DRESS CODE
Ballet
Ladies
Hair in a classical bun or otherwise secured off of face and neck. Don't know how to make a bun? Watch THIS! If a dancer's hair is too short to make a bun, please pull it back into a ponytail or two pigtails that ensure hair doesn't hang down the neck or brush the face.
Tights must be footed or convertible and cover the feet in the shoes.
Pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn on and drawstrings tucked in.
BALLET CLASS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS (UPDATED 7/5/23)-
Dance to Your Own Tune, Pre-primary, Primary - Mulberry tank leotard (purchased from either the Dance Store in New Hartford or directly from Ballet Arts) with attached skirt, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.
Ballet A, B, C, D and Intermediate Foundation-A black leotard (dancers may choose an appropriate style), pink tights, and ballet shoes. Students at these levels may wear a removable black skirt of their choice.
Intermediate Ballet - An appropriate leotard in the dancer’s style of choice, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Advanced - An appropriate leotard in the dancer's style of choice, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
No jewelry except optional stud earrings. No necklaces, bracelets, watches, or dangling earrings. A black dance sweater is allowed in the colder months. This sweater can be purchased from The Dance Store in New Hartford.
GENTLEMEN
Black or white ballet shoes. Elastics must be sewn on and drawstrings tucked in.
All clothing should be fitted enough to allow the teacher to see the proper alignment of the spine and hips.
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
Dance to Your Own Tune, Pre-Primary, Primary, Ballet A-C - Black or navy blue athletic shorts (above the knee), white socks, black or white ballet shoes, solid white t-shirt (no graphics or brands)
Ballet D and Up - white t-shirt (no graphics or brands), black tights, black shoes or white shoes with solid white socks over tights
Contemporary ballet
Bare feet
Hair pulled off face and neck
Ladies - solid-color leotard, footless/convertible tights or leggings
Gentlemen - athletic shorts (above the knee), form-fitting t-shirt/athletic top
LOCAL DANCE SUPPLY RETAILER
The Dance Store 4658 Commercial Drive, New Hartford 315-768-0203
Please let the owner know that you are purchasing a Ballet Arts Uniform and she will size you correctly and make sure that you are purchasing the correct items.
PARKING
main studio-4769 State rte. 233, westmoreland
Parking is available in the lot in front of the studio and along the side of the building. Please do not block our neighbor’s entrances and only park in designated areas.
CLARK MILLS
Parking in Ballet Arts' Clark Mills parking lot is extremely limited. If all spaces are full, additional parking is available near the fire house off South Street. Public parking is allowed along the tree line. Additional public street parking is available on Mill Street.
Do NOT park against the firehouse building or in either of the parking lots across from the studio.
TARDINESS
In the unfortunate event that a student is late to class, the student should get ready as quickly as possible, then wait to be invited into the studio by the teacher. If a student is more than 15 minutes late, s/he will be asked to watch class and take notes. Appropriate warm-up is important to safe training. Dancers who miss the first parts of class and jump in to the middle are more likely to get injured.
MISSED CLASSES
If a student must miss a class for any reason, s/he may make up the class in any other class of the same or lower level. Tuition will not be refunded or prorated for missed classes. This makeup policy also applies to classes missed due to the studio closing for inclement weather.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
If the studio must close due to severe weather, a message will be posted on the Facebook page and sent out via email and Remind. Please check these resources before you venture out into bad weather.