ACROBATICS

The dress code requires any color leotard or biketard. Fitted dance shorts are optional, but footless tights are required. Class is performed barefoot. Hair must be secured in a ponytail or low bun. 

BALLET/POINTE

The dress code requires a black camisole leotard with pink tights and pink ballet and/or pointe shoes. Hair must be secured in a low bun. 

CONTEMPORARY

The dress code requires a CBSD black or pink leotard without a skirt, along with light toast footless or convertible tights. Hair must be secured in a low ponytail or low bun. White leather ballet shoes. 

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

The dress code requires a black leotard, fitted camisole, or solid crop top, worn with fitted shorts and either footless tights or leggings. Dancers may be barefoot or wear foot undeez or Capezio turners. Hair must be secured in a ponytail or low bun. 

HIP HOP

 The dress code requires a solid black t-shirt or the official CBSD hip hop t-shirt with black sweatpants or shorts. Loose-fitting clothing is permitted, but jeans and street shoes are not allowed. Black Hip-Hop shoes.   

JAZZ

 The dress code requires a black leotard or sports bra with capris, leggings, or fitted dance shorts. Light Toast tights must be worn. Students ages 7–10 must wear tan jazz shoes, while students ages 11+ must wear black jazz shoes. Hair must be secured in a ponytail or low bun. 

LATIN DANCE

The dress code requires a black leotard, fitted camisole, or CBSD Latin t-shirt with black leggings, fitted dance shorts, or a skirt. Light Toast tights are essential if leggings are not worn. Black character shoes are mandatory. Hair must be secured in a ponytail or low bun. Male students must wear a solid black t-shirt with black pants and black Cuban heel shoes. 

LATIN PERFORMANCE TEAMS

 The dress code requires a black leotard, fitted camisole, or CBSD Latin t-shirt with black leggings, fitted dance shorts, or a skirt. Tights are required if leggings are not worn. Performance Team members will need rhinestone nude heels. 

MEXICAN FOLKLORIC

The dress code requires a black leotard or camisole with black leggings. A practice skirt is mandatory and must be purchased through CBSD. Black character shoes are required; hair must be secured bun. Male students must wear a black solid t-shirt and botines without nails. 

PRIMARY BALLET

The dress code requires a pink camisole or capped sleeve leotard with pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair must be secured in a low bun. 

TAP/BALLET COMBO

 The dress code requires a black or pink leotard; a skirt is optional. White tights are required, along with white ballet shoes and white tap shoes. Hair must be secured in a ponytail or low bun. 

TAP

The dress code requires a black, tight-fitted shirt, crop top, or black leotard paired with capris, leggings, or fitted dance shorts. Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail. Male students are required to wear a solid black t-shirt with black pants and black tap shoes. Ankles must remain visible at all times. 

**When students follow the proper dress code, it ensures the instructors ability to see a dancers alignment and positioning. A dress code will also teach students discipline and help them overall focus and energy. By students following the dress code it helps them feel like they are dancers.**

• All dancewear, shoes and tights needed for dance classes are sold at the dance studio.
• For all classes hair must be followed as listed above. No jewelry is allowed during class.

Dress Code

Students must follow CBSD’s dress code for all dance classes. All students must have their hair in a bun or ponytail for all classes, please follow the class dress code. If a student fails to have the appropriate attire and hairstyle, it will be at the teachers discretion to dismiss the student from class and parents will be notified. We sell all required dance apparel, shoes and tights at the studio.

Absences

If a student must miss class, a parent must notify CBSD at least 24 hours in advance. If a

student misses 3 consecutive classes without properly notifying the studio, students will not be allowed to attend class without the instructor's permission. Excessive absences may result in dismissal from the annual dance recital. There are no refunds on costume or tuition if you are dropped from a class during the dance season.

Tardiness

CBSD students are expected to arrive at the studio with enough time to prepare for class. If a student is running late, a parent must notify CBSD. If a student is 15 minutes late or

more, it is at the instructor's discretion to allow class participation.

Make-Up Classes

If students miss class, they must take a make-up class in the same style of dance within

30 days. Students will be not allowed more than 5 make-up classes per year; please note that no make-up classes will be granted after February 28th, 2025. There are no refunds or deductions from tuition for missed classes. To make up a class, students must go to the front office to receive a make-up slip to give to the instructor at the beginning of class.

LIABILITY

Christine Belpedio’s School of Dance studio does not assume responsibility or fault for any

injuries sustained while participating in any classes or events.

Attendance

If a student misses class, a parent MUST notify the office of their absence. It is essential for dancers to attend all classes in a punctual manner! Please strive for perfect attendance. Students with perfect attendance from October 1st to June 7th will receive an award at CBSD’s 2025 Dance Recital! Arriving 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early will be considered an absence. In order to receive the perfect attendance award, students must attend your enrolled dance classes (make-up classes do not count).

Remember: Excessive absences may result in dismissal from the annual dance recital.

Studio Rules

Only registered students are allowed in the dressing room/dance floors. Parents, please do not interact with/distract students during class time. No gum is allowed in the studio. No food or drinks are allowed on the dance floors, water only! No eating is permitted in the dressing room. No profanity is tolerated in or around CBSD. No cell phones are permitted in the classroom. All personal belongings must be locked in lockers. CBSD is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Studio Etiquette

CBSD students are expected to behave properly while in class. Students must always be

respectful to all peers and instructors. Disruptive students may be removed from the class. Students may wait and warm up quietly in the hallway until their class starts. For their own safety, children must always be supervised in the lobby. The lobby can get crowded, so please be patient and respectful of other people. Please know that only registered students are allowed inside the dance studio and dressing rooms.

Refunds

Should any student fail to comply with all CBSD’s studio rules and code of conduct, there will be no refund for tuition. Tuition and costume fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.