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TGD Dress Code

Why the dress code?

The purpose of the dress code is to protect both guys and girls from feeling uncomfortable and to provide an environment of confidence.

By having both men and women dress in a more modest fashion helps them feel better about themselves and gives them more confidence. It also protects the girls from accidentally revealing too much and protects the boy’s eyes and thoughts.  By doing this we honor each other.

The dress code also provides an environment that is less distracting and encourages the men to approach the ladies and talk or ask them to dance. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for everyone to grow and the dress code fosters this goal.

Ladies

Tops/Blouse:

  • Shirts need to have a minimum of a one inch strap.
  • Backs needs to be covered at all times where the gentlemen will be placing their hands (i.e. no bare backs).
  • Shirts need to cover your mid section when your arms are raised (please, check this in front of a mirror at home before you arrive).
  • No visible undergarments. (Check to make sure your bra doesn’t show under your arm.)

Skirts:

  • Skirts are required; no pants please.
  • Skirts need to be able to touch below your knee when you are sitting AND standing.
  • If your skirt twirls when you are dancing you need to wear shorts or leggings.

Shoes:

  • Dance shoes are required to be on your feet at all times. Shoes are not required to have a heel however shoes with rubber bottoms are strongly discouraged.  Shoes are expected to have a back.
  • Hose/knee-highs are encouraged to help prevent blisters as well as complete a more finished appearance.

**Formal gown for the Christmas and Spring Ball (can borrow one of ours if needed)

Gentlemen

Shirt:

  • Button down, collared, long sleeve dress shirt
  • Tie or Bow Tie
  • No visible undergarments.

Pants:

  • Dress pants or Dockers.
  • Belt or suspenders.

Shoes:

  • Dress shoes are required to be on your feet at all times. No sneakers or converse.

**Sports coat, suit, or Tux for the Christmas and Spring Balls.

Summer Dress Code

While our summer events are more relaxed in consideration of the heat, we do expect all our students to dress with class and dignity. 

LADIES

  • Shoes are required at all times they may be of your choosing

GENTLEMEN

  • No tie or bow tie required
  • short sleeves are acceptable
  • Shoes are required at all times they may be of your choosing