Dress Code
What to wear in each class
Our dress code was established to promote the students’ freedom of movement and the instructor’s observation of correct technique.
Appropriate dancewear should be worn to all classes.
You may choose the style that suits you in the colour of your class.
We have specifically chosen a collection of items that may be worn rather than a regimented identical uniform. This is to allow the students to embrace their own personalities, styles and body types whilst still remaining part of a team. It also means that lower-cost/non-branded items can be purchased and still be appropriate.
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Options include:
Leotard & tights
Skirted leotard
Lycra leggings
Lycra dance shorts
Crop top
Catsuit/unitard
Joggers may be worn over uniform in senior classes only.
T-shirts & hoodies etc for warming up only.
Hair must be tied back neatly.
Minimal jewellery (small studs etc).
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Class colours:​​​​
Infants​
Pale Pink
Infants footwear
Pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes.
Junior footwear
Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes,
black jazz shoes.
Juniors​
Black
Seniors​
Black & Grey
Senior footwear
Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes,
black jazz shoes, trainers & heels.
Policies
Fees are payable four-weekly in advance. You will be invoiced digitally for all classes the week before fees are due. Invoices are to be paid via bank transfer.
​Classes missed will still be charged unless they are cancelled by the Principal.
If a cancelled lesson cannot be re-arranged then the fee will be refunded in the next invoice.
We encourage consistent attendance. The curriculum is ongoing and cumulative. If a student misses too many classes, he/she will fall behind and be frustrated. We understand that conflicts or illness may cause dancers to miss a class but please call, text or email as soon as possible if you are going to be absent from class.
All students are expected to arrive on time and in the appropriate attire. We understand that circumstances may delay you, sometimes.
If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may be asked to sit and wait for an appropriate moment to join the class.
Pupils are expected to always conduct themselves in a disciplined manner and be respectful to both teachers and fellow pupils.
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Mobile phones must be turned off or on silent if brought into class.
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Pupils may on occasion be photographed or filmed during class and performances for training and/or advertising purposes.
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Please label all belongings (especially footwear). All valuables should be taken into the studio with you. ASPA cannot be held responsible for lost items.
If a student is sick, please do not attend class. We do not want the dancer to end up sicker and we want to minimise the transmission of germs.
Dance classes can involve risk of personal injury. Whilst ASPA takes all reasonable care in the conduct of its classes/rehearsals/events it accepts no responsibility for injury or loss caused during participation in the classes / rehearsals / events.