Dance School

List of 3 items.

• Days, Times and Fees

  Each dance course consists of one class per week. See the course catalog for specific times and fees.

• Escorting

  Parents enrolling K – grade 5 students should review the information about escorting.

• Dress Code

  Aloha dance families! We invite our Punahou Dance School students to pick from the options below in order to find the dancewear that feels most comfortable, inclusive and productive for them to work in during class. If you have any questions regarding the dress code, please email danceschool@punahou.edu.
  
  Ballet, Ballet Variations & Progressing Ballet Technique
  Leotard, pink or flesh tone tights, pink or flesh tone canvas shoes, hair in a bun OR full-length black, footed tights, a white, long or short sleeve leotard or form fitting white T-shirt free of words, and black ballet shoes. Hair should be out of face.
  
  Pointe
  Leotard, pink or flesh tone tights, pink or flesh tone pointe shoes, hair in a bun OR full-length black, footed tights, a white, long or short sleeve leotard or form fitting white T-shirt free of words, and pointe shoes. Hair should be out of face.
  
  Contemporary/ Modern
  Athletic wear the dancer can move freely in that will not restrict movement or become a distraction. Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts, loose fitting top, athletic pants or leggings. (Please no dresses, skirts or denim.)
  
  For shoes, bare feet or contemporary half soles for performance. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.
  
  Street and Breaking
  Sweatpants or joggers and baggy t-shirts. No leggings, shorts, crop tops or tank tops. Clean sneakers worn ONLY for dance. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.
  
  Tap
  Leggings or shorts (no skirts), black tap shoes and socks. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.
  
  

  Musical Theatre Dance

  Leggings or shorts (no denim), and tan jazz shoes. Please no dresses or skirts. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.

  
  Jazz
  Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts or leggings, jazz pants or fitted athletic wear. Tan jazz shoes. Half soles may be needed for performances. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.
  
  

  Tumbling

  Leotard or sleeveless top paired with bike shorts, leggings, jazz pants, or other fitted athletic wear. Dancers will be barefoot in the studio. If there is an opportunity to perform, shoe requirements will be shared at a later date. Hair should be secured in a ponytail (if applicable) and kept away from the face and off the neck.
  
  Street Dance, Breaking and Street Crew
  Dancers may wear any attire that makes them feel confident and matches the style of street dance. We recommend a baggier fit to allow for a full range of motion and enhance movement dynamics. Please avoid skirts and skorts for safety and ease of movement.

  
  Dance Team, Mini Dance Team & Petite Team
  Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts or leggings, jazz pants or fitted athletic wear. Tan jazz shoes. Half soles may be needed for performances. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.
  
  Ballroom Dance
  Form fitting clothing, ballroom or character shoes preferred, or jazz shoes. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.