Studio Dress Code & Attire

At VOLTA Performing Arts, we hold firm in the belief that adhering to a proper dress code is an essential element that fosters a profound sense of belonging within our dance family. It serves a greater purpose beyond aesthetics; it plays a pivotal role in shaping a conducive learning environment as well as enabling unrestricted movement to ensure safety in the classroom.

Significance of our Dress Code:

Encouraging Discipline
Identifying Non-Students
Instilling Belonging and Pride
Boosting Attendance
Safety

We believe that a unified appearance reinforces the values of teamwork, commitment, and dedication that are at the core of VOLTA Performing Arts.

VOLTA’s Leo Library

At VOLTA Performing Arts, we understand the importance of accessibility to dance education, and to support our families and new students, we offer a shoe and leotard library. This library provides a range of dance shoes and leotards, allowing those in need of financial assistance or those wanting to try dance class without purchasing new attire to participate fully in our classes. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive dance community, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore the world of dance with confidence and enthusiasm. If your child has outgrown their ballet shoes, leotards, or ballet skirts and you would like to donate them to our library, we will gladly accept them. Please note that we do not accept used tights for donation.

Dress Code Policy: By Class

Big & Little

• Comfortable clothes to move and dance in - both Bigs and Littles!

• Please no princess/superhero costumes, skirts, baggy pants/pants that are longer than ankles, or jeans

• Bare feet preferred, please no socks

• Long hair should be worn off face, in a ponytail, braids or in a bun. Bangs that are longer than eyebrow length must be clipped or pulled back with a headband. Short hair must be pulled back in a head band or clips

• No jewelry (including, but not limited to dangling earrings, bracelets or necklaces) permitted in classes. Stud style earrings will be allowed

Me, Myself, & I: Level 1 and 2

Creative Movement / Pre-Ballet

• Comfortable clothes to move and dance in. Tights and leotards are recommended but not required for female identifying students. Black shorts and white t-shirt recommended but not required for male identifying students

• Please no princess/superhero costumes, skirts, baggy pants/pants that are longer than ankles, or jeans • Bare feet preferred. Ballet shoes accepted, please no socks

• Long hair should be worn off face, in a ponytail, braids or in a bun. Bangs that are longer than eyebrow length must be clipped or pulled back with a headband. Short hair must be pulled back in a head band or clips

• No jewelry (including, but not limited to dangling earrings, bracelets or necklaces) permitted in classes. Stud style earrings will be allowed

Ballet (All Levels)

Female Identifying Students:

• Pink tights with a leotard (any color)

• Pink or black ballet shoes

• Ballet skirts are permitted for Pre-Ballet & Diamonds ONLY

Male Identifying Students:

• Black tights with a white tucked in T-shirt

• Black or white full-sole leather ballet shoes

• Dance belt

All Ballet Students:

• Long hair should be worn off face in a ballet bun. Bangs that are longer than eyebrow length must be clipped or pulled back with a headband. Short hair must be pulled back in a head band or clips

• No jewelry (including, but not limited to dangling earrings, bracelets or necklaces) permitted in classes. Stud style earrings will be allowed

Modern/Improvisation

• Form fitting athletic wear

• Bare feet

• Knee pads recommended but not required

• Long hair should be work off the face in a ponytail, braid or bun. Bangs that are longer than eyebrow length must be clipped or pulled back with a headband. Short hair must be pulled back in a head band or clips

• No jewelry (including, but not limited to dangling earrings, bracelets or necklaces) permitted in classes. Stud style earrings will be allowed

Contact Us

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help! Call us at (773) 234-9315 or send us an email at info@volta.dance and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Let's make this a great summer of dancing!