strength needed for more difficult skills. Enrollment in this class is dependent on age and skill chart completion. At times, a parent/teacher conference may need to be held. To test into this class, please call or email us to set up an appointment.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Secondary Gymnastics 1 (Ages 8-12

This is an introductory class for ages 8-12. Cartwheels, forward & backward rolls, donkey kicks, and bridges are some of the fun, basic gymnastics skills that your child will learn.  Skills on the bars, beam, and vault will also be introduced. Your child will learn a variety of developmentally appropriate gymnastics skills in a safe, kid-friendly, environment. This class will work on strength, balance, flexibility, and cognitive skills for ages 8-12.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Secondary Gymnastics 2 (Ages 8-12)

Young gymnasts aged 8-12 will work on advancing their skills by continuing to work on the basics as well as intermediate skills on each apparatus. They continue to work on their flexibility, technique, and strength needed for more difficult skills. Enrollment in this class is dependent on age and skill chart completion. At times, a parent/teacher conference may need to be held. To test into this class, please call or email us to set up an appointment.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Tumbling (Ages 7+)

This class focuses on providing cheerleaders, dancers and gymnasts with the skills necessary to become good tumblers. Students will spend time working on strength and tumbling drills.

ATTIRE: A leotard is recommended or any fitted top and shorts, no shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. No jewelry.

Aerial Silks 1

An entry level class focusing on foundational skills such as strength training, groundwork and flexibility to prepare for inversion. Basics of foot locks will also be taught.

ATTIRE: Leotard and tights or fitted top with leggings that cover the knees.

It is important that the stomach and knees are always covered.

Hair pulled back from the face and neck. No shoes or jewelry.

Aerial Silks 2

An intermediate level class. Assessment needed prior to enrollment.

ATTIRE: Leotard and tights or fitted top with leggings that cover the knees.

It is important that the stomach and knees are always covered.

Hair pulled back from the face and neck. No shoes or jewelry.

Aerial Silks 3

Intermediate/Advanced level class. May join by invitation only.

ATTIRE: Leotard and tights or fitted top with leggings that cover the knees.

It is important that the stomach and knees are always covered.

Hair pulled back from the face and neck. No shoes or jewelry.

Open Aerial Silks

All levels welcome.

ATTIRE: Leotard and tights or fitted top with leggings that cover the knees.

It is important that the stomach and knees are always covered.

Hair pulled back from the face and neck. No shoes or jewelry.