Ballet Master Catherine Fowle assists Level 4 dancers with pointe shoes
Student/Parent Handbook
The JDT Student/Parent Handbook sets forth our studio information, conduct expectations, safety and other policies, and should answer most questions you may have. JDT policies are in place to help our program run smoothly so that all students have a positive training experience. If you have questions or need clarification on our policies, please contact the office.
The JDT Nutcracker Handbook has been designed to help answer questions you may have about participating in The Nutcracker. If you have any questions please contact the office.
Dancewear Shop
JDT has a modest dancewear shop at the Airport Blvd. location. We carry gently used leotards and shoes (limited availability) and other items that are acceptable for the dress code. All proceeds from sales of gently used items go toward JDT's financial aid program. We also carry limited quantities of new leotards, tights and shoes. Get everything you need for class, at reasonable prices!
Gently Used Leotards: $5
New Leotards: Starting at $20, varies by brand and style
Gently Used Ballet Shoes: $5
Tights: $10
New Shoes: Starting at $20, varies by brand and style
Skirts, Leg Warmers, Warm-ups (items not included in the dress code): $5
Dress Code
BALLET
Female: Solid colored leotard, following the schema below:
- Creative Movement: Light pink or black
- Studies in Movement: Light pink
- Pre‐Ballet: Light pink
- Level 1: Lavender
- Level 2 (A & B): Light blue
- Level 3: Burgundy
- Level 4: Forest/hunter green
- Level 5: Navy (any solid color on Saturdays)
- Level 6: Black (any solid color on Saturdays)
- Adult Ballet: Any solid color or see below
Pink tights, pink technique and pointe shoes (if applicable). Tights must be worn down around the foot, and underneath the leotard, unless instructed otherwise by faculty. With instructor permission, skirts (ballet pull-on or wrap) may be worn for variations and pointe classes, only. No skirts attached to leotards; no dress up style skirts, tutus or costumes. Students in Creative Movement classes may participate in bare feet.
Male: Black tights and a white fitted T-shirt. Black or white socks if tights are not footed. Black or white technique shoes.
Dance Team classes (other than ballet)
Jazz, Tap, Acro, Contemporary, Hip Hop
Girls:
The basic team uniform pieces are a solid, dark purple/eggplant colored leo and nude, convertible tights. (optional: fitted black leggings and/or black dance shorts).
Boys:
The basic team uniform pieces may be the same as for ballet class: black tights (optional: black leggings may be substituted for tights), and a white fitted T-shirt. Black socks if tights are not footed.
All team members:
Additional apparel and shoes may be required for hip hop, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acro. Specific shoe requirements will be provided at team orientation.
Other Styles
Including any of the above styles offered for non-team members,
Acro*, Ballroom*, Hip Hop*, Jazz*, Pilates, Modern, Tap*, Theatre Dance, All Adult classes
Specific dancewear may be required for these classes. In general, youth students must wear a solid color leotard, (any color), and nude convertible tights. Black leggings and/or black dance shorts optional. Adults may wear a leotard and tights, or other fitted clothing that moves well, such as leggings, T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, and socks. Clothing must be free from sharp or rough embellishments, such as rhinestones, zippers and snaps. JDT logo apparel is encouraged! Dance styles above, with an (*) have specific shoe requirements. Details will be provided prior to semester.
IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, FACULTY MAY MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE JDT DRESS CODE.
