·        Rules for Chaperones and Dancers:

·        Each company must include one chaperon other than the director for every eight dancers under 18 years of age.

·        Appropriate dress is required for the type of locale and activity in which the festival is held.

·        Some form of cover up must be worn over leotards by dancers in hotel lobbies, halls, elevators, and between classes.

·        Chaperones are requested to prevent excessive noise in rooms or in the halls at night that could disturb other hotel guests.

·        Chaperones are expected to check their company's rooms and see that their dancers are in bed by a reasonable time following each evening's activities.

·        When leaving the hotel, dancers should not be alone.   Dancers must inform their chaperones regarding any departure from regular schedule.

·        Directors are asked to remind their dancers of theater etiquette.

·        During performances open to the public, do not leave seats before the last curtain call.

·        No food in theaters.

·        No theater make-up or costumes in public performance audiences.

·        Dancers must wear their badges to all classes and festival functions.

·        Dancers should be reminded of the necessity of being on time.

·        Dancers are expected to attend all classes and activities planned for them unless personally excused by their director or chaperone.

·        It is understood that no dancer may drink alcoholic beverages if he or she is under 21 years of age. There shall be no alcoholic beverages in ANY dancers' rooms.

·        The use of drugs by any Festival participant will not be tolerated.  Offenders will be prosecuted.

·        Festival Dress Code:

·        Female Dancers

·        Either black leotard or their company’s color.  Dancers must wear the same color on the same day.

·        Footed pink tights and pink ballet shoes.  Jazz pants and shoes may be worn for Jazz or African or Lyrical class. 

·        No skirts except for character class.

·        Male Dancers:

·        Fitted white t-shirt or leotard or company color uniform

·        Black tights or company color uniform

·        Black or white shoes

·        White socks

·        No sweatpants or leg warmers.

·        Female and Male Dancers:

·        Hair must be securely pulled back and pinned away from the face and neck for all classes.

·        No jewelry may be worn

·        Cover-ups must be worn when walking in public areas.