School Policies

Policies & Expectations

Young Dancer Training Program (YDTP) is an open school that welcomes students of all ages. Students with previous training may enroll at any time during the year. School policy is to evaluate incoming young students who are ages eight and up (Ballet II and up) and assign class levels. Class placement is at the discretion of the School Director.

Students are expected to attend every class and to arrive on time. Should a dancer arrive late to class, class participation is at the discretion of the RPSD faculty. Progress in class depends upon the student’s regular attendance and consistent class participation. Students are allowed to make up classes within the current term. RPSD should be notified in advance of a class absence.

‍Parents and visitors are invited to observe classes during observation weeks only.
Ruth Page School of Dance reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment.
Ruth Page School of Dance reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student for unsatisfactory attendance or conduct.

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Dress Code

Short or cap sleeves are recommended for leotards.
A ballet bun is required for students with long hair – all levels.

Pre-Dance

Pre-Dance (All Levels)

Option 1
Solid lilac leotard, pink or flesh tone footed tights and ballet slippers to match

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black footed tights and black ballet slippers

Beginner Ballet

Beginner Ballet I  (Light Pink)

Option 1
Solid pink leotard (NO ATTACHED SKIRTS), pink or flesh tone footed tights and ballet slippers to match

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black footed tights and black ballet slippers

Beginner Ballet II  (Light Blue)

Option 1
Solid light blue leotard (NO ATTACHED SKIRTS), pink or flesh tone footed tights and ballet slippers to match

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black shorts or footed dance tights and black ballet slippers

Beginner Ballet III  (Dark Blue)

Option 1
Solid dark blue leotard (cap sleeve style preferred, no camisole straps), pink or flesh tone footed tights and ballet slippers to match; no skirts, white elastic waist alignment belt recommended

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black shorts or footed dance tights and black ballet slippers

Beginner Teen

Option 1
Solid Black leotard, pink or flesh-tone tights, and ballet slippers to match

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black footed tights, and black ballet slippers

Intermediate Ballet

Intermediate Ballet I  (Purple)

Option 1
Solid purple leotard (cap sleeve style preferred, no camisole straps), pink or flesh tone footed tights and ballet slippers to match; black skirt for pointe classes only, white elastic waist alignment belt recommended

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black shorts or footed dance tights and black ballet slippers

Intermediate Ballet II  (Burgundy)

Option 1
Solid burgundy leotard (cap sleeve style preferred, no camisole straps), pink or flesh tone footed tights and ballet slippers to match; black skirt for pointe classes only, white elastic waist alignment belt recommended

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black shorts or footed dance tights and black ballet slippers

Intermediate Ballet III  (Forest Green)

Option 1
Solid forest green leotard (tank style preferred), black skirt, pink or flesh tone convertible tights and ballet slippers to match

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black shorts or footed dance tights and black ballet slippers

Advanced Ballet

All Training Levels

Option 1
Solid black leotard (tank style preferred), black skirt, pink or flesh tone convertible tights and ballet slippers to match

Option 2
Black or white fitted t-shirt, black shorts or footed dance tights and black ballet slippers

Modern/Contemporary & Afro-Cuban

All Training Levels

Option 1
Solid color leotard, black pants or shorts, socks, or barefoot

Option 2
Fitted T-shirt and black pants or shorts, socks or barefoot

Hip-Hop

All Training Levels

All Dancers
T-shirt, leggings or athletic pants, knee pads, clean gym shoes (not street shoes)

Jazz & Tap

All Training Levels

Option 1
Solid color leotard, jazz pants, or shorts are acceptable; black or tan jazz shoes

Option 2
Fitted T-shirt and jazz pants or shorts are acceptable; black or tan jazz shoes

Jazz
Black or tan jazz shoes, slip on or lace up

Tap
‍Black leather or patent, tie/lace, or buckle