Adults Programme
Frequently Asked Questions
What to wear?
Dress and grooming are important components of dance, and allow for a beautiful aesthetic
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Footwear
Ballet: We suggest for all ballet classes, canvas split-sole flats
Colour for ladies: Pink or Tan
Colour for men: Black, white or Tan
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Contemporary Dance: We suggest bare feet or socks or dance foot thongs
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Clothing
You are going to get moving, hot and sweaty, so we suggest active wear. If you would like to go more traditional:
Ladies: Leotard, tights and flat split-sole canvas ballet shoes,
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Men: fitted t-shirt or singlet, men's dance tights, dance support and flat split-sole canvas ballet shoes
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Warm up wear: Please keep warm before and after class. An active wear style of tracksuit is always a great idea to wear to warm up in.
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Hair
We recommend long hair worn neatly in a bun, so it is off the face and eyes as it will make pirouettes so much easier
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- For the comfort of all, students are reminded to take proper care of their personal hygiene -
What should I bring to class?
We suggest:
- Water in a plastic bottle, to keep hydrated
- A hand towel to wipe away the sweat
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Please bring all personal belongings into the studio and place them at the side.
Melbourne Institute of Dance will not take responsibility for any lost or stolen belongings.
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What if I'm running late to class?
Generally students will not be admitted into class if they are more than 15 minutes late. This is to ensure proper warm-up, in order to reduce injuries.
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In adverse situations, management reserves the right to refuse entry onto the premises or into class.