Our formal dress code helps create a respectful, elegant, and welcoming ballroom environment for all students. Regardless of gender, we ask that our students stick to one dance roll for the entire dance season. Teens can wear either the Dress or Suit dress code option no matter the role that they dance. We have zero tolerance for bullying.
Dress Option
-Ankle to the bottom of the knee length one-piece dress
-When follows spin the highest point should be at the bottom of the knee
-No strapless dresses (one strap and spaghetti are strap okay)
-Bra straps or undergarments should not be showing
-Thin-soled dress shoes* are required
-Sweaters over dresses are not allowed unless approved ahead of time in a case-by-case scenario
-If following, short white gloves* are required
Suit Dress Code
-Suit or sport coat (buttoned) with dress slacks, button up shirt
-Tie or bowtie
-Flat leather or suede-soled dress shoes* (heel up to 2″ okay for Cuban heel)
-No white socks
-Our Junior Instructors wear white dinner jackets on performance nights, so we ask that students do not wear white dinner jackets
-If following, short white gloves* are required
General Dress Code rules for all
Clean and neat appearance are required
Dress code will be strictly enforced for beginner students starting November 3rd, and immediately for intermediate students
That means for our beginner students, you can use that first month to bring items in to see if they’re up to code, or have a buffer for shipping times. Once dress code is enforced we will be giving students warnings and then sitting them down if there is a dress code violation. You can text Mrs. Taylor a picture of your teen’s apparel if there are any questions: 707-387-5907
*We will be selling gloves for $15/pair in the lobby as well as shoes for $50
Recommendations
We have racks of dresses and suit separates available for purchase in the lobby ranging from $0-$50. These items have been generously donated or consigned.
Dresses: We encourage recycling! Some of the best dresses are at local thrift/consignment stores. Other great options include the app Poshmark (look up Junior Bridesmaid dresses!), Ross, Macy’s, or even Amazon.
Suits: Suit up in the SR Plaza is very accommodating for our students and offer a good rate. JC Penny, Macy’s, Amazon are other good options.
Shoes: Amazon has some great options if you look up Ballroom Dance Shoe. The lower the heel the better for maximum comfort. We will also be selling shoes in the lobby for $50 so students can try them on in person.