Dance etiquette and equipment

When going to class, dress up appropriately and tie your long hair back. Watches and jewelry should be removed and cell phones should be on silent. No chewing gum allowed. The Institute’s gym mats have been removed from use. The students will bring their own mats to those classes where they are needed.

Arrive to class on time. Go to the bathroom before the class and wash your hands. Take with you a water bottle and your valuables in a bag. Be a sport towards your class mates.  Teacher  is not obligated to supervise students before or after the class or accept a belated student to enter the class due to the risk of injuries.

Information about coronavirus and arrangement in studios and classes  here.

Baby-adult dance

Baby carrier, blanket, baby basket.

Dance play, Creative dance, Dancemix, Dance acrobatics, Boys dance tricksters

A dance outfit or shorts and a snug T-shirt. Bare feet.

Discojazz

A comfortable dance outfit. Socks/bare feet or sneakers with white soles.

Classical ballet

Pre-Ballet: A dance outfit, bare feet.
Youth classes: In the beginner 1 and 2 classes: a lavender sleeveless leotard (no tulle) or a sleeveless dance shirt; teacher will give the exact instructions. For the bottom part of the outfit, the pupil can choose one of the following: ballet tights (powder-coloured or mocha) or leggings or black skin-tight shorts or tights. In other classes the teacher will tell the leotard color. Soft ballet shoes (powder-coloured), with elastics (no ribbons), white ankle socks. No legwarmers. NB: When buying the dance shoes, do not allow any growth space but make sure that the shoe fits perfectly so that the teacher will be able to see the foot clearly. Pointe shoes according to the teachers instructions.
Teen classes: A sleeveless leotard or a sleeveless dance shirt (teacher tells the colour), soft ballet shoes. For the bottom part of the outfit, the pupil can choose one of the following: ballet tights (powder-coloured or mocha) or leggings or a chiffon ballet skirt or black skin-tight shorts or tights. Soft ballet shoes. Pointe shoes according to the teachers instructions.
Adults: A dance outfit, soft ballet shoes (from dance supply stores). Pointe shoes according to the teachers instructions (not before the level intermediate 1).

Character dance

Character shoes or boots, a knee-lenght skirt or fitted trousers/tights and a fitted top part.

Contemporary, Show, Jazz, Broadway styles, Street jazz

Youth and teen classes: preferably a sleeveless, single solid color leotard (no frills) or leggings/shorts and a t- shirt/top
Adults: a snug dance outfit
Contemporary, show, street jazz: bare feet or socks
Jazz: bare feet, socks or jazz shoes
Broadway styles: bare feet

Flamenco

A comfortable dance outfit. Flamenco shoes (from dance supply stores) or leather sole shoes with a 4-5 cm heel. Make sure that no nails are visible. Ask for advice from the teacher during first class.

Tap dance and Irish dance

A comfortable dance outfit. Tap shoes (form dance supply stores).  The Irish dance part is danced wearing socks and tap shoes. Ask for advice from the teacher during first class.

Modern afro

A loose outfit or leggings. Bare feet.

Street dance, Break dance, House, Lyrical hip hop, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Latino street, Urban dance, Popping, Twerking

A comfortable dance outfit. Sneakers with white soles.

Fitness/Body conditioning

A comfortable outfit. Bare feet. Aerobic: Sneakers or aerobic shoes with white soles. The Institute’s gym mats have been removed from use. The students will bring their own mats to those classes where they are needed.