Dress Code Decoded

Dress Code
The dress code is in effect for every class, including for those students who are observing due to injury or illness. Only Marcia Dale Weary and Pat Sorrell may make exceptions to the dress code. Students not following dress code will be reported and will not receive credit for that class. Students must make up the class as soon as possible. Please see the notes at the end of this section regarding specific elements of the CPYB dress code.


             Males

• Hair, including bangs, must be neatly combed back out of face and secured
  
• Must be clean shaven
  
• Dance belt (black or flesh tone)
  
• Plain form-fitting white t-shirt or white leotard worn under black tights.
  Level D may substitute plain blue t-shirt or leotard. Levels E1 and E2 may substitute plain blue or black t-shirts or leotards. Shirts or leotards of other conservative colors also may be worn if the student is in E3 or E4 and has not missed any classes
  
• Black tights. Tights must cover feet or white socks must be worn. Gaps between articles of clothing showing bare skin are not permitted
  
• White socks, if worn, should not be higher than mid-calf
  

Black or white ballet shoes

Females

Hair must be worn in a bun or similar style for classes. All bangs must be neatly pinned or sprayed back. Only minimal make-up and clear fingernail polish may be worn to class.

Levels A, B, and C

Black leotard Bra, if appropriate Pink tights with feet worn in the shoes Pink or black ballet shoes

Levels D, E1, and E2

 Black or blue leotard of one color Bra, if appropriate Pink tights with feet worn in the shoes Pink ballet shoes with ribbons

Levels E3 and E4

 Black or colored leotards of any one color  Bra, if appropriate Pink tights with feet worn in the shoes Pink ballet shoes with ribbons

Modern

Dress code as above except barefootTights of the appropriate color may be rolled up to mid-calf 

DECODED


Boys: 


* T-shirt (no one wears a leotard) of adequate length 
* Tights


Levels A1-C7:
*White T-shirt 
* Black Tights


Levels D1-D6: 
*White or Blue T-shirt
*Black tights 


Levels E1-E2: 
*White, Blue or Black T-shirt
*Black tights


Levels E3-E4
*Any color T-shirt 
*Black tights




YES


*Black ballet shoes
*White ballet shoes
*White socks 


NO


*Hair in your face (Marcia will tell you to put bobby pins in your hair) 
*Facial hair 
*Too short shirts 




Girls: 


*Bun with no wisps
*Pink tights 
*Leotard
*Pink ballet shoes


Tights
Pink
Seamed or unseamed
Convertible tights are allowed
No skin showing with ballet shoes on
No holes or runs


Leotards
No halters
No criss-crossed backs
No see through designs (no lace, no tulle, no mesh) 
No rhinestones
No holes 
No high cut leg lines (ballet cut are acceptable)

Shoes

Pink canvas or leather 

No jazz/modern shoes

Think Bloch, Capezio classic styles 

Nothing newfangled

Bring pink ribbons just in case that is necessary

Levels A1-C7:

Black leotard

Pink tights

Pink ballet shoes

Levels D1-E2: 

Black leotard

Blue leotard (any ONE SOLID shade) 

Pink tights 

Pink ballet shoes 

Levels E3 and E4: 

Any ONE SOLID color of leotard

Pink tights

Pink ballet shoes

YES

Velvet on leotards

Yumiko, Wear Moi or Degas leotards within the guidelines

Hair accessories

Small earrings

NO

Necklaces, bracelets, rings

Tattoos 

More than 1 ear piercing 

Other body piercing

Dyed hair 

Bangs out of bun

Warm ups (this includes skirts)

Teacher Profile: Marcia Dale Weary

Founder of CPYB 

Bio: Marcia Dale Weary began her teaching career in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1955 after her own studies with Thalia Mara and Arthur Mahoney at the School of Ballet Repertory in New York City. Her unequaled dedication to her school, students, and instructors, and her unique teaching style have brought the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet to the top of the dance field. The New York Times stated in 1989 that Weary is “considered one of the country’s foremost ballet teachers.” Ms. Weary is the 2007 recipient of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for the Arts for her Outstanding Leadership and Service to Youth. Ms. Weary is also the 1992 recipient of the Distinguished Service to the Arts Award for Central Pennsylvania. In February 2000, Ms. Weary became the first recipient of the Carlisle Regional Arts Award. And in 2010, Ms. Weary received an honorary degree in performing arts from Dickinson College, and was named as one of Central Pennsylvania’s 25 Women of Influence, for which she received a Pennsylvania Senate citation, sponsored by Senator Patricia H. Vance. She and the CPYB have been featured in leading newspapers and magazines, television news and features, and in the award-winning documentary film presented on national public television, Children with a Dream.

Teaches Levels: A1, B1, B2, B6, C2, D1, E2, E3

Quotes: 

"Listen to classical music" 

"Use your eyes" 

"Eat good food"

"Ohhhhh honey!" 

"Be smart" 

Common Corrections: 

* 180 degrees turned out

* Squeeze your feet 

* Chest up

* Perfect fifths

* Being musical

* and just about anything and everything else 

Likes: 

lavender, classical music, 50's movies

Dislikes: 

"music of today", modern culture, slackers

If you have Marcia during the summer course you are getting the true CPYB experience. They don't call it 'Marcia's Magic' for nothing!

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Pack It Up!

For those of you who asked for packing tips here it is...

Clothing:
*Regular summer attire with sweaters for evenings
*Rain boots
*No flip flops/sandals of any kind
*Conservative length shorts and skirts

Accessories:
*Umbrella
*Tote bag for trips
*Hair flowers or bows (Barn Baby tradition)
*Stud earrings

Personal Hygiene:
*Soaps/Shampoos etc.
*Sunscreen
*Hairspray (no wisps allowed)
*Minimal makeup

Dorm Life:
*Sheets
*Blankets/Comforter
*Pillows
*Memo board & pictures
*Desk lamp
*Clothes hangers
*Games
*Books
*Notebooks
*Water bottles

Dress Code will be addressed in a separate post. For any further questions regarding packing comment.

Countdown: 127

It is officially 127 days until CPYB Summer 2012! To start the summer off right there are lots of things you still need to know. Today I will address packing and post a teacher profile. Stay tuned and tell your friends!