School Policies
Expectations
CDS students are expected to conduct themselves in a disciplined, respectful and responsible manner at all times. Students must adhere to school policies for in-class etiquette and dress code. Extreme cases of misbehavior may result in suspension or dismissal. Parents must take responsibility for their child’s behavior before and after classes.
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Attendance and Lateness
Students who arrive late for class may gain admission only with the permission of the teacher. A note or a call from parents is required for lateness or absence. Repeated absences may result in a recommendation to change the student’s class level.
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Make-up Policy
All missed classes should be made up within the same semester. Students may make-up in the same level class for which they are enrolled or in a class one level below.
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Dress Code
Hair Requirements
Neat grooming is an essential part of the ballet training at Connecticut Dance School. Hair must always be off the face, neatly secured in a ballet bun for all girls in the Ballet Levels. A neat ponytail or braid is accepted for Pre-Ballet Levels.
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Required Dress Uniform for Girls
Mirella brand tank style leotard preferred for all ballet and pre-ballet levels.
Creative 1 - Pale Pink
Creative 2 - Pale Pink
Pre-Primary 1 - Buttercup Yellow
Pre-Primary 2 - Buttercup Yellow
Primary - White
Ballet 1 - Seafoam
Ballet 2 - Light Blue
Ballet 3 - Lilac
Ballet 4 - Burgundy
Ballet 5 - Navy Blue
Ballet 6 - Raspberry
Ballet 7/8/9/10 - Black or Color of Choice
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All levels wear pale pink tights and pink ballet slippers with elastics over the instep. Adults may wear dance attire of choice.
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Required Dress Uniform for Boys
White “T” shirt, black shorts or tights, white socks, and white or black ballet slippers with elastics over the instep.
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Required Modern Dance Uniform for Girls and Boys
Bare feet. Any color/style leotard with black footless tights for girls; “T” shirt, black tights or jazz pants for boys.
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Connecticut Dance School's Dancewear Depot
Connecticut Dance School’s in-house dance boutique, Dancewear Depot, offers students a wide array of shoes, clothing and specialty items for use in and out of dance class. It is the local headquarters for the world-renowned Gaynor-Minden pointe shoe line and offers expert fitting by the company’s master fitters. The shop is open during class hours. To reach the shop, call 203.334.4159 or email danceweardepot@aol.com.